Spring 2008

Pool Safety Tips (Pg 3) City of Rancho Palos Verdes OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER • 30940 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275 • WEBSITE: WWW.PALOSVERDES.COM/RPV • (310) 377-0360 COMMUNITY UPDATE: TERRANEA RESORT AND SPA

New Life for a Landmark Property

standing casitas, 32 free standing and sunrises, and many of its August 2007 villas and 5 bungalows spread out facilities and public areas will over the property. boast nearly 270 degree views of the ocean. Terranea will offer 63,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities and 20,000 square feet of retail space. The hotel grounds will include an amphitheatre, wedding terrace, 3 pools with cabanas and walking paths with breathtaking views of the coastline. The resort will feature ocean view restaurants that extend from the hotel on grand terraces; a stand-alone specialty restaurant called the Vicente Cottage Restaurant, and the Point Bar perched on the bluff edge. The resort will also feature a 25,000 square foot world-class spa and fitness center and an executive 9-hole golf course, both At this time, the site grading and overlooking the ocean and Catalina It has been more than 20 years since gently down to four and five stories the steel frames of the main hotel Island. The completed project will Marineland of the Pacific closed its on the ocean side. This technique building are nearly complete, as is provide over 2 miles of public doors, leaving 102-acres of prime minimizes the appearance of the wood framing of the casitas and trails, a 2.2 acre public park, public coastal land virtually uninhabited, structure mass, while maximizing villa structures. Interior work on the with the exception of weddings panoramic views over the property parking, and public beach access. main hotel is anticipated to begin in at the Catalina Room and the and from the hotel itself. In Taking full advantage of its south- June 2008. Plantings of native occasional film shoot. All that addition to the main structure, facing location, the resort will offer flora have occurred along the changed after the March 2007 the resort will also include 50 free- breathtaking views of both sunsets western and eastern bluffs and the ground-breaking ceremony when public coastal access trail is near an army of construction equipment April 2008 completion. Motorists on Palos and personnel arrived to begin the Verdes Drive South have no doubt monumental task of transforming noticed the new traffic signal at this magnificent stretch of land into the main entrance to the site at the Terranea Resort and Spa. Terranea Way, which was recently erected in correlation to the project. A concept of developer Lowe Destination Development, Terranea The developer has placed high (formerly known as the Long Point importance on incorporating Resort) has been designed as a and paying tribute to the seaside luxury escape offering a Peninsula’s local history and variety of accommodations and natural environment as part of the amenities to entice visitors and project. Not only are native plants locals alike. The focal point of the incorporated throughout the development will be the 360-room development, but the buildings are influenced by Spanish and main hotel structure. Visible from Mediterranean architectural style, Palos Verdes Drive South, the structure appears to be two and three stories high, but actually steps continued on page 2

SHERIFF REPORTS RASH OF HOME AND CAR BREAK-INS

We are very fortunate that, among months there has been a rash of The Sanctity of the Home for crime in their own neighbor- its many attributes, the Palos Verdes residential and vehicle burglaries in hood. There are several meaningful Peninsula is a low crime area. the community. According to the The fact is that although the things that residents can do to However, that doesn’t mean that Lomita Sheriff’s Station, so far Sheriff’s Department provides “harden the target” and lower their crime never occurs here. In recent this year there have been 26 excellent service for our community, risk of becoming a victim. residential burglaries and 44 vehicle the Peninsula is geographically •Lock all doors and windows burglaries reported in the City. spread out and filled with thousands whenever you leave. Most In This Issue In approximately a third of these of homes. It is unrealistic to think residential burglaries occur during cases, the break-ins were “crimes that law enforcement alone can warmer days when windows have Terranea Resort & Spa ...... 