Enjoy 2022 Halloween Fun In Palos Verdes!

6 days ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Enjoy 2022 Halloween Fun In Palos Verdes!

Halloween is just around the corner and many Palos Verdes homes owners are looking for fun activities for families to participate in. Here is a great event for families to enjoy in preparation for Halloween.

At the Peninsula Shopping Center on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., Halloween Spooktacular will offer Halloween themed activities, face painting, music, entertainment, trick or treat candy stations, costumed characters and more. All families are invited and encouraged to wear their spookiest costume. This event is free and open to the public.

The event will take place in the lower parking lot near the Bay Club parking structure.

The Peninsula Center is located at 67 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates (corner of Hawthorne Blvd & Silver Spur).

To read my last article on Halloween fun click here.

Photo courtesy of the Peninsula Shopping Center

Palos Verdes Hosts Tracy Austin’s 43rd Annual Tennis Tournament

1 week ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Hosts Tracy Austin’s 43rd Annual Tennis Tournament

Tennis players from Palos Verdes and South Bay are getting ready for the 43rd Annual Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament, which will be held on October 14, 15 & 16, 2022. Finals will be held at the Jack Kramer Club. This tournament is named in honor of our own local tennis celebrity, Tracy Austin, and proceeds from the event benefit the Pepper Tree Foundation which contributes to the maintenance and development of parks, trails and open space in the Rolling Hills Estates community.

This is one of the few tennis tournaments that welcomes players in all ages and skill levels. Competition will be in Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Junior players can play in any level or division of the tournament. Classifications include Open and USYA NTRP Divisions. Players are allowed to enter in up to two divisions (Mixed and either Men’s or Women’s Doubles).

The tournament takes place at the Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club (located at Ernie Howlett Park), The Jack Kramer Club and the South Bay Tennis Club. The registration fee is $34.50. There is a $2,000 cash prize fund to be divided among the top finishers in the Open Division. Entry forms are available at the Rolling Hills Estates City Hall and local tennis clubs, or go to www.TracyAustinTennis.com for more information or to register online.

Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, and The Jack Kramer Club is located at 11 Monticello Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. The South Bay Tennis Club is located at 25924 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance.

To read my previous article about the Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament click here.

Photo courtesy of The Jack Kramer Club

Join Peninsula Education Foundation’s Toast On The Coast 2022

2 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, School Information

Join Peninsula Education Foundation’s Toast On The Coast 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners can support the Peninsula Education Foundation by participating in Toast On The Coast, an outdoor coastal festival. What a great way to spend your Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Roessler Point. This festival features live music from The Coast Jazz Quartet, Raffia Thomas, School of Rock & Members Only Yacht Club. This event also includes gourmet food tastings, interactive experiences, premium wines, craft beer and fun cocktails from top local restaurants, popular wineries, and breweries. For one price, they will provide you with a reusable Toast on the Coast glass for all wine and beer tastings while you enjoy premium food and cocktail tastings. Food will be served from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and surprise indulgences from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event will be for 21 & over only.

Prices range from $150 for general admission, $250 for VIP Lounge & $4,000 for a private cabana for 10. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a festive afternoon while helping to raise funding for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The primary source of income for most public school districts in California, including the PVPUSD, is from the State. However, State support has declined since 2007-08. The most stable and reliable funding source in recent years has been local revenue from the Peninsula Education Foundation. The income from the Peninsula Education Foundation is still greatly needed since it has allowed PVPUSD to continue providing students the programs and services needed for their success in college and/or the work place. If you have any questions please call (310) 378-2278.

Roessler Point at Malaga Cove is located at 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates.

To read my last article on Peninsula Education’s Fundraisers click here.

Photo courtesy of Peninsula Education Foundation

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Coming Shows!

2 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Coming Shows!

