South Coast Botanic Garden Brings Back Dog Walk!

18 hours ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

South Coast Botanic Garden Brings Back Dog Walk!

Palos Verdes homes owners have another great opportunity to enjoy South Coast Botanic Garden with a special time to walk with your dog at the Garden. Brought back by popular demand, the South Coast Botanic Garden will have a Fall Dog Garden Day on Sunday, November 8,2020, from 8: a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can walk the Garden’s 87 acres with your four legged friend plus you can bring the whole family to enjoy the outdoors.

This is a fun event to enjoy your best four-legged friend and members will be free (dogs are still $4.00). All guests are required to wear face coverings while on site, and all dogs must be kept on leashes while on Garden property including the parking lot. This is a transaction-less entry, since advanced tickets are required. They have reduced maximum occupancy in order to support physical distancing. There will be water stations for both visitors and “fur babies.”

If you are not a member, the price for admission for this special event is $15/adult, $11/senior, $5/child and $4 for your dog. 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. If you have any questions please call (310) 544-1948.

To read my prior article on the South Coast Botanic Garden click here.

Photo courtesy of the South Coast Botanic Garden

PV Transit Offers Free Election Day Rides For Seniors To Local Polling Locations!

5 days ago • 0 comments • Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

PV Transit Offers Free Election Day Rides For Seniors To Local Polling Locations!

The Palos Verdes Transit will be offering free dial-a-ride service on Election Day Tuesday, November 3, 2020, to Palos Verdes seniors, 62 and older, and people with disabilities. This free Election Day transportation is exclusively for seniors, and persons with disabilities who reside in Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes.

The polling locations will be located at Miraleste Intermediate School, Palos Verdes High School, Peninsula High School, Kelly Johnson Field House & Dapplegrey Elementary School.

This free door to door service will be provided from 7:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. You can start making advanced reservations now by calling (310) 544-3710 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to call ahead, you can also call on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, beginning at 6:00 a.m. The last pick up at the polling locations will be at 9:00 p.m.

Photo courtesy of City of Palos Verdes Estates Newsletter

Halloween Trick-Or-Treating At The South Coast Botanic Garden!

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

Halloween Trick-Or-Treating At The South Coast Botanic Garden!

Palos Verdes homeowners have a new option for their children to enjoy Halloween at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Come to the garden dressed in costume (yes, masks are still required while dressed in costumes). The garden staff has come up with an idea to let children trick-or-treat safely while participating in a hunt through the Garden. Parents can bring a bag of candy with them and every time your child crosses off a square on their bingo card they will have earned a piece of candy. This is a fun new creative way of trick-or-treating safely during this coronavirus.

To add to the fun, the Garden will be having a costume competition. You will take your most creative pics at the garden with their spooky spots backdrops, and post it to your Instagram account using the hashtag #SouthCoastBOOtanic Garden, and tag @scbgarden for your chances to win free tickets to an exciting exhibit at the Garden this fall.

Garden Hours for Halloween day are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advance ticket reservations are required and can be purchased by clicking here. For more information call (310) 544-1948.

To read my last article on South Coast Botanic Garden click here.

South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Photo courtesy of South Coast Botanic Garden

Terranea Resort Is Going Pink For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020

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

Terranea Resort Is Going Pink For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020

Terranea Resort will be joining National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2020 and showing guests how to enjoy Terranea through rose colored glass. Whether it includes pink flowers, pink lighting, pink food and beverage offerings, a portion of all the proceeds from the activities on the property will be donated to national organizations which benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and local groups like Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach (a free program to help with the emotional support and education offered to people with cancer and their loved ones at any stage of diagnosis).

Hotel guests will notice while dining, that there will be a selection of rose hued desserts served at Sea Beans such as pink macrons, pink sugar cookies, cakes & meringue pops. The Lobby Bar and Terrace will be serving up light bites including their Roasted Beets Bruschetta Crostini, and Spicy Fig Margaritas. Nelson’s will be serving a Hibiscus Pomegranate Margarita, and the Pink Flamingo will be served at Catalina Kitchen, Bashi, the Lobby Bar and Terrace. ONE HOPE Wine Rose will also be available. All of these special drinks will be donating a portion of proceeds to the campaign.

