Get out your calendar. Here are a few of the interesting local events and fundraisers that will be taking place at the Corner Store or in our neighborhood.

• Tuesday, June 8: Bungy Hedley shows a movie of the history of Royal Palms and talks of her memories growing up there
• Saturday, June 12: The 4 year anniversary of Bruce and Peggy Lindquist owning The Corner Store.
• Sunday, June 13: Sprint for White Point Home Tour. Tickets on sale at the Corner Store’s front counter.
• Saturday, June 19: Soda Tasting for the L.A. Maritime Museum Children’s Exibit. More info to come. Tickets will be on sale at the front counter.
• Saturday + Sunday, June 19 + 20: Art Sale buy local Angel’s Gate Cultural Center artists Andrea and Phoebe. Unique and beautiful wares.
• Sunday, July 4: Tickets for the fireworks show and private VIP beach party to benefit the Cabrillo Beach Boosters on sale at the front counter.
• August, date TBA: Sidewalk Chalk contest for the local kids in front of the store.
• Sunday, October 3: Wine Tasting fundraiser for the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
• November, date TBA: Wine Tasting fundraiser for the Marine Mammal Care Center.
• Friday, December 17: Miracle on 37th Street with Santa Claus, caroling in the neighborhood and free eggnog.

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Next weekend will be the grand opening of the new Nature Education Center at White Point Nature Preserve. View the Center for the first time and enjoy a family celebration with nature hikes, a kid’s scavenger hunt, and many other fun activities. The Center features multi-media exhibits of White Point’s cultural and natural history, a native plant demonstration garden and will serve as a community resource for students, families and groups from all over Los Angeles.

WHAT: White Point Nature Education Center grand opening
WHEN: Saturday, May 22nd, 10am – 12 Noon
WHERE: White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro
COST: Free
DETAILS: Live music, refreshments, scavenger hunt, children’s crafts, and tours
CONTACT: Download a flyer. For more information visit the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy or call (310) 541-7613.

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Get ready for the Palisades Annual Meeting & Social this Tuesday, May 11th! Come meet and join fellow residents, neighbors, parents and students. This year’s format will include interactive Q&A sessions with speakers and live entertainment. There is free, limited seating so arrive early.

Live, on stage will be:
* Carmen Trutanich, L.A. City Attorney
* Lisa O’Brien, White Point Elementary School Principal
* Jacob Haik, Juan Flecha and Steve Boehm, LAUSD
* Joe Buscaino, LAPD Sr. Lead Officer
* Andrea Vona, Palos Verdes Land Conservancy *** NEW! ***
* Kerri Kilgore, Tierra Vista (LAAFB housing at Pacific Crest & Pacific Heights)
* Deborah Lewis, Executive Director at Angels Gate Cultural Center

Entertainment will be provided by White Point Elementary School students: the bentriliquist, the tappers, american honey and other amazing entertainers. Peggy and Bruce Lindquist of the Corner Store will also be making an appearance.

We will be holding an election for 2010-11 board members. We need your help! Please consider joining the board to help our community. The PRA board meets ten times per year on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding August and December) at 7:00 pm at Angels Gate Cultural Center.

This would also be a good time to renew your membership if you haven’t done so already. It’s only $15 per house or apartment. You can also renew your membership securely online by credit card or paypal account.

WHAT: Palisades Residents Association Annual Meeting & Social
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
* 6:00 pm Interaction Begins – Free food and drink
* 6:30 pm PRA Guests Q&A and Live Entertainment
* 8:45 pm Go home!
WHERE: White Point Elementary School Auditorium, 1410 Silvius Ave, San Pedro
CONTACT: pra@sanpedropalisades.org

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Clean San Pedro, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that deals with cleaning up graffiti, trash, weeds, etc. that are in the streets of San Pedro in the areas around Gaffey and Pacific Streets. A fundraiser will be held on May 16 to help them continue this community-minded work. There will be a martini bar, wine tasting, beer, food from San Pedro restaurants

WHAT: Thirst of San Pedro fundraiser for Clean San Pedro, Inc.
WHEN: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 1pm–7pm
WHERE: Portuguese Bend area (address to be announced to ticket holders)
COST: $85/person
CONTACT: Clean San Pedro website or call Steve Kleinjan at 310-832-4931

The 44th annual Palos Verdes Marathon, which takes place on Saturday, May 15, has been in the news lately. The Daily Breeze reported on Tuesday:

“San Pedro residents try to block PV Marathon over parking concerns

Fed up with the loss of street parking when the Palos Verdes Marathon comes to town, residents near Point Fermin Park in San Pedro are trying to block a permit for the May 15 event.

An estimated 2,000 people are expected to participate in the 44th running of the annual marathon, which starts and finishes at the picturesque park.

And therein lies the rub for neighbors in the area, who also must endure crowds for events like the Taste in San Pedro.

Read the full article on the Daily Breeze website. A correction was posted today in the Daily Breeze:

The full [Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood] council has taken no formal action on the race, said President June Burlingame Smith. The neighborhood council, however, has reiterated its previous position asking that entire streets not be closed for such large-scale public events held frequently at Point Fermin Park during the spring and summer months, she said.

Keep your eye on the Palisades Residents Association website for notification of possible street closures.

*** UPDATE *** Special Notice: Road Closure this Saturday – Due to the Palos Verdes Marathon, the following roads will be closed from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 15:
* Paseo del Mar from Gaffey Street to Western Ave
* Western Ave. from Paseo del Mar to 25th Street
The race director, Walt Walston, has stated that, once the number of participants have thinned out, Department of Transportation officers will assist resident vehicles in and out of the area.

WHAT: 44th Annual Palos Verdes Marathon
WHEN: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 7:00am
WHERE: Start and finish at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro
COST: $65 Marathon, $55 Half-Marathon, $35 5K Run/Walk
DETAILS: A giant expo, food and drink and ongoing musical entertainment at the finish.
CONTACT: Palos Verdes Marathon hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates

Let us know how you feel about the Palos Verdes Marathon in the comments section below.

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WHAT: Annual Wine & Beer Tasting
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010. Tasting times are set for 1:30-3pm; 3:30-5pm; and 5:30-7pm.
WHERE: Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th St., San Pedro
COST: Early Bird special for the first taste at 1:30pm is $10 per person; all other times are $15 per person. Tickets can be purchase at the Corner Store or at the lighthouse, 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.
DETAILS: Hosted by the Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Society to help raise funds to complete the refurbishment of the antique kitchen sink and counter in this historical lighthouse, which was built in 1874. Highlighting the event will be a silent auction, opportunity drawings, and wonderful, live music. Adults only. Appetizers will be served. Art by Muriel Olquin. Music by Nova Trees…Duet. Download the flyer (pdf): lighthouse_beer_wine_2010_final
CONTACT: Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Society president, Martha McKinzie at 310-832-5234

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There are several local events that you can join in on to help participate in Earth Day festivities. Earth Day 2010 is officially on Thursday, April 22 but many activities occur on the following weekend.

WHAT: White Point Nature Preserve weeding and habitat restoration event
WHEN: Saturday, April 24th, 9am-12pm
WHERE: White Point Nature Preserve,
DETAILS: Closed toes shoes required. Bottled water is provided but in an effort to reduce plastic waste, we encourage you to bring your own water. Day cancelled in event of rain.
CONTACT: Visit www.pvplc.org for more information. Reservations appreciated. Please call Jill Wittman (310) 541-7613 x201

WHAT: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Beach Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010, Cleanup from 8–10am
WHERE: Point Fermin State Marine Park and Cabrillo Beach
DETAILS: Start early with our coastal cleanup. Clear litter from Point Fermin State Marine Park and Cabrillo inner and outer beaches. Bring old tennis shoes to recycle. Learn how to compost. Parking is $1/hour.
CONTACT: For more information, call 310-548-7562 or go to www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

WHAT: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Earth Day Fair
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10am–4pm
WHERE: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
DETAILS: The fair will include games, interactive displays and booths with information on the environment and conservation. There also will be music, food and a gift shop. Get tips on making your home eco-friendly. Admission is free; parking is $1/hour.
CONTACT: For more information, call 310-548-7562 or go to www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

WHAT: Free Shade Trees
WHEN: Now!
DETAILS: Complete an online workshop (about 20 minutes), submit your completed tree order and site plan and LADWP will deliver the trees to your home; you then plant and care for them. Available to residential, apartment owners and non-residential electric customer of LADWP only.
CONTACT: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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Clear out your old electronics and help raise money for San Pedro Girl Scout Troops 9535 and 11955 this weekend at their e-waste recycling fundraiser, Saturday April 17 managed by eGreenRecycle.

WHAT: Girl Scout E-Waste Recycling Fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10am to 1pm
WHERE: Albertsons, 28090 S. Western Ave, San Pedro
DETAILS: Bring computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, printers, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, cameras, keyboards and scanners (no appliances or batteries).
CONTACT: If you have many items to donate, e-mail Sandy at sandy@aldrichpr.com or Laurie at pedrolaurie@yahoo.com to possibly arrange a pickup at your location.

Save the date! The Palisades Residents Association will be holding their annual meeting on Tuesday, May 11th.

What happens at the annual meeting?
• We will have a selection of local representatives that will discuss local issues and goings on
• Election of the PRA board of directors for 2010–11
• Meet your neighbors
• Find out what’s new
• Renew your membership
• Enjoy refreshments

If you have any concerns about the Palisades neighborhood, let us know in the comments section below so we can address them at the meeting.

WHAT: Palisades Residents’ Association Annual Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: White Point Elementary School Auditorium, 1410 Silvius Ave.

We’ll be posting up more details as we get closer to the meeting.

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Save the Date! The Angels Gate Cultural Center will be holding their annual open studios next month. They usually have lots of activities for families and some very interesting artwork just a hop, skip and a jump away from home.

WHAT: Angels Gate Cultural Center Open Studios
WHEN: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 10am–4pm
WHERE: 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro

We will post more information as it becomes available.

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