Clark and Rose Sandberg’s story of mission work from Rancho Palos Verdes to Guatemalan Highlands
by Beth Paullin Clark and Rose Sandberg were visiting a humble home in San Andres, Guatemala. It had dirt floors, concrete block walls and a corrugated metal roof — but there was excitement inside. They had just given a storybook to Carmen, 6, and Miriam, 8, the first book the sisters had ever owned. “We […]
Peninsula People Events Calendar, September 2011
Thursday, September 1 Las Vecinas Meets The Las Vecinas Women’s Club meetinig at noon at the Palos Verdes Country Club will focus on the USO Center at LAX, which provides a “safe haven,” with food and comfort for more than 40,000 American warriors and their families that pass through LAX yearly. For lunch reservation at $25.50 per person call 310-377-2595. Saturday, […]
Walking tour of Old Torrance
Torrance Historical Society is hosting a free Walking Tour of the oldest Torrance, beginning at 1:30 p.m. (lasting about 1 1/2 hours). It begins at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum,1345 Post Avenue. Docents will point out historic sites and landmarks as you also learn why the first homes built for executives were rented, not sold; what building was […]