1 of opportunity” where entry was suppress all crime in the area. All been left open. A screen is not a Rash Of Home & Car Break-Ins...... 1 gained through an unlocked door residents need to do their part to or window. assist in reducing the opportunities continued on page 3 Free Docent-Led Walks...... 2 Thank You To Our Generous Donors...... 2 Too Toxic To Trash ...... 2 Swimming Pool Safety Tips...... 3 City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Marineland Memories...... 3 30940 Hawthorne boulevard Postal Customer Prsrt-STD U.S. Postage Do You Know All PVIC Has To Offer? ...... 4 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Rancho Palos Verdes PAID Rancho Palos Verdes Composting Workshop ...... 4 California 90275 Permit # 194 Holiday Trash Schedule...... 4 ECR-WSS Spring Recreation Classes...... 4 Spring 2008 CITY OFFERS FREE DOCENT-LED NATURE WALKS THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS The City’s Gifts for Parks program, established in 1982, provides a means by walk will take place on which interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses may contribute paved, gently sloping trails funds, merchandise or labor for the enhancement of the City’s Recreation along the bluff edge. and Parks facilities and programs. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes thanks the Saturday, June 28, 2008 ~ following individuals and businesses for their generous contributions. 10:00 a.m. Donations for PVIC and • Bob Farran: $50 Long-Term Museum Loans: • Shirley Fehrman: $50 Ocean Trails at • $50 from Janice and George Allebrand • James Fox and Trump National for PVIC exhibits Michelle Zivahl-Fox: $50 Golf Course in honor of Bob Toole • George and Kimberly Nader: $50 • $100 from Cindy and Bill Britton for • Judy Susoeff: $50 Walk the Western Bluff maintenance of the Britton Memorial • Ann V. Mellon and Amy A. Mellon: $50 Preserve to observe • $100 from Jean Anne Britton for • Lynn Busia: $25 endangered gnatcatchers maintenance of the Britton Memorial • Ibrahim El Hefni Foundation donation while enjoying the beautiful • $100 from Robert and Dena Friedson to Los Serenos de Point Vicente vistas of the coastline. in honor of Laura Lee and for general exhibits: $160,000 Magnificent ocean views, secluded Park to the left of the Club House in Mayor Tom Long (sponsorship and naming rights) canyons and beautiful wildflowers! the public lot at the end of Ocean • $100 from the Hermosa Garden Club • Ibrahim El Hefni Foundation Join the Los Serenos de Point Trails Drive. (general exhibits) donation to Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents as they lead Sunday, July 27, 2008 ~ 3:00 p.m. • $75 from Kathleen and Paul Lachner Vicente for educational field trips for guided walks through spectacular for PVIC exhibits in honor of The City provides comprehensive underprivileged children: $20,000 public trails. Hikers should wear Bob Toole training for all new volunteers • 20-foot tile mural from Steve Austin comfortable walking shoes and a • $100 from Kelly and Marty Lawrence hat, and bring a small bottle of (docents), including in-depth depicting local scenes information on the natural and for PVIC exhibits in honor of • Three pestles from Larry Chappell water. Walks are two hours long Claire Ealy and Philip Browning and no reservations are required. cultural history of the Palos Verdes • Two books from Joe Cocke • $1,000 from Cox Communications Parking is free. Heavy rain the night Peninsula, with an emphasis on the • Fossils, shells, rocks, minerals and before, or rain the day of, cancels surrounding marine and terrestrial • $1,000 from Jeannette W. Bower nests from Alwin Dierl the hike or tour. habitats. Field trips, local walks and (general exhibits) • Miscellaneous museum items from Bill guest speakers enhance the docent • $1,500 from Los Serenos de Point Kaemenle Vicente for an amphitheater plaque Forrestal Nature Preserve learning experience. For more • Fifteen books, one booklet, two information about becoming a • $5,000 from John and Lillian Lovelace newspaper articles, two maps, and docent, or to schedule a hike or for two PVIC Whale Walk This docent-led educational hike will a packet of California Missions tour for a school, scout troop, or recognition plaques take you through the coastal sage postcards from Mickey Macdonald other organization, please call (310) • $2,500 from Vivien and Richard scrub habitat of the beautiful • Historic postcards of Peninsula scenes 544-5264 or visit the City’s website