Roundhouse Aquarium Earth Day 2021 Virtual Events!

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Roundhouse Aquarium Earth Day 2021 Virtual Events!

Celebrate Earth Day all month long at the Roundhouse Aquarium!

April 22, 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, and the Roundhouse Aquarium, managed by the Oceanographic Teaching Stations, is set to honor this milestone virtually with programs throughout the month of April. Sponsored by Chevron Corporation, The Port of Long Beach and Dive N’ Surf, the virtual celebration explores the magic of the ocean, its connection to humans and what people can do to protect it.

Celebrating Whales and Dolphins: Fantastic Flukes and Fins will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. This free Virtual Event will help you meet the largest animals ever to live on earth! You will meet many animals that swim in the sea, but breathe air like you and me. You will also be able to learn how to draw one of these amazing animals – so get paper and pencil ready.

The Ocean In Your Bathtub is a Virtual Reading Event that will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. This free Virtual Event will have award winning children’s book author Seth Fishman and the Roundhouse Aquarium partner together to bring ocean science programming for an Earth Day virtual reading program. Those in attendance will view a fun and engaging video reading of “The Ocean In Your Bathtub,” and have a chance to meet Seth Fishman and the Roundhouse Aquarium Scientist, Marissa Wu, who will answer your questions live.

Amazing Tide pools will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. This is a free Virtual Event and will let you join them at some local tide pools and explore what is hiding in the rocks. You can discover what amazing superpowers tide pool animals have to help them survive and live the tide pool life.

For more information and to register for these fun virtual events go to: https://roundhouseseaaquarium.org/earthmonth.

Photos courtesy of the Roundhouse Aquarium Earth Day Celebrations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events May 2021

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events May 2021

Special Events:

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is slowly beginning to allow participants to join its monthly outside activities. This is exciting because last year we were unable to enjoy outdoor volunteer opportunities that the Conservancy offers.

City Nature Challenge will take place from April 30 through May 3, 2021, with bioblitz fun as you help document wildlife on your smart phone in your area. Whether it be your backyard, or in one of the nature preserves, this is a way for the community to work together and find and document nature in the area. The event is designed to connect people and communities with nature, and collaborate with citizen and community scientists around the work documenting the biodiversity of our planet. This is an easy to do challenge. The Conservancy has all of the instructions, resources and activities for you; please visit www.pvplc.org/calendar/citynaturechallenge.

Q & A with Author Doug Tallamy will take place on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. You will join executive director Adrienne Mohan for a live zoom Q & A with Doug Tallamy, bestselling author of “Nature’s Best Hope,” who will answer your questions about how to help save the planet by adding native species to your backyard. For more information and the Zoom link go to https://pvplc.org/calendar. You can also have Doug sign a Mother’s Day gift of this best selling book “Nature’s Best Hope.” You can buy copies of the book by going to https://plplc.org/event/earthday.

Monthly Activities

Rapid Response Team will take place on Saturday’s, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will work alongside conservancy staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails. The tasks include trail maintenance, building fence, stalling signage and more. They will be working at various locations and you can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.

Photos courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Library District April 2021 Events!

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Palos Verdes Library District April 2021 Events!

The Palos Verdes Library District’s Circulation Department is welcoming visitors back to the library. They will be able to help with your items and library account. If you applied for a library card during the closure you can now pick it up at the circulation desk. If you have a couple of “overdue” items you can also resolve them. They are back to helping you find items on the shelf and point you in the new direction. Of course you will need to follow the library’s Covid 19 instructions. When you come back to the library after April 6, 2021, stop by the main Reference Desk and you will find a new display of a fossil mammoth tusk. The tusk was discovered in 1927 in Malaga Canyon in the City of Palos Verdes Estates. It is thought to be between 11,000 and 40,000 years old, and is currently on a long term loan from the Palos Verdes Historical Society, which is looking for a permanent location for their museum. Until them, you can view this display at the library.

Below are just a few of the services and activities that you can join virtually during the month of April 2021.

