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VoLuMe 4 • ISSue 3 • SuMMeR 2012 Rolling Hills Estates

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES NEWSLETTER Get Ready To Run Or Walk The 31st Annual Palos Verdes Street “Hills Are Alive” Race Event Fair & Music Festival

The Race registration fee is $30 (includes June 9-10 T-shirt). Race Day registration is $35. A discount will be offered to groups of 25 or on’t miss the fun, entertainment and more. For more on group information, D shopping at the 25th Annual Palos please contact the City Hall offices at Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival, (310) 377-1577, extension 109. presented by Providence Little Company of entry forms and information will be available Mary Medical Center Torrance and produced on the City’s web site at www.ci.Rolling-Hills- by the Chamber of estates.ca.us. Participants may also register Commerce. The Street Fair takes place on-line on www.active.com or in person at Saturday, June 9 from 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday, June 10 from 10 am to 9 pm. he City of Rolling Hills estates is RHe City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to Located on Norris Center Drive (formerly T pleased to announce that the 31st Crossfield Drive) in the City’s commercial Annual “HILLS ARe ALIVe” 10K/5K 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until August 10. district, the Street Fair is one of the most Run- Walk will take place on Saturday, August popular in the South Bay. 11, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. Sign-ups are also available at RoadRunner Attractions include The race, which attracts in excess of 600 Sports, 25329 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, (behind Mimi’s Restaurant), from 10:00 a.m. more than 200 arts runners and walkers to the City’s scenic trails and crafts booths, each year, will once again start and finish at to 7:00 p.m. daily. The phone number is (310) 326-8530. exciting carnival rides ernie Howlett Park, located at 25851 for all ages, continuous Hawthorne Boulevard. There will be a Two-Day Packet pick-up at live entertainment Plaques will be awarded to the top three male RoadRunner Sports on Thursday August 9, on two stages, the and female finishers in the 10K and 5K Run. and Friday August 10. Call (310) 326-8530 “Top Dogs” Show, an Medals will be presented to the top three for times. International Food male and female runners in each age division. continued on page 2 continued on page 2

Double The Fun At Tracy Austin Tournament

he City of Rolling Hills estates hand to meet with players and spectators follow the tournament’s progress on a new T encourages tennis players of all throughout all three days of the tournament website with each Division’s brackets. More ages and skill levels to pick a partner and named in her honor. details will be announced soon. sign up for the Tracy Austin Double Competitions will be held in Men’s Doubles, Proceeds from the event benefit the Pepper Tennis Tournament, which will be held on Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Tree Foundation, which contributes to the July 13-15, 2012. Classifications include open, A, B, C+, C and maintenance and development of parks, trails Now in its 34th year, the event draws tennis D. Players are allowed to enter in up to two and open space in the community. Donations enthusiasts from the Palos Verdes Peninsula divisions (Mixed and either Men’s or to the nonprofit Pepper Tree Foundation are and the greater South Bay area, and is one of Women’s Doubles). tax-deductible. the few tennis tournaments that welcome entry forms are available at RHe City Hall A partial list of sponsors includes Malaga junior players in all categories. and local tennis clubs, as well as on the City’s Bank, Waste Management, Salon Riviera, Tournament play will take place at the web site at www.ci.Rolling-Hills-estates.ca.us. Cox Communications, Daily Breeze, The Rolling Hills estates Tennis Club at ernie Participants may also register online at Club, and Bristol Farms. www.active.com for a small convenience fee. For more information, please contact The entry fee is $48 per team, which Bob Krueger, Tennis Pro/Tournament INSIDE includes a commemorative Tournament Director, at the RHe Tennis Club at T-shirt and a complimentary gift bag. A (310) 541-4585, or Community Services HSopwrinleg tRte cPraeratkio, n2 C58la5ss1e s H...... 2awthorne Boulevard, $2,000 cash prize fund will be divided among Director Andy Clark at (310) 377-1577, ext. anSdum mtheer CJamckps ...... 3Kramer Club, 11 Montecillo the top finishers in the open Division. 109 or [email protected]. DRreivgeist. rTaetinon iIsn fcoermleabtirointy...... 4 Tracy Austin will be on Tournament participants will be able to 2 SUMMER RECREATION CLASSES

