Lunada Bay Little League 2022 Registration Is Open!

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

Lunada Bay Little League 2022 Registration Is Open!

Lunada Bay home owners who want their children play in the Lunada Bay Little League Spring 2022 season can register now. Lunada Bay Little League is committed to its player safety. They are hoping that everyone who intends on playing in the Spring will register as soon as possible so that they will have an idea of how many players and teams they will be able to form at each level.

At this time, they are planning on team practices beginning in late January and the regular season beginning in late February. This will depend on LA County Health Dept allowing the youth organized sports program to stay open. If you are interested in having your children play in the Spring, you can register now by clicking here. When you register, note that the website will ask you to choose a division with a corresponding initial fee amount. Choose the correct division for your child, and at the end of the registration process when you get to the payment page there will be a drop-down menu concerning payment.

Clean up day is Saturday, January 22, 2022, and volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Opening day this year is February 26, 2022.

As we all know from the past, one size does not always fit all. There are always exceptions to a child’s level of play. Below are some general guidelines for divisional league ages. However, if you would like help in determining your child’s play level, you can reach out through the website to contact damian.capozzola@hotmail.com.

ages 5-6: T-ball (tee with some coach pitch)

age 7: Farm (machine/coach pitch)

ages 9-8: Minors (machine/kid pitch)

ages 11-10: Intermediate

ages 11-12: Majors

For more information regarding Lunada Bay Little League click here.

Photo courtesy of the Lunada Bay Little League

Dog Walking Hours At South Coast Botanic Garden Jan 30, 2022

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

Enjoy Dog Walking Hours At South Coast Botanic Garden January 30th!

Palos Verdes homes owners have a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden with your fur babies. Back by popular demand, the Garden has special dog walking hours on Sunday, January 30, 2022 with selected time slots between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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 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 $4 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

Redondo Beach Super Bowl 2022 Run!

1 week ago • Children's Events, Community Information

Redondo Beach Super Bowl 2022 Run!

Palos Verdes homes owners will be able to compete in the 44th Annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K outdoor run this year. Start your Super Bowl Sunday on a healthy, fun and festive note and finish in plenty of time to enjoy America’s Classic Super Bowl! This year the Redondo Beach Chamber will also be sponsoring the Big Game Challenge package which includes both the 10k & 5k runs.

Now in its 44th year, you can join more than 6,000 race enthusiasts at the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Run/Walk, which is a great way to celebrate the biggest day in sports. While participating you will be able to enjoy the picturesque sites of Redondo Beach: the Pacific Ocean, the Redondo Beach Historic Pier, the Marina in King Harbor, the Wyland whale mural, ocean breezes, fresh air and beautiful Southern California winter weather. Run, walk, or stroll in the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk or Baby Buggy 10K.

Participants and guests can also enjoy great food, beverages and a variety of running accessories at the 2-day Health & Fitness Expo. Participants will also receive a commemorative limited edition 2022 finisher medal, a long sleeve tee shirt and a sponsored swag bag.

The Health & Fitness Expo & start line is located at 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. The Expo will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. On Sunday, February 13, 2022, the 10K run starts at 7:30 a.m., Baby Buggy 10K run starts at 8:15 a.m., and 5K run starts at 8:30 a.m. and are priced at $45. Kids 12 & under can do a 1K with a starting time of 7:00 a.m. for the price of $25.00. To participate in both the 10K & 5K, the price is $70.00. To sign up for the run click here.

For more information and registration go to https://redondo10k.com.

Photo courtesy of Redondo Beach Chamber

Palos Verdes Library District January & February 2022 Activities!

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

Palos Verdes Library District January & February 2022 Activities!

Palos Verdes homes owners appreciate that the Palos Verdes Library District has expanded its activities for all of us to enjoy. Below are just a few of the opportunities that will take place in January and February 2022.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 books sounds like a lot of reading, but it is shown that reading just one book a day with your child will allow you to read 1000 books in just 3 years. This is a self paced, year round challenge that will include favorites reads over and over. Reading helps get your children ready for school and they even send out prizes as you reach 200 book milestones. To find out more click here.