Palos Verdes homes owners are looking forward to the new showings coming soon to the Norris Theatre. They are in the 38th year of fabulous performances at this wonderful location. The Palos Verdes Performing Arts presents world class, professional entertainment at the Norris Theatre. They will be featuring top name entertainment with musicians and theater entertainers. Below are just a few of the special performances coming soon.

Anna Guniushene, will be the features artist on Sunday October 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The Winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn Silver Medal will be playing Mozart: The Impresario Overture, K. 486, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op.73 “Emperor & Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op 90 “Italian.

Boris Allakhverdyan, will be the featured artist on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. As a Principal with the Los Angeles Philharmonic he will be playing his clarinet in Maffe: World Premiere Work, Copland: Clarinet Concerto, Suk: Serenade for Strings.

Christmas with the Nelsons will be featured on December 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. This show tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of the Ricky Nelson Family. This is not merely a concert with a few holiday songs thrown in, but it actually delivers Christmas classics the Nelson family way.

Claire Huangci will be the featured artist on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Winner of Multiple International Prizes for her fabulous piano playing, Claire will perform Arriaga: Los Esclavos Felices Overture, Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor, K 466, Richards: Suite from the Operate “Ballad of Ruth” and Prokofiev: Classical Symphony, Op. 28.

Mike Super is back by popular demand will be showcasing his 2.0 show on January 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This Americas Got Talent Star is creative, engaging, hilarious and energetic. Mike will take his audience on a journey with illusions and magic. Mike’s production is a lot more than just illusions; its his imitable personality that makes this show experience unique.

PVPA is a not for Profit 501c3 and its Norris Theatre has been a vital arts organization for the Peninsula for 38 years. From professional theatrical offerings, to rock and roll legends and tribute bands, to chamber orchestra and jazz concerts, to dance acts and magic, PVPA’s Norris Theater has created a home for the arts in our community. PVPA with its three operations – the Norris Theatre, the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion, and the Conservatory for our youth was built for our community and by our community.

Flexible, custom season subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the box office or by calling (310) 544-0403, ext. 221. For complete show descriptions, dates and prices, visit online at www.palosverdesperformingarts.com.

To read my last article on Palos Verdes Performing Arts click here.

Palos Verdes Performing Arts and its Norris Theatre venue are located at 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates

Photo courtesty of Palos Verdes Performing Arts

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2022

3 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy continues to open its trails for all to enjoy, and in order to do so they need volunteers to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula. Today in the Special Events section, you can find more opportunities to help our reserves with wildlife tracking and volunteering.

Special Events

Nature Walk at Filorum Reserve will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can walk the Jack’s Hat Trail on the 191 acre reserve linking the Three Sisters and Portuguese Bend Reserves. This wildlife corridor boasts beautiful ocean views and native habitat. This is considered a moderate to strenuous walk. Sign up at https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Wildlife Tracking Training will take place on Saturdays October 15th & October 22, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This outdoor event needs dedicated volunteers who can monitor wild foxes and coyotes in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. This is for 16 years and older. This event meets at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. You can register by clicking here.

Nature & Me Storytime at George F Canyon Nature Center with the Palos Verdes Library District will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Here you can join the Palos Verdes Library District for stories, songs and rhymes at the Center. This is recommended for ages 2 to 5. No reservations are required.

Nature Walk Leader Training takes place on Saturdays, October 29 & November 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Here you can share your love of nature with your local community by learning how to become a nature walk leader. This will help the conservancy host free nature walks at various trails on the Peninsula on the 2nd Saturday of each month. This is for 18 years & older. You can register by clicking here.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

New Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing ocean views) to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Parking is in the lot at the dead end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. No Reservations are required. Preserve parking available in a gravel lot also at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can help the conservancy by volunteering at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Alta Vicente Reserve on Saturdays, October 8th & October 29th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this location you can help remove invasive plants on this 22 acre restoration site to enable native plants to survive, creating a home for rare cactus wrens and gnat catchers. You will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & Saturdays, 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 fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers must be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Wildlife Tracking

South Coast Botanic Garden Presents “All Things Wicked & Wonderful”

3 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

South Coast Botanic Garden Presents “All Things Wicked & Wonderful”

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy some Halloween fun by visiting the South Coast Botanic Garden for their new “All Things Wicked & Wonderful” event beginning October 1, 2022.