First Saturday Walk Tennis Lessons Join us for an afternoon nature walk. explore George F Canyon with Learn the fundamentals of tennis and the strategy of match play with an experienced nature guide on the first Saturday of each month. uSPTA certified RHe Resident Tennis Pro, Bob Krueger. Bring a This popular casual walk is a perfect introduction to the canyon tennis racquet and one unopened can of balls to the first class. and its surroundings. A $3 donation per person helps support the Classes meet once each week at the RHe Tennis Club in ernie Nature Center. Howlett Park for eight weeks, beginning June 11. No class on July 4th. First Saturday of each month • GFC Please call (310) 541-4585 for more information. 6/2 • 7/7 • 8/4 1:00 pm RHe Resident Fee - $64 • Non-Resident Fee - $70 Skill Levels I Rules, scoring, forehand, backhand and serve Bird Walk II Lob, volley, overheads, ground stroke, serve, footwork Make a few fine feathered friends at George F Canyon. III Drills, strategy, games and review for players with 60% - 80% Meet naturalist Loretta Rose at the south parking lot of consistency at skill level I and II the Nature Center for early morning bird watching. M 7-10 yrs. I 1:00-2:00 pm Th Adult III 6:00-7:00 pm Beginners welcome. Binoculars will be supplied. FREE! M 4-6 yrs. I 2:00-3:00 pm F Ladies III 9:00-10:00 am First Saturday of each month • GFC Tu Adult II 4:00-5:00 pm F Ladies III 10:00-11:00 am 6/2 • 7/7 • 8/4 9:00 am W 11-13 yrs. II 2:00-3:00 pm F Ladies II 11:00-12:00 pm W 13-18 yrs. II 4:00-5:00 pm F Ladies I 12:00-1:00 pm W Adult III 5:00-6:00 pm F 11-13 yrs. I 2:00-3:00 pm W Adult I 6:00-7:00 pm F 7-10 yrs. I 3:00-4:00 pm Canyon Night Hike Th 7-10 yrs. II 1:00-2:00 pm Sa Adult II 9:00-10:00 am Held on the night of a full moon, this hike takes you to the top of the Th 4-6 yrs. I 2:00-3:00 pm Sa Adult I 10:00-11:00 am canyon for an impressive view of city lights. experience a 300 ft. rise Th 11-13 yrs. I 3:00-4:00 pm Sa Adult III 11:00-12:00 pm in elevation on this popular two-mile nighttime adventure. Bring a flashlight. A $10 per person donation supports the Nature Center. Reservations a must! Call (310) 547-0862. Palos Verdes Street Faire From page 1 Full Moon Nights • GFC Court and Beer Garden, free children’s petting zoo and pony rides, jet display, pet adoptions, fair-style food cook-offs, local entertainment 6/2 • 7/6 • 8/3 Time: TBA and more! New this year is the edison International Community Plaza. This fun-filled area includes a Chili Cook-off, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Golf Lessons Cook-off, Best of PV Pie Competition, Best of PV Cupcake Receive six lessons at the Los Verdes Golf Course Competition, an old fashioned pie eating contest, local entertainment with Mike Buroza, PGA Class “A” Member. Small and exhibitions. Registrations are now being accepted for both the class instruction will benefit players at all levels. food competitions and the judging societies. Golf balls and golf clubs included. The Street Fair is produced by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber RHe Resident Fee - $109 of Commerce. Proceeds support the PVP Chamber’s mission to Non-Resident Fee - $120 support the business community and strengthen our local economy. For more information, call the PVP Chamber at 310-377-8111 or visit Adult Classes (18+ yrs.) www.pvstreetfair.com for directions, entertainment schedule, Sat • 6/16-7/14 • 11:30-12:30 pm Los Verdes Golf Course purchasing all-day carnival ride wristbands, Community Plaza events and Dog Show registration. Parking and admission are FRee. Parking and shuttle service available Pintsize Sports & Soccer at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, at the Promenade on the A perfect introduction to pre-school and Peninsula parking structure, and throughout the commercial district. elementary kids to a variety of sports in a positive and fun environment! Students learn the basic skills of soccer, hockey, basketball and Annual “Hills Are Alive” Race Event From page 1 tee-ball in Saturday Pintsize Sports classes, Michael Hogue, MPH Productions, will once again produce the event while the Monday soccer classes will focus on in association with the Pepper Tree Foundation. individual and team skills only. Both programs consist of warming up, stretching, and skill drills The Pepper Tree Foundation is grateful to the following generous focusing on individual and team play. Your child race sponsors: Waste Management RoadRunner Sports, will gain improved fitness, agility, stamina, and coordination. All Cox Communications, Printmasters, Lamppost Pizza, Pavilions, equipment is provided. Classes will be held at ernie Howlett Park. Souplantation, McCormick Ambulance, and The Active Network. Additional sponsors are expected in the coming months. RHe Resident Fee - $86 • Non-Resident Fee - $95 The City’s trails, parks and open space continue to be improved and Boys & Girls maintained through the use of your race donations to the non-profit M 6/25-8/6 Aged 4-7 4 Sports 3:00-3:45 pm Pepper Tree Foundation. Sat 6/30-8/11 Aged 4-7 Soccer 10:00-10:45 am For more race information or to learn about sponsorship Parent & Preschooler opportunities, please contact Community Services Director M 6/25-8/6 Aged 3-5 + parent 4 Sports 4:00-4:30 pm Andy Clark at (310) 377-1577, ext. 109 or [email protected] Sat 6/30-8/11 Aged 3-5 + parent Soccer 11:00-11:30 am estates.ca.us SUMMER CAMPS 3

