CALENDAR OF PVE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH EVENTS

PVE Neighborhood Watch sponsors events throughout the year to help the community to get to know your neighbors, meet the PVE Police Department, learn about safety programs and explore resources available to our community. Events are open to the public and targeted for PVE residents.  

For more information, contact us: [email protected]

Accomplishments for 2023

From our 2023 Annual Meeting, we reported the following accomplishments for the year:  
  • May: Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Event 
  • June:  Participation in 100th Anniversary of the Palos Verdes Project with the PV Library
  • September:  National Good Neighbor Day
  • October: Prepared Peninsula Expo – 
  • November:  PVE NW Annual Meeting
  • Monthly PVE NW Board Meetings
  • Regular Presentations at City Council Meetings
  • ​Weekly eblasts & website updates
2024 Calendar

​Your PVE Neighborhood Watch Board continually updates this list of events for safety awareness, crime prevention and community connection.

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Calendar of Celebrations and Activities for 2024
  • Prepared Peninsula Expo:  10/27/23, 10am – 1pm, Peninsula Hight School, Farmer’s Market.  A local resource to residents, sponsored by the cities of PVE, RPV, RH and RHE. Come to learn about emergency preparedness programs in our area and get tools and information you can use for your family.   Find out more...
  • SAVE THE DATE:  PVE Neighborhood Watch Annual Meeting (Sunday, November 17, 2024, afternoon),  Join us for fun, information and community connection. More info to come...
  • Stay tuned for updated 2024 Calendar of events
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Our Celebrations and Activities of 2023
April/May/June
  • Various Dates:  Neighborhood Watch Street Meets (Various Dates & Locations) 
    Come and meet the PVE PD, PVE Neighborhood Watch and other members of our City team that help make our City safe. Informal gatherings on your block to ask questions and get information. Find out more...
  • Various Dates:  Neighborhood Community Meetings (Various Dates & Locations) 
    Go to the meeting in your area to hear about what is happening in our City. Find out more...
  • Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Event (May 13, 2023) PVE Neighborhood Watch continues its tradition and encourages neighbors to gather and get to know each other. Caravan visits by PVE PD, Fire, City officials and Officer McGruff. This is our replacement for the August National Night Out event. Find out more...​
  • Doors Open Peninsula (June 17, 2023):  Join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Palos Verdes Project. Visit us at both locations. Find out more...
    • PVE NW Booth at the Main Hub Location at Malaga Cove School.  
    • Mirlo Gate Lodge Tower, Valmonte 
July
  • Bicycle Safety Event (July, 29, 2023), Youth and Adults, come and find out how you can be safer on your bike.  Discussion about e-bike safety and laws, too.  Find out more...
November:  
  • PVE Neighborhood Watch Annual Meeting (November 5, 2023),  Join us for fun, information and community connection.  Find out more...
December:  
  • Holiday Tree Lighting (December 1, 2023):  PVE Neighborhood Watch provides elf helpers for children to complete their letters to Santa. ​ Find out more...
  • Santa Visit to Malaga Cove Plaza (December 23, 2023):  Join us as PVE Neighborhood Watch provides Hot Cider, live music by Coast Jazz and elf helpers for children to complete their letters to Santa.  Find out more...
Sponsorships:  
  • Night Vision Goggles Replacement for PVE PD At the City Council Meeting on 1/24/23, we presented our PVE PD a gift of new Night Vision Goggles. The prior set lasted about 12 years and was also a gift of the PVE NW. Find out more...
  • Donation to LPR (License Plate Reader) Fundraising Drive
    Find out more...

