palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes AYSO Playtime Adventure Sign Ups Now! - 01/30/17 03:35 PM

Palos Verdes AYSO Region 10 is hosting its 2017 Spring Playtime Adventure program designed for children 3-4 years of age.  This unique program is designed to help develop children physically while focusing on improving a child’s Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) in a fun, parent participatory atmosphere utilizing age appropriate activities and storybook adventures.
Each one hour class helps the child’s utilization and development of specific motor skills.  At the end of the class, the child will receive a Soccer Treasure sticker to go in their Adventure Storybook & Movement Guide.  Children and parents receive a Playtime Adventure Storybook which follows … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Join Tai Chi & Yoga Winter Classes At South Coast Botanic Gardens! - 01/18/17 02:08 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners can start a healthy new year by joining in one of South Coast Botanic Garden’s winter sessions of Tai Chi or Yoga classes on Saturday mornings in January and February.  Classes will be held at the Koi Pond Patio, giving Palos Verdes residents the opportunity to exercise in a natural setting instead of a studio environment.  You will feel the peace and energy of the Gardens around you.  The pace of these classes are appropriate for most individuals.
Tai Chi in the Garden, will be taught on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., on January 21, 28, February 4, 11, & … (1 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events December 2016 - 11/29/16 12:50 PM

During the month of December 2016, 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, nocturnal full moon walk and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.
Special Events: 
Guided Nature Walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place at Filiorum Reserve, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.  You will walk Jack’s Hat Trail on this 191 acre property linking the Three Sisters and Portuguese Bend Reserves.  This wildlife corridor boasts beautiful ocean views and lots of native habitat.  This is considered a … (1 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes 2016 Half Marathon and 5K/10K Run - 11/08/16 03:17 AM

The Palos Verdes Half Marathon and 10K and 5K run will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016.  The Palos Verdes Marathon, which is part of the Lexus LacedUp Running Series, is being presented by Saucony.  Lexus is underwriting the costs of the event and will contribute funds raised to Kiwanis Club for their many scholarship programs.
The race will start and finish at Pelican Cove adjacent to Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.  The course will follow the road through grandiose residential neighborhoods with million dollar homes and will be flowing along scenic coastal cliffs with views of Catalina Island.  With one of … (3 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Skechers Friendship 2016 Walk Benefits Peninsula Education Foundation - 10/19/16 08:54 AM

The Peninsula Education Foundation is once again seeking donations 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.  As can be seen from the recent Newsweek article (click here) our high schools have been in the top 100 in the state, and in the top 500 in the nation for the last few years. The income from … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Lunada Bay Harvest Fair! - 10/03/16 07:44 AM

Palos Verdes home owners are looking forward to the local Harvest Festival which will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at the Lunada Bay Plaza (at the corner of Yarmouth Road and Via Anacapa).  This fun activity, sponsored by the Lunada Bay Homeowners Association, will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.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 a pumpkin patch but also:
Petting zoo Bungee jump Vertical trampoline The Bubble Lady Music by local musicians – Johnny Rockband Hair paint, tattos, face paint Balloon … (1 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events October 2016 - 09/29/16 02:12 AM

During the month of October 2016, 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, nocturnal full moon walk and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.
Special Events: 
Volunteer Greeters Training Workshop will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You will learn how to help run outreach booths at upcoming events all over the Peninsula. Volunteers help spread the word about the Conservancy’s efforts.  Sixteen and older can sign up.  Location will be determined later.  Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
New … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Autumn Impressions Workshop 2016 At Terranea Resort - 09/22/16 06:46 AM

The Autumn Impressions workshop presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Art to Grow On, Inc, will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Terranea Resort. This is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to take the family for an outing which begins with a coastal hike down the discovery trail with activities such as looking for different birds which fly above our peninsula, and observing patterns of color and different textures that are seen in nature.  While walking you will be discussing all the animals that are found here in the wild, and look for inspiration to make … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Performing Art Series 2016-2017 - 09/12/16 09:50 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners will enjoy the new 2016-2017 season of the Palos Verdes Performing Arts series.  This is the 34th year that the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory (formerly Norris Theatre, Harylne J. Norris Pavillion, Norris Education Department) is presenting their season of mixed performances.  They will be featuring top name entertainment with musicians, theater entertainers and our own local talent.  Below are just a few of the special performances in the 2016-2017 series:
The 3 Play Series will include Young Frankenstein which is performing from September 23 until October 9, 2016, Nunsense will be performed from January 20 – 29, 2017, and The Music Man will run from … (1 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Celebrates Port Of Los Angeles Fleet Week - 08/29/16 09:02 AM

Palos Verdes residents will be celebrating LA Fleet Week September 2 through 5, 2016, with the arrival of at least three large navy ships which will be visiting the Port of Los Angeles.  This is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to tour these active duty ships for a one of a kind visit.  The Battleship Iowa is one of the ships that can be toured, while the others will be announced soon (for security reasons).  The ship tour tickets will allow admission to one ship only at each designated time.  You are limited to registering for six tickets … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events September 2016 - 08/26/16 03:28 AM