Pony Camp (Children ages 6-12) Summer Tennis Camps (ages 7-18) Learn the basics of horsemanship: leading, grooming, riding, Junior players can fine-tune their competitive skills at 4-day summer saddling, equipment and tack. emphasis is on fun and safety. These camps (Monday – Thursday) held on Palos Verdes High School’s popular one-week camps offered May 14 through August 31. tennis courts. Weekly camps are offered from June 18 through Registration and all camp sessions are held at the Peter Weber August 30. emphasis will be placed on conditioning, drills, equestrian Center, 26401 Crenshaw Blvd. For more information, fundamentals, singles and doubles strategies. Bring your racquet, a contact Chantal Allyn at 310-365-7343 or the barn at 310-541-9487. new can of tennis balls, beverages, and a light snack. Instruction Website: www.pwecent.com offered by Palos Verdes High School Coach, Danny Moscovici. For RHe Resident Fee - $250 • Non-Resident Fee - $275 more information, contact him at 310-292-3040. M-F • 10:00 am-12 noon OR 3:00 pm-5:00 pm PWEC RHe Resident Fee - $225 • Non-Resident Fee - $248 M-Th • 7-18 years • 4:00-7:30 pm PVHS

Pony Camp Plus “Jr. Ranch Hand” Class - NEW! PCH SK8 Camps (Girls & Boys ages 5-14) (Children ages 6-12) Starting our 3rd year! Weekly PCH SK8 Camps will be located on Learn the basics of horsemanship: leading, grooming, riding, the basketball court at ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd. saddling, equipment and tack. Learn about other ranch animals and from June 11 to August 31 (no camp week of July 9). 3-day and 5-day their care: bunnies, alpaca, goats, sheep, mini burrow, and mini horse. Camps are available from either 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to emphasis on fun and safety. Registration and all camp sessions are 12:00 noon. Novice to intermediate level skate and safety instruction held at the Peter Weber equestrian Center, 26401 Crenshaw Blvd. including camp activities: Team Games, S.K.A.T.e. & obstacle Courses, For more information, contact Chantal Allyn at 310-365-7343 or the Skateboarding Instruction, Body Glove Longboard Street Course, barn at 310-541-9487. Website: www.pwecent.com Team Skate Games, Ramp and Funbox Instruction. Trick Instruction RHe Resident Fee - $350 • Non-Resident Fee - $385 will be provided from Basic ollies and Kickturns to Intermediate Flip M-F • 10:00 am-1:00 pm OR 3:00 pm-6:00 pm PWEC Tricks, Grinds, and much more! Campers will wear helmet and pads during skate camp. Bring your own skateboard, helmet, pads, closed-toe shoes, socks, lunch and snacks. Please apply sunscreen daily before camp. official PCH SK8 CAMP T-Shirt is included. “Wee Tot” Pony Camp (Children ages 3-5) Instructors are safety, first aid and CPR certified. For more Designed for the little equestrians; leading, grooming, and riding. information, go to www.pchsk8camps.com, contact the Camp office emphasis is on fun and safety. one-week camps offered May 14 at 310-372-2202, or email [email protected]. through August 31. Registration and all camp sessions are held at the Join us every Saturday for the free Skate the Hill sessions at Peter Weber equestrian Center, 26401 Crenshaw Blvd. For more Ernie Howlett Park from 11:00am-2:00pm beginning June 16 information, contact Chantal Allyn at 310-365-7343 or the barn at through September 1. Show your best Ollie, Ramp and Grind! 