palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Free Summer Yoga & Movie! - 07/15/16 02:57 AM

Free Yoga In The Park classes are being offered for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy.  This fun outdoor activity is great for all levels and beginners are welcome.  You must bring a mat or blanket to practice in the grass areas.  The instructor is Gretchen Kamrath, who is a Certified yoga Instructor, and the classes are currently taking place on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Ryan Park located at 30349 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Drive-In Movie In The Park featuring “Cars” will be shown on July 15, 2016, at the Point Vicente Civic Center.  This free event will begin at 6:00 … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Malaga Cove Summer Concert Series Coming Soon! - 07/12/16 12:18 PM

Malaga Cove Summer Concert Series will begin on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Farnham Martin Park located next to the Malaga Cove Library in Palos Verdes Estates.  The concerts are held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and continue through August 31st.  Thanks again to the Malaga Cove Business & Professionals Association and the Palos Verdes Police Association who sponsor these concerts for your summer entertainment.  You may bring your blankets at 3:00 p.m to save a spot, but remember that only small back chairs are allowed in the center areas.  The list of the 2016 summer performers is as follows:
July 13, 2016 – … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: 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 commuity information: Terranea Summer Music Series 2016 At Nelson’s - 06/28/16 02:51 AM

Terranea Summer Music Series at Nelson’s just started and is a great way to unwind and relax after a long week.  For resort guests and Palos Verdes homes owners, Nelson’s is the place where you can enjoy California cuisine, micro brews and spectacular sunsets.  With a special view of the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Catalina Island, this unique restaurant is one of the most scenic locations in Palos Verdes.  They feature a local live band every Saturday night from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. through Labor Day weekend featuring everything from Hawaiian Reggae to Classic Rock.  The music series features local bands every … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Live Shakespeare By The Sea 2016 Performances - 06/23/16 04:39 AM

Here is another wonderful opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to relax and enjoy live outdoor entertainment here on our beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula.  This is the 19th year of Shakespeare By The Sea performances, and this year they will be presenting “Cymbeline” an action adventure, fairy tale romance filled with magical potions, villains, ghosts and lost princes; and “Othello” a gripping thriller, where gossip turns friendships rancid, and rumor brutally murders innocence.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be presenting “Cymbeline” on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Hesse Park Upper Field.  The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free.  Come … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: 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 commuity information: Palos Verdes Antiques Show & Sale - 05/27/16 06:35 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners can attend the 48th annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show & Sale at St. Francis Episcopal Church.  The antique show will run from Thursday, June 2, through Saturday, June 4, 2016.  You can wander through various antiques booths, vintage & decorative arts, the Harvest cupboard & the Garden Gazebo to find one of a kind special items.  There will also be several food concessions to enjoy a patio luncheon or just a soothing cup of tea.
There is a $10 donation at the door, and that does not include food.  The hours are Thursday & Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Art Center Offers Art-Rageous Summer 2016 Camp - 05/20/16 05:48 AM

Palos Verdes Art Center is offering its Art-Rageous Summer Camps with a variety of classes for Palos Verdes homes owners’ children to enjoy here on the Peninsula.  These classes will encourage your children to develop their creativity and skills and just find some new ways to have fun!  Each week’s theme and activities, designed by art educators, are different.  Classes are divided into age appropriate groups.
Age Group 5 – 7  – Five Sessions to Choose From:
July 11 – July 15 – Whimsical Folk Art: Around the World
July 18 – July 22 – Peter Pan: Wild Animals
July 25 – July 29 – Mythical Animals: … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: 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 commuity information: 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)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Golf Club Now Accepting Membership Applications - 03/30/16 07:14 AM
                        
The Palos Verdes Golf Club is currently accepting a limited number of candidate applications for new membership.  There is guaranteed priority admission given to Palos Verdes Estate residential property owners. The golf club will be hosting prospective member Open House events on April 10 and June 5, 2016.  If you have ever had an interest in joining Palos Verdes Golf Club, you may want to take advantage of their current openings.
The Palos Verdes Golf Club  was built by the renowned design team of William Bell, and architect George Thomas in 1924, and is … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes 2016 Summer School Registration Starts Soon! - 03/23/16 05:00 AM

