Posts by Tony La Bruno

On October 22, 2023, Partners for Pediatric Vision donors, board members, and guests enjoyed Napa wines from Chateau Montelena, Altamura, Lamborn and Laurel Glen to raise funds for pediatric vision and education services. It was a beautiful afternoon along the ocean for this sold-out event to recognize the impact of services that provide comprehensive vision…

On October 15, the Conservancy gathered together with 240 special guests for the highly anticipated Palos Verdes Pastoral:  Garden-to-Table Dining Experience.  The evening celebrated the immense success of the Go Wild for the Peninsula campaign, raising the funds needed to acquire and restore land in the 96-acre wildlife corridor, connecting the shoreline to now 1,500…

The Palos Verdes Art Center hosted an opening reception of Peninsula plein air artist Tom Redfield, of the Portuguese Bend Art Colony, and his great grandfather, the acclaimed American Impressionist, Edward Willis Redfield (1869-1965). The curation was orchestrated by Daniela Saxa-Kaneko, the center’s executive director. The exhibit and sale, which runs through November 11, explores…

On the clear and salty evening of October 14, Alta Sea hosted their annual fundraiser at the San Pedro docks in an impeccably decorated Berth 57, with its 60,000 square foot warehouse situated on the Alta Sea campus. Guests were ushered onto a floating barge where they enjoyed premium wine and spirits, and the unique…

Rolling Hills Estates celebrated the 66th anniversary of its incorporation at the Empty Saddle Club on September 23. The family friendly outdoor festival featured pony rides, equestrian competitions, a petting zoo,a  rock wall, face painting, hay rides and picnic games. Local organizations manned booths and there was great food and beverages. Sponsors included Peninsula Heritage…

On Friday, October 13 the esteemed California Club in downtown Los Angeles hosted Las Madrecitas to benefit the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, also in downtown Los Angeles. Guests dressed as their favorite Hollywood stars, among them Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Madame Judy Hevenly, who has appeared on “Geraldo,” and “Entertainment Tonight” shared her…

On the Sunday afternoon of July 23, many community members joined Peninsula Seniors for an Olde-Fashioned Ice Cream social with local favorite, Handel’s Ice Cream. Served up at the beautiful Scriba Family Center for a mere $5 a scoop, guests were treated to a festive summer afternoon where they enjoyed a frozen dessert, saw familiar…

On May 24th at The Original Red Onion, the Montemalaga Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) honored its finest dedicated school volunteers and staff. Honored with specific awards of recognition that included the Science Lab’s Outstanding Team Award earned by Carol Sciortino, Ryan Crabtree, Lena Chiang, Judy Chen and Talinda Bennington and the Outstanding Teacher Award hard earned…

On July 22, animal protection organization Pedro Pet Pals hosted a facility tour of their new Hyla Marrow Center at 395 W. 7th Street in San Pedro, followed by a dinner and awards reception at the San Pedro Elks Lodge. Marrow was an accomplished gymnast and dancer who had a long and successful career as…

The Malaga Cove library hosted an art show June 24, featuring the Portuguese Bend Art Colony along with a vast historical perspective of the Peninsula, with archival photos, and little known stories of the hill arranged chronologically for guests to view on the walls. There were pictures of the early Palos Verdes College founded by…

Fourteen artists came together and produced a fascinating and inspired exhibition of paintings reflecting their unique views and experiences of life around the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding areas. The participating artists include Alys Chalmers, Bernard Fallon, Daniel Gonzalez, Rick Humphrey, Larry Manning, Frank Serrano, Steve Shriver, Stephen Mirich, Margaret Missman, Eva Matysek, Jody Wiggins,…

La Venta Inn is known for iconic events, among them Fourth of July fireworks. With its breathtaking views of the Queen’s Necklace, fireworks could be seen bursting throughout the LA Basin. Family-friendly activities included Bingo, sunglass decorating, and outdoor games. Made by Meg Catering, offered a salad bar, hamburgers, a vegetarian burger bar, a french…

The Peninsula commemorated a real estate rally at Malaga Cove School on June 17, exactly 100 years to the day a rally launched the modern Palos Verdes Peninsula development. Spearheaded by the Palos Verdes Library District and the Peninsula Friends of the Library in conjunction with the four cities and community organizations, Doors Open Peninsula…