Palos Verdes Live Shakespeare By The Sea 2022 Performances

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Palos Verdes Live Shakespeare By The Sea 2022 Performances

This is another wonderful opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to relax and enjoy live outdoor entertainment here on our beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. This is the 25th year of Shakespeare By The Sea performances and this year they will be presenting “Romeo & Juliet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.”

Point Fermin Park will be presenting “Romeo and Juliet” on June 30, July 1, 2, 8th and August 5, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. “Much Ado About Nothing” will be presented on July 7, 9th and August 6, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. The park can be very chilly since it is right on the ocean. Bench seating is available, or you can set up chairs or blankets on the side. Point Fermin Park is located at 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be presenting “Romeo and Juliet” on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Hesse Park Upper Field. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free. Come early and enjoy your picnic dinner outside while you enjoy the ocean views. You are encouraged to bring blankets or low slung beach chairs. Hesse Park is located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes. There is plenty of free parking available at this site.

Torrance Wilson Park will be presenting “Much Ado About Nothing” on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. They will be presenting “Romeo and Juliet” on Sunday July 31, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. These shows will be shown at their Greek amphitheater behind the skate park. Wilson Park is located at 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance.

To read my prior article on Shakespeare by the Sea click here.

For more information call (310) 544-5260, or visit www.shakespearebythesea.org.

Photo courtesy of Shakespeare By The Sea

Palos Verdes Beaches On 2022 Honor Roll List Again!

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Palos Verdes Beaches On 2022 Honor Roll List Again!

Palos Verdes home owners are lucky to have some of the cleanest beaches in California for our families to enjoy. After last years partial beach closures, it’s great to see that we will have our beaches open the entire summer.

Every year the beach water is reported through the Heal the Bay reporting system. Once again Heal the Bay has reported that Palos Verdes beaches and coves are in the current top Honor Roll 2021-2022 list for California. This means that our local waters have received grades of A & A+ during the summer dry part of the year. Heal the Bay assigns weekly grades to more than 500 sites along the West Coast for summer dry-weather water quality and to another 65 locations that are on year round monitoring. Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy and clean. They use science, education, community action and advocacy to pursue their mission. Mexico has also joined the monitoring with three of their beaches located in Tijuana. They are Playa El Faro, Playa El Vigia & Playa Blanca.

Heal the Bay published their first Beach Report Card in 1990 and covered about 60 locations in Los Angeles County. At that time, beach goers knew little about the health risks of the water around them. Since that time, there has been a great deal more information to help keep pollution and sewage spills off our local beaches.

The Beach Report Card (BRC) is based on the routine monitoring of beaches by local health agencies. They collect water samples checking for bacteria that indicate pollution. The better the grade on the beach means the lower the risk of illness to beach goers.

The Beach Report Card program is funded from grants from different foundations. Volunteer groups such as Nothing But Sand, and Coastal Clean Ups are constantly needed to help ensure this program continues to minimize the pollution of our beaches. Again as in years past, the Coastal Cleanup Month is September, and on Saturday, September 17, 2022, participants can help by volunteering at different locations from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you are interested in participating in this Heal the Bay event, you can click here. Our own local organizations such as Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Los Serenos de Point Vicente offer residents additional opportunities to help clean our local beaches. Funding is always welcome to help Heal the Bay pay for the monitoring of our beautiful beaches.

To read more about Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card program click here.

To read my prior article on Heal the Bay beach report card click here.

Photo courtesy of Heal the Bay

Palos Verdes Fourth Of July & Fireworks Shows 2022

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Palos Verdes Fourth of July & Fireworks Shows 2022

Palos Verdes homes owners have a great opportunity on the Peninsula to enjoy this wonderful holiday. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will sponsor their July Fourth Concert in the Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with live music, food trucks, beer and wine booths, activities and games for the entire family. You can bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band and Mirage (Visions of Fleetwood Mac). This free event takes place at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Watching after dusk from Palos Verdes, we once again will be able to watch fireworks up and down the coast in the skies above local South Bay cities. The City of Redondo Beach will be launching fireworks from two locations – off a barge at Avenue I and on land at King Harbor.

The Rivera Village Association will also sponsor an all day July 4th Fireworks & Festival celebration from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to take place on Avenue I between Catalina Avenue and the Esplanade in Redondo Beach. The day’s celebrations includes a beer garden and live music as follows:

2:00 p.m. – Pedro Reis

4:00 p.m. – Soul Shot

7:00 p.m. – Feed the Kitty

Ticket prices are $20 for general entry, and free for 12 and under. Festival tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

To view my previous Fourth of July article click here.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events July 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events July 2022

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

Special Events

If you would like to become a Docent with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, join the virtual orientation on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. There you will discover the many ways to enjoy sharing your love of nature with students and preserve visitors. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

The Community Outreach Orientation will take place on Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. By attending this one day orientation you will find out how you can help share information about upcoming nature based activities with local community members as an outreach booth greeter at public events. There is no experience needed. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, July 2, 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 Vicente Bluffs Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can follow the bluff top from Point Vicente to Oceanfront Estates during El Segundo blue butterfly flight season in an area containing restored coastal sage scrub habitat. This is considered an easy walk. To sign up click here .

New Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, on July 16, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing ocean views) to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Parking is in the lot at the dead end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. No Reservations are required.

Family Nature Club Guided Hike will take place at George F Canyon Nature Preserve on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can join a special guided hike at the canyon preserve. They will be exploring the canyon habitat including all the critters and plants that call it home. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, July 2, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will be able to join the conservancy to volunteer at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Alta Vicente Reserve on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this location you can help remove invasive plants on this 22 acre restoration site to enable native plants to survive, creating a home for rare cactus wrens and gnat catchers. You will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, July 30, 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.

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

AYSO Summer Soccer Camp 2022 – Sign Up Now!

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AYSO Summer Summer Soccer Camp 2022 – Sign Up Now!

AYSO Palos Verdes summer camp sign ups for June, July & August, 2022, have begun. This is an excellent opportunity for children from 4-14 to enjoy a totally different kind of soccer experience. This camp offers professional coaching for each group of children with age appropriate training. The coaches who participate in this camp are from First Touch Coaching and the camps will also offer fun games and a jersey is included.

Camp goes from either 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $159. Each child will have a personal evaluation at the beginning of the session to find appropriate coaching level for them. Children will truly get a unique experience with the small group ratio. All camps will take place at Highridge Park or Ladera Linda Park.

Highridge Park is holding camp this week from (6/13/2022 to 6/17/2022). Several young are sessions are wait listed, but if you call there are still openings.

The camp sessions are below:

06/13/2022 – 06/17/2022 M – F (Highridge Park)

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ages 10 – 13

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ages 7 – 9

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ages 10 – 13

12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. ages 6 – 13

7/11/2022 – 7/15 2022 M – F (Ladera Linda Park)

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ages 4-6

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ages 7 – 9

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ages 10 – 13

12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ages 7 – 9

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ages 10-13

8/1/2022 – 8/15/2022 M_F (Ladera Linda Park)

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ages 4 – 6

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ages 7 – 9

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ages 10 – 13

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ages 7 – 9

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ages 10-13

For more information, and to sign up click here.

To read my last article on AYSO soccer click here.

Photo courtesy of AYSO

South Coast Botanic Garden Presents Upcoming Sunset Series!

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South Coast Botanic Garden Presents Sunset Series!

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy some summer fun by visiting the South Coast Botanic Garden for their new Sunset Series, a new weekly event that will bring the Garden to life after hours on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This new program will be begin in July 7, 2022. Guests can roam the 87 acres or enjoy the Pop-Up Refreshment Station inside the Dorothy and Allen Lay Staghorn Fern Collection. You can sip a cocktail or just grab a bite to eat while enjoying the Garden’s’ natural beauty. There will be yard games and music; children will be entertained on the Lower Meadow by the fun and energetic Ms. Allison, with her parachutes, obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more. The Garden will provide the fun, however, parents still provide the supervision.

Each week will change slightly in its programming. The first to perform will be Spanish guitarist Brandt Jacobus, who will perform the inaugural event with three sets beginning at 6:00 p.m. So you can go for the food and drinks, the music, or just to explore the garden after hours.

No outside food or beverage will be allowed during the Sunset Series. This is truly an event for all, and to purchase tickets click here.

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

To read my prior article about the Garden click here.

Photo courtesy of the South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival 2022!

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Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival 2022!

Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival will be taking place this year starting on Friday, June 10, 2022, through Sunday, June 12, 2022. As in past years, the Fair will have its “Friday Fun Night” with the opening of the carnival on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is when local youth can enjoy a fun-filled night with pre-purchased unlimited ride discount tickets. The Fair will have something for everyone with its marketplace, carnival rides, art contests, petting zoo, main stage entertainment and Young Entrepreneurs Trade Show (Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

The main stage schedule will be featuring Rock, Blues, R & B, Tribute Bands, Local Youth Bands and Performance Troupes. Whether you love listening to great live music or want to get up and dance, this will be a great show. You might also want to visit the food court to taste everything from international food to traditional street fair goodies There will be beer, wine, lemonade, iced tea and soft drinks available too.

For more information, contact the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at (310) 377-8111 or visit them at www.pvstreetfair.com. The Street Fair & Carnival is located at Norris Center & Deep Valley Drive (501 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates 90274). The hours are Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 12 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The carnival hours are Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Parking is available at the Promenade parking structure at Drybank Drive and Silver Spur Road. There will also be parking at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School.

Click here to read my previous article on the Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival.

All-day wristbands for carnival rides will be sold for $40/per day and you can obtain a $10 discount by going to www,pvstreetfair.com and purchasing before the Fair.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Palos Verdes Enjoys 2022 Movies In The Park!

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Palos Verdes Enjoys 2022 Movies In The Park!

Palos Verdes homes owners can again enjoy free summer movies with the family. The City of Rolling Hills Estates will be sponsoring free movies at Ernie Howlett Park. There is nothing better than seeing a free movie on a Saturday night. On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Ernie Howlett Park, the movie “Sing 2” will be showing at 8:00 p.m. All you need to do to take advantage of this fun event is to bring your low back chairs, blankets, warm clothing and some movie treats. There will be popcorn and water available for purchase by the local 4-H club for $1.00 each.

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

To read my prior article on summer movies click here.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates

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

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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!

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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

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