palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Free Post Holiday Tree Pick Up 2017 Schedules - 12/18/17 08:29 AM

                                           
Palos Verdes home owners once again can have their Christmas trees picked up after the holiday for free!
Palos Verdes Estates residents are scheduled for pick up of their Christmas trees starting one week after the holiday January 1 through January 15, 2018.  This year, service will be provided during your normal weekly trash pickup.  Trees will be removed from your normal trash enclosure or trash area.  After January 15, 2018, however, you are responsible to cut and bundle … (2 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: LOCAL SOUTH BAY AREA 2017 HOLIDAY EVENTS! - 11/29/17 04:32 PM

Palos Verdes home owners are getting ready for the 2017 holiday season. Here are some of the fun events that our neighboring cities are hosting.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center will be presenting their 34th annual “Holiday Festival” beginning Tuesday, November 28, 2017, and running through Sunday, December 3, 2017.  The Festival will feature decorated trees and a holiday celebration that includes a food court, musical entertainment, fun children’s activities and a large Holiday gift section.  More than 30 trees are each decorated with a different theme and will be sold with proceeds going to support the transformation of Torrance Memorial’s North … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH’S 61ST ANNUAL YULE PARLOR & TEA - 11/22/17 10:59 AM
The Neighborhood Church will celebrate the holiday season with its 61st Annual Yule Parlor on Friday and Saturday, December 1, & 2, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This will be a festive event with “Tea by the Sea” a Christmas Tea where you will enjoy tea, sandwiches and cookies while listening to music.  The patio is prepared for outdoor seating if weather permits and you can visit the holiday boutiques which are steps away.
The church choir will be singing Christmas music and the Covenant Handbell Choir will be performing as you stroll through the festive holiday boutiques.  There will be a … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Terranea Resort’s 2017 Thanksgiving Traditions - 11/14/17 12:41 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday at Terranea Resort.  Whether you are looking for a fun golf outing, special dining experiences or even Thanksgiving To Go, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
On Sunday, November 19, 2017, The Links at Terranea will be offering a Turkey Shoot Out golf scramble starting at 8:00 a.m. and you can join the contest held on the 9-hole course where prizes will be award for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.  The cost is $125 for members and $150 for non-members.  For reservations contact the golf house at (310) 265-2752 or go to Turkey Shoot … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events December 2017 - 11/13/17 04:44 PM

During the month of December 2017, 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 Land Conservancy at Portuguese Bend Reserve, will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.  This walk will take you hiking Burma Road to Rattlesnake Trail, all while enjoying the views of Altamira Canyon.  This is considered a strenuous walk and is free and open to the public.  For … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: PALOS VERDES ART CENTER DREAM HOUSE RAFFLE 2018 - 11/07/17 02:26 PM

The Palos Verdes Art Center is holding its 16th annual PVAC Dream House Raffle.  This year’s dream prize is an Oceanfront Estate on the island of Kauai in Hawaii – or $5,000,000.  Designed by internationally acclaimed architect, Gianni Francione, the Dream House melds South Pacific traditions with the best of contemporary design.  The three-acre estate features a main house and pavilions with two master suites, two additional bedrooms, detached dining room, four full bathrooms, one half-bath and a four-car garage.  The rooms are appointed with soaring ceilings, rich wood interiors, and block walls – surrounded by tropical gardens with an infinity … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes 2017 Half Marathon and 5K/10K Run - 11/02/17 12:24 PM

The Palos Verdes Half Marathon and 10K and 5K run will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017.  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 Half Marathon will start and finish above the scenic Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. The course runs south on Palos Verdes Dr., gradually uphill, before a turn near Wayfarers Chapel. Runners will pass Pelican Cove and the iconic Point Vicente Lighthouse, before turning left onto Calle … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series & Coffee and Cars November 2017 - 10/30/17 09:43 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners have a wonderful opportunity to hear interesting topics at the November 2017 Peninsula Seniors Lectures Series.  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.
November 1, 2017 – The Pennyroyal Players will be returning to present “Piecin’ It Together” which features a multi-woman show offering singing and story-telling, with well-known melodies from Anne Destabelle’s 1960’s folk-music days.   You will also hear an original theme song, Piece by Piece, written by Gay Durward.  The Pennyroyal players travel from Vermont … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: South Coast Botanic Garden October 2017 Family Events - 10/24/17 02:52 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners can begin their Fall celebrations with fun events at South Coast Botanic Garden.  The Great Pumpkin Hunt starts October 1, and runs through November 30, 2017.  This great event is included with general garden admission.  Participants search for the missing pumpkin patch (as last years prized pumpkin was eaten by a sneaky squirrel and a ravenous rabbit).  The birds of the garden (ravens, owls, hummingbirds and hawks) have teamed up to save this year’s patch.  You will have to use your birdwatchers map and travel through the grounds of the South Coast Botanic Garden to find … (2 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Fall Carnival and Halloween Spooktacular - 10/24/17 02:48 PM