From looking into skeleton parts of Diabolical and Misunderstood plantings in the Garden Graveyard, to hundreds of creepy crawlers taking over the first ever Spider Pavilion, there’s something for everyone and every scare level – from looking for a Witch Hunt that may have you believing in sorcery as you search throughout the 87 acres for one wicked witch or you can bring your four legged friend to a Howl-o-ween Costume Contest on October 30, 2022. There will be “All Things Wicked & Wonderful” sprinkled throughout the garden and into the regular happenings as well. This is not your traditional Halloween outing, but it sounds like fun for all ages!

While the Garden is known for its pops of color, they are going on the dark side for their Diabolical and Misunderstood plants. The Garden Graveyard will be located in garden beds across from the Spider Pavilion and will include plants that are not only dark in color, but have dark reputations as well. Some of these plants we know as being toxic and deadly, but that is not always the case. You will definitely feel wowed as you learn about these interesting plants. (Included with General Admission Tickets)

The Spider Pavilion will be available to visit from October 1 to November 30, 2022. Instead of seeing hundreds of butterflies flying around in the pavilion, this will now be the new arachnoid exhibit calling the area home as hundreds of spiders take over the pavilion. This will be a timed ticket event for the 30 minute pavilion visit. You will be surrounded by orb-weaving spiders who are living freely in the pavilion plus additional tarantulas inside glass cases. The Emergence Chamber will be turned into a Spider Wall to educate guests about the brown widow, which was actually discovered in Torrance in 2003 as an invasive species on the West Coast. (Tickets to the Spider Pavilion are an additional $5 Member/$7 Non-Member).

The Witch Hunt will take place on October 1 to October 30, 2022. On this adventure you will be in search of a wicked witch who has been lurking around the 87 acres. Just grab a map at the Garden entrance and you’ll be led on a hunt to various spooky areas of the Garden where she may be hiding. Look for signs of the witch and maybe even the witch herself! (Included with General Garden Tickets)

Howl-o-ween Costume Contest will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 5;00 p.m. This month’s dog walking hours are happening so close to Halloween that they have decided to have your four legged friends come to the Garden dressed in costume. You can take a picture of you and/or your pup dressed in costume in the Garden on October 30, 2022, post it on Instagram using hashtag #SCBGCostumeContest and be entered to win 2 tickets to the upcoming light exhibit. (Tickets for dog walking hours are the same as general admission plus $5 per dog)

The price for admission for this special event is $15/adult, $11/senior, $5/child and $5 for your dog. For more information or to purchase admission tickets, click here.

The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26322 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula. Due to limited space, they recommend that you contact the Garden early to make your reservations.

To read my prior article about the Garden click here.

Photo courtesy of the South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Homes Owners Join 2022 International Coastal Cleanup Day!

4 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Homes Owners Join 2022 International Coastal Cleanup Day!

Palos Verdes Homes owners can participate in the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup Day here in Palos Verdes. This worldwide beach clean up program, is said to have the largest number of volunteers on the planet. California Coastal Cleanup Day was started in 1985 by the California Coastal Commission.

Coastal Cleanup Day has gained importance as debris has washed up on our coastline not only from old storm waste, but also our own local waste. Our local annual Coastal Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 17,2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. Los Angeles County alone has more than 60 sites participating in this clean up. Los Serenos de Point Vicente and The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will combine efforts to help improve the health and safety of our coastline.

