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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes Hidden Gems - 05/23/12 06:52 PM
Palos Verdes homes owners seem to have it all here on the Peninsula. We have beautiful ocean views, lots of green hillsides and many miles of public trails for our enjoyment.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Newsletter Spring 2012 Edition contained an article regarding the” Hidden Gems” located here that made up of hidden trails and pocket parks that are being constantly maintained. While most of us are familiar with our larger city parks such as Hesse Park, the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and our large preserves, many of us do not realize that there are areas located within the … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes "A Day In The Garden" - 05/17/12 08:08 PM
For forty-three years Palos Verdes homes owners have been able to participate in the Las Candalistas presentation of “Walk on the Wild Side,” a spring fundraiser which helps fund our local charities. This year they have decided to change it into “A Day in the Garden,” bringing us “Entertaining and Gardening with Style”.
The event will take place on Friday, May 18, 2012, from 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the South Coast Botanic Garden. The day will include favorites from the Walk, such as their specialty vendors which will include boutique and garden shopping, vintage collectibles and of course baked goods. … (0 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes Half Marathon - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 05/14/12 06:26 PM
The 2012 Palos Verdes Half Marathon and 5K Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, May 19th. It will starting and finishing at Pelican Cove which is adjacent to the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. This is the first time in 46 years of staging the marathon in Palos Verdes, that there will only be a half marathon offered. This 46th annual event includes a beer garden, a giant expo and live music.
The course will be following our beautiful coastline through the communities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates. You will be running along … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes Peninsula Lecture Series In May - 05/02/12 04:56 PM
Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to learn more about interesting topics at the May 2012 lectures sponsored by the Peninsula Seniors. It’s also a good time to meet and socialize with other local residents. 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.
May 2nd speaker will be Mr. Harrison “Scotty” Scott who will be describing the famous GRAPEVINE PASS and going into its history, from recalling water bags along the roadside, to the current Ridge Route as it is called … (0 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Prescription Drug Disposal - 04/25/12 06:26 PM
Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted medication. The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Last year close to 400,000 pounds of unwanted or expired medications were safely and properly disposed of.
If you have any unwanted, over the counter or prescription medications, you can drop them off at the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department on April 28th, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Click here to read more about prescription drug disposal....
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes Peninsula Bike Ride Benefits Habitat For Humanity - 04/19/12 04:09 PM
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, the Palos Verdes Ride for Habitat will hold its inaugural ride to help raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. Participating Habitat advanced riders will begin this 34 mile ride through Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Estates, at 7:30 a.m. Intermediate riders will begin their 17 mile non-hilly ride at 8:30 a.m.
The rides will all start and finish at the five star Terranea Resort. Registration is a must and is limited to 200 riders who are encouraged to get additional pledges from friends/family. Members of the public may … (0 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Celebrate Earth Day - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 04/16/12 07:26 PM
Although Earth Day is actually on Sunday, April 22, 2012, Palos Verdes homes owners will have the opportunity to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 21st. We have been celebrating Earth Day in this country since 1970. According to the City of Palos Verdes Estates April Newsletter, “The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Act.”
The Promenade on the Peninsula will be hosting a celebration April 21st from noon to 4:00 p.m. with exhibits, food and entertainment. The Promenade is located at … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes Homes Owners Family History Search - 03/30/12 07:37 PM
The Palos Verdes Library District is offering a new service to Palos Verdes homes owners. On April 2, 2012, the 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be released and data will be available through the library district website. Here is how it is described in the Palos Verdes Library District Newsletter:
“The release of the 1940 Census on April 2, 2012 will be an important event for genealogists. It is a primary source of information about families affected by the Great Depression and World War II. Initially un-indexed, it will be a bit challenging to use. Come and learn how to … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Enjoy Easter Brunch at Palos Verdes Terranea Resort - 03/23/12 07:20 PM
One of the wonderful opportunities that Palos Verdes homes owners have is to enjoy the beautiful Terranea Resort right here on our peninsula. This fantastic site not only offers exquisite views and a great destination hotel, but offers local residents a chance to experience wonderful restaurants and other amenities.
What would be better than to join them for Easter Brunch on April 8, 2012? In addition to offering a fabulous brunch, Terranea will have a wonderland egg hunt – twice that day for diners to enjoy after their meals. Click here to read more about Terranea Resort Easter Brunch...
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things to do in palos verdes: Forrestal Nature Reserve Hike For A Glimpse of Nature - 03/22/12 07:10 PM
Join the Docents of the Los Serenos de Point Vicente on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m, for a free public hike at Forrestal Nature Reserve. The docents will lead you on this moderate hike of about two hours and will teach you about the local geology. You will be enjoying the preserve’s hiking trails which offer beautiful views, majestic canyons, and magnificent foliage. You might also see red-tailed hawks, wild rabbits, and threatened plants and animals such as a coastal sage scrub, the cactus wren or the California Gnatcher. This sometimes overlooked preserve is on the south side of … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza - 03/15/12 07:45 PM
Once again the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be sponsoring the Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at the Ladera Linda Community Center. This is a wonderful family event – children from 1 to 8 years of age can join Mr. Rabbit and find a basket of Easter eggs. This event will be held on Saturday April 7, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The fee is $15 per child and there will be a limited number of participants. The pre-registration deadline is March 30th, and the registration form needs to be mailed in. This event usually sells out. Click here to read more about the Palos … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes March Lecture Series - 03/08/12 06:18 PM
March lectures sponsored by the Peninsula Seniors give Palos Verdes homes owners an opportunity to learn more about interesting topics, and allow them to meet other local residents. 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.