Our Celebrations and Activities of 2022
​May:
  • May 22, 2022,  Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Event - SEE PHOTOS: PVE Neighborhood Watch continues its tradition and encourages neighbors to gather and get to know each other. Caravan visits by PVE PD, Fire, City officials and Officer McGruff. This is our replacement for the August National Night Out event. Find out more...​
October:  
  • Family Power Out Night - You Pick the Date -  Make it fun to prepare for an emergency.  Use the spooky time of Halloween to have an evening without power. Creative ideas found on our webpage. Find out more....
  • Prepared Peninsula Expo – 10/30/22: 10am – 1pm - Take time to find out how you can be more prepared for a disaster.  Find out more...
November:  
  • PVE PD Special Olympics Torch Run – November 1, 10am  - Join in this wonderful community tradition.  Cheer on runners on the route through PVE.  Find out more...
  • ​PVE Neighborhood Watch Annual Meeting, Sunday 11/13/22: 2pm, City Council Chambers - Join us for fun, information and community connection.  Find out more...
December:  
  • e-Bike Safety Event via Zoom, Monday, 12/12/22, 7pm: Find out what you should know before or after buying an e-bike for your child or yourself.  Get helpful guidance on safety considerations and other critical information.  Find out more...  
  • Santa Comes to PVE on 12/17/22!  - further information on PVE City website for schedule, events and maps.  PVE Neighborhood Watch is helping Santa and his elves.  See you there!
Our Celebrations and Activities of 2021
April:
  • Member Drawing: Member Drawing for Tickets to Pacific Vision Symphony Concert/Fundraiser
  • 4/26/21: Pacific Vision Symphony Concert/Fundraiser Event
  • Monday, June 14, 6:30pm: Swearing in of PVE PD Officers (via Zoom)
    Join us for the swearing in of 3 of of our recently promoted PVE PD Officers. A quick and meaningful way to celebrate the service of our Officers. Find out
June:
  • Wednesday, June 30, 6:30pm: PVE PD Coyote Info Session (via Zoom)
    Coyo    tes have been a big topic of conversation in our community. Join this information session to find out how coyotes are managed and what residents can do to keep their family and pets safe. Find out more.... ​
July:
  • Saturday, July 17: Catalytic Converter Etching Event (Coordinated by PVE NW & PVE PD) Help be proactive on crime and get your converter etched. No cost. For PVE RESIDENTS ONLY. Find out more....
  • Saturday, July 24, 10am - 2pm: Olmsted Birthday Celebration (Coordinated by PV Homes Association) Celebrate the 200th Birthday of one of PVE's Founding Fathers. Find out more...
  • Saturday, July 31: Disaster Prep Mini Fairs (Coordinated by PVE Foundation)
    Attend your local event based on the calendar. Learn more about our City's Disaster Preparedness and Safety programs in our community. Find out what to do in case on an emergency and how you and your family can be more prepared. Find out more...
August:
  • Saturday, August 7: Disaster Prep Mini Fair (Coordinated by PVE Foundation)
    Attend this weekend's Mini Fair. Learn more about our City's Disaster Preparedness and Safety programs in our community. Experience our amazing drone program and fun photo opportunities. Find out what to do in case on an emergency and how you and your family can be more prepared. Find out more..
  • Wednesday, August 18: Catalytic Converter Etching Event (Coordinated by Torrance PD) Help be proactive on crime and get your converter etched. No cost. Find out more....
September:
  • Tuesday, September 28: National Good Neighbor Day (Coordinated by PVE NW)
    Join in connecting with your neighbors. Find out more...
October:
  • Prepared Peninsula Expo, October 24, 10am - 1pm: Are you prepared for a disaster? Come to this event to find out what you can do to prepare your home and family in case of an emergency. Find out more...
December: 
  • Annual Meeting- “Heroes and Happiness”, Wednesday December 1, 7pm: We’ve added fun along with the business.  We provided updates on events, voted for officers and had a wonderful celebration. Find out more...

Our Celebrations and Activities of 2020
March:
  • PV Little League Opening Day, 3/29/2020 -- Stop by our booth at Valmonte Field
​July:
  • Show Your Colors” PVE City-Wide Flag Celebration (May 21 - July 4:)
    ​Show your spirit for Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July! Properly retire your old flag and purchase a new one, supporting our own local Lunada Bay Hardware and working with resident scout, Isabella Brannan. Find out more....
​June:
  • Online Neighborhood Meetings June & July --
    Area gatherings via Zoom to find out what's happening, meet your PVE PD Community Lead Officer, get to know your PVE Neighborhood Watch Area Coordinator, learn about crime trends and police updates. Find out more.... ​
July:
  • 4th of July Curbside & Cul-de-Sac Community Event: Whether we have social distancing or are back to normal, we can still celebrate the 4th! We have worked with our local grocers to create fun "box lunch picnics" you can buy to create a "socially safe" neighborhood event. Find out more...
September:
  • Block Captain Zoom Meeting: Current and interested Block Captains will be gathering on Zoom. Held 9/23/2020
​October:
  • Emergency Preparedness Forum Wednesday, 10/21 via Zoom: Learn how you can be more prepared. Find out more...
  • Family "Power Out" Event 10/30/2020: Have a different kind of "spooky" night and see if you are prepared if the power was really out. A fun and educational alternative to trick or treating. Find out more...
November:
  • Annual Meeting November 18, 7pm via Zoom: This year, PVE Neighborhood Watch celebrated its 40th anniversary. We had a great turnout for our Zoom community celebration. Get slides and recordings here.
December:
  • Santa Comes to PVE. In spite of "the grinch" trying to cancel gatherings and fun, our PVE City Staff have coordinated events with Santa. Parade 12/19, Letters to Santa through 12/23. Find out more...
  • Celebrate PVE Community - Shop Local for the Holidays: ​In this holiday season, let’s remember that building community includes embracing our local businesses who help to create the charm and essential services in our city. It’s been a rough year for them and let’s remember to shop local for holiday gifts and meals. PVE Neighborhood Watch is proud to support our community businesses. Find out more...​
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City Council Meetings
Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month (dark in August) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held online via Zoom and are open to the public.

There are items that are discussed concerning neighborhood safety at each meeting. Further, the Police Chief usually presents an update on police activities.

Find out more at: www.pvestates.org

Notice of the meetings and agenda items are available at least 72 hours in advance.
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