Palos Verdes homes owners have some of the cleanest beaches and we can all do our part to keep them this way. Heal the Bay is again reporting that Palos Verdes beaches and coves are in the current top Honor Roll 2021-2022 list for California. This means that our local waters have received grades of A and A+ throughout the year. Heal the Bay assigns weekly grades to more than 500 sites along the West Coast for summer dry-weather water quality and to another 60 locations that are on year round monitoring. Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy and clean. They use science, education, community action and advocacy to pursue their mission.

Come and join neighbors and friends at Abalone Cove and be a part of the largest volunteer day. You can participate in this worldwide event by volunteering right here in your own backyard while enjoying our beautiful coast at the same time. This year, event organizers are providing gloves, trash bags and refreshments. Disposal bags will be provided to hold recyclables and trash. No RSVP is needed. All volunteers are required to sign a waiver and volunteers under the age of 18 must have the appropriate liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before they can participate.

Abalone Cove is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information call (310) 544-5260, or go to www.LosSerenos.org. There is free parking for the event 45 minutes before the event and 30 minutes after the event ends.

To read my prior article on the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Abalone Cove Coastal Cleanup Day click here.

Photo courtesy of City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Can Enjoy “Thomas The Tank Engine’s” Truck Tour!

1 month ago • Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Can Enjoy “Thomas The Tank Engine’s” Truck Tour!

Palos Verdes residents who have children probably know who Thomas the Tank Engine is. Well to all those young children out there, the Thomas Truck Tour will be rolling into cities across the U.S. On Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Del Amo Fashion Center in the AMC courtyard near the fountain, will be the tour’s landing place. Thomas has been loved for over 75 years and the Thomas & Friends brand continues to delight fans of all ages with its message of friendship and teamwork with a cast of characters that demonstrate important life lessons for preschoolers.

The all new Thomas Truck Tour will be a unique and immersive mobile experience with exclusive merchandise, including an assortment of Thomas & Friends MINIS bundles and much more. In addition to the exclusive Thomas Truck Tour items and multiple shareable photo moments, they will have games, giveaways and much more. The merchandise will be available to purchase from the Thomas Truck by credit card.

If your looking for a few special holiday gifts to put away for your children or grandchildren, this would be worth a visit.

AMC Courtyard is located at 3525 W. Carson St., Torrance, Ca.

Photo courtesy of the Thomas Truck Tour

Palos Verdes Enjoys LA Kings Ice Programs!

1 month ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Enjoys LA Kings Ice Programs!

Palos Verdes homes owners are glad that the LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula offers many opportunities for youth and adults to enjoy. Whether your an experienced ice skater, or just looking for a first time ice skating opportunity, there is something here for you. The rink is partnered with LA Kings and American Sports Entertainment Company, LLC.

The ice rink, which originally opened in 1981 and has now re-branded after an extensive remodel, has a storied history. Some of figure skating’s biggest names showcased their talents here, including Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill and Torrance native, Michelle Kwan, who won Olympic silver and bronze medals during her career. LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula offers a freshly remodeled ice surface, with Public Skating Sessions, Hockey (youth and adult), and Figure Skating Programs along with Birthday Party Packages. There is public skating during the day and on Friday & Saturday evenings.

For more information go to https://www.lakingsicepv.com.

The LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive #107, Rolling Hills Estates.

To read my last article on Promenade Ice Chalet click here.

Photo courtesy of LA Kings Ice

Palos Verdes Enjoys Last 2022 Movie In The Park!

2 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information

Palos Verdes Enjoys Laast 2022 Movie In The Park!

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy the last free outdoor summer movie this weekend. The City of Rolling Hills Estates is sponsoring their last free summer movie at Ernie Howlett Park. There is nothing better than seeing a free movie on a Saturday night. On Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Ernie Howlett Park, the movie “Soul” will be showing at 8:00 p.m. All you need to do to take advantage of this great event is to bring your low back chairs, blankets, warm clothing and some movie treats. There will be popcorn and water available for purchase by the local 4-H club for $1.00 each.

Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates.

To read my prior article on summer movies click here.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates