palos verdes commuity information: Point Vicente Lighthouse 2017 Tour & Docent Training - 07/25/17 09:51 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 12, 2017, 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 … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Enjoys Outdoor Summer Movies! - 07/18/17 03:01 PM

Family Movie Night featuring Disney’s “Moana” will be shown on Friday, July 28, 2017, at South Coast Botanic Garden. The evening begins at 5:00 p.m., with activities including games, Twilight Excursions & Polynesia Dancers.  This is a fun event and you can purchase tickets by going tosouthcoastbotanicgarden.org.  The cost is $9/adults and $4/children.
South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26400 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
On Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall “The Lego Batman Movie” will be presented.  Children’s activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Electrikids.  Food trucks will be arriving and serving at 6:45 p.m.  The movie … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Terranea Resort Hosts Summer Impressions 2017 Workshop - 07/17/17 08:03 AM

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Art to Grow On, Inc, will be sponsoring “Summer Impressions” workshop at the beautiful Terranea Resort located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  This family fun-filled event will take place on Sunday, July 23, 2017, 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 helps the young artists notice patterns of color, objects and the different textures seen in nature.  During the walk, they will be looking for different animals and plant life which make up the theme for the summer project.  Then, the young artists will … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Fun Local Summer Camps 2017! - 06/20/17 10:11 AM

Palos Verdes Fun Local Summer Camps 2017!los Verdes has a great selection of local summer camp fun for their residents.  As Summer is quickly approaching, it is time to start looking for activities for your children.  Below are a few of the activities and camps located here on the Peninsula for Palos Verdes homes owners to choose from.
Elite Dance Studio is teaming up with AMUSE Music Center to bring you a Dance and Music sampler.  Children will be able to spend the week sampling various types of dance including: Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, Music Theatre, Tumble Acting and More.  This camp is perfect for kids 5 … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Neighborhood Church 2017 Summer Concerts - 06/14/17 12:55 PM

Palos Verdes Neighborhood Church Summer Sunday Sounds will begin their 2017 season on Sunday, June 25, 2017, with additional concerts on July 16 and August 20, 2017.  This is a great time for Palos Verdes homes owners to sit on the seaside terrace of this beautiful church, enjoy the ocean view and bring a picnic at 6:00 p.m.  The concerts actually begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and are presented free of charge.
On June 25, 2017, Elena Degl’Innoceti an Italian award winning singer-songwriter-guitarist, will perform as a solo artist mixing her Italian roots with her Jazz and Latin background.  She sings in … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival 2017 - 06/05/17 08:24 AM

Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival will be celebrating its 30th year for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy on Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11, 2017.  As in past years, the Fair will have its “Friday Teen Fun Night” opening the carnival on Friday, June 9th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. when local youth can enjoy a fun-filled night (with the purchase of discount tickets through their middle school or high school).  The Fair will have more than 200 arts and crafts booths, carnival rides for children of all ages, an International Food Court, a children’s petting zoo, free pony rides, train rides, … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Real Estate Sales Country Club Neighborhood 2016 - 05/25/17 01:57 PM

2016 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Country Club neighborhood decreased to 24 single family homes sold in 2016 compared to 25 in 2015.  Price per square foot for Country Club houses that sold in 2016 increased to $548 compared to $518 in 2015 a 5.8% increase.  Average sales price for Country Club homes sold in 2016 was $1,882,208 compared to $1,773,717 in 2015.  The most expensive home sold for $5,850,000 and the lowest priced home sold for $1,330,000.
Currently, Country Club has 11 active Palos Verdes homes for sale.  There are 9 single family homes ranging in price from $1,849,000 for a 5 bedroom/4 bath, 3,318 … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Celebrates Kids To Parks Day Fun! - 05/16/17 12:56 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners have a great opportunity to take their children to the National Celebration of Parks on Saturday, May 20, 2017.   This special Kids To Parks Day is a reminder of the importance that nature and the great outdoors play in raising our children. To celebrate this special day, two local parks have planned great activities for families to enjoy.
The Point Vicente Interpretive Center will be celebrating their second Annual Kids To Parks Day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  The fun event will take place at the Interpretive Center and will feature a puppet show hosted by the Los Serenos de … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up 2017 - 05/15/17 08:30 PM

Palos Verdes Estates Annual Bulky Trash Pick Up is approaching and this year it has been expanded to provide E-Waste pick up at the same time.  This popular curbside event is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017.  This is the only time each year that Palos Verdes homes owners can have large items removed from their property if left curbside for pickup.  The City’s waste hauler will pick up furniture, appliances, water heaters, refrigerators (compressors removed), stoves, sinks, lawn furniture and more.  They will not pick up construction waste, green waste, automotive fluids, pool chemicals and cleaning products.  However, you may contact Athens … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Celebrates Earth Day 2017! - 04/14/17 07:50 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners have a great opportunity to celebrate Earth Day at several different locations here on the Peninsula.
The Promenade on the Peninsula will be having their Earth Day Celebration on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  At this celebration there will be several exhibits including Water Conservation, Reptacular Animals, Stormwater Run-off Demo, Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, South Bay Wildlife Rehab and more.  There will also be a family activity center with colorful themed activities and a scavenger hunt with prizes.  Free Paper Shredding will be available in the parking lot outside of El Pollo Inca.
The Promenade on the Peninsula … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Easter 2017 At Terranea Resort! - 04/10/17 04:59 PM

 
The beautiful Terranea Resort will be offering Palos Verdes homes owners an opportunity to experience wonderful restaurants and exquisite views while joining them for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
Terranea Resort offers a variety of food choices to choose from at their many restaurants. The Easter Ballroom Brunch will take place in the Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom.  This annual holiday brunch will offer a selection of house-made morning pastries, an omelet & egg station, saute kitchen, seafood station, an Asian kitchen buffet, pasta and risotto station, carving board, salad bar, dessert station and more.  There will also be a children’s buffet and children’s dessert table.  The seating times are … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Enjoys Easter Egg Hunts! - 04/10/17 04:54 PM

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be sponsoring the Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Ladera Linda Community Center.   At this popular event, children from 1 to 8 years of age can join Mr. Rabbit and find Easter eggs to fill their basket.  This event will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   The fee is $15 per child and there will be a limited number of participants.  On line registration closes on April 5, 2017, so make sure you register ahead of time by going to apm.activecommunities.com/rpv or call (310) 544-5260 and get your name on the list.  Remember to bring your Easter … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes 2017 Summer School Registration Starts Soon! - 04/06/17 08:03 PM

Even though it is not yet Spring Break for Palos Verdes school, summer school signs ups are quickly approaching and if history repeats itself they will fill up fast.
Registration for Palos Verdes elementary students for summer school will begin on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.  This year, classes will be held at Cornerstone and Dapplegray.  The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and classes run from Monday, June 19 through Friday, July 14, 2017.  There will not be classes on July 4, 2017.
Registration for Palos Verdes intermediate students participating in a Summer PEP … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events April 2017 - 04/06/17 07:57 PM

During the month of April 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: 
Beauty of Nature film series – Seasons, will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., at Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street in San Pedro. This is an awe inspiring tale about the “golden age of forests” when the ice retreated and animals roamed on beautiful natural lands.  This is a visually stunning film … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Valentine’s Day 2017 Celebrations! - 02/09/17 12:29 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners can celebrate a special Valentine’s Day locally.  On Saturday, February 11, 2017, the South Coast Botanic Gardens will be presenting their romantic Valentine’s Day Sweetheart’s Stroll In The Garden.  Start by enjoying a Stroll in the Garden from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Beginning at 12:00 noon, you will be able to purchase wine and beer from Red Car Brewery and Plough/Wooden Valley Wines.  You will be entertained during the afternoon by DJ VOX and VIP Entertainment.  Richeeze Grilled Cheese Truck will be there from noon to 4:00 p.m. selling their melted heaven on earth sandwiches.  The … (2 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events February 2017 - 02/03/17 09:21 AM

During the month of February 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: 
George F Canyon Nature Center Docent Training will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  This is a great opportunity to show your love of nature by volunteering in sharing the unique geographic and historical features of the area with visitors. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Trail Crew Introductory Class will take place … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: 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 commuity information: PALOS VERDES FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION 2016 - 01/24/17 04:57 PM
PALOS VERDES FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION 2016
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Senior Center is once again offering free income tax preparation to Palos Verdes homes owners through the AARP Tax-Aide Program.  These one hour sessions are held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning February 4, 2017, and ending on April 15, 2017.  In order to take advantage of this free program, you must have all your tax documents for 2016 in hand before going in.  You are also required to bring copies of your 2015 Federal and State income tax returns.   It is open to all ages including … (2 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: 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 commuity information: Palos Verdes 2017-2018 Kindergarten Registration Open - 01/16/17 12:17 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners (and/or tenants) who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2017, are invited to attend a Kindergarten Registration Information Program.  The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District recommends that parents attend even if they have had other children go through the system because the program has changed.  This is an important event if you have Kindergarten age children because some Palos Verdes elementary schools are impacted.  California Law (SB 1381) regarding the age requirement for Kindergarten enrollment was changed.  The new law requires a child be five years old on or before September 1, 2017, to be eligible … (0 comments)

 
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