palos verdes community information: Palos Verdes Half Marathon Along Spectacular Coastline!
- 11/13/13 09:39 AM
The Palos Verdes Half Marathon and Community 5K, will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013. It will start and finish at Pelican Cove adjacent to the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. This is the second time in 46 years of staging the marathon in Palos Verdes that there will only be a half marathon offered. This event includes a beer garden, a giant expo, live music and food.
The course will follow our beautiful coastline through the communities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates - along Lunada Bay, Bluff Cove and Abalone Cove just to name a few locations. … (1 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Afternoon Tea On The Queen Mary
- 11/11/13 10:01 AM
Afternoon Tea at the Queen Mary (which is one of the closest Tea locations to Palos Verdes) gave me a feeling of being on a cruise. It has been several years since I visited the Queen Mary and it was better than I remembered! From the moment we stepped onto the ship, it felt like we were out at sea. The Tea Room is at the top of the Queen Mary and as we wandered through the ship, we really felt the nostalgia of the era. The Tea Room had a very formal period look with large windows to view … (2 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Take A Walk With Your Best Friend!
- 10/28/13 09:03 AM
On Saturday, November 9, 2013, from 9 - 11 a.m., the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering a nature walk at the Alta Vista Reserve. The great thing about this walk is that your dog can come along and and enjoy the hike with you! Palos Verdes homes owners only have a temporary dog park (Rancho Caninos Dog Park, click here to read my 2012 post) where their dogs can roam, but on this walk the dogs while on leash will be able to explore this newly restored habitat.
The Alta Vista Reserve includes 56 acres of land on the slopes … (1 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Hike Trails Below Trump National Golf Course In Palos Verdes
- 10/25/13 09:25 AM
On Sunday, October 27, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., Los Serenos de Point Vincente docents will be taking hikers on the switchback trails below the Trump National Golf Course down to the beach. This moderate hike is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to get out and enjoy our beautiful Peninsula while learning more about the local geology and looking for the Fall blooms. While walking through the mature coastal sage scrub, you will enjoy the fabulous ocean views along the bluffs while you walk down to the rocky beach. After the hike, you will return to Founders Park where you can stay and watch … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Palos Verdes Harvest Festival
- 10/23/13 09:58 AM
The Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the Lunada Bay Plaza. This fun activity sponsored by the Lunada Bay Homeowners Association will be held from 12:00 noon until 4:00p.m. This is a great time for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy an afternoon outing with their family. The event will include not only live entertainment, but also bungee jumping, moon bouncing, an obstacle course. arts and crafts vendors and, of course, a pumpkin patch. There will also be food and drink vendors. To read more about the Palos Verdes Lunada Bay Harvest Festival, click here....
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palos verdes community information: Palos Verdes Senior Health Fair 2013
- 10/21/13 11:35 AM
The 8th Annual Senior Health Fair will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church. The Neighborhood Church is located at 415 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. This event is offered by PVE-CARES (Community Assistance and Resources for the Elderly and Seniors).
Palos Verdes homes owners will once again be able to get free flu shots for seniors and other medical screenings. There will be music and a free lunch will be served for all participants. This is also a great opportunity to clean out your cabinets and bring all your … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Do You Have Your Halloween Costume Yet?
- 10/18/13 10:34 AM
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 costumes areas, but also their theatrical/period clothing, wedding/formal wear and high end vintage clothing. Their accessory and shoe department has tripled since my last visit, and now can be accessed quickly with their new computer system. The rental pricing cannot be beat, and rentals are usually for a week except for specialty items and theatrical costumes. Credit cards are now accepted for payment. It is a good idea … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Autumn Impressions Workshop At Terranea Resort In Palos Verdes
- 10/16/13 11:33 AM
Palos Verdes homes owners have a great family opportunity on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Terranea Resort will be hosting the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Art to Grow On, Inc. for Autumn Impressions. This fun outing includes a coastal hike along the Discovery Trail to Terranea Resort and also a nature workshop. During the hike, the children will get a closer look at the area and will be discussing the "Leafy Landscapes" which surround them. The beautiful fall colors offer a backdrop of different color palettes for them to experience and enjoy. Then the young artists will … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Palos Verdes Fun Run At The Promenade
- 10/11/13 11:41 AM
Promenade on the Peninsula will be hosting a 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 13, 2013, starting at 8:30 a.m., at the Peninsula Mall. Palos Verdes homes owners have a great opportunity to join this exciting and unique 5K that starts directly on the Promenade Mall. The race starts off through the beautiful canyon view streets of Rolling Hills Estates and will make a large loop around the mall via Silver Spur and Indian Peak roads. The finish will have runners sprinting past Center Court of the Promenade Mall.
This will be a first class race with computerized "wire" timing, a reusable runners backpack … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Shop Local First In Palos Verdes
- 10/10/13 12:00 PM
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce wants to remind you of its “Local First” initiative to assist our local economy and to show Palos Verdes homes owners all the benefits that our community receives by supporting our local businesses. October is a great time to encourage residents to take a look around the Peninsula to find resources they can use this time of year. The Chamber put out the following list of Top 10 Reasons To Shop, Dine and Do Business Locally First.
1. Significantly More Money Re-circulates in the Local Community.
2. Unique Businesses … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Palos Verdes Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series For October
- 10/04/13 11:46 AM
Palos Verdes homes owners have a wonderful opportunity to hear several interesting topics discussed at the October 2013 Lectures sponsored by the Peninsula Seniors. These Lectures take place at Hesse Park located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, in the Fireside Room on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
October 9 - The Kelp Project will be discussed by Brian Meux, the project coordinator, who is working to maximize restoration and monitoring of the LA County Kelp forests in multiple locations off the Malibu and Palos Verdes coasts. This topic will include the ecosystem in the Marine Protected … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Palos Verdes Lower Malaga Dunes Cultural History Walk
- 10/02/13 11:00 AM
Palos Verdes homes owners have another opportunity to learn about our beautiful Peninsula. Last year, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy added the Malaga Cove Nature Walk and this year it will be introducing the Lower Malaga Dunes Walk which will offer a rich cultural history of the area.
Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., volunteer naturalists and historians will be visiting the ancient sand dune habitat discussing the spectacular landscape and, of course, outrageous views. This is considered to be an easy walk (about two hours) and good walking shoes are a must. To read more about the Malaga Cove Dunes … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Do You Want To Help Monitor Foxes & Coyotes In Palos Verdes?
- 09/25/13 11:16 AM
As we look around our beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula, we are being reminded that we are sharing our space with more and more wildlife. Open areas are shrinking and wildlife here has started to move into our residential neighborhoods. Recently, there have been several articles regarding the number of sightings and confrontations with wild foxes and coyotes on the Peninsula. This is putting residents on notice that they need to be careful and protective of children and pets.
Palos Verdes homes owners now have the opportunity to keep an eye on these wandering animals. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy now has a volunteer group to … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: How Much Garbage Do You Create?
- 09/23/13 01:14 PM
On September 28, 2013, the Palos Verdes Library District will be sponsoring "One Book One Peninsula" a community wide reading event at the Peninsula Center Library. Author Edward Humes will be discussing his famous book Garbology, Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., on the library rooftop. The author states that we each produce 102 tons of trash in our lifetime, which is more than any other people in the world. The book indicates that not only do we make a lot of trash, but we should consider the result. It costs hundreds of dollars to rid ourselves of this mess … (1 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Palos Verdes Celebrates National Public Lands Day
- 09/20/13 09:05 AM
On Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the White Point Nature Preserve will be celebrating National Public Lands Day at the Preserve. Volunteers, along with sponsors Toyota and REI, will be removing the non native plants that stop native plant growth, planting and watering native plants and repairing the trails. This is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy the outdoors and help maintain our beautiful Peninsula.
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest, single day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD began in 1994 with three sites and 700 volunteers. It has been … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Rolling Hills Estates Hosts Its 56th Annual City Celebration!
- 09/18/13 12:26 PM
The 56th Annual Rolling Hills Estates City Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Empty Saddle Club. This is an old fashioned celebration where Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy activities all day such as equestrian events, hay wagon rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, watermelon eating contest, horse shoe and corn bag toss competitions, dunk tank, water balloon toss and many more fun games and activities. Some of the equestrian activities will include Gymkhana & Trail Class Competitions, Police Dog Canine Demonstration, equine and dressage demonstrations and even a performance by the Junior Drill Team.
If … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Terranea Resort Adds Shuttle Service To Riviera Village
- 09/13/13 12:34 PM
What could be better for the local beach residents of Hollywood Riviera than being able to take advantage of a shuttle back and forth from Terranea Resort? Recently this became a reality with the first shuttle connections taking place. While guests at the hotel are able to have an outing and visit the unique shops and restaurants in Riviera Village, local Hollywood Riviera residents have also learned that they can benefit from this great exchange. Many beach residents have found that instead of worrying about the parking accommodations (which can sometimes be a little restrictive due to large parties or events), they … (1 comments)
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palos verdes community information: International Coastal Cleanup Day
- 09/11/13 10:57 AM
On September 21, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m., you can bring your family and join in the International Coastal Cleanup Day at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. The event is being sponsored by Los Serenos de Point Vicente and is a great time for Palos Verdes homes owners to help the environment by cleaning up the coastline which surrounds our beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. This event is held world wide and is a reminder that national disasters, even on the other side of the world, sometimes take years to bring debris and residue to our own local coastlines. This is just one way we … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Silver & Sage White Point Home Tour
- 09/06/13 11:36 AM
On Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., the Silver & Sage White Point Home Tour will begin at the White Point Nature Preserve. Palos Verdes homes owners will have the option of driving themselves on this self-guided tour or enjoying the optional courtesy buses starting at the Preserve. Following the tour there will be a reception and silent auction with items such as art pieces, jewelry, vacation homes and other local excursions. The reception ist 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the White Point Nature Preserve, located at 1600 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.
This is an excellent … (0 comments)
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palos verdes community information: Debbie Reynolds Kicks Off The New Season For Norris Theatre
- 09/04/13 10:49 AM
The Norris Center for the Performing Arts has a special guest this year with Hollywood Legend Debbie Reynolds opening the 2013-2014 season. This great event will also be celebrating the 30th birthday of the center on September 6, 2013, with "An Evening with Debbie Reynolds." Palos Verdes homes owners are in for a special treat with this multi-talented actress, singer and dancer who has been in more than 80 films in her long career.
Debbie Reynolds was known as "America's Sweetheart" while starring during the Golden Age of Hollywood. From shows like "Singing in the Rain" to "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," … (0 comments)
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