Murtha for one PVIC Whale Walk Forrestal Nature Preserve. Learn from Kirk Smith at www.palosverdes.com/rpv. recognition plaque more about the local geology, • Rock shaped like a saber tooth cat’s plants, and animals. The hike • $2,500 from Marion Nichols and tooth from Natalie Sproson will begin at the end of Nancy Ozolins for one PVIC Whale • Three fossils from Ellen Westland Walk recognition plaque Forrestal Drive, off of Palos • Steve Kowalski and Maria Sutherland: Verdes Drive South. • $1,000 from Rosemary White and Fossils found in Lunada Canyon of (1) Judith Marcellini for PVIC exhibits in a leaf, (2) a grouping of depressions, Saturday, May 24, 2008 ~ honor of Bob Toole 10:00 a.m. (3) a hand-sized tool, and (4) a fish. • $2,500 from Dusty Star for one PVIC • One small vertebrae and one Oceanfront Estates Whale Walk recognition plaque vertebrae disc from a gray whale • $2,500 (21 separate contributions): from Hank Willemse and Point Vicente Bronze Whale in Honor of Interpretive Center Ernie Dahlman: REACH Program/ • I&C Benefits: $500 Breakfast with Santa Donations: This fascinating walk includes • Joseph and Laura Gregorio: $200 • Las Candalistas: $2,000 a tour of the museum, the • Roy and Nancy Cootes: $200 • Bill Yoo: $250 adjacent native plant garden, • Barbara D. Lopatriell and • Betty Yoo: $100 and a walk along the • Tom Yoo: $100 spectacular bluff top at Mark Reynolds: $150 • Robert and Ashley Arthur: $28 Oceanfront Estates. The • Sheila Cassidy: $150 • Judith D. Rhodes: $150 • Shweta Jhangiani: $20 • Kathy D. Nenneker: $150 • Sandra London: $20 • Colt Road Association: $125 • Anonymous contributors: $201 TERRANEA RESORT AND SPA • Suzanne and Gary Cramer: $100 • Whole Foods (Torrance): • Resource Maintenance $100 gift card continued from page 1 Company: $100 • Pavilions: $25 gift card Mediterranean architectural style, become another flagship project. • Wendy O’Brien and • Ralphs: $25 gift card reflecting early development of the The project is on schedule David Pracht: $100 • Sam’s Club: $25 gift card Peninsula by the Spanish and later for completion in June 2009. In • Tom and Deborah Thomas: $100 • Starbucks: Coffee by the New York developer Frank A. anticipation of the resort’s grand • Phyllis, Sarah, and • Noah’s Bagels: Bagels Vanderlip’s desire to create a opening, Bob Lowe, President of Robert Kincade: $100 • Bristol Farms: Assorted pastries Mediterranean paradise hugging the Lowe Destination Development, • Martha and Ron Surina: $50 • Trader Joes: Fruit coast along the Peninsula. Tribute is shared “We look forward to also paid to former Marineland, as Peninsula residents viewing this as 45 original trees from the aquatic their home away from home. We park have been preserved and very much want them to view TOO TOXIC TO TRASH boxed to be later replanted Terranea as just an extension of throughout Terranea’s grounds. their community.” Household Hazardous and E-Waste Round Up According to Todd Majcher, Vice Saturday, May 10, 2008 • 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. President of Lowe Destination To receive email updates on the City Hall / City Yard • 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Development, the trees “strengthen status of the project, including Terranea’s sense of place and updates on the periodic closures THINGS WE WANT YOU TO BRING... HOW TO PREPARE... historical context.” of the coastal access trails, go •Automotive Fluids (Brakes, Motor •In general there is a limit of 15 to the City’s website at and Antifreeze) gallons or 125 lbs. per vehicle. Terranea Resort and Spa will be www.palosverdes.com/rpv and •Paint (oil or water-based), Paint •Bring items in a sturdy box, managed by a wholly owned become a list-serve subscriber for Thinner, Turpentine preferably in their original subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises: the project. For more information •Cleaners with Acids or Lye labeled containers. Destination Hotels and Resorts, on the Terranea Resort and Spa, •Pesticides and Herbicides •Be prepared to leave your which currently operates visit the developer’s website at •Household and Car Batteries containers. 32 independent, luxury and upscale www.terranea.com. Inquiries on •Old Computers and Television Sets •Do not mix products together. hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the the project may be directed to the nation. It is clear that the developer City’s Principal Planner Ara Mihranian •Expired Pharmaceuticals, Check the County website at and management group envision at 310-544-5228 or via email at Mercury Thermometers, www.888CleanLA.com or call that Terranea Resort and Spa will [email protected]. Medical Sharps/Needles (in a (888) CLEAN LA for more secure container) information THINGS WE DON'T WANT YOU TO Can’t wait until the RPV roundup? BRING... A permanent collection facility, the •Explosives, Ammunition or Gaffey SAFE center, located at Radioactive materials. 1400 N. Gaffey Street (opposite the •Waste from Businesses will NOT DMV) in San Pedro, is free and open be accepted. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday •Trash or Old Tires. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. •White Goods such as Washers, Stoves, Refrigerators or Air Conditioners. Spring 2008 SWIMMING POOL SAFETY TIPS MARINELAND MEMORIES STILL STRONG Protect Your Youngest Water Enthusiasts with visitors from August 1954 until its closing over twenty years ago. Originally planned as a temporary As the days grow longer and should open outward, away exhibit to be on display for one year, temperatures warm up, there’s from the pool. popular demand and appreciation nothing more inviting, especially •After the children are done for the exhibit have prompted it for children, than spending time swimming, secure the pool so to remain open for at least another enjoying the backyard pool. While they can't get back into it. year. Thousands of visitors from pools provide hours of fun and Place tables and chairs well away across the USA and around the exercise, water and children can from the pool fence to prevent world, along with many former be a deadly mix when an unsafe children from climbing into the Marineland employees, have environment, inadequate pool area. recorded their favorite memories supervision or improperly used •Remove all pool toys from the and stories of killer whales Orky and safety gear is also present. Sadly, water after use so children aren't Corky, Bubbles the Whale, the Baja drowning is the fourth leading tempted to reach for them. Reef, and many other magical cause of death to children under Keep all other toys away from the moments in a special exhibit journal. five years old nationwide. In some pool area, because a young child The City’s Los Serenos Docents states, such as California, Florida and playing with the toys could spent countless hours procuring, Arizona, drowning is the leading accidentally fall in the water. preserving, and displaying cause of accidental death to hundreds of pieces of Marineland •A pool safety cover that meets children under five. memorabilia. Come be a part of the standards of the American Since its unveiling in July 2007, Marineland’s continuing legacy. Society for Testing and Materials Drowning, which can happen in as visitors have flocked to the The Point Vicente Interpretive little as one inch of water, is usually (ASTM) may add to the protection Marineland Remembered exhibit Center is open 10:00 a.m. to quick and silent. Being non- of your children. Never use a pool at the Point Vicente Interpretive 5:00 p.m. daily. swimmers, young children usually with its pool cover partially in Center to re-live the don’t have time to scream, yell for place, since children may become magic of “Marineland help or show any sign of distress trapped under it. Always remove of the Pacific.” This before drowning. A child will lose the cover completely when the temporary exhibit consciousness two minutes after pool is in use. explores the impact submersion, with irreversible brain •Make certain that all doors and legacy of the damage occurring within four to six leading from the house to the West Coast’s first minutes. The majority of children pool area have a self-closing, self- oceanarium. Featured who survive without neurological latching mechanism with the exhibits and timeless consequences are discovered within release no lower than 54 inches photographs, including two minutes of submersion, and above the floor. Limit access to a dolphin trainer suit most children who die are found the pool by locking doors, and full-size whale after 10 minutes. As many as windows or gates whenever models, have brought 20 percent of near-drowning swimming cannot be supervised. back a flood of survivors suffer severe, permanent •Additional protection may be nostalgia for this well- neurological disability, the effects of provided by exit alarms installed loved, marine theme which often result in long-lasting on doors providing direct access park that was popular psychological and emotional trauma to the pool. Swimming pool for