Palos Verdes St. Luke’s Garden Concerts Return In 2022!

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

Palos Verdes St. Luke’s Garden Concerts Return In 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners will be able to experience St Luke’s Presbyterian Church Free Garden Concerts Series again this year. You can come early, picnic on the lawn, and then enjoy a Free Garden Concert. Listed below is the entertainment.

On Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. St Luke’s Presbyterian Church will be presenting Johnny Selmer on saxophone & Dr. Jason Lo on the piano.

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sweet World will be entertaining you. They are a jazz quartet with Ann Walsh Vocalist & Tom Zink on piano.

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Oakwood Brass will be entertaining you. This group includes, Trumpets, Trombone, Tuba & the French Horn.

The Church is located at 26825 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information go to www.stlukespresbyterian.com, or call (310) 377-2825.

To read my last article on Palos Verdes Garden Concerts click here.

Photo courtesy of St.Luke’s Presbyterian Church

Palos Verdes Estates Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Event!

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

Palos Verdes Estates Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Event!

Palos Verdes homes owners know that the safety of our community depends on both law enforcement and citizen participation. Residents are invited to the newly organized Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Event which will take place this Sunday afternoon, May 22, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The PVE Neighborhood Watch is partnering with the PVE Police Department and the city of Palos Verdes Estates for this new tradition. The event will take place at two locations Valmonte Plaza (Via Pavion & PV Drive North) and La Selva Park (Via La Selva & La Selva Place). These locations will offer loads of fun for the family, so bring a picnic and enjoy snacks & games, and a special ice cream treat. You can also say goodbye to Officer Marcelle Herrera and enjoy the special caravan visit from our police personnel, firefighters, paramedics, PVE Neighborhood Watch board members and the local crime dog, Officer McGruff.

To read my prior article on National Night Out please click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events June 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events June 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.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, June 4, 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.

Nature Walk at the Portuguese Bend Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You will hike the Reserve by taking Fire Station Trail to the beautiful promontory at Eagle’s Nest and enjoy ocean views while walking through recently restored wildlife habit. This walk is considered strenuous. To sign up click here .

Volunteer Activities

National Trails Day Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can celebrate National Trails Day with the conservancy by helping to maintain and groom trails that protect habitat from erosion and provide safe enjoyment of the preserves. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

California Invasive Species Action Week Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 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 gnatcatchers. And you will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home to local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will volunteer at the newest restoration site located on a breathtaking coastal reserve and help eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

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 can 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

Palos Verdes Stables Offers Pony Camp 2022!

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

Palos Verdes Stables Offers Pony Camp 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners realize that the school year is coming to an end and now is the time to reserve summer camps for your children to enjoy. If your children are interested in horses, the Palos Verdes Stables pony camp might be a good way to introduce them to the world of horsemanship.

The summer riding camp at Palos Verdes Stables provides children the opportunity to experience the horse world in a safe, hands on environment. Campers not only learn horse safety, proper horsemanship and basic riding skills, but their self-confidence grows as well. This will allow them to become more knowledgeable and comfortable around the horses. The stables offer experienced and energetic counselors who provide close supervision, instruction and encouragement for each camper. The camp even offers a unique amount of actual riding time for each student…an hour of riding each day and the opportunity for that experience both in the riding ring and trail riding. This program is for all levels of riders, from ages 6 through 12.

In addition to horsemanship skills, they also teach campers grooming & tacking of their horse. Campers also have free time to enjoy fun arts & crafts, painting a pony, and games.

The cost of weekly camps is $550 for Palos Verdes Estate residents, and $575 for non-residents. There will be 10 to 12 campers only in the group. The Camps will go from June 13 through August 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information click here.

Palos Verdes Stables is located at 4057 Via Opata, Palos Verdes Estates.

To view my previous article on Palos Verdes horse camps click here.

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Stables

Palos Verdes Joins 9th Annual South Bay Beer & Wine Festival!

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

Palos Verdes Joins 9th Annual South Bay Beer & Wine Festival!

Palos Verdes home owners who are looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday, can enjoy Unlimited Tastings on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Ernie Howlett Park. This is the 9th year of the South Bay Beer & Wine Festival which which is described as the biggest and best collection of tastings from the entire southern California region.

Besides the Unlimited Tasting event, the festival features a silent auction and live music by “Detour.” There will be offerings from restaurants, breweries and wineries to treat your palate and kick off the summer season.

