pv calendar
march 2023
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Looking for something to do this weekend? PV Magazine’s community calendar has it all! Scan QR code to find out what’s happening around Palos Verdes and the South Bay.
March 3, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Power of Pink Women’s Wellness Conference
Join us as we bring together women of South Bay for an inspirational and educational experience featuring exciting and engaging speakers, a fabulous lunch, and a pop-up boutique that features local vendors and artisans. We are excited to announce Marilu Henner as our keynote speaker. Tickets are $250. plcmfoundation.org
March 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Spring Film at Malaga Cove Library
Enjoy a fun musical at this after-hours event featuring “An American in Paris” (1951), starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Two friends struggle to find work in Paris and things become complicated when the two fall in love with the same woman. Seating is first come/first served. Free. pvld.org
March 4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cactus Wren Monitoring Training with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Volunteers, 16 and older, are invited to join our Citizen Science Program for monitoring the charismatic and rare cactus wrens in our preserves. The monitoring begins in March and lasts through August. Space is limited. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com
March 4, 7 p.m.
March 15, 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: “A Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration”
Enjoy a morning at the Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center with the local Pennyroyal Players. Sing along to beloved traditional Irish songs, with limericks, poems, and lively Irish dancing. Celebrate the “green” with this family of musicians and their uplifting Irish spirit. Free. www.pvseniors.org
March 17, 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Collected Treasures Estate Sale at the Palos Verdes Art Center
Beautiful linens, china, silver, fine and costume jewelry…. you will find all these and other unique estate treasures at Collected Treasures, a curated collection of special items at special prices. Proceeds benefit the Palos Verdes Art Center. Free. www.thecirclepvac.org/collectibletreasure
March 17, 7 p.m.
The Bracken Band St. Patrick’s Day Party
Experience Irish jigs, misty moor ballads, rowdy rebel songs, traditional folk reels, and Celtic mythology in the rich repertoire of this IrishAmerican group. The Bracken Band, Lyon’s Academy of Irish Dance, opens the show. Pre-concert beer and wine tasting are available for an additional charge. Tickets are $23-$33. grandvision.org.
San Pedro International Film Festival Presents Oscar-Nominated Short Film Series: Documentary Category
March 25, 9 a.m.
March 7, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
March 25, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday meet Terranea’s falconer and his birds of prey outside Pointe Discovery at the Terranea Resort. The 30-minute talk is an explanation of what the falconer does and fun facts about his birds of prey. Free. terranea.com
Spring cleaning? If you have books and DVDs to donate, you can drop them off at the Peninsula Center Library on the last Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., except for holiday weekends. Please drive up the ramp off Silver Spur into the underground parking area. For questions, call 310-921-7505.
Once again, SPIFF is proud to present these Oscar-Nominated shortfilm series. This year’s screening takes place at the Starlight Terrance Cinemas in Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets are $15. spiffest.org
Meet & Greet with Terranea’s Falconer at Pointe Discovery
March 8, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Docent Guided Nature Walk at Forrestal Nature Reserve
Walk through the coastal sage scrub habitat. Learn about local geology. Moderate to strenuous. Park along Forrestal Drive past the yellow gate where the road dead-ends. www.losserenos.org
Book Donation Drop-Off Day for Peninsula Friends of the Library
PV Walkers
March 25, 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Come join us and enjoy the blooms, fragrance, friendship, and fun. Dozens of elegant blooming orchids and award-winning entries. Local Southern California commercial growers and quality vendors offer a unique selection of species, hybrid orchids, and companion plants. Admission is $5, and children under 12 are free. Free Parking.
Share your love of nature with students and nature center visitors! No experience is required; training is provided. Age 18, and over. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar-for-volunteers.
Upcoming Event April 9, 9 a.m.
March 11, 7 p.m.
Easter at La Venta Inn consists of a classic egg hunt, bites from Made by Meg catering, a visit with the Easter Bunny, and more! Call for pricing and details at 310-373-0123.
Meet at our Scriba Family Center for guided stretching, led by physical therapists from Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, followed by walking at your own pace at the Promenade on the Peninsula. Meets every Wednesday. Free. For more information, call 310-377-3003.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Docent Orientation (Virtual)
San Pedro International Film Festival Presents Oscar-Nominated Short Film Series: Live Action Category
Once again, SPIFF is proud to present these Oscar-Nominated short film series. This year’s screening takes place at the Starlight Terrance Cinemas in Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets are $15. spiffest.org
South Bay Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale at Palos Verdes Art Center
La Venta Inn Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt
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