COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES NEWSLETTER
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City Community Services Director, Andy Clark, to Retire
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Longtime Community Services Director Andy Clark is retiring on June 13 after 21 years of service with the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
If you have attended any of the City’s many special events throughout the year or participated in any of our recreation programs, then you have been the beneficiary of Andy’s commitment to the community. As Community Service Director, Andy has worked tirelessly to ensure City events are well-organized and operate smoothly, from the Mayor’s Breakfast Ride, Tracy Austin Tennis Tournament, Hills are Alive Race and, a community favorite, Holiday Parade of Lights.
In addition to our recreation programs, he has overseen the maintenance of City trees, parks, sports fields, horse trails and arenas.
Andy serves as the staff lead to the Park & Activities Commission and Equestrian Committee, where he regularly works with community members on many projects and activities that enhance the quality of life for residents of Rolling Hills Estates. He is also a familiar face to our youth volunteers, having worked with over 100 scouts achieving either the rank of Eagle Scout or the Girl Scout’s Gold or Silver Awards.
While his City family will miss his enthusiasm and dedication, we also wish him the best in this new adventure. We hope the community can join us in wishing Andy farewell at a reception on
Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall.
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Be a George F Canyon Docent Volunteer Today!
The charming George F Canyon Nature Center needs a variety of volunteers to staff the center or help with special events. The Nature Center is located on Palos Verdes Drive East, just south of Palos Verdes Drive North. The hours required are minimal; here's your chance to make a difference with a small amount of time. Training can begin at any time. For more information, please contact Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Volunteer Program Manager, Brittany Goldsmith at (310) 541-7613 ext. 215 or
bgoldsmith@pvplc.org
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Recreation Activity Locations
Ernie Howlett Park (Howlett)
[Map]
25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
George F Canyon Nature Center (GFC)
[Map]
27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Highridge Park (Highridge)
[Map]
29035 Highridge Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
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Bring the children for an educational walk in this beautiful canyon preserve. A Naturalist will guide you through coastal sage and riparian woodland habitat to discover a unique variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects that make this urban wilderness their home. This walk concludes inside the Nature Education Center with a hands on exploration of exhibits. FREE and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs welcome. Reservations recommended:
www.pvplc.org
"Events & Activities" or (310) 541-7613 ext. 201
1st Sat of each month • GFC
6/1 • 7/6 • 8/3 11:00 am
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Family Science & Storytime
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Bring your family to experience a hands-on-science exploration of
one of the Peninsula’s amazing wildlife species
! Then, listen as a Naturalist shares related children literature. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the wildlife exhibits inside the Nature Center, take a self-guided walk on the trail, and enjoy a shady lunch (bring your own) on a picnic table under the Learning Tree. FREE and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers welcome
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Reservations recommended:
www.pvplc.org
"Events & Activities" or (310) 541-7613 ext. 201
2nd Saturday Topics • GFC
6/8 • 7/13 • 8/10 11:00 am
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Family Outdoor Volunteer Activity
Put on your grubbies and take part in a kid friendly habitat restoration activity at George F Canyon. Plant seeds, care for native plants, and track butterflies. Children of all ages will begin to understand the roles that humans play in the worldwide effort to conserve and restore open spaces. FREE and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers welcome.
Reservations Recommended:
www.pvplc.org
Events & Activities or (310) 541-7613 ext. 201
3rd Sat each month • GFC
6/15 • 7/20 • 8/17 11:00 am
Moonlight Hike
Beneath the light of a big illuminating moon, join our naturalists to explore this beautiful canyon. This 1.8 mile hike will acquaint you with the unique geology, flora, and mysterious nocturnal creatures that inhabit this canyon after dark. Advance reservations are required. Ages 9 and older. $12 per person. Limited to 20 people. No dogs permitted on night hikes. Reservations Required:
www.pvplc.org
Events & Activities or (310) 541-7613 ext. 201
6/14 • 8:30 pm
• GFC
7/19 • 8:30 pm • GFC
8/16 • 8:00 pm • GFC
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Join Wild Birds Unlimited’s expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage and riparian woodland of this lovely canyon. FREE and appropriate for all ages. Binoculars supplied for beginners. No dogs.