Passport services have resumed at their temporary location in the Peninsula Center Library at the passport desk located at the Deep Valley Drive Entrance. Parking is available on Deep Valley Drive and at the public lot adjacent to the library. Appointment hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please complete your passport application prior to your appointment. For more information and to download an application click here. You can also schedule an appointment by calling 310-377-9584 x 220.

Virtual Miraleste Library Monthly Book Club Meeting will take placevirtually on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. You must register in advance for the meeting and can do so by clicking here. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the books that they will be discussing. In April, they will be discussing “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath. If you have any other questions, call Eve Wittenmyer at (310) 377-9584 x 452.

Pedal PV – Explore Palos Verdes By (Electric) Bike – Archivist and local history librarian, Monique Sugimoto, has added another episode to the “Pedal PV” vlog, a project to bring history to you during the pandemic. Whether you bike, walk or jog, our shared PV history is everywhere. Check out video Episode 9, Horses on the Hill on the Pedal PV Playlist.

Meet the Author: Marie Benedict interview will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Marie is the author of bestselling books including The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, Lady Clementine, and Carnegie’s Maid. Registration is required, and you can register by clicking here.

Conversation Starter: Let’s Talk About Race – Moving Forward will take place on April 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. This will be a 2 hour dialogue with Marymount University Professor, Carlos Royal, who will highlight concepts and look at ways we can work together to move forward in reducing prejudice and bias. Pre-readings will be sent to participants for background and discussion. Registration is required and you can register by clicking here.

Earth Day Virtual Presentation – will take place on April 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The Conservancy will partner with the PV Library District, Friends of the Library, and the California Native Plant Society for a live Zoom Event in celebration of Earth Day. The event will explore how each of us can do something to renew the Earth. The events will include a fascinating video presentation by Doug Tallamy, author of “Nature’s Best Hope,” about how to support birds and wildlife with native plants in our yards. Click here for your zoom link.

“We Browse For You” is a library service that can help you fine books within your genre. For more information go to pvld.org/virtual, or call (310) 377-9584.

For more information, call the Palos Verdes Library District at (310) 377-9584.

To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes Library District click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

Palos Verdes Whale Of A Day Virtual 2021 Celebration!

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Palos Verdes Whale Of A Day Virtual 2021 Celebration!

The Whale Of A Day 2021 festival will be held virtually on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Last year because of the pandemic, this wonderful annual event was cancelled. This year, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in partnership with Los Serenos de Point Vicente will be having a VIRTUAL event! The event will showcase all the best that our community has to offer while continuing to educate us all about the migration of the Pacific gray whale.

This event will not be a live event and the content for the event will be free for viewing on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at www.whaleofaday.com. There is no registration or fee to participate. However, you will need to pre-register to pick up an activity bag by visiting apm.activecommunities.com/rpv. Activity bag pick up will take place at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. during business hours between March 15 and April 2, 2021. The activity bag will contain educational materials, giveaways & components to assemble crafts that will be described at the event. (There will be a limited supply of activity bags).

The event content will be made available on the website on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The Virtual Event Details are as follows:

Debut of the new Point Vicente Interpretive Center Exhibits
Puppet Show “Guillermo goes to Mexico”
Abalone Cove Tide Pool Tour
Take part in the Silent Auction April 1 – 10, 2021
Native Plant Garden Tour
Whale Education
Story & Craft Demo (pick up in advance at RPV City Hall)
Learn about animal pelts and skulls
Entertainment and More

For more information about this year’s event, contact the Recreation and Parks Department at events@rpvca.gov or call (310) 544-5260.

To read my prior article on Whale of a Day click here.

Photo courtesy of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events April 2021

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events April 2021

Special Events:

The Virtual Guided Nature Talk at the Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. You can join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a virtual guided tour of the Alta Vicente Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes. You will be able to explore the beautiful native wildflowers, rare animals and discover the historic features of the area such as the Japanese farm lands and military sites along trails with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. This special edition is produced in partnership with the Palos Verdes Library Series “Pedal PV” and Palos Verdes Library District’s local history librarian, Monique Sugimoto, will join us for the live Q & A following the tour. RSVP for the Zoom Link at: pvplc.org/calendar/guided nature walks.

