palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Homes Light Up For The Holidays! - 12/18/14 11:21 AM
Palos Verdes Homes Light Up For The Holidays!

Palos Verdes residents are truly getting into the holiday season this year. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” for Palos Verdes homes with the all the decorations and lights.  I have chosen two of my favorites.

The Sleepy Hollow section of Torrance (just a short drive away off Pacific Coast Highway) has fabulous decorated homes that transform the neighborhood into Candy Cane Lane.  From Palos Verdes Boulevard, enter at Milne Drive and take a quick right at Linda Drive.  From Pacific Coast Highway, enter at Robert Road.  You can … (1 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Hikes & Trails in January - 12/17/14 08:40 AM
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Hikes & Trails in January
In January, the holidays will be over and it will be a great time for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy several activities that The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will offer – from nature walks with naturalists, bird walks, nocturnal full moon walk to volunteer opportunities which are listed below.
Special Events: 
The guided nature walk by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to Vicente Bluffs Reserve/Point Vicente Interpretive Center and Lighthouse, will take place on Saturday, January 10th, 2015,  at 9:00 a.m.  Enjoy a walk along the Bluff Edge Trail … (1 comments)

palos verdes community events: Celebrate Hanukkah Dinner At Terranea Resort - 12/10/14 10:30 AM
Celebrate Hannukkah Dinner At Terranea Resort
Palos Verdes homes owners have the beautiful Terranea Resort to add a bit of luxury to every holiday.  Whether you are just looking for a place to sit and enjoy the view or want to enjoy a full meal, you have come to the right place.
Terranea Resort will be serving a Hanukkah Dinner at the Catalina Kitchen from December 17, 2014 through December 24, 2014, from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.  The restaurant offers its special a la carte menu with a First Course of a chicken liver pate with warm chaloah crostini.  The Second … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Santa is Coming to Palos Verdes! - 12/08/14 11:48 AM
Santa is Coming to Palos Verdes!
Santa is going to be a busy man this year with all of his stops throughout the Peninsula for Palos Verdes homes owners and their children to enjoy.
You will have several opportunities to have Breakfast with Santa this year.  On December 13, 2014, Santa will be at Ruby’s Restaurant from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; there will also be a Jim Gamble Puppet Show, crafts and carols.  You will be able to meet Santa and have breakfast.  Children under 12 are free with each paid adult at $15.  For reservation to this sell-out event contact … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions! - 12/04/14 10:04 AM
Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions!
The holidays are here and Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy many upcoming events.  There are tree lighting celebrations, holiday parades, Nutcracker ballets, visits with Santa and more.  Here are just a few of the events coming our way:
On Saturday, December 6, 2014, the City of Rolling Hills Estates’ annual Parade of Lights will take place with many local community groups and businesses sponsoring  floats and participating in the parade.  The parade will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and will travel along Silver Spur Road, Deep Valley Drive and the Center Drive.  There are floats, bands, animals … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: The Neighborhood Church Presents Yule Tea By The Sea - 12/03/14 07:33 AM
The Neighborhood Church Presents Yule Tea By The Sea
For the past 58 years, the Neighborhood Church has opened its doors to celebrate the Christmas Season.  On Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., you can enjoy a Christmas Tea where you will be able to sit and listen to music, while enjoying your tea, sandwiches and cookies.  The patio is prepared for outdoor seating if weather permits and you can visit the holiday boutiques which are steps away.  The boutiques offer one of a kind items that have been created by church members and … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Local Halloween Fun! - 10/28/14 12:37 PM
Palos Verdes Local Halloween Fun!  

