Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events February 2020

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

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events February 2020

Special Events:

Nature Walk at Sacred Cove by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. You can take a scenic walk down the coastal bluff to discover the tide pools below. This is considered a strenuous walk. You can park at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. Cost for parking is $6. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Trail Crew Training will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can join the indoor introductory class to learn more about how you can help improve Peninsula trails. Following the course, you can join for field classes held every 2nd Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon that focus on various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more. No experience is needed, and you must be 18 or over. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Docent Orientation for the White Point Nature Education Center will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from 11:00 to 12:00 noon. If you enjoy local nature and want to share it with others, you can become a Nature Center Docent. You will be assisting with with many functions from plant sales to mentoring scout badges to guiding field trips. RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Monthly Activities:

Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Is it possible to have a beautiful and fragrant yard without using fertilizers and pesticides? Could our winter rains provide all the water that your plants need? The answer is yes if you garden with native plants. Come to the plant sale and learn how. Experts can tell you how. Free for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Woodlands Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. At the canyon you can experience this pristine streamside 1.8 mile trail that winds through fragrant coastal sage habitat and into shady willow woodland. You will observe canyon birds and wildlife, discover rare exposed Catalina schist bedrock, and at the top enjoy a spectacular view of the Los Angeles basin. This easy walk begins and ends in the Nature Center where Miss Penny, the beautiful California King Snake, welcomes you. This is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Nature Club for Families at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Bring your kids to White Point Nature Preserve and get to know the mammals and reptiles that live on the Peninsula. You can play games, make art, study taxidermy specimens, handle pelts, and meet the live animal collection while you learn to identify the tracks and scat of coyotes, raccoons, rabbits, snakes and skunks. Afterwards take your new sleuthing skills out on the trails to find out what kinds of wildlife are nearby. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Nature Club for Families will take place at George F Canyon on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. In February, you will discover native trees like the large Sycamore, evergreen Coastal Live Oak, and swaying Willow. The knowledgeable naturalists invite you to play games, make art, sing songs, hike trails, read books and explore the preserves magical trees. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information go to www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Coastal Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. You will be able to take a walk beside the ocean with the knowledgeable Naturalists. You’ll begin with a stroll through the Tongva Demonstration Garden to learn how for thousands of years, the early inhabitants of the Peninsula used native plants for survival. Continue on the trails through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat, past historic military sites, and across native grasslands. Listen for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher bird that is thriving here. Finish with a hands on exploration of the Native Center. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. There are one third fewer birds in North America than there were thirty years ago, with coastal birds taking the hardest hit, mostly due to habitat destruction. You can contribute to their survival by resorting coastal sage habitat in your own yard. When you plant native plants, you expand their habitat beyond the nature preserves’ boundaries, creating a new kind of contiguous urban wilderness. Your garden can be gorgeous and fragrant, require very little water, and no chemical fertilizers or insecticides; while also contributing to the survival of coastal birds and pollinators. The naturalists will show you how. For more information email scmith@pvplc.org. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to search for the winged creatures that make White Point Nature Preserve their home. Keep one ear tuned for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher, now thriving at White Point. Or maybe you will spot one of the burrowing owls, a peregrine falcon, or a red tailed hawk. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information email csmith@pvplc.org, or go to www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. You will join Wild birds Unlimited expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage and riparian woodland of this lovely canyon. This is free and appropriate for all ages. Binoculars are supplied for beginners. No dogs are allowed on the bird walks. The George F Canyon Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The volunteers will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, adding mulch to recently planted plants and more. These efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers provide a critical role in working to remove invasive weeds to maintain important wildlife habitat in this recently resorted ocean side habitat. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturdays, February 15th and 22, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help enhance the habitat by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants and more. Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy. Locations may be subject to change or cancellation due to rain. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Rapid Response Team will be getting together on Fridays and 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 task includes trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more. You will work at various locations around the Preserve. No experience is needed. This is for ages 15 and up. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Choose Your Palos Verdes High School Now For 2020-2021!

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

Choose Your Palos Verdes High School Now For 2020-2021!

Palos Verdes residents who are parents of eighth grade students, should have received high school information packets as it is time to designate which high school their child will attend in September 2020. To assist in this decision, Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be hosting their annual tours at both schools for Palos Verdes homes owners (and tenants) to visit. Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2020, may choose which Palos Verdes high school to attend. Planning for the 2020-2021 school year is beginning, and enrollment numbers are critical to effectively prepare for this next school year.

Both high schools have scheduled several sessions to assist you and your student in selecting which one of our award winning high schools will be the best fit for them. The principal forum information meetings for Palos Verdes High School are: Friday, January 10, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Open House will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Palos Verdes High School is located at 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be holding their principal forums on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Tuesday, February 4, 2020, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open House will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is located at 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates.

If you are looking for more information or need enrollment forms, go to www.pvpusd.net. For specific high school information – for Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, call Deidre Heimer (310) 377-4888 x 42280, or Palos Verdes High School, call Karen Mills (310) 378-8471 x 208.

To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes High Schools, click here.

Photos courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events January 2020

1 month ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events January 2020

During the month of January 2020, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists, and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.

Special Events:

Hopculture Beer Fest presented by Brouwerij West benefiting the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is a great event where you can taste the handcrafted beer from 25 different distilleries. This Beer Fest will take place on January 25, 2020, at Brouwerij West located at 110 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. For tickets and more information visit https://www.brouwerijwest.com.

Singing Bowls Sound Mediation with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. You will discover the power of sound as medicine with international musician and teacher Jeralyn Glass. She will be leading visitors through a sound meditation experience as she plays her Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls which are made of pure quartz. Meditating with the energetic vibrations of the bowls awakens a journey of healing and release through the native plant gardens and the seaside trails. This event will take place at the White Point Education Center and Preserve located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Guided Nature Walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place at Abalone Cove Reserve Tide Pools on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. During the walk, you will visit newly landscaped trails lined with drought tolerant plants and interpretive signage. Then you will enjoy a walk to explore the tide pools and pillow lava formations. This is considered a moderate walk. Park in the lot at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Monday, January 20, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can join in and help beautify the native demonstration garden, benefiting local wildlife and our community. All ages are welcome! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Volunteer Trail Watch Training at Ladera Linda Community Center on Saturday, January 25th and Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You will be able to learn about becoming a Volunteer Trail Watch member helping to educate users about the trails, its habitat and wildlife! You can become a Trail Watch Volunteer and volunteer on your own schedule. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Monthly Activities:

The Nature Club for Families at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Put on your winter coat and come outdoors to experience our beautiful Palos Verdes peninsula as a family. In January, the Nature Club will be meeting the Peninsula’s amazing trees! Your children will love “shaking hands” with a Sycamore, jug a Coastal Live Oak, and wave at a Willow! The knowledgeable Naturalist will invite you to play games, create art, sing songs, hike trails, read books, explore the White Point Preserve and become familiar with the magical trees of the Peninsula. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Families will enjoy this easy and educational walk with a Naturalist for a refreshing 1.8 mile walk through this beautiful canyon preserve. Stroll through fragrant coastal sage habitat and riparian woodland to discover the unique variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that make this urban wilderness their home. This walk concludes inside the Nature Center with a hands on exploration of the exhibits. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Start the New Year off with Native Plants for Your Garden! Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. This is a great oppotunity to help turn around the decline of birds by providing a home for them in your own yard. When you plant native plants instead of non-natives, you expand their habitat beyond the Nature Preserve’s existing boundaries. Native plants will create a gorgeous and fragrant garden without chemical fertilizers or insecticides and very little water. Experts can tell you how. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Nature Club for Families will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, January 12, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Investigate the mammals and reptiles that live in the open spaces and nature preserves of the Peninsula. You can take part in games and hands on learning experiences designed to teach you to identify the tracks and scat of coyotes, raccoons, rabbits, snakes, and skunks. Then take your new sleuthing skills out on the trails to find out what kinds of wildlife are nearby. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to search for the winged creatures that make White Point Nature Preserve their home. Keep one ear tuned for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher, now thriving at White Point. Or maybe you will spot one of the burrowing owls, a peregrine falcon, or a red tailed hawk. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. You will be able to take a walk beside the ocean with the knowledgeable Naturalists. You’ll begin with a stroll through the Tongva Demonstration Garden to learn how for thousands of years, the early inhabitants of the Peninsula used native plants for survival. Continue on the trails through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat, past historic military sites, and across native grasslands. Listen for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher bird that is thriving here. Finish with a hands on exploration of the Native Center. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Start the New Year off with Native Plants for Your Garden! Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. There are one third fewer birds in North America than there were thirty years ago, with coastal birds taking the hardest hit, mostly due to habitat destruction. You can contribute to their survival by resorting coastal sage habitat in your own yard. When you plant native plants, you expand their habitat beyond the nature preserves’ boundaries, creating a new kind of contiguous urban wilderness. Your garden can be gorgeous and fragrant, require very little water, and no chemical fertilizers or insecticides; while also contributing to the survival of coastal birds and pollinators. They will show you how. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. You will join Wild birds Unlimited’s expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage and riparian woodland of this lovely canyon. This is free and appropriate for all ages. Binoculars are supplied for beginners. No dogs are allowed on the bird walks. The George F Canyon Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Chandler Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservance on Saturday, January 4, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Assist in the last planting of the season to provide habitat for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly. This is sponsored by their partner, Patagonia. Locations may be subject to change or cancelled due to rain. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturdays, January 11 and 25, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help enhance the habitat by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants and more. Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy. Locations may be subject to change or cancelled due to rain. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

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

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

More Palos Verdes Santa Events As Christmas Day Approaches!

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

More Palos Verdes Santa Events As Christmas Day Approaches!

santa with kids pic

‘Tis the season to enjoy for Palos Verdes homes owners with Christmas is just around the corner. Whether you like holiday parades or Santa visits, this is the place to be.

Santa will be visiting the Promenade on the Peninsula beginning Tuesday, December 17th through Friday, December 20, 2019, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. This visit will take place at the Santa Center Court. The Promenade of the Peninsula is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates.

The Peninsula Shopping Center will be visited by Santa and his helpers tomorrow, December 14th, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Get your cameras ready for free photos with Santa and even a “Strolling Christmas Tree!” There will also be kids crafts and games including face painting and balloons. There also will be a special photo opportunity with dancers from Palos Verdes Ballet’s The Nutcracker. The event will be held in the drive aisle near La Salsa. The Peninsula Shopping Center is located at 67 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates.

On Christmas Eve, join a Palos Verdes Estates tradition with the arrival of Santa at Malaga Cove Plaza on December 24th. Beginning with a parade that starts at 5:30 p.m. at Coronel Plaza, Santa will then come down the hill ending at Malaga Cove Plaza at approximately 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the evening with friends and neighbors while Santa brings joy to the little ones.

Malaga Cove Plaza is located off Palos Verdes Drive West between the corners of Via Corta & Via Chico in Palos Verdes Estates.

To read my last article on Santa visits click here.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Residents Can Build Their Own Gingerbread House!

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

Palos Verdes Residents Can Build Their Own Gingerbread House!

Palos Verdes homes owners can get into the spirit of the season and enjoy making their own holiday decorations. For years, families have enjoyed having the sweet smell of Christmas inside their homes with their very own gingerbread houses. Whether looking for one to enjoy inside your home, or perhaps making an outdoor house where no baking is needed, you have several opportunities to create your own.

Terranea Resort will be offering their gingerbread house decorating on December 7, 14, and 21, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., or on December 8, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., where you can decorate your own edible gingerbread house with frosting, candies and other materials. This is a fun holiday activity for all ages of your family to enjoy. Advanced reservations required, and the cost will be $65 per house. They recommended using one house for up to 4 people. Please call (310) 265-2861 for more information and to reserve your spot.

Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

The South Coast Botanic Garden will be offering their own gingerbread house collection with a twist, no baking or sugar needed, on Sunday, December 8, and Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Their houses are made with natural elements from the Garden affixed to paper mache houses. You will be taking a brisk walk in the Garden with docents to learn about and collect winter “treats” to decorate your houses. Then you will go back and make your masterpieces to take home to enjoy. The fee includes all supplies, set of two to three small houses approximately 3″ tall and a docent led tour. This event is recommended for all ages. Supplies will be provided, and all children must be accompanied by a registered adult. General pricing is $29. To register call (310) 544-1948.

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

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be offering their Gingerbread House event at Hesse Park on Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can make your house come alive with colorful candies, gum drops, peppermints, sprinkles, cookies, and more. The workshop includes a fresh gingerbread house from Mayer’s Bakery, decorating materials, light snacks and a delicious holiday beverage. This event is designed for parents and children to attend together. No drop offs allowed. Registration covers one gingerbread house. The cost for this event is $45. For more information, or to register click here.

Hesse Park is located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo courtesy of South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Enjoys Breakfast With Santa 2019

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

Palos Verdes Enjoys Breakfast With Santa 2019

Palos Verdes homes owners know that their children look forward to Santa visits here on the Peninsula. A great way to get the fun started is with a local Palos Verdes Breakfast with Santa. Beginning this Saturday, there are several opportunities for you and your children to enjoy this photo opportunity, and make sure they start the day off with a good breakfast. Below are several different locations:

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, you can visit Santa and enjoy Breakfast with Santa and other great activities from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Hesse Park. The cost is $20 per person, and you must be pre-registered to participate. For more information click here.

Hesse Park is located at 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes.

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, Santa will be at Good Stuff Restaurant from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for their Breakfast with Santa. At the restaurant you will be able to meet Santa, take photos and get involved with some festive holiday activities. Adults are $15, children 6 ro 12 are $5, and children under 5 are free with each paid adult. For reservation to this sell-out event, call Good Stuff at (310) 544-8800.

Good Stuff is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive #151, Rolling Hills Estates.

Terranea Resort will be having Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 15, 2019, with a magical breakfast and photo opportunities in Terranea Resort’s Grand Ballroom. You will enjoy bakery and waffle stations, beverage and hot food stations, as well as an egg kitchen, kids buffet, and festive crafts. Seatings are at 9:00, 9:30 & 10:00 a.m.; cost is adults/$65, children 2 to 10/$32 (under 2 free). For more information, please call reservations at (310)265-2836.

Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

To read my prior article on Breakfast With Santa click here.

Photo courtesy of Arvin Design

Palos Verdes Enjoys Victorian Christmas With Tea & Carols!

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

Palos Verdes Enjoys Victorian Christmas With Tea & Carols!

Palos Verdes homes owners have more holiday opportunities to enjoy here on the Peninsula. Starting this Friday, December 6, through Sunday, December 22, 2019, the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center will be having their 13th Annual Nativity Exhibit. On display will be 100 creche sets from around the world. This Friday, December 6, 2019, is opening night and the exhibit will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Afterwards on Monday, Friday & Saturday it will be open from 9:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday it will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through December 22, 2019. Docent tours are also available. Admission to this exhibit is free.

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, the Victorian Christmas Tea & Carols will starting at 3:00 p.m. with a Christmas Tea, and at 4:00 p.m. the Victorian Carolers will be singing holiday favorites a cappella in beautiful period costumes to bring us back to a bygone era of pomp and splendor. This will surely get you into the holiday spirit with singing and delicious refreshments.

The cost for the tea & concert is $25/adults, $15 for children 4-12, and children under 4 are free. To register call Marlene at (310) 377-4867 x 234, or to register online go to www.maryjoseph.org.

The Mary & Joseph Retreat Center is located at 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo courtesy of the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

Palos Verdes Home Owners Enjoy Local Area Holiday Fun 2019!

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

Palos Verdes Home Owners Enjoy Local Area Holiday Fun 2019!

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

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, 2019, through January 2, 2020. 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 churros as you walk through the neighborhood. It is recommended to go early in the month, since the crowds are large between Christmas and New Years.

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, the local 28th annual Holiday Boat Parade will take place in Redondo Beach at King Harbor. Paddle craft boaters will be kicking off the parade at 4:00 p.m. with their decorated and lighted boards and they will be followed by power and sail boats which will be all decked out. Each year there is a theme for the parade and this year’s theme is “Surfing the Yule Tide.” The parade’s Grand Marshall will be Gary Crum who will be leading the parade in the Grand Marshall boat. For more information on the boat parade, trophy categories, and tickets click here.

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

Photo courtesy of King Harbor Boating Foundation

Palos Verdes Enjoys LA County Holiday Events!

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

Palos Verdes Enjoys LA County Holiday Events!

Palos Verdes homes owners, who are looking for more fun holiday events, have many choices below that are located within the LA County area.

BOLD Beverly Hills Holidays Through Dec. 24
Join us for spectacular lighting displays throughout the City of Beverly Hills. BOLD Holidays features evening shopping on Friday and Saturdays, live entertainment, music, an interactive photo experience with The Scenario Studio and much more!
Contact: 800-345-2210 / www.lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh

Hollywood Christmas Parade Dec. 1
Floats, balloons, costume characters, bands, equestrians and celebrities from all genres.
Time/Place: 5pm / Hollywood Blvd. between Orange and Highland
Contact: 833-727-2331 / www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org

Downey Christmas Parade Dec. 1
Christmas of Service
Time/Place: 1-2pm / Downey Avenue Contact: www.downeychamber.org

Gardena Winter Wonderland Dec. 3
Play in the Snow, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Pictures with Santa, Arts & Crafts, Smores, Hot Chocolate and more!
Time/Place: 4-9pm / 1700 W 162nd Street Contact: www.cityofgardena.org

Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival Dec. 3-8
Decorated trees, music, crafts, Senior Days, Fashion Show luncheon, Gala dinner and dance with live and silent auction.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Contact: 310-517-4606 / www.torrancememorial.org/holidayfestival

Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 4
Mr. & Mrs. Claus, holiday photo booths, kid train rides, local food trucks, brass band, DJ, choirs, and holiday sweets.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Long Beach Terrace Theater Plaza
Contact: 562-436-3645 / www.visitlongbeach.com

Culver City Tree Lighting Sled-tacular Dec. 5
Tree-lighting ceremony, a sledding activity on 25 tons of snow, an appearance by Santa Claus and photo op station, performances by local community groups, jumpers/bouncy houses for the kiddies, a life size snow globe and carnival games.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Culver City Town Plaza

Contact: www.culvercity.org

Baldwin Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5
Special visit from Santa. Performances by East Valley Boys & Girls Club, Julia McNeill Senior Center Carolers, Mariachi Superior de Mexico, Pualanis Polynesian Dancers, Baldwin Park Unified School District School Choir.
Time/Place: 6pm / Esther Snyder Community Center

Contact: www.baldwinpark.com

Claremont Holiday Promenade & Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Live entertainment, a magnificent tree lighting ceremony, and a visit from Santa Claus. Village business will be participating as holiday cheer stops and will be providing holiday treats.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Claremont Village & Depot

Contact: www.ci.claremont.ca.us

La Puente Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6
Join us for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall at the conclusion of the parade.
Time/Place: 6:30pm / La Puenta Community Center to City Hall
Contact: 626-855-1560 / www.lapuente.org

Lomita Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Time/Place: 5:30pm / City Hall Front Lawn

Contact: www.lomita.com

Lights on Temple City Dec. 6
Visit Frosty the Snowman and Santa! Festivities include sled rides, arts and crafts, food booths, and more!
Time/Place: 5-9pm / Temple City Park: 9701 Las Tunas Dr.
Contact: 626-285-2171 x4545 / www.ci.temple-city.ca.us

Monterey Park Holiday Snow Village Dec. 6
Following the tree lighting, attendees will be entertained by holiday music, snow play with two sled runs and a 900 square foot play area. The event will also have refreshments, a chance to take your picture with Santa and a Christmas tree raffle.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Barnes Park Amphitheater

Contact: www.montereypark.ca.gov

Agoura Hills Holiday Boutique Dec. 6-7
The City of Agoura Hills would like to invite you to visit our artisan vendors selling the perfect gift for the holidays.
Time/Place: Fri 5-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm / Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center
Contact: www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us

Burbank Holiday Boutique Dec. 6-19
You will find a wonderful selection of pottery, paintings, photography, ornaments, decorations, clothing, scarves, jewelry, and more! Find that unique handmade gift youre looking for!
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center
Contact: 818-238-5397 / www.burbankca.gov/blcac

Annual Parade of 1000 Lights Dec. 7
The parade starts outside the Shoreline Marina and the colorfully lighted boats and yachts sail past the Pine Avenue Pier, and then across the bay and past the Queen Mary.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Long Beach

Contact: www.visitlongbeach.com

Chili Holiday Celebration Dec. 7
Attendees can enjoy hot dogs, cookies, warm drinks, and of course free chili to kick off the holidays! Photos with Santa, Holiday Wreath Auction and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
Contact: 562-943-0131 / www.cityoflamirada.org

Holiday Art Market Dec. 7
Get your holiday shopping done early all while supporting local artists. Find unusual, one-of-a-kind art pieces for that special person in your life. Enjoy drinks, refreshments and light snacks, while shopping local and supporting local artists.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Joslyn Community Center, Manhattan Beach
Contact: 310-802-5440 / www.citymb.info

Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade Dec. 7
Pre-parade events begin at 4pm at Bannings Landing Community Center in Wilmington. Officials and community leaders are judges or passengers on approximately 50 decorated parade boats.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / Los Angeles Waterfront

Contact: www.portoflosangeles.org

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade Dec. 7
Featuring over 100 entries, including floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, Santa, local personalities and dignitaries.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / 2nd Street, Long Beach

Contact: www.belmontshore.org

South Lake Pasadena Holidayfest Dec. 7
Taking advantage of in-store specials and promotions. Scavenger hunt, live music, photos with Santa, holiday crafts for kids, carolers, cookie decorating, holiday character photo ops, raffles, giveaways and much more! Live musical performances at Santas Village from acclaimed local and international talent.
Time/Place: 12-5pm / Shops On Lake Avenue

Contact: www.southlakeavenue.org

Manhattan Beach Holiday Crafts Weekend Dec. 7-8
Join in the holiday spirit by making handmade crafts and ornaments with the whole family! There will be delicious treats, hot cocoa, and old fashioned family fun.
Time/Place: Manhattan Heights Community Center

Contact: www.citymb.info

Joy to the Holidays at Greystone Mansion Dec. 7-8
Open House to enjoy a family day of fun with cookie decorating, crafts, a visit with Santa, holiday music and more!
Time/Place: 12-5pm / 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills
Contact: 310-285-6830 / www.greystonemansion.org

Pageant of the Trees Dec. 7
A holiday celebration with great food and family entertainment. Live and silent auctions!
Time/Place: 5-9pm / South Gate Park Municipal Auditorium
Contact: 323-563-5408 / www.cityofsouthgate.org

Diamond Bar Winter Snow Fest Dec. 7
This festive, winter-themed event will feature four snow-packed sledding hills, snow play areas, games and activities for children, giveaways, food and a special appearance by Flurry, the sledding penguin!
Time/Place: 8am-2pm / Pantera Park

Contact: www.diamondbarca.gov

Burbank Mayors Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Time/Place: 6-8pm / City Hall: 275 E. Olive Avenue

Contact: www.burbankca.gov

Norwalk Snowfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7
Snow slides, a snow play area, game booths, a holiday train ride, craft tents, face painting, and much more! Local entertainers will perform on stage throughout the day.
Time/Place: 12-8pm / City Hall Lawn

Contact: www.norwalk.org

Holiday Sonata Dec. 7
Bring the family and you can take a photo with Santa. There will be a horse drawn carriage to get you around Uptown.
Time/Place: 4-9pm / Uptown Whittier

Contact: www.whittieruptown.org

Lamplight Holiday Celebration Dec. 7-8
Get immersed in a retelling of Dickens classic A Christmas Carol as you tour the historic houses; afterward, enjoy a festive and tasty reception.
Time/Place: 4-8pm / Heritage Square Museum, LA

Contact: 323-225-2700 / www.heritagesquare.org

L.A. GOAL Holiday Boutique Dec. 7-8
Original artwork, bake sale, apparel, home goods, gift items, and more created by the Artists of L.A. GOAL and our lovely outside vendors. Get your photo taken with Santa and his elf from 11-1 both days!
Time/Place: 4911 Overland Avenue, Culver City

Contact: www.lagoal.org

South Gate Childrens Christmas Lane Parade Dec. 8
Bands, floats, music, toys, snow, food sampling, raffles, grand marshal, activities for kids, photo with Santa and more.
Time/Place: 12-2pm / Tweedy Blvd between California and Hildreth
Contact: 323-567-1203 / www.cityofsouthgate.org

Naples Island Boat Parade Dec. 14
The theme this year is Christmas Under the Sea. Large boats start at 6pm. Small boats start at 6:30pm.
Time/Place: 6-11:30pm / Long Beach

Contact: www.naplesca.com

Redondo Beach Holiday Concert & Santa on the Pier Dec. 14
Presented by Miller Childrens & Womens Hospital Long Beach & The Redondo Pier Association.
Time/Place: 2-4pm / Redondo Pier

Contact: www.redondopier.com

Alhambra Police Departments Story Time & Pictures with Santa Claus Dec. 14
Come meet your local police officers. There will be free gift for kids.
Time/Place: 1-3pm / 211 S. First Street

Contact: www.cityofalhambra.org

West Covina Childrens Christmas Parade & Santas Village Dec. 14
Food, games, boutiques, farmers market, entertainment, petting zoo, jumpers and pictures with Santa. Parade at 10am.
Time/Place: 9am-2pm / S. Glendora & Walnut Creek, Old Town Center
Contact: 626-260-1997 / www.westcovinakiwanis.com

Whittier Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Joy of Christmas. Entries include marching bands, vintage autos, floats, dance troupes, drill teams and more. Santa Clause always makes his appearance through the event.
Time/Place: 10am-12pm / 6717 Bright Avenue

Contact: www.whittieruptown.org

A Magical BLVD Christmas Dec. 14
Carolers, dancing and outstanding Christmas entertainment. Children can enjoy a train ride, make crafts in Santas Workshop and go sledding in real snow.
Time/Place: 5-9pm / The BLVD, Lancaster

Contact: www.cityoflancasterca.org

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Dec. 14
Located on Daisy Avenue between Pacific Coast Hwy and Willow Street with a Christmas Village and nativity scenes.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Daisy Avenue, Long Beach

Contact: www.longbeach.gov

Ugly Sweater Party in the Paseo Dec. 21
Enjoy an afternoon of pizza and treats (while supplies last) with some of Santas helpers. The afternoon will include crafts for the kids, dancing and an ugly sweater contest!
Time/Place: 4-7pm / Artsakh Avenue Paseo, Glendale
Contact: 818-548-2792 / www.glendaleca.gov

Lynwood Snow Day Dec. 21
Snow play, jumpers, Santa, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, and give-a-ways.
Time/Place: 3-8pm / Lynwood City Park
Contact: 310-603-0220 x319 / www.lynwood.ca.us

This article is being reposted with permission of Benjamin Hsu and Grant Alley, First American Title.

Neighborhood Church Christmas Pageant 2019

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

Neighborhood Church Christmas Pageant 2019

The Neighborhood Church will be celebrating the holiday season with its 66th annual Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. This is a great opportunity for residents to enjoy an evening together watching children and adults performing in various scenes which depict the story of the First Christmas (including live animals). The prelude is set in the sanctuary of this beautifully decorated historic Church which overlooks the ocean. The Covenant Hand-bell Choir and the Neighborhood Brass Rings will perform followed by a short service and the singing of Christmas Carols. Then, you can walk through the Church’s cliff-side grounds and witness a living tableaux depicting scenes from the Christmas story.

The event is The Neighborhood Church’s gift to the community. Admission is free and no tickets are required. It usually draws large crowds, so it helps to go early and dress warmly.

To read my prior article on the Neighborhood Church click here.

The Neighborhood Church is located at 415 Paseo del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates. For more information call (310) 378-9353.

Photos courtesy of the Neighborhood Church

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Neighborhood Church Christmas Pageant 2019