February 2023 Peninsula Event Calendar
1 Feb.
Wednesday
Bohannon Lecture Series
Peninsula Seniors’ Bohannon Lecture Series will be held Wednesdays in February, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. There will be a coffee social at 10:15 a.m. The topics are “Flying to and Over Alaska” (Feb. 1), “Declutter, Transform, Renew” (Feb. 8), “Stories of the Los Angeles Harbor” (Feb. 15) and “Sports Drinks and Cholera” (Feb. 22). For more information, call Peninsula Seniors at 310-377-3003.
2 Feb.
Thursday
Qi Gong classes
The Palos Verdes Library District is offering a four-class Qi Gong (“chee-gong”) series at the Peninsula Center Library. The classes will be led by Gayla from Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong is a low impact, mind-body practice that integrates healing movements with meditation. This practice is appropriate for people of all ages and levels of well-being. It can be done standing or sitting. The Qi Gong series will be held every Tuesday in February from 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room at Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road in Rolling Hills Estates. Registration is required for each class. For more information, call 310-377-9584, ext. 601 or visit www.pvld.org.
Live musical theater
The Aerospace Players are staging the musical “1776” at the James Armstrong Theater on Feb. 2, 3 and 4. The theater is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. For tickets, go to arts.torranceca.gov.
PV Library District Coloring & Coffee Program
Coloring and Coffee is a new monthly program hosted by the PV Library District librarian where participants will have an opportunity to do some relaxing coloring activities along with a hot cup of coffee or tea and talk with fellow community members. All supplies will be provided. The program will continue every first Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at the Peninsula Center Library Purcell Meeting Room. Registration is not required.
3 Feb.
Friday
Bronwyn Towle Art Exhibit reception
The Palos Verdes Library District is hosting a special engagement reception at the Malaga Cove Library Gallery from 4 p.m-6 p.m. Towle is an intuitive and experimental artist who paints contemporary abstract figures using saturated colors. The subject matter of her work primarily focuses on the beauty of the human form and its ability to convey emotion. The Chadwick School instructor’s other exhibitions include the Florence Biennale and the Castello Estense, Ferrara Italy along with shows throughout the United States.
Conservancy volunteer call
Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Work alongside field staff at the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more. Students can receive community service hours. No experience needed. Ages 15 and up. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.
Bronwyn Towle Art Exhibit reception
The Palos Verdes Library District is hosting a special engagement reception at the Malaga Cove Library Gallery from 4 p.m-7 p.m of Bronwyn Towle’s exquisite art pieces highlighting primitive and ethnic art using saturated and vibrant color schemes. The Chadwick School instructor’s other exhibitions include the Florence Biennale and the Castello Estense, Ferrara Italy along with shows throughout the United States.
4 Feb.
Saturday
Enjoy a George F Canyon Guided Nature Preserve Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at 10:30 a.m. You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife while enjoying views of the LA Basin. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.
La Opera Talk via Zoom
Join the Redondo Beach Public Library for a Zoom LA Opera Talk with Community Educator Geoff Kuenning. The opera highlighted is Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro.” 11 a.m.-noon. To register, go to redondo.org/cals/library.asp and open the event in the calendar.
La Venta Inn was designed by Walter Swindell Davis in 1923. Its guests included aviator Charles Lindbergh, and movie stars Erroll Flynn, Betty Grable, Bob Hope, Cary Grant and Tyrone Power. La Venta Inn partner Mark Mathews will discuss “The Secret Life of La Venta Inn” with the Palos Verdes Historical Society on Wed., Feb. 8. Tickets to the PV Historical Society fundraisers are $75/$85 and available by calling (310) 490-5335. Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Historical Society
8 Feb.
Wednesday
Palos Verdes Historical Society
Join La Venta Inn Shareholder, Mark Matthews for an exclusive evening about The Secret Life of La Venta Inn: An Intimate Story. Learn little known details of the history of this iconic Palos Verdes landmark. Tasty treats prepared by in-house caterers Made by Meg will be served. This presentation will be a fundraiser for the PV Historical Society and reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/Secret-life-of-laventa for $75 for members and $85 for non-members. For more information call Lianne La Reine at 310-490-5335.
9 Feb.
Thursday
Educators to be honored
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary has selected nine outstanding educators from public and private schools on the Peninsula to honor. Now in its 42nd year, “Educator of the Year” will take place at Palos Verdes Golf Club. There will be a pre-event reception at 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner and the program. Send ticket orders and checks ($90 each, payable to PVP Rotary Foundation) to Julia Parton, Malaga Bank, 27450 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Information: rotarypvp.org
11 Feb.
Saturday
Guided nature walk
Enjoy a guided nature walk on McBride Trail with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Walk a rimmed canyon trail with panoramic views over the 191-acre Filiorum Reserve out to Catalina and beyond. Easy. Starts at 9 a.m. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Trail Crew Training
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s indoor introductory class to learn how you can help improve Peninsula trails. Learn about trail building and maintenance from a nationally-recognized trail expert. Meets at 9 a.m. Following this course, join the conservancy the second Saturday of the month for in-field training and experience. Learn various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more. No experience needed for the introductory course. Ages 18 and over. Masks are required for the indoor class. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.
Outdoor Volunteer Day
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will hold Outdoor Volunteer Day on Feb. 11 and Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-noon, at Agua Amarga Reserve. Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.
12 Feb.
Sunday
Super Bowl Run/Walk
The Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K returns for a 45th year. To register and for more information, go to redondo10k.com.
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society
The South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society’s presenter for February is John Trager, the Bernie and Miyako Storch Curator of Desert Collections at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino. Trager will discuss new developments at the gardens and the recent completion of renovations to the Desert Garden. The meeting is 1 p.m. at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. For more information, visit southcoastcss.org.
14 Feb.
Tuesday
Couples Yoga
This Valentine’s Day, aim for peace with your partner. Connect with one another against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. 11 a.m., Movement Studio, Terranea Resort. Reservations required. https://www.terranea.com/events/featured-events/valentines-day-couples-yoga
18 Feb.
Saturday
Outdoor Volunteer Day
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will hold Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve from 9 a.m.-noon. Help restore wildlife habitat on a breathtaking coastal reserve. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.
Guided nature walk
Join the Los Serenos de Point Vicente for a tour of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Native Plant Garden and walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve. The theme of the walk is “whales.” There is no charge to participate in this event and all ages are welcome. Bring sun/weather protection and water. Sturdy shoes recommended. The walk is about one and a half miles. Meet at 10 a.m. on the front patio of Point Vicente Interpretive Center, located at 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. Free parking is available at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center parking lot. For more information, call 310-544-5260 or visit losserenos.org.
Guided Nature Walk
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering a guided nature walk at White Point Nature Preserve at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Reservations not required. Preserve parking available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
De-clutter 101: From Chaos to Clarity
Join presenter Regina Clark as she discusses ways to declutter and organizational strategies to better your life. 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Information: 310-377-9584, ext. 218, pvld.org.
23 Feb.
Thursday
Movies at the Library
Enjoy a free film the fourth Thursday of the month, 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Peninsula Center Library. Each month features a blockbuster, classic or world cinema film. February’s movie is 1955’s “Night of the Hunter” starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates.
26 Feb.
Sunday
14th Annual Living History Museum of African American Heroes
Children up to eighth grade are invited to portray a hero. 2-4 p.m. in the Community Room at Peninsula Center Library. To register or for more information, email Laura Henry at lhenry@pvld.org before Feb 17.