Even though Spring Break for Palos Verdes Schools hasn’t yet begun, 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 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.  This year, classes will be held at Cornerstone and Rancho Vista.  The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and classes run from June 20 through July 15, 2016.  There will not be classes on Monday, July 4, 2016.
Registration for Palos Verdes intermediate students participating in a Summer School Program, will begin at 9:00 … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Art Center’s 2016 Homes Tour - 03/17/16 06:02 AM
The Palos Verdes Art Center will be presenting its 30th Anniversary Homes Tour, The Unexpected Revealed, on Friday April 8, and Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The tour will feature three diverse homes and a spectacular garden located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  These three homes each reflect the women who live in them either through their personalities or their lifestyles.  They were selected for their aesthetics as well as the efficiency of work spaces, innovative storage solutions and specific use of materials and finishes.
        In the Golf Course Contemporary (above left) this 4,100 square foot home … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Tennis Club Offers Junior Tennis Year Round - 03/05/16 03:02 AM

The Palos Verdes Tennis Club 2016 junior program is open for workouts year round for players 4 to 17 years of age.  This is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to introduce their children to the sport; the entire program is available for members and non members.  This fun and challenging program has six USPTA certified tennis professionals with years of experience training junior players – with over 125 years of combined experience teaching children of all levels.  The junior program is designed to expose juniors to the whole spectrum of tennis: strokes, footwork, endurance and strategy and is … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events February 2016 - 01/27/16 05:10 AM

During the month of February 2016, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor 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 Deane Dana Friendship Park on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  You will be able to enjoy some of the best LA/Long Beach harbor and Catalina views on the east side of the Peninsula.  You will see the Palos Verdes blue butterfly habitat … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Homes Decorated For The Holiday - 12/22/15 02:02 PM

Palos Verdes home owners are getting into the holiday spirit and “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.”  I love all the holiday lights this time of year and have included some of my favorites.
What are your favorites decorated Palos Verdes homes?  I would love to see the festive homes that you have found.
Photos courtesy of Arvin Design 
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palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Art Center Winter Registration Open! - 12/18/15 12:59 PM

The Palos Verdes Art Center Winter registration has begun for classes which will start the week of January 11, 2016.  This start date is for both children and adult classes.
The children’s classes available this session under the Ceramics section include: Creative Ways with Clay, Beginning Wheel & Wild Animals: Ceramic Sculpture for Kids.  Under the Drawing and Painting section, class titles are: Youth Painting & Pastel, Youth Drawing I& II, Chalk & Oil Pastel, Cartooning/Modeling Superheros & Anime & Manga Drawing.  For children under 5, classes are Creating Together – Mommy/Daddy & Me, Imagination & Creations, and a new class – … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Thanksgiving Traditions At Terranea Resort - 11/20/15 12:25 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy the 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 22, 2015, 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 $99 for members and $125 for non-members.  For reservations contact the golf house at (310) 265-2755 or go to Turkey Shoot Out … (1 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: Palos Verdes Junior Ranger Fall Program 2015 - 09/03/15 08:26 AM
 
Palos Verdes Junior Ranger Program fall session is being offered by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.  Palos Verdes homes owners can enroll their children from 7 to 12 years of age so they can learn more about the outdoors and explore this beautiful Peninsula.  The program will teach them about our local trails, basic trail etiquette, safety practices, our wildlife and outdoor preparedness.
Orientation for the Junior Ranger Program is September 5th and September 12th, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Ladera Linda Community Center, located at 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. … (0 comments)

palos verdes commuity information: What's New At Palos Verdes Libraries! - 08/07/15 05:24 AM

Palos Verdes home owners know that summer is a great time for their children to relax and simply read a story (and put down the electronics).  All of our local libraries have been participating in the Summer Reading Program for years and school age children love the weekly events that each of the branches offers during the month.  These activities feature music, magic and cool crafts.  It's not too late to join and this program continues until August 23, 2015.
Movies at Malaga Cove Library offer a classic setting on the Peninsula with Hollywood masterpieces being shown.  The presentations are free and … (0 comments)

 
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