Posts by Stephanie Cartozian
Around & About February 2023 Peninsula
+ Volunteer Auxiliary Donates $182,707 to Torrance Memorial Participating in a check presentation last month to the Torrance Memorial Foundation were (left to right) Laura Schenasi, Keith Hobbs, Mark Lurie, MD, Betty Broughton, Helen Metzler. The funds were raised by the Volunteer Auxiliary, whose members also contributed nearly 100,000 volunteer hours to the Torrance…
Read MoreSpotlight on Community – La Venta Holiday A new family tradition
Meg Walker, along with the entire team at La Venta Inn, hosted a whimsical family holiday event On November 27. It was a wonderfully wintery, crystal-clear afternoon to spend with family at the historic estate. The views were endless and captivating outside, and inside. There were sugar cookie decorating stations with cookies made that morning…
Read MoreThe Hale family’s classic spanish revival house with four dolphins
The Hale family’s Classic Spanish Revival home, with its formidable fireplace and spooky basement was built for storytelling by Stephanie Cartozian photos by Jose Amaral Ann and Clark Hale bought their 1928 Classic Spanish Revival home, designed by architect Allen Kelly Ruoff, in 1960. Ruoff was known for his Mediterranean home designs. He also designed…
Read MoreMorgan’s Jewelers Holiday celebration
Morgan’s Jewelers in Rolling Hills Estates hosted its annual holiday soiree on Dec. 3. Guests enjoyed Lisa’s Bon Appetit hors d’oeuvres and wine, while a harpist performed holiday music. Email Abbe@morgansjewelerspv.com to request being added to their client list. Photos by Stephanie Cartozian
Read MoreAround and About December 2022 Peninsula
+PV Assembly Patronesses honored The Palos Verdes Assembly volunteers recognized their 2022-2023 Patronesses at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavillion on September 11. Our 40 Patronesses serve throughout the duration of their children’s memberships, said Assembly publicity chair Heather ElkinPatroness. Patronesses volunteer their time to help with community events, and the annual Presentation Ball, typically held…
Read MoreSpotlight on community – Lunada Bay Harvest Festival Fair draws big crowd
The Lunada Bay Homeowners Association (LBHOA) hosted its annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 16. The Pumpkin Race had the most entries, and the crowd was the biggest ever in the fair’s history. Attractions included face painting, corn maze races, a petting zoo, and a magic show. Sponsors included Shana Briggs of PAX Financial Services, Stacy…
Read MoreAround & About – Happenings around the Peninsula November 2022
+ Hyatt manages Pavilions Wine Club, tastings Pavilions Supermarket in Rolling Hills Estates has a free wine club and complimentary, in-store tastings of not only wines like Grgich Hills, Frank Family and Daou, but also a well curated selection of French and Italian wines. Many are stored in a large, temperature controlled wine cellar? They…
Read MoreSpotlight on Charity – Fall-ing for Casa. A Special evening in support of new life
Casa De Los Angelitos hosted its annual fall fundraiser on October 8, at the San Pedro Elks Lodge. Casa De Los Angelitos has offered shelter and resources for pregnant mothers and their babies in need for over 30 years. The silent, and live auctions featured library wines, as well as VIP Laker floor tickets at…
Read MoreSpotlight on Art – An Afternoon in the Vineyard Chefs and Cellars
The annual, highly anticipated, outdoor fundraiser by The Associates to Benefit the Palos Verdes Art Center was held at Catalina View Gardens, against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset, on Sunday, August 28. Food and wine was provided by South Bay eateries, including Made by Meg, and Entertaining Friends; and top shelf wine and spirits,…
Read MoreSpotlight on Wine – Paso Robles Release benefits Asia America Symphony
Craig and Shari Sunada of Sunada Smoot Vineyard, and Chateau Robles Winery, along with Loma Seca Winery, and Trinity Canyon Vineyards, hosted a “Wine and Dine” on the evening of August 27 at Malaga Cove Ranch Market. Proceeds benefited the Asia America Symphony Association, whose members performed throughout the evening. The group was led by…
Read MoreSpotlight on Conservative – Go Wild for the Peninsula, more open space preserved
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy hosted an event on August 26 to share with the public their latest, monumental success in securing public funding totaling $19.78 million to purchase 96 acres of open space in Rancho Palos Verdes. The funding was a perfect “trifecta,” involving state, county and local governments. The Conservancy plans to…
Read MorePortuguese Bend Beach Club home is a rare Pueblo design with an ocean view
by Stephanie Cartozian The “Flintstone House” behind the Portuguese Bend Beach Club gates is owned by Fred Lee, himself, a stone mason. Lee is the founder, and past Chief Executive Officer of Ramcon Industrial Corporation, in Torrance, which is a general engineering contractor specializing in the petrochemical industry. He’s also an avid fisherman whose favorite…
Read MoreSpotlight on Art – PVAC Collected Treasures Estate Sale And Silent Auction
On June 3 and 4, supporters of the Palos Verdes Art Center were invited to an extraordinary shopping experience of curated selections of china, silver, glass, clothing, art and collectibles. The PVAC was also the recipient of a very generous donation from the Judith Solomon estate, which included artifacts, textiles and art from the family’s…
Read MoreSpotlight on community – La Venta Inn Launches Community Soiree’s Sip & Savor
On July 14, the historic La Venta Inn hosted its first community social event and celebration since Made by Meg assumed management of the venue. The Sip & Savor soiree served Catalina View Garden’s award winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs. Winery owner Jim York, discussed his vision for the winery and how he became involved…
Read MoreSpotlight on Health – Celebrate Wellness “Community is Stronger Than Cancer”
The Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay), hosted its 25th annual Celebrate Wellness food and beverage tasting event on July 10 at the South Coast Botanic Garden. More than 500 guests enjoyed sunshine and live music as they sampled fare from over 30 restaurants, wineries and breweries that participated in the late afternoon…
Read MoreAround & About – Happenings around the Peninsula June 2022
+ Pastel Society’s 2022 Top Award Honorees The 13th annual juried show and exhibition of the Pastel Society of Southern California took place on April 27 at the Promenade on the Peninsula. A total of 75 original pastel masterpieces were submitted to the show, including landscapes, seascapes, portraits, figures, abstracts and still-life’s. While the majority…
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