This is for 21 years of age and over only. The event is produced by the volunteers of the Rotary Clubs of Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay Sunrise. Proceeds go 100% to community outreach projects. Ticket pricing is $125, and a souvenir glass is included. The event is limited to 600 tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets click here.

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

Photo courtesy of the South Bay Beer & Wine Festival

Dog Walking Hours At South Coast Botanic Garden On May 22, 2022!

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

Enjoy Dog Walking Hours At South Coast Botanic Garden On May 22, 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners have a another opportunity to enjoy the beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden with their fur babies. Back again by popular demand, the Garden has special dog walking hours on Sunday, May 22, 2022, with selected time slots between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

All dogs must be kept on leashes while on Garden property including the parking lot. They will not be allowed in the Rose Garden or the Koi Pond areas. This is a transaction-less entry because advanced tickets are required to reserve your specific time slot. The Garden has reduced maximum occupancy in order to support physical distancing. There will be water stations for both visitors and “fur babies.”

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 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

Palos Verdes Celebrates 2022 Kids To Parks Day Fun!

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

Palos Verdes Celebrates 2022 Kids To Parks Day Fun!

kids to parks day

Palos Verdes homes owners can join the National Celebration of Parks on Saturday, May 21, 2022, by taking their children to the park. This special Kids To Parks Day is a reminder of the importance that nature and playing in the great outdoors are for our children. To celebrate this special day, our local Robert E Ryan Park has planned a mini expo and kids craft fair for families to enjoy. Just bring your beach chairs and a picnic lunch and enjoy the planned activities.

Robert E Ryan Park will be celebrating this fun Annual Kids To Parks Day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This event will take place at the park and will feature free crafts and activities for kids to learn more about the camps and classes taking place at our local parks.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will be having a native plant garden planting activity for kids to learn how to grow their own butterfly garden. You can also learn more about nature hikes, volunteer opportunities and about the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.

The recreation and parks booth will be handing out nature journals and hosting a kids terrarium and a decorate your own potting planting craft. There will also be fun games, giveaways and more.

This is a free event and open for all to enjoy. The Robert E. Ryan Park is located at 30359 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.

To read my previous article on National Parks Day click here.

Photo above courtesy of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort Celebrates Earth Month April 2022!

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

Terranea Resort Celebrates Earth Month April 2022!

Terranea Resort is celebrating Earth Month this year by hosting family friendly events where attendees will learn to help the environment while having fun doing it. The resort will be celebrating our remarkable planet as they partner with eco driven initiatives that bring awareness to the importance of protecting our landscape for all to enjoy.

Self-Guided Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt will take place throughout the month. You can grab a map from Pointe Discovery and explore the scenic property and learn more about the wildlife in the region. The walk contains many photo opportunities and is fun for all ages. Guests will learn about Palos Verdes Peninsula’s unique local marine eco-system and Terranea’s year-round conservation efforts.

Kelp Forest Cleanup Kayak Tour – Kayak with a purpose and celebrate Earth Month while helping maintain the coastline. Guests may assist in collecting litter along the pristine Marine Protected Area of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Ages 5 and up. Advance reservations required. All equipment provided, and the cost for the tour is $120. To book your reservation click here.

Seashell Beach Frame Art Project will take place on April 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at a cost of $20. You will join the Art Box Academy and create your own beach picture frame. Seashells, stones, sand, and more will make this an awesome way to honor our oceans and planet. All ages are welcome. This family friendly art project can be created on the go at the resort or at home. All proceeds benefit The Art Box Academy, a local female owned business that serves the creative development needs of students in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay area.

Planting Station will take place on April 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Nelson’s lawn. Guests and locals can plant native wildflower seeds to take home and grow, courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. All ages are welcome and no reservations are necessary.

Suzy Blue Butterfly Cookie Decorating will take place at Sea Beans from April 1 to April 30, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a cost of $45. Sea Beans will let you decorate your very own Suzy Blue butterfly cookie, while learning about the local and endangered Palos Verdes Blue butterfly.

For more information regarding any of these celebrations call (310) 265-2861. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort

Palos Verdes AYSO Fall 2022 Registration Is Open Online!

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

Palos Verdes AYSO Fall 2022 Registration Is Open Online!