Palos Verdes Fall Carnival and Halloween Spooktacular will be celebrating its 1st year for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy on Saturday, October 28 & Sunday, October 29, 2017.  This will be a fun weekend starting with a “Teen Night” on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., with a portion of pre-sale tickets going to our local schools.  Teen Night will be featuring unlimited ride wristbands for local and high school students along with performances from youth bands.  The tickets can be purchased through middle & high schools, or you can go to www.palosverdeschamber.com to get special pricing on advanced purchases.
On Saturday, … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Terranea Resort Is Going Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 10/11/17 09:52 AM

Terranea Resort will be joining National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2017 by showing guests how to enjoy Terranea through rose colored glass.  Whether it includes pink flowers, pink lighting, glasses of rose upon arrival, pink food and beverage offerings, a portion of all the proceeds from the activities on the property will be donated to national organizations like Play For P.I.N.K (which benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation) and local groups like Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach (a free program to help with the emotional support and education offered to people with cancer and their loved ones at … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Los Serenos Trump National Trails Hike - 10/04/17 09:34 AM

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., Los Serenos de Point Vincente will be taking hikers on a docent led tour through the switchback trails of Trump National Golf Course down to the beach.  This moderate Ocean Trails Nature Hike is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to learn more about the local geology and see the Fall blooms while walking through the mature coastal sage scrub.  You will be able to enjoy the 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 the sunset … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Costume Closet 2017 Extended October Hours - 10/03/17 02:33 PM

Halloween stores have already began popping up all around the area and children and adults are already choosing this year’s costume.   As a benefit for Palos Verdes homes owners, the Costume Closet in Palos Verdes will extend their hours beginning October 16, 2017, and continue through November 4, 2017.  The extended store hours will be Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.  On October 31, 2017, the store will only be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. so that the staff can enjoy the holiday also.  To make it easier to … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events October 2017 - 09/27/17 05:52 PM

During the month of October 2017, 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 Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Palos Verdes Pastoral Garden-To-Table Dining event will take place on October 15, 2017, and will feature the best of California handcrafted and organic foods and wines, with major partners Terranea Resort and Whole Foods Market. Seating is extremely limited so please call (310) 541-7613 x202.
Wildlife Tracking Workshop will meet on Saturday, … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: PVE-CARES UPDATE – 2017 Annual Senior Health Fair - 09/27/17 05:42 PM
     PVE-CARES Senior Health & Wellness Fair will take place on Friday, October 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church located at 415 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. Palos Verdes 12th Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair is offered by PVE-CARES (Community Assistance and Resources for the Elderly and Seniors).  The program was created by the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department to assist seniors so they may live independently and feel safe in their homes on the Peninsula.  The program offers many different events to increase awareness of what the city offers for seniors – updating them on security issues, how … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Promenade Ice Chalet - 09/15/17 04:28 PM

Palos Verdes Promenade Ice Chalet is a great place to visit, especially on a hot day and is one of the best skating locations here in the South Bay. They offer a fun family environment that would appeal to all members of the family.  If you have a young new skater who is trying to become familiar with the ice, they have their new “Bobby” a seal skating aid which you can rent for $8 to help guide your child around the ice.  They offer daily public skating and lessons of all types such as figure skating, hockey, broom ball, and … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Enjoy Palos Verdes Library District’s September Free Movies! - 09/06/17 04:12 PM

The Palos Verdes Library District has great free movies that they will be showing in the month of September.  Each month they offer a different selection of foreign movies, the latest releases and classic cinema.  Most of the screenings will have some post film discussion which adds an opportunity to socialize with others in the community.  The September Classic Movies at Noon will not be taking place because of the Labor Day holiday, but will return in October with In The Heat of the Night which will be shown on Monday, October 2, 2017, from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m.  The Classic Movies at … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Celebrates Port Of Los Angeles Fleet Week 2017 - 09/01/17 03:38 PM

Palos Verdes residents will be celebrating LA Fleet Week September 1 through 4, 2017, with the arrival of five large navy ships (last year there were only three) which will be visiting the Port of Los Angeles.  This years visiting ships are: USS Anchorage, a San Antonio class amphibious transport dock landing ship, USS Dewey, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Scout, the eighth ship in the Avenger class of mine countermeasure ships, USCG cutter Active WMEC-618, the eighth Coast Guard vessel to bear that name, and HMCS Ottawa, a Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate.  This is a great … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes 60th Annual Portuguese Bend Horse Show - 08/22/17 09:37 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 8, through Sunday, September 10, 2017.  This is the 60th 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 Hartwig Family Jr-A/O Jumper Classic and the $15,000 Seahorse Jumper Classic promise to challenge some of … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: International 2017 Coastal Cleanup Day Palos Verdes Location - 08/18/17 09:01 AM

Palos Verdes residents can participate in the annual Coastal Cleanup Day which is a worldwide beach clean up program that has the largest number of volunteers on the planet.  Last year over 600,000 people participated throughout the world, and this year Heal The Bay is expecting 10,000 volunteers to participate here in California.  Coastal Cleanup Day has gained importance as debris has washed up on our coastline not only from tsunami residue, but also our own waste.  Our local annual Coastal Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.  Los … (0 comments)

 
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