During the month of September 2016, 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, nocturnal full moon walk and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.
Special Events: 
Palos Verdes Land Conservancy Celebrates National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This national volunteer day will take place at White Point Nature Preserve where you can help beautify the nature demonstration garden, enjoy a Guided Ranger walk, a composting workshop and native plant sale.  Coffee will be provided … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes 59th Annual Portuguese Bend Horse Show - 08/18/16 02:23 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners are invited to support the annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show held at Ernie Howlett Park, beginning on Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11, 2016.  This is the 59th year that this A-rated event offers three full days of a wide variety of special equestrian events.  Activities will be scheduled in both riding rings including the prestigious Pacific Coast Horse Association Horsemanship Medal Finals for riders 14 and under and the PCHA Victor Hugo Vidal Adult Horsemanship Class for riders 35 and over.  In addition, the $10,000 Barby Hartwig Hereford Jr-A/O Jumper Classic and the $15,000 Seahorse Jumper Classic promise to challenge some … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Point Vicente Lighthouse Tour & Docent Training - 08/12/16 05:54 AM

Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents will be offering a tour of the Point Vicente Lighthouse & Museum, the native plant garden and a walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve on Saturday, August 13, 2016, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Palos Verdes homes owners will have the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the Point Vicente Lighthouse, which is not often open to the public, and view the Point Vicente Lighthouse Museum.   You will enjoy the beauty of the lighthouse which stands 67 feet tall and is one of the area’s jewels.  The lighthouse beam shines 185 feet high and can be … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Supports “The Hills Are Alive” Race - 07/25/16 11:35 AM

Palos Verdes home owners will be supporting our local “The Hills Are Alive Race” which benefits Rolling Hills Estates’ Pepper Tree Foundation.  This race is considered to be one of the oldest and finest trail races in Southern California.  The Pepper Tree Foundation was established in 1982 to promote citizen contributions and donations to enrich the quality of  life in Rolling Hills Estates.  The foundation has provided trees, benches, picnic tables and other items which enhance and preserve the city parks and open spaces.  This year the Pepper Tree Foundation will partner with UCLA Health, and this 35th annual race will … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Terranea Resort Hosts Summer Impressions Workshop - 07/19/16 11:04 AM

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Art to Grow On, Inc, will be sponsoring “Summer Impressions” workshop at the beautifulTerranea Resort located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  This family fun-filled event will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  The outing begins with a family coastal hike down the discovery trail with activities along the path which help the young artists notice patterns of color, objects and the different textures seen in nature.  During the walk, you will be looking for different animals and plant life which make up the “Small Wonders”  theme for the summer project.  Then, the young artists … (1 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Hosts Tracy Austin’s 38th Annual Tennis Tournament - 07/11/16 01:34 AM

Tennis players from the Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay are getting ready for the 38th Annual Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament, which will be held on July 15 to 17, 2016.  This tournament is named in honor of tennis celebrity Tracy Austin, and proceeds from the event benefit the Pepper Tree Foundation which contributes to the maintenance and development of parks, trails and open space in the Rolling Hills Estates community.
This is one of the few tennis tournaments that welcomes players in all ages and skill levels.  Competition will be in Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and mixed doubles.  Junior players … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Local Swim Camps - 06/16/16 06:38 AM
                      
Palos Verdes homes owners have different choices for local swim program/camps.  The San Pedro YMCA offers swim classes and lap swim at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School beginning June 14, through August 12, 2016.  This is a great program for swimmers of all levels, and they will be offering four different sessions.  Classes will be offered from 10:30 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. with open swim from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday through Friday.  The class sessions are $125 and the four different sessions are listed below:
Session 1 – June 14 … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Point Vicente 2016 Nature Walk & Tour PV Lighthouse/Museum - 06/14/16 05:11 AM

Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents will be offering a tour of the Point Vicente Lighthouse & Museum, the native plant garden and a walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve on Saturday, June 18, 2016, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Palos Verdes homes owners will have the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the Point Vicente Lighthouse, which is not often open to the public, and view the Point Vicente Lighthouse Museum.   You will enjoy the beauty of the lighthouse which stands 67 feet tall and is one of the area’s jewels.  The lighthouse beam shines 185 feet high and can be … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Stables Has Openings For Boarding & Lessons - 04/20/16 01:52 AM

Palos Verdes Stables was built in the early 1920’s before Palos Verdes Estates became a city.  There was a time when children could ride bareback from the stables down to Malaga Cove Plaza to visit, at that time, Moore’s Market (which currently is Ranch Market), and could even ride down to Torrance Beach.  Today, riding is limited to several specific trails and there are three arenas where riders can practice their skills.
Palos Verdes Stables offer a huge variety of programs for local residents to enjoy.  There is a multi-tiered lesson program starting with beginner ponies to advanced horses.  Depending on the type of … (0 comments)

palos verdes childrens activities: Palos Verdes Celebrates Earth Day 2016! - 04/13/16 06:33 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners have a great opportunity to celebrate Earth Day with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the White Point Nature Preserve. We have been celebrating Earth Day on April 22 in this country since 1970.  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.
At White Point Nature Preserve from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., families can enjoy this Palos Verdes Earth Day celebration.  From 9:00 to 12:00 noon, you can volunteer in the demonstration garden around … (0 comments)

 
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