Peninsula Calendar of Community Events September 2019
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Peninsula Seniors
Offers weekly and periodic activities and services that enhance and enrich the lives of senior adults living on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and in the surrounding community. Call the Center for more information (310) 377-3003 or for Peninsula Newsletter for Active Seniors go to: pvseniors.org.
PVP Land Conservancy
Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Days: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. Enjoy nurturing seedlings and help plants grow for habitat restoration projects. Must RSVP 48 hours in advance. Sign up at: www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Rapid Response Team: Work alongside PVP Land Conservancy staff protecting wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails. Tasks include trail maintenance, building fences and installing signage. Work at various locations. Directions to sites emailed upon sign up. No experience needed. Ages 15 and up. Visit www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Adopt-a-Plot: Enjoy the outdoors and become inspired by nature as a volunteer. You will help create habitat for rare and endangered species like the PV blue butterfly at one of our restoration sites on the Peninsula on your own schedule. For more information, contact info@pvplc.org or (310) 541-7613, x 215.
Kids Music N’ Motion
Hesse-Park-Schedule, go to kidsmusicnmotion.com/Hesse-Park-Schedule.html
Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals
Volunteers invited to decorate and sew Happy Hats. A non-profit organization based in Torrance. Hats bring immediate smiles and happiness to children with life-threatening illnesses in South Bay hospitals. No creative talent necessary! Bring a friend. Workshops (2 hours ea.) Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 923 Van Ness Ave., Torrance. (310) 787-0970 to schedule a time. happyhatsforkids.org.
Woman’s Club
Founded in 1926, the Palos Verdes Woman’s Club supports the welfare and activities of philanthropies operating in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding areas. General meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road in Rancho Palos Verdes. Coffee greeting starts at 11:30, lunch ($26) at noon followed by a guest speaker. New members are welcome. pvwomansclub.org.
Wednesday, August 29
Malaga music
7 p.m. Final Malaga Cove summer concert. Bring your blankets at 3 p.m. to save a spot! Cody Bryant performs country/honky tonk. Enjoy! Malagacoveconcerts.com.
Thursday, August 30
Pints for the Peninsula
3-10 p.m. Last chance to enjoy hand-crafted local beer and support the PVP Land Conservancy at the same time. Smog City Brewery, 1901 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance.
Saturday, September 1
Havana Deadline
Deadline to RSVP for the Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center fundraiser, Havana Nights, which takes place Sept. 15 at Terranea. For information; california.providence.org/torrance/giving/news-events/special-events. Make it a weekend!! Limited number of guest rooms at a discounted rate of $305 per evening. To book, call Terranea at (310) 265-2800 and reference Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation.
Outdoor Volunteer Days
9 a.m. – noon. Help restore unique canyon habitat home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verde. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Family Nature Walk
10 a.m. Led by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Bring the children for an easy and educational hike in a beautiful canyon preserve. Naturalist will focus on an aspect of the native habitat and wildlife. All ages. Free. George F Canyon Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, contact (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Summer Concerts in Palos Verdes
6-10 p.m. Nelson’s at Terranea final summer concert Along with the music, Chef Bruce and his team put together seasonal culinary creations to complete the experience. There is also a different guest brewery. Picnic style tables with bistro lights, a starry night and great tunes, all at the ocean’s edge. Admission is free; nominal charge for food and beverages. Go to www.terranea.com/blog/rock-n-roll-saturdays-at-nelsons to learn more.
Monday, September 3
Meet the Band
3-5 p.m. Join the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band for a family-friendly concert. The band will demonstrate various musical instruments and feature the different sections that make a concert band. Selections will include Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Eugene McAdoo. Amuse Music Center will provide a musical instrument “petting zoo” before the concert and at intermission in which kids can interact with various concert band instruments. Tickets are free with Garden admission, in advance at www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org, or at the door. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chair for outdoor seating. No outside alcohol is allowed, but beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. For further information, you may call the Garden at (310) 544-1948, the band at (310) 792-8286 or (310) 373-2442, or visit www.pvsband.org. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula
Thursday, September 6
Book ‘em
Peninsula Friends of the Library monthly book sale. Thurs. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 1 – 5 p.m. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills. (310) 377-9584 x 264.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula New Neighbors Club
10 a.m. General meeting. Social and charitable women’s organization open to all new and current residents of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Peninsula Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE. For more information, please visit our website at newneighborspv.wixsite.com/website.