Earth Day Virtual Presentation will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2021. You will join the land conservancy, in partnership with the PV Library District and Friends of the Library, for a live Zoom event in celebration of Earth Day 2021. The event will explore what each of us can do to renew the Earth and how our impact here on the Peninsula will affect the rest of the planet and, at the same time, introduce David Tallamy’s “Nature’s Best Hope.” This book explores how and why all of us should help turn our neighborhoods into conservation corridors with native plants. A community reading of the book will lead up to a LIVE Zoom Q & A with the author, David Tallamy on May 1, 2021. For more information and the Zoom link, please visit www.pvplc.org/calendar.

Virtual Family Nature Club will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. This month, the special theme will be Celebrate Earth Day. There will be fun Earth Day themed family activities and you can learn about what your family can do to think globally and act locally to make an impact on the planet. RSVP at pvplc.org/calendar/family activities.

Monthly Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this site, they will be eradicating invasive weeds around the restored habitat. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information, sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This is a great opportunity to help restore habitat for wildlife like the rare CA gnatcatcher and cactus wren on the beautiful 55 acre nature reserve across from the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Alta Vicente Reserve is located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information, sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Earth Day Plant Sale Pick Up and Volunteer Opportunity at the White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2021. You can join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for Earth Day 2021 by “Renewing the Earth” by learning what you can do to restore the Earth by creating conservation corridors in your home garden with locally native plants. Volunteers get a first hand experience in native plant care. Native Plant Sale Pickup will be open for orders made in advance from April 13 to April 20, 2021, online at pvplc.org/plant-sales. RSVP requested for volunteers with space limited at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Masks and social distancing will be required.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.

Photo of outdoor volunteers courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Easter 2021 At Terranea Resort!

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Palos Verdes Easter 2021 At Terranea Resort!

The beautiful Terranea Resort will be offering some opportunities for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy wonderful restaurants, exquisite views and to-go opportunities for Easter on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Mar’sel will be serving a California coastal brunch with a four course menu showcasing traditional Easter specialties of lamb omelet, rack of lamb, halibut, brisket as well as vegetarian options. The restaurant will be serving from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bashi Restaurant will be offering a special menu including grilled Mongolian lamb lollipops with Asian slaw, Soju miso glazed lobster tail with hand-cut egg noodles, water chestnut, Chinese broccoli and garlic sauce, or their Kombujime salmon truffle roll. You can pair your meal with one of their signature international whiskey flights. They will be serving from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.

For more casual dining, Nelson’s will be offering their specialty menu items including lamb chop lollipops with a rhubarb puree and crispy Swiss chard from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Lobby Bar & Terrace will be serving their specialty offerings including a fizzy bunny mimosa, ambrosia strawberry mint truffle, and sweets from chef Perry’s Bake Shop from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.

Sea Beans Meals to Go will be offering their special menu with asparagus and parmesan soup with crispy shallots, pea & carrots spring salad, sugar snap peas, baby carrots and mint vinaigrette. Choice of house cured maple ham with apricot and Dijon glaze or herb roasted leg of lamb with rosemary Gremolata, mandarin glazed rainbow carrots with hazelnut cardamon granola, garlic & chive mashed potato and hot cross buns. For dessert is Chef Perry’s ricotta citrus tart with candied fruit, Tarragon. Order deadline is Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 12:00 noon.

Vegetarian Easter To-Go (also at Sea Beans) will include asparagus and parmesan soup with crispy shallots, pea & carrots spring salad, sugar snap peas, baby carrots and mint vinaigrette, Artichoke and olive tart fresh spring peas, lemon & cashew puree, puff pastry, mandarin glazed rainbow carrots with hazelnut cardamon granola, garlic and chive mashed potato and hot cross buns. Dessert is Chef Perry’s ricotta citrus tart with candied fruit, Tarragon.

These Easter dining opportunities will be filling up quickly due to Covid restrictions, so make your reservations as soon as possible. You can visit www.Terranea.com or call (310) 265-2861 for reservations and pricing. Terranea Resort is located at 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

To read my prior article on Easter Dining at Terranea Resort click here.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort

South Coast Botanic Garden Presents SOAR Butterfly Experience!

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South Coast Botanic Garden Presents SOAR Butterfly Experience!