Reservations recommended:
www.pvplc.org
"Events & Activities" or (310) 541-7613 ext. 201
4th Wed of each month
• GFC
6/26 • 7/24 • 8/28 8:30 am
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Dog Agility
Come play with your dog! Enjoy the sport of Dog Agility and learn to guide your dog through a course of obstacles. One-hour classes will be offered for varying skill levels from B
eginner to Advanced on Fridays at Ernie Howlett Park. Please call (310) 200-0357 for more information about class levels and times. Instructor: Daniell Dumais
RHE Resident Fee: $160 / Non-Resident Fee: $176
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Native Plant Sale
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has harvested seeds that have grown for thousands of years right here on the Peninsula, and then raised them in the Conservancy’s nursery. Come be inspired by colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary, and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice about the one gallon size pots ($8) and smaller sized pots ($5) Many of these species will attract butterflies and other pollinators to your yard. For more informaiton call (310) 541-7613 ext. 201.
4th Sat of each month • GFC
6/22 • 7/27 • 8/24 11:00 am
PV Library Nature & Me Storytime
PVLD librarian shares books that open children’s eyes to the natural world all around them. Ages 2-5. For more information email:
mperley@pvld.org
Fri • GFC
6/7 • 9:30 am
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Learn the fundamentals of tennis and the strategy of match play with USPTA certified RHE Resident Tennis Pro, Bob Krueger. Classes meet once each week for eight weeks, beginning June 24, 2019. For more information, please call (310)541-4585.
Ages 4 -adult
Visit
HERE
for a Tennis Registration form and schedule. Please turn it in, with payment, to our City Hall or the Ernie Howlett Park Tennis Office.
RHE Resident Fee - $68 / Non-Resident Fee - $75
Rally Obedience
Learn the AKC obedience sport of Rally in Ernie Howlett Park. In Rally, handler and dog work through a course of written signs that require precision and teamwork. This 6-week course will introduce you to the signs and teach you the skills needed to successfully compete in this fun AKC event. A great way to build obedience skills and a closer relationship with your canine companion! Instructor: Vita Allison (562) 484-8049
RHE Resident Fee - $117 / Non-Resident Fee - $130
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7/9 – 8/13 •
2:00-3:30 pm
• Howlett
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For additional information on classes, please call (310) 377-1577
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TGA Cheerleading Camp features tumbling, stunting, professional choreography and an end of camp performance. Lunch, snacks and drinks are provided. All campers receive quality poms, a bag, t-shirt and sports bottle. Affordable before/after camp care is available. All equipment is provided. Rolling Hills Estates residents receive 10% off.
Girls & Boys Ages 5-15
M-F 6/24-6/28 9:00 am-2:00 pm Highridge
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$250/wk
M-F 7/29-8/2 9:00 am-2:00 pm Highridge
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$250/wk
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TGA Lacrosse Camp features passing and shooting instruction, group games, daily scrimmages and an end of camp game day. Lunch, snacks and drinks are provided. All campers receive a bag, jersey and sports bottle. Affordable before/after camp care is available. Safety equipment is provided. Rolling Hills Estates residents receive 10% off.
Girls & Boys Ages 5-15
M-F 6/24-6/28 9:00 am-2:00 pm Highridge
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$250/wk
M-F 7/29-8/2 9:00 am-2:00 pm Highridge
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$250/wk
Golf Camp
TGA Golf Camp features short game and full swing instruction, group games, daily course play and Friday field trip to a local golf course. Lunch, snacks and drinks are provided. All campers receive a bag, hat and sports bottle. Affordable before/after camp care is available. All equipment is provided. Rolling Hills Estates residents receive 10% off.
For Girls & Boys Ages 5-15
M-F 6/17-6/21 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Howlett
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$250/wk
M-F 7/22-7/26 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Howlett
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$250/wk
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Flag Football Camp
TGA Flag Football Camp features running and passing instruction, group games, daily scrimmages and an end of camp game day. Lunch, snacks and drinks are provided. All campers receive a bag, jersey and sports bottle. Affordable before/after camp care is available. All equipment is provided. Rolling Hills Estates residents receive 10% off.
Girls & Boys Ages 5-15
M-F 6/24-6/28 9:00 am-2:00 pm Highridge
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$250/wk
M-F 7/29-8/2 9:00 am-2:00 pm Highridge
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$250/wk
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Tennis Camp
TGA Tennis Camp features racquet and rally instruction, group games, daily matches and an end of camp tournament. Lunch, snacks and drinks are provided. All campers receive a bag, hat and sports bottle. Affordable before/after camp care is available. All equipment is provided. Rolling Hills Estates residents receive 10% off.