Benefit No Kid Hungry
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join Chef Michelangelo Aliaga at Primo Italia, for an intimate seated dinner hosted by acclaimed culinary MC, Billy Harris. Guest will enjoy a multi-course, wine-paired dinner, chef meet and greet plus hors d’oeuvres. Go to Eventbrite.com and enter Primo Italia to see the whole menu and line-up. Tickets are $150 and will sell out, so act fast… eatprimo.com/wine-dinner. Primo Italia, 24590 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance.
Friday, September 7
The Seaside Beaders
9:30 a.m. A special interest group of the Embroiderers’ Guild. Finish working on a peyote beaded tape measure tutorial by Mikki Ferrugiaro you need to order from her website. Visitors welcome. You can always bring your own project to work on. For more information, please visit www.azureverdeega.com/bead_projects. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates.
Scissor Paper rocks
6 to 9 p.m. Opening reception for Echiko Ohira: Paper Works. The large scale paper sculptures echo the forms of the natural world. Countless layers of Kraft and recycled paper are torn, stacked, and sewn into shapes that might be the memories of nests, sea creatures, and flowers. Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education, 5504 W. Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, pvartcenter.org.
Aaron Blake
7:30 p.m. Rolling Hills United Methodist Church presents Aaron Blake, internationally acclaimed tenor and Metropolitan Opera artist. Free admission; donations appreciated. 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. For info: (310) 377-6771 or rhumc.org.
Saturday, September 8
University Women Fall Fling
Prospective members welcome, kickoff for 2018-19 year. Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. RSVP, info: (310) 514-3980.
Guided Nature Walk
9 a.m. Admire ocean views and restored seaside buckwheat-covered bluff tops that support the recovery of the rare El Segundo blue butterfly. Presented by PVP Land Conservancy. This is a moderate walk. Pelican Cove, 31300 Palos Verdes Dr. S., Rancho Palos Verdes. (310) 541-7613 ext. 201 or sign up at www.pvplc.org.
Conservancy Training
9 a.m. If you love being outdoors in nature and working with others, join the PVP Land Conservancy to help support and provide oversight for outdoor volunteer days. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, participate in at least 2 volunteer events before attending the workshop and commit to 4 or more Saturday events before Jan 1, 2019.At the White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, 90731. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m. Help beautify the native plant demonstration garden and surrounding habitat. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Family Science & Storytime
10 a.m. With the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at George F Canyon Nature Preserve. In the nature center for hands-on science-based activities where children learn about the unique animal species that make this canyon their home. Free. 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, contact (M-F) (310) 541-7613 or (S-S) (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Family Storytime
10 a.m. With the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the White Point Nature Preserve. Share the joy of storytelling with your children and introduce them to the beauty of the natural surroundings. Your family will enjoy spending time with retired Children’s Librarian Carla Sedlacek for stories and activities featuring nature themes, exciting props and songs. Free. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org Events & Activities.
Women’s Spiritual Friendship Circle
10 a.m. Confidential and accepting, Spiritual Friendship Circles are a process to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God in all parts of life. Like group spiritual direction, participate in the group process through prayerful listening and response. This circle provides an opportunity for women of all ages and walks of life seeking to honestly share their faith journey in a safe and sacred space. Meet once a month, on second Saturday, through June 2019. A variety of topics will be offered and the group will choose their focus for the following months. Cost: Donation. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Call Marlene Velazquez at (310) 377-4867 x234 for reservations or information.
Sunday, September 9
ESL Class
10:30 a.m. No fee (cost of textbook only). Emphasis on conversation and pronunciation. Learn not only English language but American culture, heritage, history, geography, and food! Adults of all ages and high school students are most welcome. Sundays, through Dec. 16. Peninsula Community Church – 5640 Crestridge Road, RPV. www.pccpv.org.