Take and Make

Drop by any PVLD library and pick up a kit with supplies and instructions for making a creative art or science project. Take it home, and with your own basic supplies like glue sticks and crayons, you can create your own masterpiece. A new project will be available every two weeks; current project is a Straw Rocket.

Books By Mail

PVLD’s Books By Mail service is for home bound Peninsula residents residing in zip codes 90274 and 90275 who are unable to travel to the library or do not have a friend or relative to check out library materials on their behalf.

How it works:

Patrons receive deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service and send their materials back using the same bag and a pre-paid postage stamp included in the delivery. Patrons may request specific materials or request librarians curate materials for them based on the Reading Preferences Survey. Holds must be placed with the librarian and not on a personal account. Patrons may check out books (including large print), audiobooks, and DVDs. DVD Rental fees apply. Renewals are allowed as long as no other patrons have a hold on the item. A new shipment of materials are sent once the previous shipment has been returned to the library by the Postal Service. Participants may complete an online application or may download, print, and mail the below application to register for the Books By Mail service. Once your application has been approved you will receive an email or phone call confirming your participation in the service. For more information contact the Books by Mail Coordinator at bbm@pvld.org, or call 310-377-9584 x 601.

Lets Talk Music

This event will take place on Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Peninsula Center Library’s Community Room. This is a chance to listen and discuss a program of selected albums from Rolling Stone’s top albums of all time. Each month they will be discussing three albums. February’s pick is #26 Horses.

Art exhibit Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking?

This event will take place from January 26, through February 28, 2022, at the Malaga Cove Library Gallery Room during regular library hours. This exhibit began with imaginative titles concealed inside fortune cookies. Each artist created a work inspired by the title they randomly received, and then lyrics were created inspired by the images, and songs were composed based around the lyrics. The challenge was the brainchild of Bondo Wyszpolski – arts writer for Easy Reader and Peninsula Magazine. “I wanted to see various local artists try their hand at something different, something they might not ordinarily do, and the title each artist received would, I hoped, push them along in that direction. A piece might be ‘successful’ if somebody seeing it said: ‘Oh! I didn’t know you did work like this’ – referring to subject matter or style. I’m reminded of a quote by Karl Ove Knausgaard: ‘Art lives by transgressing boundaries, by going beyond what everyone has agreed to see and think’.”

Malaga Cove Library Book Club

The Malaga Cove Library Book Club meets on the first Saturday of the month at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to join at any time. Each month they will read and discuss a single novel. On January 8, 2022, they will be discussing Oh William by Elizabeth Strout. On February 5, 2022, the novel to be discussed will be The Night Watchman by Louise Erdich, and March 5, 2022, will be The Promise by Damon Galbut.

Miraleste Virtual Book Club

The Miraleste Virtual Book Club is on the second Saturday of every month. Each month read a different book! For more information and registration click here. Below is the reading list for the year.

January 8, 2022: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
February 12, 2022: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
March 12, 2022: The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
April 9, 2022: How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior
May 14, 2022: [TBD]
June 11, 2022: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
July 9, 2022: Suspect by Robert Crais
August 13, 2022: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
September 10, 2022: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
October 8, 2022: The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
November 12, 2022: Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
December 10, 2022: [Share-A-Book/Pick-A-Book]

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

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events January 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events January 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is in the process of opening its trails for everyone to enjoy after all the recent rains. This is a great time to consider volunteer opportunities to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula.

Special Activities:

Nature Walk at McBride Trail will take place on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You will walk a rimmed canyon trail with panoramic views over the 191-acre Filiorum Reserve out to Catalina and beyond. This walk is considered easy and you can sign up at: https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.

The MLK Day of Service will take place on Monday, January 17, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with by giving back! You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants and more! You can help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy! Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.