On March 14, Jim Jones who served aboard U.S. submarines as an engineering officer, will present his “THE FIRST FIVE” which will cover the time period from the launch of Sputnik in 1957 to today’s silent and invisible submarine counter force. Click here to read … (0 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Things To Do In Palos Verdes - Kids Camp Expo 2012 - 03/02/12 07:46 PM
It might seem early to be thinking about summer activities, but before you know it school is out and your children are looking for something to do. On Saturday, March 10, 2012, What’s Up For Kids will be having their annual Kids, Camps and Connections for Palos Verdes homes owners which will help direct them to exciting activities for their children this summer. It will be held at the Norris Pavilion from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. and will have many different exhibitors and resources for children of all ages. Click here to read more about Palos Verdes summer camps...
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things to do in palos verdes: Whale Of A Day 2012! - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 02/29/12 06:38 PM
If you are looking for a fun outing for the whole family, stop by the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and enjoy “Whale Of A Day” activities. This is a popular annual event for Palos Verdes homes owners and their neighbors throughout the South Bay. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and the docents of Los Serenos de Point Vicente sponsor this event and it is free to the public. The festival celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale from its summer feeding grounds in the Bering and Chuchki Seas in Alaska to its calving grounds in Baja, California. Please click here to read more about Palos … (0 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Cherry Blossoms In Palos Verdes - 02/27/12 05:00 PM
Palos Verdes homes owners are in for a special treat as the Cherry Blossoms are starting to bloom at the South Coast Botanic Garden. This is the closest location for us to see the beauty and color of these trees. This yearly event reminds us that Spring is just around the corner. On Saturday, March 3rd, from 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. bring a picnic and enjoy Cherry Blossom season at the Garden. Cherry Blossoms are said to be an omen of good fortune, and also an emblem of love and affection. So why not enjoy nature and celebrate … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Palos Verdes Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Tide Pool Walk - 02/17/12 04:46 PM
If you want to have some outdoor fun this weekend, here is a suggestion. On Sunday, February 19, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., Abalone Cove Shoreline Park will be having one of their free public tide pool walks. No matter how many times we have been to the tide pools, it is always an enjoyable visit. I love the magic of seeing all the creatures living in the pools. Palos Verdes homes owners are lucky to be surrounded by wonderful tide pool areas.
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park features two beaches (Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove), tide pools, and viewing areas of trails crisscrossing … (1 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: Whale Watching In Palos Verdes - 02/15/12 09:18 PM
Palos Verdes homes owners love to see whales off their coast and the Whale Watching season is upon us. It officially started December 1, 2011 and according to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, 559 whales have been spotted to date. This is a higher number than normal and 5 whales were spotted just this morning! Most of the whales are traveling south to Baja but seven were spotted going north. Click here to read more about Palos Verdes whale watching...
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things to do in palos verdes: Help Support Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy - 02/13/12 09:27 PM
Whole Foods Market has pledged to donate 5% of all net sales on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, to our local Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. The Whole Foods Market at 2655 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance is not only going to help you get access to healthy food in 2012, but is giving back to the community by supporting the Land Conservancy which protects open space on our Peninsula. This is a big deal since PVPLC provides environmental and educational opportunities for young people through its special school programs as well as provides Palos Verdes homes owners a place to connect … (0 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: February Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 02/08/12 11:29 PM
February lectures sponsored by the Peninsula Seniors give Palos Verdes homes owners an opportunity to learn more about different interesting topics, and allow them to meet other local residents. These lectures take place at Hesse Park, located at 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, in the Fireside Room on Wednesday’s from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
On February 8, 2012, the community will learn about the development of the Peninsula from two women who wrote a book about the early days. Written by Betty Lukas, and edited by Marjeanne Blinn, “Peninsula Past: the Complicated Birth of Paradise” debuted December 8, … (0 comments)
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things to do in palos verdes: George F Canyon Hikes - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 02/03/12 09:11 PM
Palos Verdes homes owners are able to enjoy and learn more about their beautiful Peninsula by taking nature hikes on the first Saturday of every month. This Saturday, February 4, 2012, the George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center will not only offer their morning Bird Walk, but you also can enjoy the afternoon First Saturday Walk through the Canyon.
The Bird Walks are from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., and Naturalist Loretta Rose is happy to guide you through a few of the riparian habitats on the Peninsula. You will learn about the canyon’s willow trees and other plants which … (0 comments)
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