Peter Breslin
Cacti & Succulent Society
1 p.m. Peter Breslin draws on five years and 9 field seasons on islands in the Pacific off the coast of southern Baja California to present a panoramic view of rare cactus and succulent species found only in that region. Breslin presents an overview of his PhD research on plant conservation biology, island endemism and ecology. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. For more information visit southcoastcss.org.
Saturday, September 15
Outdoor Volunteer Days
9 a.m. – noon. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at Alta Vicente Reserve. Help restore this unique canyon habitat home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.
Family Nature Walk
9 a.m. This Naturalist led nature walk includes a visit through the Tongva Native Plant Demonstration Garden, through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat, a former gun emplacement and concludes with a visit to the Nature Education Center. This is a moderate walk. Free. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information, contact (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-561-0917.
Family Volunteer Day
10 a.m. Put on your grubbies and take part in a kid friendly habitat restoration activity: plant seeds, care for native plants, and track wildlife. Children of all ages will begin to understand the role that they can play in nature conservation. Free. 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, contact (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Havana Nights
6 p.m. Benefiting Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers. Cocktail attire. Cocktail reception. 7:30 p.m. dinner. Live and silent auctions. See Sept 1 listing for more information. Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Wednesday, September 19
Wild Bird Walk
8:30 a.m. Join Wild Birds Unlimited to explore the birds that make the White Point Nature Preserve home. All ages welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. The program is free and open to the public. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Thursday, September 20
South Coast Rose Society
7 p.m. Monthly meeting with social hour followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tom Carruth, world renowned rose expert affiliated with the Huntington Library rose garden and Weeks Roses, is scheduled speaker. He will share his knowledge about specially adapted flower bulbs as companions to roses. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula. Further information, please see them on Facebook.
Friday, September 21
Monthly Book Sale
10 a.m – 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Peninsula Friends of the Library. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, (310) 377-9584 x 553.
Al-Anon, 12 Steps Everyday
7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, September 23. Retreat will provide quiet time and group sessions to explore the 12 Steps of Al-Anon in day to day life plus time for 11th step meditation as well. Cost: per person/shared $240 ($260 after 8/31) single $340 ($360 after 8/31). Facilitated by Peter F. McGoey, MA, LMFT. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Call Marlene Velazquez at (310) 377-4867 x234 for reservations or information.
Friday, September 21
Full Moon Hike
8 p.m. Enjoy an amazing nocturnal experience with a guided naturalist to explore nature under an illuminating full moon. Advance reservations are required. Limited to 20 people, ages 9 and up. $12 per person. George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rolling Hills Estates. For more information and to RSVP: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Kalimba
8 p.m. “The Spirit of Earth Wind & Fire” presents an EW&F experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs – “Shining Star”, “Sing a Song”, “September”, “Boogie Wonderland” and more. One night only! Tickets $28 – $68. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro. (310) 548-2493. grandvision.org.
Thursday, September 22
National Public Lands Day
9 a.m. – noon. Presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Bring the family to celebrate public lands as a volunteer in the native plant demonstration garden, helping local wildlife and our community. Includes a guided walk with an LA City Ranger, children’s nature-based art activity, and eco-folk music presentation by Dryad Flutes. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Native Plant Sales
By the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at George F Canyon and White Point Nature Centers. Colorful, drought tolerant plants are now available on first-come, first-serve basis. These plants are grown from seeds harvested on the Peninsula and raised at the Conservancy nursery. These local plant species will look beautiful and help attract butterflies and other pollinators. George F Canyon: 10 a.m. – noon and White Point: noon – 2 p.m. George F Canyon: 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. White Point Nature Preserve: 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information, contact (M-F) 310-541-7613.
Keep history alive
11 a.m. Friends of Banning Museum hosts lecture by retired Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles Dr. Geraldine Knatz in the historic carriage barn. “Lost Communities of Los Angeles Harbor” will emphasize Terminal Island, the resort and artist communities that once thrived in the middle of the Los Angeles Harbor. Terminal Island once served as a resort for the wealthy Southern California landowners and as a refuge for its artists, writers and scientists, all in need of a respite from the heat of the city. There will be copies of her book available for purchase. Free for Friends of Banning Museum members and children under 12. Non-members are $5. No RSVP is required. Banning Museum, 401 East “M” Street, Wilmington. (310) 548-2005, www.thebanningmuseum.org.