Girls & Boys Ages 5-15
M-F 6/17-6/21 9:00 am-2:00 pm Howlett
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$250/wk
M-F 7/22-7/26 9:00 am-2:00 pm Howlett
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$250/wk
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Summer Swim Program
Coordinated by the YMCA of San Pedro/Peninsula, the annual Summer Swim Program begins June 11 at Peninsula High School, located at 27118 Silver Spur Road in Rolling Hills Estates.
Recreational swimming is available Tuesday – Saturday!
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Weekly sessions begin June 10 through August 30 for ages 3-12
M-F • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm or
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
PWEC • $125/wk
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Learn the basics of horsemanship: leading, grooming, riding, saddling, equipment and tack. Emphasis is on fun and safety. Snacks included. Two and three-hour morning or afternoon camps are available this summer. Registration and all camp sessions are held at the Peter Weber Equestrian Center, 26401 Crenshaw Blvd.
For more information, contact Chantal Allyn at 310-365-7343 or the barn at 310-541-9487. Website:
www.pwecent.com
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Learn about a variety of ranch animals and their care, feeding, and handling: bunnies, alpaca, goats, sheep, mini burrow, and mini horse. Emphasis on fun and safety. Snacks included.
Registration and all camp sessions are held at the Peter Weber Equestrian Center, 26401 Crenshaw Blvd.
For more information, contact Chantal Allyn at 310-365-7343 or the barn at 310-541-9487. Website:
www.pwecent.com
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Weekly sessions begin June 10 through August 30 for ages 6-12 ("wee tot" available for ages 3-5).
M-F
• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
PWEC
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$300/wk
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Also At Peter Weber Equestrian Center
Weekly sessions begin June 10 through August 30
Pony Camp & Junior Ranch Hand
Ages 3-12
M-F • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 10:00 am - 1:00 pm • PWEC • $410/wk
Horse Camp
Ages up to 15
M-F • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm • PWEC • $500/wk
For more information, contact Chantal Allyn at 310-365-7343 or the barn at 310-541-9487. Website:
www.pwecent.com
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Don't miss the fun, shopping and entertainment at the 32nd Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival, produced by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The Fair will be held
Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday, June 9 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
. Located in the heart of the commercial district in Rolling Hills Estates, the Fair is one of the most popular in the South Bay.
FREE admission. FREE parking at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. A FREE three minute shuttle service to the Street Fair from our parking lot. ADA drop off is available.
Attractions include many arts and crafts booths, exciting carnival rides for all ages, continuous live entertainment, an International Food Court and Beer and Wine, and more!
The Fair promises to be loads of fun for everyone.
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Hills Are Alive 5k/10k Run/Walk
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The Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation presents its 38th annual “The Hills Are Alive 10K/5K Run/Walk,” which will take place on
Saturday, August 10 at 8:00 am
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Participants will enjoy running or walking on soft-packed bridle trails throughout scenic Rolling Hills Estates. The race will start and finish at Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard.
Custom-designed finishers medals for all walkers and runners. Plaques will also be handed out to the top male and female runners for both runs.
For More Information Contact:
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Mark your calendars now and get ready to celebrate National Night Out on
Tuesday, August 6 from 5:00 pm -8:00 pm
. This national night out against crime brings communities nationwide together to promote police-community partnerships, crime, drug and violence prevention, safety, and neighborhood unity.
If you haven’t been a part of the RHE Neighborhood Watch celebration, make sure your neighborhood participates this year! Parties can be hosted through neighborhood associations or Neighborhood Watch groups throughout the community. Hosting a party provides a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors, as well as meet local law and fire department representatives and City officials and staff.
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Too Toxic to Trash
FREE Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Recycling Roundup
Saturday, June 15 from 9 am - 3pm
American Honda
1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
- Open to LA County Residents
- No business waste accepted
- Bring items in a sturdy box
- Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip
- NO explosives, ammunition, trash, tires, large appliances or controlled substances.
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Ready, Set, Match at the Tracy Austin Tennis Tournament
The Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation invites tennis players of all ages and skill levels to join a partner and sign up for the 41st annual
Tracy Austin Double Tennis Tournament, held on July 20-21
, presented by Malaga Bank.
This popular event draws tennis enthusiasts from the Peninsula and the greater South Bay area, and is one of the few tennis tournaments that welcome junior players in all categories.