Virtual Family Nature Club will be discussing Wildlife in Winter on January 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for the next Virtual Family Nature Club as they explore the topic of wildlife in winter! You will learn about the special adaptations animals have that help them survive in the winter and you will be able to create a fun craft. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sign up at https://pvplc.org/event/fncjan29/

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can volunteer at this newest restoration site which is on a breathtaking coastal reserve and help eradicate invasive weeds which will protect native species. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will be helping to restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site (with beautiful views of Catalina) to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors and 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 of local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/

PVP Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team on Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Work alongside the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy staff around the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more! No experience needed. Volunteers need to be 15 years old and up. Sign up at: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Santa’s Holiday Parade Visits Palos Verdes Estates 2021!

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

Santa’s Holiday Parade Visits Palos Verdes Estates 2021!

Palos Verdes homes owners whose children are looking forward to a Santa visit this year can enjoy a special surprise from the city of Palos Verdes Estates — kids can send letters to Santa or see him parade through the city on Saturday, December 18, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

To send a letter to Santa, there is a special mailbox wrapped up in bows for letters to Santa sitting outside of the PVE Police Station at 340 Palos Verdes Drive West. Residents can drive up and drop off their letters and Santa’s helpers will be picking up the letters nightly through December 15th.

Santa’s Holiday Parade Schedule: On Saturday, December 18, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Santa will be parading through Palos Verdes Estates at these approximate times:

5:40 p.m. Granvia Altamira and Via Rafael

5:45 p.m. Granvia Altamira and Via Fernandez

5:50 p.m. Via Del Monte and Paseo Del Sol

5:55 p.m. Via Del Monte and Via Montemar

6:00 p.m. Via Montemar and Palos Verdes Drive West

6:05 p.m. Palos Verdes Drive West and 1300 Paseo Del Mar

6:10 p.m. Paseo Del Mar and Chiswick Road

6:15 p.m. Paseo Del Mar and Epping Road

6:20 p.m. Yarmouth Road and Palos Verdes Drive West

6:25 p.m. Palos Verdes Drive West and Via Coronel

6:30 p.m. Palos Verdes Drive West and 1300 Paseo Del Mar

6:35 p.m. Palos Verdes Drive West and Via Montemar

6:40 p.m.` Paseo Del Mar and Viua Horcada

6:45 p.m. Paseo Del Mar and Via Aromitas

6:50 p.m. Via Almar and Via Del Puente

6:55 p.m. Palos Verdes Drive North and Paseo Del Campo

7:00 p.m. Paseo Del Campo and Via Colusa

7:05 p.m. Via Valmonte and Palos Verdes Drive North

7:10 p.m. Palos Verdes Drive North and Via Colusa

7:20 p.m. Palos Verdes Estates Police Department (End)

To read my last article on Santa visits click here.

Photo courtesy of Arvin Design

Palos Verdes Home Owners Enjoy Local Area Holiday Fun 2021!

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

Palos Verdes Home Owners Enjoy Local Area Holiday Fun 2021!

Palos Verdes homes owners have many holiday activities near the Peninsula during the holiday season. Here are two more for families to enjoy:

On Saturday, December 11, 2021, the local annual Holiday Boat Parade will take place in Redondo Beach at King Harbor. Paddle craft boaters will be kicking off the parade at 4:30 p.m. with their decorated and lighted boards, followed by power and sail boats all decked out for the main boat parade at 5:30 p.m. Each year there is a theme for the parade and this year’s theme is “Into the Lights” honoring first responders and the medical professionals for the sacrifices they have made during these times of Covid. For more information on the boat parade, trophy categories, and boat entry registration click here.

A great family activity during the holiday season is viewing the lights in Sleepy Hollow (a.k.a. Candy Cane Lane). Tucked away in a South Torrance neighborhood is one of the most spectacular displays of Christmas lights in the South Bay (and possibly in the country) which can be viewed beginning December 1, 2021, through January 2, 2022. You can walk or drive through Candy Cane Lane and get in the holiday spirit. Sleepy Hollow Christmas Lights is located on Roberts Road off Pacific Coast Highway from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every night until New Year’s Eve. Walking through the area is a much more relaxed, up-close view of the displays without all the traffic. You can skip the traffic by parking on Pacific Coast Highway, Calle Mayor or Prospect, and walk to Roberts Road, just west of Calle Mayor. Some of the houses will be selling hot chocolate, coffee, or popcorn as you walk through the neighborhood. It is recommended to go early in the month as the crowds are large between Christmas and New Years.

To read my last article on Local Area Holiday Fun click here.

Photo courtesy of King Harbor Boating Foundation

Palos Verdes Garden Concerts Welcome Back Christmas Music!

1 month ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information

Palos Verdes Garden Concerts Welcome Back Christmas Music!

On Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., St Luke’s Presbyterian Church will be presenting their lovely Christmas Music Concert. This well known and much loved Pacific Bells Handbell Ensemble will be playing a wonderful concert of Christmas music favorites at St. Luke’s. The performance this year will be held in the sctuaary, outdoor seating on the patio will also be available. This is a great time to get into the holiday season with an enjoyable holiday concert.

This fabulous event is free and open to the public. If you are interested in attending please RSVP by emailing the office at stlukespresbyterian@outlook.com, or call (310) 377-2825 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and no later than Thursday, December 16, 2021. Masks are required.

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.

Local South Bay Area 2021 Holiday Events Happening Now!

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

Local South Bay Area 2021 Holiday Events Happening Now!

Palos Verdes home owners are getting ready for the 2021 holiday season. Here are some of the fun events that our neighboring cities are hosting.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center will be presenting their 38th annual “Holiday Festival” beginning Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and running through Sunday, December 5, 2021. The Festival will feature decorated trees and a holiday celebration that includes a food court, musical entertainment, children’s activities, and a large Holiday gift section. Many trees are decorated with a different theme and will be sold with the proceeds going to the Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute. The “Holiday Festival” is located in the parking lot under the big white tent adjacent to the hospital on Skypark & Medical Center Drives. The public can view the trees and boutique today from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and free for children under 3 years old. In addition to the Holiday Tree Festival, there is a Fashion Show & Festival Gala. Additional information is available at www.torrancememorial.org/HolidayFestival, or call (310) 517-4703. The Hospital is located at 3330 Lomita Boulevard, Torrance.

In Riviera Village, the annual “Riviera Village Holiday Stroll” will take place today, Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is a great event for all ages with a parade featuring Santa who will be making an appearance around 5:50 p.m., and will be available for photos. The stores will be bringing out their festive wares and treats and you will definitely feel the holiday cheer. The Stroll takes place on Catalina Avenue and Avenue I in Redondo Beach.

To read my prior article on South Bay Area Holiday Events click here.

Photo courtesy of the Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival

Palos Verdes Peninsula Annual Parade of Lights Returns!

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Annual Parade of Lights Returns!

Palos Verdes homes owners are looking forward to the annual Palos Verdes Peninsula Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This holiday tradition is back this year with festive floats and cheerful participants parading through the commercial district along Silver Spur Road to Roxcove Drive, to Deep Valley Drive and concluding on Drybank Drive.

This year’s Grand Marshall is MLB World Series Champion and pitcher Kenley Jansen. He is a professional baseball player born in the island country of Curacao. He has been a resident of the Palos Verdes Peninsula since 2017. Kenley was named the National League Reliever of the Year (2020) and three time MLB All Star (2016-18).

Also featured are retired Rolling Hills Estates Councilmember and Mayor, Judith Mitchell, as Hometown Marshal, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year, our local First Responders which include Los Angeles Country Fire, Sheriff and EMT’s , Palos Verdes Estates Police Department and local hospital representatives from Torrance Memorial, Little Company and Kaiser Permanente.

The parade will showcase community and civic groups, school and youth organizations, marching bands, drill teams, equestrian units, and local businesses; others are encouraged to participate in the parade. Also as always, Santa will be joining in on the fun.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions click here.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates

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