Book #2 Launch!
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Dewey Fairchild, Teacher Problem Solver. Free event, reading, signing and cookies! Children’s Book World, 10580 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Childrensbookworld.com.
This Is My Brave
7 p.m. The mission of national organization This is My Brave, Inc. is to shine a light on mental illness, one person and one story at a time. 12 – 15 individuals coping with mental illness will tell their stories via music, poetry, essay and comedy. This is an important event that will open your eyes and touch your heart. Tickets $20, Students $15, cash at the door. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, (310) 548-2493, grandvision.org.
Michael Feinstein
8 p.m. Palos Verdes Performing Arts will open its 36th season with the multi-platinum selling, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer, Michael Feinstein at the Norris Theatre. Dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” Feinstein will perform spectacular evening of song showcasing the greatest American standards of the century. Tickets $90-$180. 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates. www.palosverdesperformingarts.com or call (310) 544-0403.
Wednesday, September 26
Wild Bird Walk
8:30 a.m. Join Wild Birds Unlimited and PVP Land Conservancy to explore the birds that make the canyon their home. All ages welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. The program is free and open to the public. George F Canyon, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Thursday, September 27
Embroiderers’ Guild
9:30 a.m. The Azure Verde Chapter meets to continue work on an exquisite needle case stitched using metallic threads, silver beads and a Swarovski crystal. You can always bring your own project to work on. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. For more information, please visit www.azureverdeega.com/calendar.
Wednesday, September, 26
Mac Users Group Meeting
6:30 p.m. Beginners Q & A followed at 8 p.m. by a presentation on the HomePod smart speaker. Admission is free. All Mac/iPad/iPhone users and potential users are welcome. Lomita VFW Hall, 1865 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. Sbamug.com, 310-644-3315 or info@sbamug.com.
Saturday, September 29
California Native Plant Sale
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall is the perfect time to plant California natives to save water and attract native wildlife. Large selection of local and other natives. Fundraiser for the non-profit South Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Madrona Marsh Nature Center,3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance. www.sccnps.org.
Outdoor Volunteer Days
9 a.m. Help restore unique canyon habitat, home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at Alta Vicente Reserve, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day
9 a.m. Nurture seedlings and grow shrubs for habitat restoration projects all around the Peninsula. Reservations required by Wednesday, September 26. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Sunday, September 30
Concours D’Elegance TIME
The Palos Verdes Concours d’ Elegance is one of Southern California’s premier Concours d’ Elegance events, featuring a re-imagined exhibit of classic, antique, vintage and specialty automobiles and vintage aircraft. The featured marques are California Coachwork and Ferrari. Zamperini Field, 3301 Airport Dr., Torrance. For more information please visit pvconcours.org.
Saturday, October 6
MCHS Class of ‘78 Reunion
It’s the one and only 40th reunion, it wouldn’t be the same without you! Dinner buffet style with a “no host” bar at the Redondo Beach Hotel. The evening will be spent in a laid back atmosphere where you will be able to coast between an inside promenade room and the rooftop terrace overlooking King Harbor. Purchase your ticket now and tell two alumni. The price of $78 now, will increase after 9/6/18. www.mchs-classof78-manhattanbeachca.com or MCReunion78@gmail.com.
Tour d’ Art 2018
New this year, The Shop@PVAC, will host over a dozen artisans and craftsmen in the Atrium at Palos Verdes Art Center. Each artist’s home studio on the peninsula features several guest artists as well as the work of the artist in residence. Artwork will include paintings, ceramics, sculpture, woodcarving, photography, jewelry and art-to-wear. Each Studio offers refreshments. Locations are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. At $20, Tour d’ Art 2018 is an incredible event. Tickets may also be purchased by cash or check only at The Shop@PVAC located within the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes.