At this fun event you will be able to purchase food from vendors, while enjoying the equestrian activities that will definitely entertain the crowd. The event’s fundraising will go towards the Pepper Tree Foundation which helps to maintain local parks and open spaces with trees, benches and green care.  For more information and a schedule of events click here. If you want to purchase an all day wristband for rides click here.

The Empty Saddle Club is located at 39 Empty Saddle Lane, Rolling Hills Estates.

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Palos Verdes homes sales in the Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood for the first half of 2026 increased to 37 single family homes sold in 2026 compared to 29 in 2025.  Price per square foot for Palos Verdes Drive North houses that sold in the first half of 2026 increased to $949 from $899 in 2025 a 5.6% increase.  Average sales price for Palos Verdes Drive North homes sold in the first half of 2026 increased to $2,643,189 in 2026 compared to $2,357,706 in 2025.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood was $5,495,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood was $1,160,000.

Currently, the Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood has 23 Palos Verdes homes for sale.  There are 12 single family homes for sale ranging in price from $1,949,000 for a 3 bedroom/3 bath, 2,388 square foot home, to $5,488,888 for a 5 bedroom/6 bath, 3,266 square foot home.  There are 11 condo/townhomes for sale ranging in price from $370,000 for a studio/1 bath, 440 square foot condo/townhome, to $1,000,000 for a 3 bedroom/3 bath, 1,748 square foot condo/townhome.

For background and history on the Palos Verdes Drive North Neighborhood Multiple Listing Area 165, please click here to read my original article on this neighborhood.

To view current Palos Verdes home sales for the Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood and real estate statistics for the entire Peninsula, please click here or on the “Statistics” tab above.

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September 2 – “Is your Plate Heart-Healthy?” will be presented by Ransford Mollison who is a Medicare professional that educates seniors about Medicare , healthy living, and understanding health care choices. He will discuss heart-healthy eating to lower the risk of heart disease.

September 9 – “Experiences in Southeast Asia” will be presented by Sandy Swafford telling of his background growing up in the Philippines, military experiences in Southeast Asia with the Navy, and some missions of the Battleship Iowa in World War II.

September 16 – “Gardening for Wildlife: How Native Plants Support Our Local Ecosystem” will be presented by Sachy Huerta, Communication and Outreach Coordinator for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, who will discuss how California native plants can transform your yard into a water-wise garden that helps wildlife and pollinators.

September 23 – “Malaga Bank’s Financial Crimes & Education Workshop” will be presented by Kryzla Serrano, AVP Security, Malaga Bank, who returns with updates on protecting the public against rising financial crimes, identity thefts, scams, and cybersecurity.

September 30 – “Point Fermin Through the Years” will be presented by George Higgins, docent and historian for Point Fermin, bringing the history of Rancho San Pedro, the territorial expansion of the U.S., development of the Point Fermin area, and subsequent construction of the Port of San Pedro from Pearl Harbor to the presesnt.

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, Coffee & Cars will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the top parking deck of the Promenade Mall. On the first Saturday of every month, a group of car enthusiasts bring their Hot Rod, Custom, Muscle Car, Sports Car, Antique, and other special interest vehicles to this location where you can admire the cars, meet the owners and ask them questions. To reach the top parking deck, enter from Indian Peak Road at the Peninsula Shopping Center off Silver Spur Road and Hawthorne Boulevard in Rolling Hills Estates.

To read my prior article on Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series click here.

For more information on the Bohannon Lecture Series contact Renee Reymond, Program Coordinator at Peninsula Seniors at (310) 377-3003.

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Currently, the Valmonte neighborhood has 4 Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $1,995,000 for a 3 bedroom/3 bath, 1,624 square foot home, to $2,995,000 for a 4 bedroom/4 bath, 2,436 square foot home. There are no condos/townhomes in this neighborhood.

For background and history on the Valmonte Neighborhood Multiple Listing Area 164, please click here to read my original article on this neighborhood.

To view current Palos Verdes home sales for the Valmonte neighborhood and real estate statistics for the entire Peninsula, please click here or on the “Statistics” tab above.

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This is a great opportunity to enjoy a picnic on the lawn and be entertained by the Egon Duo a flute and guitar duo. This is an evening of free entertainment while enjoying the beauty of the grounds around you.

Space for this event may be limited and they recommend you come early to get your blanket down.

The Church is located at 26825 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates.  For more information, call (310) 377-2825.

To read my last article on Palos Verdes Garden Concerts click here.

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The Garden is also enjoying the last few weeks of SOAR Tropical Butterflies which will be ending on October 4, 2026, and Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS a Field Study that will also be ending on October 4, 2026.

Remember that on the third Tuesday of each month you can enjoy the park for free.

The price for admission for this dog walking event is $15/adult, $11/senior, $5/child, and all dogs $5 each. Members are free. For more information or to purchase admission tickets, click here.

To read my prior article on the South Coast Botanic Garden click here.

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The city of Rancho Palos Verdes uses EDCO for their Convenient Bulky Item Pick-up.  Single family residents have the opportunity to schedule bulky item pick up service for large items such as water heaters, appliances, furniture, televisions, etc. (except for household hazardous waste) up to four times per year for FREE.  These pickups must be scheduled ahead of time.  To make arrangements, you must call (310) 540-2977.

Rolling Hills Estates residents are serviced by Waste Management and are able to have both E-Waste and Bulky Items picked up at their residences for FREE four times a year also.  You must notify Customer Services at least 24 hours prior to pick up to arrange for that service.  To set up an appointment, call (800) 774-0222.

For year round Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Waste Disposal, go to the Gaffey Safe Center located at 1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro.  They are open on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For information on the prior Palos Verdes Annual Bulky Trash Pick Up click here.

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