Palos Verdes AYSO Soccer (Region 10) is currently accepting online registration for Fall 2022. Due to the Coronavirus there will be no in person registration for this year. The Palos Verdes Region 10 of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) offers year round recreational and competitive youth soccer programs locally for four year olds (U5 division) all the way up to 19 year olds (U19). Several years ago, the AYSO National changed the age divisions and it is now based on birthdays January 1 through December 31st. The age of your child in 2023 will determine their Fall division. The home page at http://ayso.bluesombrero.com/region10 will show the division and age slots.

The online registration for the new Fall soccer season is open and all players (new or returning) must register online. All parents must go to the registration website at http://ayso.bluesombrero.com/region10 and create a new account (for your child). If you registered your child in the past at eayso.org, you will enter your child’s name identically into the new registration website, his/her ID will be automatically transferred to the new registration site.

The cost for early registration now through July 1, 2022, is $175 for your first child, and $160 for each additional child. If registering between July 2, and July 31, 2022, the cost will be $200 and no sibling discount. After August 1, 2022, the cost will be $225 and there will be no sibling discount. All registration takes place online, and cash and checks are no longer accepted.

If you are interested in volunteering, you will find the required paperwork on the registration site. Since AYSO is a 100% volunteer organization, they are always looking for volunteers to fill coach and referee positions. (There is a special express line at registration for volunteers.) If your child has not played the previous year, you will be required to submit proof of your child’s age either by birth certificate or passport.

To read my last article on AYSO Region 10 Soccer click here.

Photo courtesy of AYSO Region 10

Palos Verdes Local Summer Camps 2022!

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

Palos Verdes Local Summer Camps 2022!

Palos Verdes home owners are happy to that their children are being allowed to take masks off for most activities, and that local summer camps are getting ready to open for their children to enjoy. Below are just a few of the activities and camps located here in the area to choose from.

PV Surf Camp is a local youth surf camp which has been in operation for 21 years and is for ages 6 to 15. The camp offers various programs depending on age and skill level. The programs vary for the participant who has never surfed and requires one to one support in the water at all times, to the intermediate surfer who wants to improve their skills (The ratio is never more than 4 to 1 instructor). The camp will be open from June 13 through August 19, 2022. The cost per session is $349 for the first week, and siblings are 40% off. The sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information go to www.pvsurfcamp.com, or call (310) 908-8164.

Peninsula Sports Camps have been offering children full and half day camps in Palos Verdes since 1972. These camps are held at Palos Verdes High School and Ryan Park. The great thing about these camps is the variety. Children can enjoy their favorite sport – baseball, basketball and soccer – and later enjoy a swim in the pool to cool off. At the end of their camp session, children will receive awards for their sports. The cost per child for full day camp is $285, and half day camps are $165. For more information on Peninsula Sports Camps or to register, go to www.peninsulasportscamps.com or call (310) 213-5433. Remember the camps fill up quickly so it is important to register soon.

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center will be offering Camp Curtain Call again this summer for kids ages 5 to 11. Children will enjoy singing, dancing and acting classes for two weeks at beginning and intermediate levels, with a performance for friends and family at the end of the session. This year they will be showcasing Matilda Jr, Willy Wonka Kids, and Peter Pan Jr. For more information on dates and times go to www.palosverdesperformingarts.com/camp-curtain-call.com.

BeachSports will be offering ocean safety, surfing, beach volleyball, skateboard, Junior Lifeguards, and beach activities again this summer for ages 4 to 14. This camp is offered in Redondo Beach, and runs from June 13 to September 2, 2022. Camp hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prices vary depending on camp. For more information and to register go to www.beachsports.com, or call (310) 372-2202.

Chadwick School will be offering academic enrichment, swimming, art, strategies, computer lab, field sports, music, photography, dance, painting, drama, singing, writing, and physical fitness this summer from June 21 to July 22, 2022. This program is for children from 4 to 16 years of age and offers specific programs based on age. The programs are offered for morning classes 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, afternoon classes from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m., and full day programs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Check the website for prices and registration. Registration begins on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. For more information click here, or call (310) 377-1543.

Rolling Robots will be offering Coding, Buildbot, VEX robotics, Lego robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, and 3D Design. This program is for children ages 5 to 15 years of age. The program goes from June through August 2022, and offers half day & full day session. This year, they are offering in-person or online classes. For more information go to rollingrobots.com, or call (424) 206-9466.

To view my previous article on Local Palos Verdes Summer Fun click here.

Photo courtesy of Chadwick Minis Program

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