Posts by Stephanie Cartozian
Spotlight on the Peninsula – Wine and Nibbles Party at the Villa Narcissa
In celebration of Katrina Vanderlip and her husband Edward Perlberg’s visit to Katrina’s childhood home, the historic Villa Narcissa, a community gathering at the house was arranged. Guests enjoyed the stunning view of Catalina Island and a mix of spring flowers in full bloom in the garden and on the tables. A delicious buffet was…
Read MoreSpotlight on Health – PVPHS Students Raise $40,000 At “Walk for Life”
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) was one of two beneficiaries of the 20th annual “Walk for Life” to support cancer patients. The walk was held Friday, March 18, at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (PVPHS). Nearly 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and members of the community took part in the walk. The event…
Read MoreSpotlight on Art – Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting at Villa Narcissa
Katrina Vanderllip hosted a Pysanky Ukrainian egg painting afternoon with the new owner of the Vanderlip Estate, Nina Ritter. This private event gathered a local community of artists to design ornately decorated traditional Easter eggs, traditional to Ukraine. The Pysanky celebrates the rebirth of nature in the Spring and is an ancient artform utilizing a…
Read MoreSpotlight on Charity – Fundraising for PV Juniors Women’s Club
Saturday Night Fever LIVE Members and guests of the Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club (PV Jrs.) gathered at the Palos Verdes Golf Club April 8 for the organization’s annual spring fundraiser, “Saturday Night Fever.” PV Jrs. is a women’s social and philanthropic group that raises funds for South Bay charities that serve women and children…
Read MoreSpotlight on Pets – Dog Walking Day at the South Coast Botanic Gardens
Grab your leash and your fur baby dog(s) and head to the South Coast Botanic Garden! During special dog walking hours, the community is invited for an advanced ticket fee, to bring its four legged friends to the garden for a stroll through the 87 acre botanic garden property. With Spring here and summer on…
Read MoreSpotlight on Music – Crescendos for Peninsula Symphony Fifty-Fifth Season Fundraiser
John Williams, President of the Peninsula Symphony Association, announced, “We’re back. After a lost season due to the pandemic, we’re ready to launch our 55th season of wonderful and free classical music concerts for our community.” The music returned March 24, at the beautiful Rolling Hills home of Ann-Merelie Murrell. Beth Pflueger, flutist and Gary…
Read MoreSpotlight on Athletics – Papadakis is First PVPHS Athletic Alumni Honoree Black and Gold Affaire
The PVPHS Athletic Booster Club held their 31st annual fundraiser to a crowd of over 200 supporters. The event took place March 19 at the newly renovated Palos Verdes Golf Club, Petros Papadakis was named the inaugural inductee in the newly established Peninsula Papadakis played football and ran track at Peninsula High, and then tailback…
Read MoreMay 2022 Peninsula Around and About
+ Fundraiser for Torrance Mayoral Candidate given by PV Resident On March 24, local Rolling Hills Estates resident Bill Beverly hosted a fundraiser for current Torrance Councilman Cliff Numark, who is running for Torrance Mayor in the June 7 election. The fundraiser was well attended and Numark had the opportunity to share with the crowd…
Read MoreSpotlight on Service – Ek Kardia 2022 Graduates
Ek Kardia is a mother/daughter service organization that serves the “underserved” in the South Bay. Members, start in the seventh grade and work with Community’s Child, Little Sisters of the Poor, Capernaum Club, Torrance First Baptist, and My Friends’ Place. Photo by Corey Moore
Read MoreThe Class of 2022 Ticktockers at the Golden Medallion Ceremony
Photo by David Nicholson Photography The Class of 2022 Ticktockers were recognized at the Golden Themed Medallion Ceremony on March 5 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Over the past six years, these girls volunteered 14,555 hours in the local community at a variety of philanthropies, including the Ticktocker Thrift Shop in San Pedro where proceeds…
Read MoreVilla Oneiro (House of Dreams) on Portuguese Bend Road in Rolling Hills
Photos by Daniel Solomon by Stephanie Cartozian This European style estate has over 2,500 hundred grape vines, and 100 olive trees, of both Greek and Spanish varietals on site. The estate is located on Portuguese Bend Road in Rolling Hills, in an area of the Peninsula designated as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). The designation…
Read MoreCabrillo Marine Aquarium teams with KultureCity to be sensory inclusive
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s programs are now certified as sensory inclusive, thanks to a new partnership with KultureCity, an internationally recognized organization that promotes an accommodating and positive experience for guests with sensory issues. To achieve certification, the Aquarium’s staff underwent training to recognize guests with sensory needs and handle sensory overload situations. At the aquarium’s…
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY Palos Verdes Golf Club Hosts Hard Hat Luncheon
On January 19, the Palos Verdes Golf Club hosted a “work-in-progress” Hard Hat Luncheon to preview their newly renovated foyer dining areas. Though the project was still several weeks from completion, it offered community members a behind-the-scenes look at their vision for their latest dining chapter. The new spaces were reimagined to reflect a fresh,…
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION Peninsula Education Foundation Wine admission at Villa Oneiro
A bottle of fine wine was the price of admission to a gathering of Peninsula school parents, alumni, and business partners at Villa Oneiro on February 12. The admissions will be donated to the PEF Main Event 2022 Wine Auction, to be held during the Main Event fundraising season in April. Participants enjoyed special…
Read MoreSpotlight on Nature – From the Beach to the Bayou
Let’s “GLOW” The South Coast Botanic Garden hosted its second stunning art and music installation that ran from November 20th, 2021 through January 17th, 2022. The interactive and visually immersive ocean and bayou theme drew crowds who were happy to be outside again among friends and family. There was a feeling of being inside the…
Read MoreAround & About – Happenings Around the Peninsula February 2022
+ A waystation for butterflies Kirsten Poulin began raising Western Monarch butterflies at the start of the COVID pandemic. Since then, she has released over 500 monarchs and her Peninsula home has been designated a Monarch Butterfly Waystation. She has also enlisted neighbors to breed the endangered butterflies. Poulin was prompted to begin raising Monarchs…
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