the child, his or her family and alarms, when placed in pools, their community. will sound upon detection of HOME AND CAR BREAK-INS No one device or solution can accidental or unauthorized continued from page 1 entrance into the water. prevent all childhood drownings. deterrent, because it’s easy to vehicles, garages and homes. The Instead, a multifaceted strategy, slice open. perception that car stereos are the Have the Proper Gear including active supervision by a •Sliding glass doors should be most frequently stolen items is not designated adult, safe water true. It takes time and some skill •Keep a first aid kit and rescue secured with a floor bar or, better environments, proper gear to remove a stereo in good enough equipment (such as a shepherd's yet, a floor lock. and education, is required to condition to resell. Most criminals hook or life preserver) by the ensure children’s safety in and •Consider installing an audible prefer small items that can be pool. around water. burglar alarm. just grabbed. •Have a telephone at poolside to •Don’t leave garage doors open or avoid having to leave children unlocked, even when you’re Another common belief is that cars Provide Active Supervision unattended in or near the pool to inside your house. parked in the driveway are safe. answer a telephone elsewhere. Although parking in the driveway •Never leave children unsupervised •Do not leave items of value in may be somewhat of a deterrent, Keep emergency numbers with unsecured yards and supervise all in or near the pool, even for the poolside telephone. items left inside are also vulnerable a moment. hired workers. to theft. Apartment secured •A designated adult who knows Be Educated •When hiring individuals, get a full garages become targets when CPR should actively supervise name, address, and telephone thieves are able to obtain garage children at all times, especially •Teach your children to swim. number and verify their door openers. People tend to be information before they during pool parties and other Three to five years of age is the more complacent when parking in start working. secured garages and often leave social events when there are best time for swimming lessons. their cars unlocked. Here are a few many distractions. However, do not consider young tips to remember to reduce your •Practice “touch supervision” with children "drown proof" just Smash and Grab Tactics because they have had swimming chance of becoming a victim of children younger than 5 years. vehicle burglary: lessons; young children should Criminals generally break into cars at This means that the adult is always be watched carefully night and in the early morning •Always lock your car and roll the within an arm's length of the while swimming. hours, unless the vehicle is parked windows all the way up, all child at all times. year round. •Instruct babysitters about in a commercial, school or park •Do not rely on flotation devices as potential hazards to young location. In these cases, the •If possible, park your car in a a substitute for supervision. children in and around crimes occur during the day or on locked garage and remove all swimming pools and the need weekends, especially at schools and valuables. This includes garage Create a Safe Water for constant supervision. parks. The criminals typically walk door openers, portable GIS down a street at night, glancing in systems and i pods. Environment •Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary cars looking for valuables. Using a •Never leave your keys in your car, resuscitation) and insist that flashlight, they can generally see •Install a barrier fence at least 60 or your car running while you’re grandparents, babysitters, and through tinted windows and onto away from it. inches high around all four sides others who care for your child the floorboards. Once they decide of the pool to completely also know CPR. Post the CPR to steal, they try the doors. If the •Purses and wallets are a special separate it from the house and instructions in the pool area. door is open, they steal the items danger to leave inside your play area of the yard. Most vehicle because their theft can Owning a swimming pool is a and continue down the street young children who drown in looking for more opportunities. lead to identity theft. pools wander out of the house wonderful amenity for your home, but with it comes a tremendous If the car is locked, they can easily •If you have to occasionally leave and fall into the pool. Use access shatter a window, often without an item in the car, put it in the gates that self-close and responsibility to prevent accidental drownings. Constant vigilance and creating a loud noise or setting off trunk, out of sight. self-latch, with the release device the alarm. located at least 54 inches above providing multiple layers of Law enforcement officials often say protection are the keys to the ground. All access gates Purses and wallets make up the that crime prevention starts with preventing tragedy and enjoying majority of items stolen, followed by common sense and a heightened your pool to the fullest. For more cell phones, laptop computers and awareness of your surroundings. information on swimming pool and gardening and construction tools. In addition to making their homes spa safety requirements, please Most of the time cars are locked and cars less attractive to criminals, check the link below or call the when these items are stolen, residents should always keep an City’s Building and Safety Division because people foolishly believe eye on what’s going on in the at (310) 541-7702. Consumer that if the car is locked, everything neighborhood, look out for each Product Safety Commission: will be safe. Keys and garage door other and report suspicious activity http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/ openers are often taken because immediately to the Lomita Sheriff’s pubs/pool.pdf they can be used to open other Station by calling (310) 539-1661. DO YOU KNOW ALL PVIC HAS TO OFFER? SPRING 2008 Visit the Point Vicente Interpretive for private events? This premier RECREATION CLASSES OFFERED Center Gift Shop to find that special cliff-side location is perfect for AT COMMUNITY CENTERS gift for friends and family. Come weddings and special events. It is view the beautiful assortment of equipped with a catering kitchen, hand-made jewelry, pottery, and Sunset Room with 180-degree views paintings by local artisans; or take of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina LOOK WHAT’S NEW IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! home a nature-themed ornament, Island, a large outdoor patio, Tot & Youth Sports/Dance sculpture, or card. From dolphin parkland, native plant garden, door bells and sun catchers to museum and amphitheatre. For Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumble, Combo, Pre & Point) exciting educational toys, the reservations or more information, Creative Energy Dance School (310) 547-5073 Interpretive Center is a great place please contact our facility Fit N Fun Soccer, T-Ball and Basketball to shop. Be sure to check out our coordinator at 310-377-5370. Fit N Fun Sports (310) 625-6044 sales. The gift shop and museum The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Tennis for Kids ~ Dan McCormick (310) 806-7394 are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 offers three additional indoor Yoga, Tap, Ballet (Ages 3-5) ~ Kristen Kaa (714) 536-7425 p.m. and are located at 31501 Palos facilities for your rental needs; Verdes Drive West, in beautiful Hesse Park (310-541-8114), Teen/Adult Health & Fitness Rancho Palos Verdes. Ryan Park (310-377-2290), and Aerobic Dancing: Lite Impact ~ Ann Bosma (310) 375-2064 Did you know that you can rent the Ladera Linda Community Center Point Vicente Interpretive Center (310-541-7073). Bones for Life ~ Sachiye Nakano (310) 326-6831 Exercise & Fitness ~ Jacquelyn Fernandez (310) 377-2965 Tai Chi Chuan ~ Jensu Mark (310) 397-6275 COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Tai Chi, Qigong and Beyond ~ Xanyi Taiji Group (310) 831-1459 Tap Dance ~ Ann Leach (310) 832-8653 Saturday, May 31, 2008 • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tennis for Teens and Adults ~ Dan McCormick (310) 806-7394 Hesse Park / Fireside Room • 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation (All Levels) Open to all interested gardening worm bins will be available for Sarita Saigal (310) 377-7705 enthusiasts, this free workshop sale (cash and checks only) to all. Tot Classes teaches water-wise gardening, However, RPV’s composting Mommy & Me (Ages 18-30 months) ~ Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 kitchen waste reduction, bin rebates are for qualified composting, and other green RPV residents only. Music N Motion - Mommy & Me Infant (Birth to 6 yrs.) Annette Gunderson (310) 373-0280 gardening techniques. The popular For more details about the workshop workshop is sponsored by the and RPV rebate requirements, Suika Preschool ~ Suika Education, Inc. (310) 323-5221 County of Los Angeles and the City’s check the City’s website at: Wee Tots (Ages 2-1/2- 4) ~ Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 Public Works Department. There www.palosverdes.com/rpv/ will be free giveaways and helpful publicworks/content/ Youth Classes brochures. After the workshop, COMPOSTING_PROGRAM5.pdf Engineering Fundamentals with LEGO (Ages 8-12) discounted priced composting and Fit N Fun Sports (310) 625-6044 Pre-Engineering with LEGO (Ages 5-7) Fit N Fun Sports (310) 625-6044 HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE Music N Motion - Preparatory Piano, Piano (Ages 4 & up) Annette Gunderson (310) 373-0280 Waste Management Customers: Universal Waste Customers: (800) 774-0222 (800) 631-7016 Spring Outdoor Adventures Camp ~ Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 May 2008 – Memorial Day: May 2008 – Memorial Day: Suzuki Method for String Instruments No Changes. Regular schedule. There will be no collection on Michele Nardone (310) 374-7385 There will be no changes or delays Monday, May 26th. All Monday Teen/Adult Classes during the Memorial Week holiday. collections will occur on Tuesday, Trash and recycling will be collected May 27th. Thursday trash and Basics of Fine Arts ~ Kevin McCants (818) 753-8477 on Monday, May 26th as usual. green waste collection will remain FCC Technician’s License ~ Walt Ordway (310) 541-4007 June 2008: No Changes. unchanged. Meditation Class ~ LA Meditation (866) 847-9807 Regular schedule. June 2008: No Changes. Piano for Adults ~ Annette Gunderson (310) 373-0280 July 2008 – Fourth of July: Regular schedule. Suzuki Method for String Instruments There will be no collection on July 2008 – Fourth of July: No Michele Nardone (310) 374-7385 Friday, July 4th. All Friday trash and Changes. Regular schedule. There Spanish for Adults/Teens ~ Mercedes Seraphim (310) 544-8200 recycling will be collected on will be no changes during the Saturday, July 5th. The Monday Independence Day/July 4th Week. Transform Yourself with Self-Hypnosis through Thursday collection Trash and recycling will be collected Duncan Tooley (310) 832-0830 schedule will not be affected. all week on the usual days. Summer Camps Preview! Cooking for Kids (Ages 6-Teens) Gayle Corwin & Elaine Adam (310) 378-3311 Music N Motion Summer Camps (Ages 3-11) City Hall Phone Numbers Annette Gunderson (310) 373-0280 City Manager’s Office (310) 544-5205 Summer Sports Camps (Ages 5-10) ~ Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 City Clerk’s Office (310) 544-5217 Summer Outdoor Adventures Camps (Ages 5-10) Finance Dept. (310) 377-0360 Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622 Planning Dept. (310) 544-5228 Peninsula Sports Camps (Youth) ~ Tom Maier (310) 377-0690 Public Works Dept. (310) 544-5252 Pre-Engineering/Engineering with LEGO Camps (Ages 5-12) Recreation and Parks Dept. (310) 544-5260 Fit N Fun Sports (310) 625-6044 Building & Safety Dept. (310) 265-7800 To register for a class, please contact the instructor. If you are interested in teaching a class, please call the Recreation Program Supervisor at 310-544-5268. CITY COUNCIL RPV SPRING PARK FACILITY HOURS Douglas W. Stern, Mayor E-Mail: [email protected] Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (310) 377-1222 Larry Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Mon. - Fri. 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. E-Mail: [email protected] Sat. & Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tom Long, Council Member Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park (310) 541-8114 E-Mail: [email protected] Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - dusk Peter C. Gardiner, Council Member Steve Wolowicz, Council Member Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - dusk E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Ladera Linda Community Park (310) 541-7073 Mon., Wed., Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES Point Vicente Interpretive Center (310) 377-5370 Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Newsletter Robert E. Ryan Community Park (310) 377-2290 Editor: Carolynn Petru Mon. - Fri. 12:00 noon - dusk Spring 2008 Contributing Writers: Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - dusk Katie Howe, Ara Mihranian, Carolynn Petru, Carol Preciado, Lauren Ramezani, All park grounds in the City may be enjoyed from dawn to dusk. Nancie Silver and Matt Waters. Photographs of the Terranea Resort The leash law is enforced at all City parks. by Louis Bruhnke and Douglas W. Stern.