In the spa/fitness area, Spa guests can enjoy the signature body treatment, of which some of the funds from each treatment will be donated to breast cancer research. Wear pink for outdoor yoga on Friday, October 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a yoga mat and $20 for contribution to the local charity, Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach. Please call for reservations at 310-265-2740.

If golf is on your list, celebrate Birdies for Breast Cancer all month in October at The Links, where proceeds from each round will be donated to breast cancer support and research. Guests may match the resort’s donation with an optional add-on when booking a tee time.

Let’s not forget retail at Marea Boutique. A percentage of purchases from My Saint My Hero bracelets & VOYAGE et CIE products will be donated to breast cancer support and research.

Additionally, any recreational activity that is booked in October will result in Terranea donating to the programs.

To read a prior article on Terranea Resort click here.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort

Skechers 2020 Virtual Friendship Walk Benefits Peninsula Education Foundation

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

Skechers 2020 Virtual Friendship Walk Benefits Peninsula Education Foundation

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy and support a virtual friendship walk for the Peninsula Education Foundation, which is seeking donations to support our local 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. This year the foundation will be celebrating their 41 year anniversary, and much has changed this year due to the Coronavirus. However, 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 workplace.

This year the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk will be going virtual. At this year’s event, Skechers will be live streaming on YouTube and on the official Skechers friendship walk website on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.. Last year our district had over 33,500 registered walkers which resulted in a check to PEF for more than $257,000 that went toward the annual pledge to support our schools. Palos Verdes homes owners have a wonderful opportunity to support our schools by registering for The Pier To Pier Virtual Friendship Walk. To register, go to www.skechersfriendshipwalk.com and click DONATE. Sign up for your school’s team and remember to select Peninsula Education Foundation as the charity you support.

In prior years, a large portion of the pledge money has been allocated to saving teachers’ jobs, with the remaining pledge balance supporting elementary choral and instrumental music, library aides, PE for grades K- 5, STEM for elementary grades 4-5, intermediate & high school safe schools counselors, College Career Center staff and STEM programs for robotics and engineering called PVIT and SMERT. The PEF Board voted to allocate funding for the development of a digital citizenship program at the intermediate level and the creation of Parent University to provide technology training and resources to access important district and student information/resources.

Please register your entire family to join the fun while supporting PEF and our schools. This is a win-win. Our Palos Verdes schools will receive additional funding and you and your family can enjoy a virtual Friendship Walk along the beach!

To read my last article on Skechers Friendship Walk click here.

Photo courtesy of Peninsula Education Foundation

Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up Scheduled For November 14, 2020!

3 weeks ago • Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up Scheduled For November 14, 2020!

Palos Verdes Estates Annual Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up will take place on November 14, 2020. All of your items must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. Many of us did a lot of cleaning during the “Stay at Home” order, so this is a great opportunity to get rid of our extras. The City’s waste hauler will pick up furniture, appliances, water heaters, refrigerators (compressors 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 November 14th, you can also dispose of E-Waste items such as TV’s, printers, DVD players, computers and 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 Household Hazards & Electronic Waste Disposal to the fall of 2020.

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, you can 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

Enjoy Palos Verdes Library District’s Film Fest in October!

4 weeks ago • Community Events, Community Information, Senior Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Enjoy Palos Verdes Library District’s Film Fest in October!

During the month of October the Palos Verdes Library District will be presenting their 2nd Thursday of the month film UGETSU, (1953 Japan). They will be discussing UGETSU on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom. You will be able to watch this film from home, then get together on Zoom to discuss. The films that are being shown are available either through Hoopla or Kanopy, and some also have DVD’s in the catalog available for checkout that can be picked up through the Curbside Holds process. Register for the Film Fest once and you will be able to access the Zoom meeting each time they are offered. To register click here.

The movie is a tale of ambition, family, love and war set in the midst of the Japanese Civil Wars of the sixteenth century. This is a jaunting tale of love and loss, with the blending of the otherworldly and the real, and is one of the most beautiful films ever made. The director Kenji Mizoguchi won the Silver Lion award at the 1953 Venice film Festival.

For more information regarding this program, call (310) 377-9584, or contact Laura Ishizaka via email at Lishizaka@pvld.org.

