Spotlight on Community: Peninsula Parade of Lights

On the evening of December 7, The City of Rolling Hills Estates joined neighboring cities at El Pollo Inka to commemorate the community while guests enjoyed visits with Santa Claus and a delicious South American buffet dinner. Sponsors of festivities included staffs from UCLA Health, Malaga Bank, Promenade PV, Rolling Hills Dental Group and Waste…

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Spotlight on Fundraising: Mardi Gras Masquerade Fall Fundraiser

On November 15, Madrecitas hosted a vibrant and festive Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser at the San Pedro Elks Lodge. Guests dressed in their finest purple and gold gilded apparel along with “Colombina” styled half masks decorated with feathers, crystals, gold and silver. Dinner was served followed by a jazz ensemble and dancing. Silent and live auctions…

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Spotlight on Heritage: Native American Heritage Day, Friends of the Library Event

photos by Tony LaBruno The Peninsula Friends of the Library’s “Celebrating our Similarities” on November 16 featured members of six indigenous California tribes. Heather Askinosie, of Energy Muse, started the afternoon with a prayer taught to her by spiritual healer Bobby Lake-Thom (Karuk & Seneca), with whom she studied. Sheridan Macknight (White Earth Chippewa/Lakota) shared…

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Spotlight on PV Open Space: Garden-to Table Dining Experience, Celebrating the Seeds of Growth

On the evening of October 27th, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) hosted at Terranea their annual Palos Verdes Pastoral serving the best of California handcrafted local foods and wines to over 200 guests. Upon arrival, guests were met with a signature tequila cocktail and Diana Heffernan-Schrader helped with all of the floral centerpieces…

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Spotlight on Elegance: Hollywood on the Hill

This classy afternoon of high tea, presented last month by the Palos Verdes Historical Society and the Palos Verdes Art Center, featured a talk and slide show by Marc Wanamaker about the Golden Age of Hollywood and the movie stars who lived in or filmed on the Peninsula. But why aren’t these people smiling? Because…

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Spotlight on Books: Between the Lines, a Literary Luncheon

On the afternoon of November 1, Las Candalistas hosted a conversation with four local authors at the PV Golf Club. The authors were Ellen Byron, Amber Susa, Tom and Patty Sullivan and the host was Rebecca Forster. Guests were treated to complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres upon arrival as they viewed silent auction items. An…

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Spotlight on Culture: Peninsula Friends of the Library

Celebrating Our Similarities The Peninsula Friends of the Library’s Celebrating Our Similarities event was Sunday, October 27 featuring South Asian Heritage’s Diwali—Festival of Lights: light conquering darkness and spreading light and joy to the world. The community room was elaborately decorated for this jubilant event, cosponsored by the Peninsula Hill Foundation. It featured Kathak dance…

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Spotlight on Community: Palos Verdes High, We are Brave Together

The biggest fundraiser of the year On the morning of October 20, Palos Verdes High School held the annual We are Brave Together fundraising run, “Rise” 5K. The highly anticipated family event featured vendors such as Special Flavours food truck for specialty coffee, iced teas and lemonades, along with artists such as Bernard Fallon, who…

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Spotlight on Education: Toast on the Coast, PVPUSD’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

The Peninsula Education Foundation’s sold out Toast on the Coast on October 5 brought together the  community for an unforgettable afternoon of fine wines, gourmet cuisine, and lively entertainment. The event raised a significant amount of funds for vital programs in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Thanks to the generosity of attendees and…

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