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy some family fun by visiting the South Coast Botanic Garden for their SOAR exhibit from April 1, 2021, through July 31, 2021, featuring tropical butterflies in the newly built pavilion.

The SOAR ticket will allow you to enter the pavilion, but the whole experience will actually begin on the outside of the new garden area featuring a portion of the spring super bloom, butterfly attracting flowers, and other pollinators. Throughout the SOAR experience you will be able to see butterflies in every stage of their life cycle. Inside the pavilion, you will have the opportunity to watch them in their natural habitat and sometimes have a personal encounter with one of them.

Timed ticket reservations will be required for all visitors due to social distancing. (Members only will be allowed on April 1 – April 4, 2021). If you are not a member, the regular price for admission is $15/adult, $11/senior, $5/children over 5, and there is an additional charge of $5 for the butterfly pavilion. (Children 1 and younger are free). Advanced reservations are still required, so make sure you get them before they sell out. For more information or to purchase admission tickets click here.

The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula. Due to the current situation, it is recommended that you contact the garden early to make your reservations as there are a limited number of tickets.

To read my prior article about the Garden click here.

Photo courtesy of the South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Schools 2021 Spring Break Activities!

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Palos Verdes Schools 2021 Spring Break Activities!

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will be taking their annual Spring Break for 2021 starting on Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2021. Since we are still under some Covid restrictions, outside activities are limited for Palos Verdes homes owners who are looking for day camps for their children to enjoy.

AYSO Spring Soccer Camps are being offered from March 29, to April 2, 2021, at Highridge Park. Children 7 to 14 years of age can spend a half day learning and improving their soccer skills. The cost of the Half Day Camp is $149, and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. AYSO Tiny Tykes camps are for children 4 to 6 years of age and are being held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Highridge Park for the price of $149. For more camp information and/or to register click here.

Highridge Park is located at 28220 Highridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.

To read my prior article on Spring Break click here.

Photo courtesy of AYSO

Spring Forward – Daylight Saving Time Begins 2021

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Spring Forward – Daylight Saving Time Begins 2021

Palos Verdes homes owners should remember that this weekend Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Turn your clock forward one hour when you go to bed on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Sunday you will be able to enjoy an extra hour of daylight and can get a head start on your Spring plantings especially since the ground is ready after the rain this week. It is also a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors if you do not have the new 10 year smoke alarms.

Click here to read my prior article about the history of Daylight Saving Time and see what famous person is credited with the idea.

Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up April 24, 2021

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Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up April 24, 2021

Palos Verdes Estates Annual Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up will take place on April 24, 2021. In order to have your items picked up they must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. Since many of us have been doing lots of cleaning during the last few months, this is a great opportunity to get rid of our extras. The City’s waste hauler will pick up furniture, appliances, water heaters, refrigerators (doors removed), stoves, sinks, lawn furniture and more. They will not pick up construction waste, green waste, automotive fluids, pool chemicals and cleaning products. However, you may contact Athens Service directly if you have construction waste that you need to have removed at any time by ordering a temporary debris container. On April 24, 2021, you can also dispose of E-Waste items such as TV’s, printers, DVD players, computers, etc. Palos Verdes Estates Annual Bulky Trash Pick Up information can be found at www.AthenServices.com or you can call (888) 336-6100.

The city of Rancho Palos Verdes uses EDCO for their Convenient Bulky Item Pick-up. Single family residents have the opportunity to schedule bulky item pick up service for large items such as water heaters, appliances, furniture, televisions, etc. (except for household hazardous waste) up to four times per year for FREE. These pickups must be scheduled ahead of time. To make arrangements you must call (310) 540-2977. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has rescheduled their Shredding & Electronic Waste Disposal to May 1, 2021.

Rolling Hills Estates residents are serviced by Waste Management and are able to have both E-Waste and Bulky Items picked up at their residences for FREE four times a year also. They must notify Customer Services at least 24 hours prior to pick up to arrange for that service. To set up an appointment, call (800) 774-0222.

For year round Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Waste Disposal, go to the Gaffey Safe Center located at 1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro. They are open on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For information on the prior Palos Verdes Annual Bulky Trash Pick Up click here.

Photo courtesy of Athens Services