310-541-9487. Website: www.pwecent.com 5-Day Camp RHe Resident Fee - $250 • Non-Resident Fee - $275 RHe Resident Fee $240 • Non-Resident Fee - $264 M-F • 10:00 am-12 noon OR 3:00 pm-5:00 pm PWEC 9:00 am-2:00 pm RHe Resident Fee $200 • Non-Resident Fee - $220 9:00 am-12 noon “Wee Tot” Pony Camp Plus “Jr. Ranch Hand” 3-Day Camp - T/W/Th RHe Resident Fee $220 • Non-RHe Resident Fee - $240 Class - NEW! (Children ages 6-12) 9:00 am-2:00 pm Learn the basics of horsemanship: leading, grooming, and riding. Learn RHe Resident Fee $160 • Non-RHe Resident Fee - $176 about other ranch animals and their care: bunnies, alpaca, goats, sheep, 9:00 am-12 noon mini burrow, and mini horse. emphasis on fun and safety. Registration and all camp sessions are held at the Peter Weber equestrian Center, 26401 Crenshaw Blvd. For more information, contact Chantal Allyn at Summer Art Camps - NEW! (Children ages 6-13) 310-365-7343 or the barn at 310-541-9487. Website: Two new Art Camps will be available weekly held in ernie Howlett www.pwecent.com Park beginning June 18 through August 31. (No camps during week RHe Resident Fee - $350 • Non-Resident Fee - $385 of July 9-13). All art materials, snacks, and a camp T-shirt are included. M-F • 10:00 am-1:00 pm OR 3:00 pm-6:00 pm PWEC For more information about these new camps, call 310-465-5481. Arts in the Park Camp Young artists will discover nature using paints, clay, watercolors, paper Pintsize Sports Camp (Boys & Girls Ages 3 ½ - 7) and other materials to produce artwork to bring home everyday. Pintsize Sports Camp will introduce children to athletics in a fun and Camp offered weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. positive environment. Soccer, floor hockey, basketball and T-ball skills Animal Creation Camp will be taught during this camp. each day will also include arts and Aspiring artists will learn about animals by building, painting, creating, crafts, free play and a picnic lunch (please bring a packed lunch every and transforming imaginative animal themes to display at home. All day, except Friday) on the last day we will have a pizza party and art materials, snacks, and a camp T-shirt are included. Camp offered awards ceremony; with prizes and medals for all! weekly from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. RHe Resident Fee - $140 • Non-Resident Fee - $154 RHe Resident Fee - $190 • Non-Resident Fee - $209 M-F • 6/11-6/15 • 3½ -7 yrs • 8:30 -12:30 pm • Howlett Park M-F • 9:00 am-12 noon OR 1:00 pm-4:00 pm PWEC 4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Participant’s First Name Last Name Age Class Name Day/Week Time Fee

1. To register, complete and mail form to address below with check or money order. YouR CANCeLeD CHeCK IS YouR ReCeIPT.

2. No refunds will be made after the first class meeting. All requests must be made in writing. Please allow 3-4 weeks for refund. A $10 administrative fee per person, per class will be deducted from all refund requests. FuLL ReFuND given only if class is canceled.

MAKe CHeCKS PAYABLe To: “CITY oF RoLLING HILLS eSTATeS” MAIL ReGISTRATIoN FoRM AND PAYMeNT To: CITY oF RoLLING HILLS eSTATeS, ATTN: ReCReATIoN 4045 PALoS VeRDeS DRIVe NoRTH, RoLLING HILLS eSTATeS, CA 90274

ReLeASe oF LIABILITY - Signature required for all participants

I have elected to participate in the recreation activity stated above. In consideration for and as a condition of such participation, I agree to assume any and all risks arising out of or incident to such participation. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Rolling Hills estates, its instructors, agents, officers and employees from any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses or any person, arising out of or incident to my participation in this recreation activity.

I hereby represent that I understand and am familiar with the nature of the activities in which I will participate in this recreation program, that I am in good physical health, and that I do not have physical or emotional conditions, past or present, of which I am aware, which would in any way affect my ability to participate in this activity.

Signature of Participant (18 years or older) Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CLASSES, PLEASE CALL (310) 377-1577, EXT 100 NO CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF YOUR FIRST CHOICE CANNOT BE FULFILLED.