Halloween is just two weeks away and many Palos Verdes homes owners are looking for a place to take their children to trick or treat.  Two local malls are providing  venues to make Halloween a safer place for children to enjoy the fun.  This year the Palos Verdes Police Department and  Palos Verdes City Hall are opening their doors as well as our local malls.
At the Promenade on the Peninsula, on Friday, October 31, 2013, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Halloween Spooktacular will offer cookie decorating, face painting, fan picture photo booth, a … (3 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Estates Annual Free Shredding & E-Waste Collection - 10/27/14 01:08 PM
Palos Verdes Estates Annual Free Shredding & E-Waste Collection
The City of Palos Verdes Estates will be holding it's Annual Free Shredding and E-Waste Collection Event in partnership with waste hauler, Athens Services, on Saturday, November 8, 2014.  This is a great time to shred and dispose documents that you have been saving.  You also have an opportunity to dispose of electrical items that you have been putting aside throughout the year that cannot be picked up by regular trash collections.
Palos Verdes Estates residents (please bring proof of residency) can bring all of these articles to the Palos Verdes High School … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Costume Closet Is Ready For Halloween! - 10/13/14 08:24 AM
Palos Verdes Costume Closet is Ready for Halloween!
The Costume Closet in Palos Verdes is ready for Halloween.  This year their hours have been extended for the entire month of October.   They are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.  If you haven’t been to the Costume Closet lately then you are in for a big surprise!  Their inventory has grown to over 8,000 costumes and they have increased not only their Halloween costume area, but also their theatrical/period clothing, wedding/formal wear and high end vintage clothing.  Their accessory and … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Skechers Friendship Walk Benefits Peninsula Education Foundation - 10/09/14 11:56 AM
Skechers Friendship Walk Benefits Peninsula Education Foundation
Where does the money come from to support our local Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?  The primary source of income for most public school districts in California, including the PVPUSD, is from the State.   However, State support has declined since 2007-08.  The most stable and reliable funding source in recent years has been local revenue from the Peninsula Education Foundation.  This income has allowed PVPUSD to continue providing programs and services for students needed for their success in college and/or the workplace.
The Peninsula Education Foundation board of trustees has voted to increase its … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Estates 75th Celebration Features Heritage Days - 10/01/14 11:48 AM
Palos Verdes Estates 75th Celebration Features Heritage Days
As the City of Palos Verdes Estates continues to celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a variety of events, the Malaga Cove Library Gallery will be having a series of Wednesday evening presentations during the month of October at 7 p.m. featuring the city's history.  "Heritage Days" will consists of a free month long collection of lectures and an art exhibit commemorating Palos Verdes Estates' history.
October 1, 2014 - "PVE:  The City That Almost Never Was" will be exploring the issues behind the struggle by Frank Vanderlip Sr after his 1913 purchase, … (1 comments)

palos verdes community events: Autumn Impressions Workshop at Terranea Resort - 09/29/14 11:53 AM
Autumn Impressions Workshop at Terranea Resort
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Art to Grow On, Inc, will be presenting “Autumn Impressions” on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Terranea Resort.  This family outing begins with a coastal hike down the discovery trail with activities along the path which help one observe patterns of color and the different textures that are seen in nature.  While walking you will be discussing the animals that are found here in the wild, and looking for inspiration to make the “Animal Architects’  theme for the autumn project.  Then, the young artists will take … (1 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Peninsula Artist Studios Tour Coming Soon! - 09/24/14 10:19 AM
Palos Verdes Peninsula Artist Studios Tour Coming Soon!
The Artists' Studio at Palos Verdes Art Center is celebrating their 10th Annual Artist Studios Tour on Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This is a unique opportunity to visit 8 working artists' studios plus 2 galleries.  There will be demos by 30 artists located in the Studios and at the Atrium of the Palos Verdes Art Center.
What fun to be able to view first hand, different art projects as they are being made some of which are even sold here at the Palos … (2 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes CARES About Its Seniors - October Events - 09/22/14 01:21 PM
Palos Verdes CARES About Its Seniors - October Events
Palos Verdes seniors have a busy month in October, with the Medicare Information Program and the PVE-CARES 9th Annual Health Fair.
On Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 3 p.m., the Palos Verdes Library District will sponsor the Medicare Information Program at the Peninsula Center Library Community Room.  This presentation by Carol Clement & Blair Milewski, will answer your questions about Part A,B,C,D, enrollment windows, cost sharing or "Extra Help," the difference between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplemental Plans.  This is an informational seminar for educational purposes and is free and … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Land Conservancy Hikes In October - 09/19/14 11:40 AM
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Hikes In October
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is presenting Palos Verdes hikes and a variety of outdoor activities for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy during the month of October.  In addition to hikes and other outside activities, they are always looking for volunteers to assist in keeping our hillsides maintained.
Special Events:
Native Plant Sale Preview Night at Madrona Marsh Nature Center on Friday, October 3, 2014, from 5 - 7 p.m.  Open to California Native Plant Society, FOMM, and PVPLC members and features plants of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Open to the public … (2 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Recreation Days At Stables, Beach, Tennis & Golf Clubs - 09/17/14 10:25 AM
Palos Verdes Estates Celebrates Recreation Days At Stables, Beach, Tennis & Golf Clubs
The City of Palos Verdes Estates Celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a diverse list of special city events.  Some of these special events are sponsored by our community organizations which have presented these events over the years and will do so again this year in honor of Palos Verdes Estates’ 75th Anniversary Year and for the enjoyment of Palos Verdes home owners.  On September 27th and 28th, 2014, the city will be opening the doors for residents to enjoy our local private recreational city clubs.
On Saturday, … (1 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Joins Heal The Bay Coastal Cleanup Day - 09/12/14 09:13 AM
Palos Verdes Joins Heal The Bay Coastal Cleanup Day
Coastal Cleanup Day is the largest volunteer event on the planet.  CCD, as it is called, is a worldwide beach clean up program that has gained importance as debris is washed up on our coastline not only from tsunami residue, but also our own waste.  The annual Coastal Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 9:00  to 12 noon.  Los Angeles County alone has more than 60 sites participating in this clean up.  The City of Palos Verdes Estates has teamed up with Heal the Bay to host a clean … (0 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance 2014 - 08/21/14 11:11 AM
Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance 2014
Automotive Innovation will be the theme for the 22nd Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance.  The event will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Trump National Golf Club on the Palos Verdes bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, where you can walk among the pristine Concours quality autos that defined Innovation in their age.  The featured classics include Cord and Tucker, and others such as Duesenberg, Microcars, Morgans & Volkswagons.  The Concours will also recognize the 50 Anniversary of both the Porsche 911 and Ford Mustang. Other Classes will showcase post-war American and European … (2 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance Pleasure Road Rallye 2014 - 08/20/14 09:36 AM
Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance Pleasure Road Rallye
On Saturday, September 13, 2014, the Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance Pleasure Road Rallye will be featuring some of the "nooks and crannies" of the Peninsula that most of us have never explored.
Gather your friends and navigators and join in - beginning with lunch and registration at the Rolling Hills Country Club from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  At 1:00 p.m. the actual “Pleasure Road Rallye” will begin and will take advantage of the beautiful ocean views which surrounds the Peninsula.  During the 2 hour drive there will be a few brain teasers, and some interesting … (1 comments)

palos verdes community events: Palos Verdes Peninsula Welcomes Tall Ships Festival LA - 08/08/14 08:51 AM
Palos Verdes Peninsula Welcomes Tall Ships Festival LA
Palos Verdes homes owners are excited to have the tall ships return to our coastline for a five day Festival Wednesday, August 20, through Sunday, August 24, 2014. This will be a parade like no other with more than a dozen ships slated to participate from the 18 century privateer replica the Spirit of Dana Point, to the Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, a pair of 110 foot wooden brigantines anointed the "Official Tall Ships and Maritime Ambassadors of the City of Los Angeles."  There will also be schooners, yachts, brigantines, fire boats and … (4 comments)

 
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