The Tournament is held at the Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club at Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, and The Jack Kramer Club, 11 Montecillo Drive. Competitions will be held in Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Junior players are allowed to play in any division or level. Classifications include Open, A, B, C+, C and D. Players are allowed to enter in up to two divisions (Mixed and either Men’s or Women’s Doubles).
Entry forms are available on the City’s web site at
www.TracyAustinTennis.com and at all regional tennis clubs. For a small convenience charge, online registration is also available through
www.active.com. Space is limited so register today! The entry fee is $52 per team, which includes a commemorative Tournament T-shirt and a complimentary gift bag.
A $2,000 cash prize fund will be divided among the top finishers in the Open Division. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Pepper Tree Foundation, which supports the maintenance and development of parks, trails and open space in the Rolling Hills Estates community. Donations to the nonprofit Pepper Tree Foundation are tax-deductible.
The tournament is named in honor of Tennis Celebrity, Tracy Austin, known for many tennis accomplishments including as the youngest winner of a pro tournament at the early age of 14. Proceeds from the event benefit the Pepper Tree Foundation, which contributes to the maintenance and development of parks, trails and open space in the community. Donations to the nonprofit Pepper Tree Foundation are tax-deductible.
For additional information, please contact Bob Krueger, Tennis Pro/Tournament Director, at the Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club, (310) 541-4585 or Community Services Coordinator Daniel A-Haja at (310) 377-1577 ext. 110 or
Daniel@RollingHillsEstatesCA.gov
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Thank you to our sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
: Malaga Bank
Gold Level Sponsors
: The Original Red Onion Restaurant and Waste Management
Silver Sponsors
: Goodlife Chiropractic and L’Oeuf Poche clothing.
Friends of the Foundation
include Bennett Landscape, Wilson Sporting Goods, Choura Events, Peninsula News, Pavilions, Smart & Final, and The Jack Kramer Club.
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CalWater Pipeline Project Update
California Water Service’s (Cal Water) Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project work involves the installation of seven miles of new drinking water pipeline and a new pump station to help ensure all Peninsula residents continue to have safe, reliable water service.
- Work on Crenshaw Boulevard is expected to begin around the week of June 24, starting at Crest Road and moving towards the new pump station site, north of Silver Spur Road. Crews are scheduled to work from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please expect increased traffic delays during work hours.
- At least one lane of traffic will be open in each direction at all times and all lanes will be open during non-work hours. Please slow down while driving in construction zones and obey all traffic control signage and personnel.
- Where possible, drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes (including Hawthorne Boulevard) and navigation apps to avoid delays due to increased traffic.
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Keeping your Fields Safe and Ready for Play
Each summer, during off season, Ernie Howlett Park and Highridge Park sports fields are renovated consisting of r
emoving thatch, core-aeration and overseeding. This work ensures a safe playing field for when the sports season begins late summer. Work begins June 17 at Highridge Park and July 1 at Ernie Howlett Park and will conclude mid-August.
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Please observe all signage where posted, as fields will be closed for turf regrowth.
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JUNE
4: Adjourned City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm
6: MOVIE IN THE PARK (Ernie Howlett): Mulan @ 8:00 pm
8-9: PALOS VERDES STREET FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL:
11: Retirement Reception from Andy Clark @ 6:00 pm
11: City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm
17: Park & Activities Commission Meeting @ 6:00 pm
24: Equestrian Committee Meeting @ 7:00 pm
25: City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm
JULY
1: Planning Commission Meeting @ 7:00 pm
4: INDEPENDENCE DAY - City Hall Offices Closed
9: City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm
11:MOVIE IN THE PARK(Ernie Howlett): The Lego Movie @ 8:00 pm
15: Park & Activities Commission Meeting @ 6:00 pm
16: RHE Neighborhood Watch Leadership Meeting @ 6:00 pm
16: Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting @ 7:00 pm
20-21: TRACY AUSTIN DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT
22: Equestrian Committee Meeting @ 7:00 pm
23: City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm
AUGUST
1: MOVIE IN THE PARK (Ernie Howlett): Frozen @ 8:00 pm
5: Planning Commission Meeting @ 7:00 pm
6: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
13: City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm
14: Traffic and Safety Committee Meeting @ 6:00 pm
19: Park & Activities Commission Meeting @ 6:00 pm
26: Equestrian Committee Meeting @ 7:00 pm
27: City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm
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