The Palos Verdes Library District has some great opportunities for children and adults. Even though the library is closed for visitors, it offers many opportunities for participation. No matter what your age, there is something for all to enjoy. The Palos Verdes Library District is dedicated to providing online services to the community during the COVID-19 virus. The wonderful thing about these programs is that many of the digital resources can be accessed 24/7 with your library card. If you don’t currently have a library card, you can sign up online and it will be emailed back to you within 48 hours (click here for link).

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

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

Palos Verdes Supports Local Businesses!

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

Palos Verdes Supports Local Businesses!

Palos Verdes homes owners have a unique opportunity to support local businesses with the Palos Verdes Peninsula’s Chamber of Commerce TOP OF THE HILL OPEN AIR MARKETPLACE. This free event will take place on October 3 & 4, 2020, from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the rooftop parking lot of the Promenade on the Peninsula. You will be able to join your friends and neighbors while supporting local businesses, retailers and nonprofit organizations. This is a great time to be able to just relax and shop outdoors. All Los Angeles County health protocols will be adhered to meaning masks and physical distancing will be required.

If you have a business or organization that would like to participate you can sign up now on the Chamber’s website at www.palosverdeschamber.com. The fees to participate are: Artisans $300/Nonprofits $350/Local Businesses $400. There will be food trucks in case you want to purchase something to eat or drink.

The Promenade on the Peninsula is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates.

For more information go to www.palosverdeschamber.com.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula’s Chamber of Commerce

Palos Verdes Special Waste Removal Services!

1 month ago • 0 comments • Community Events, Community Information, Homeowner Information, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Household Hazardous Waste, document shredding and e-waste disposals are important for Palos Verdes homes owners. It gives us a chance to get rid of all the articles we have been saving throughout the year that cannot be picked up at regular trash collections. In October, there are two different opportunities for Palos Verdes Estates & Rancho Palos Verdes residents.

Rancho Palos Verdes residents will have the opportunity on Saturday, October 17, 2020, to have their documents shredded by EDCO and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. They are sponsoring this free document paper shredding from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center. The center is located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes. This drop-off is for Rancho Palos Verdes residents only. Residents can safely dispose of personal documents right there on site. You can bring up to three “bankers” boxes per household. Electronic waste will also be collected at the same time and location. If you get there early you might be able to get some free mulch if you bring your own trash cans (up to 3), gloves and a shovel – while the supply lasts. There is absolutely no hazardous waste material accepted at this location.

Palos Verdes Estates will be holding it’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Round Up with a “Door- to-Door Collection” on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Athens Services will be providing this event for Palos Verdes Estates residents only, and all items must be placed on your porch by 7:00 a.m. For safety reasons they do not want the items placed at the curb or in your trash areas. There is a onetime collection fee of $35.00 for this scheduled pick up. In order to participate in this service, you must call in advance by Thursday, October 15, 2020 to schedule a pick up collection. Remember this is Hazardous Waste which is fluorescent light bulbs, oil, paint, household/car batteries and antifreeze. To make arrangement for this pick up call (888) 336-6100 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday) or 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on (Saturdays).

Palos Verdes Estates Annual Bulky Waste & E-Waste Collection Day will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2020. We will provide more information closer to the actual event date.

To read my last article on waste services pick up click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes City Newsletter

Palos Verdes Art Center 2020 Virtual Fall Registration!

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

Palos Verdes Art Center 2020 Virtual Fall Registration!

The Palos Verdes Art Center will be scheduling their Fall Term online only due to continuing public health concerns. The Fall Term will begin on September 28,2020, and will run through November 20, 2020. The doors will reopen when they can enforce strict social distancing and sanitizing guidelines, and they have been working diligently to create a safe environment for our return. Registration for the fall classes has begun, and you can find classes and registration information by clicking here.

When you arrive at the online registration you can see the limited classes that they will be offering online this fall. Some of the adult classes that will be offered are: Art Theory, Ceramics, Drawings & Illustration, Painting, Photography & Printmaking. There is also a Youth Studio which is K-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade & High School.

If you have paid registration fees for the past Spring term they can be credited toward Fall Classes. If you want to convert them to a donation to help PVAC during these times you can contact Daniela Saxa-Kaneko, Executive Director at dsk@pvartcenter.org.

The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information call (310) 541-2479.

To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes Art Center click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Art Center