On July 28, 2012, the Banning Museum is presenting a lecture by Tom Sitton, author of "Grand Ventures: The Banning Family And The Shaping Of Southern California," speaking on the second generation and their ownership of Santa Catalina Island from 1892 to 1919.
South Coast Botanic Garden is looking for volunteers and are holding an information session on July 17, 2010, from 3:00 to 4:00 in Classroom B at the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274.
Summer Concerts In The Park 2012 Lunada Bay series will be held on the following 3 Thursdays: July 12th, July 26th and August 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will include The Northstar Session, Prima Divas and the Kanan Road Band.
In Palos Verdes, the Promenade on the Peninsula is offering a full slate of activities during the summer - Art Center Art-Rageous Art Camp, movie discounts at Regal Cinema, Youth Theater & Music Showcase, Ice Chalet discounted skating times, Young Writers Workshop, and the Promenade Fountain.
On Saturday, July 7, 2012, the George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center will offer their morning Bird Walk at 9:00 a.m. and their afternoon First Saturday Walk through the Canyon at 1:00 p.m.
Fort MacArthur Museum is holding its annual fundraiser on July 7 & 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a history timeline from the Roman Era through the Modern Era. Forth MacArthur Museum is located in Angels Gate Park in San Pedro at 3601 S. Gaffey Street.
Palos Verdes outdoor yoga will be held at the Promenade of the Peninsula by Equinox Yoga instructor, Adji, on the first Saturday of the next three months (July 7, August 4 & September 1, 2012).
A Canyon Night Hike will take place at George F. Canyon on Friday, July 6, 2012, at 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required and there is a limit of 20 participants for this two mile round trip hike with fantastic city lights views.
Summer Concerts In The Park 2012 Malaga Cove series begins July 11th and continues every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. through August 29th and will include Chelsea Williams, Tin Drum, Mighty Mo Rogers, Bad Haggis, David Benoit & Family, Jim Sitterly Trio, Orange Colored Sky an Cody Bryant.
Fourth of July fireworks can be seen from Palos Verdes and other South Bay locations. There will be fireworks at 9:00 p.m. off Torrance Beach, Redondo Beach's Seaside Lagoon and San Pedro's Cabrillo Beach.