Posts by Tony La Bruno
Spotlight on History: The Peninsula celebrates women’s suffrage
The Rolling Hills Estates City Hall patio was filled with nearly 100 leaders from local and regional government, non-profit organizations, as well as an equal number of enthusiastic residents, who celebrated the centennial of the 19th Amendment, giving American women the vote in 1920. The celebration had been delayed three years due to the pandemic.…
Read MoreSpotlight on art: Going out with a bang “The Last CA 101”
Photos by Tony LaBruno Beginning in late August, “The Last CA 101” spanned three weekends at the Redondo Beach Historic Library in Veterans Park, curated, as in years past, by Nina Zak Laddon, and featuring dozens if not hundreds of artworks by the likes of (chosen at random) Lorraine Bubar, Jane Szabo, Pam Douglas, the…
Read MoreSpotlight on Community: RPV 50th Anniversary Black-Tie Gala
Spanning 1973-2023 On September 9th, Terranea Resort hosted a formal RPV city affaire commemorating its 50th anniversary. The sold-out event was attended by over 300 guests and included city officials, our new PVPUSD superintendent of education, Dr. Devin Serrano and her husband Manny Serrano, Ann Shaw, co-founder and past president of Peninsula Seniors and City…
Read MoreSpotlight on seniors: Peninsula Seniors Ice Cream Social “Get the Scoop”
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…
Read MoreSpotlight on education: Montemalaga Parent-Teacher Association Honorary Service Awards Brunch
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…
Read MoreSpotlight on pets: Grand Opening Celebration Pedro Pet Pals’ New Hyla Marrow Center
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…
Read MoreSpotlight on the Hill: Library hosts Peninsula art, history exhibit
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…
Read MoreSpotlight on Art: “Life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula” Malaga Cove Library Art Exhibition
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,…
Read MoreSpotlight on community – Independence Day La Venta Inn
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…
Read MoreSpotlight on community – Peninsula reenacts car rally on founding 100th anniversary
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…
Read MoreSpotlight on Charity – Spring Sip n’ Shop Special Children’s League Fun-Raises
On May 11th, the Booth family in Rolling Hills Estates generously hosted this year’s Special Children’s League (SCL) annual fundraiser on May 11. Guitarist Scott Grillo played popular folk, classic, rock, and country western songs while guests were invited to play pickleball with pro-Ron Montgomery. A lively basket raffle ensued. Many local specialty shops participated…
Read MoreSpotlight on the Hill – Library hosts Peninsula art, history exhibit
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…
Read MoreSpotlight on Education: PV Juniors Disbursement Ceremony Scholarship Presentations
On the evening of June 8th at the Los Verdes Country Club, PV Juniors magnanimously disbursed over $160K raised with masterful fundraising efforts and awarded the proceeds to six chosen charities and scholarship recipients including the Boys and Girls Club, LA Harbor, Community’s Child, Family Promise of the South Bay, Harbor Interfaith, Providence Trinity Care…
Read MoreSpotlight on classics: Cars and Coffee gathering Historic Cars and Motorcycles
Palos Verdes Golf Club car enthusiasts gathered at the club on May 13 for a 24 mile drive around the Peninsula, leaving at 7am, followed by breakfast burritos and Bloody Mary’s in the Club’s upper lot. The event was open to both members and non-members. To sign up for next year’s event send an email…
Read MoreSpotlight on Community – Special Olympics Torch run “Flame of Hope”
On June 5, Palos Verdes Estates Police Officers, known as Guardians of the Flame, carried the Special Olympics torch across the Peninsula. The torch symbolizes courage and celebration of diversity, and uniting communities around the globe. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) endorsed the Torch Run in 1983. The Law Enforcement Torch Run…
Read MoreSpotlight on Charity – South Bay YMCA Annual Donor Appreciation Reception
Dr. Joseph and Kath Anderson generously hosted the YMCA’s annual Donor Appreciation Reception at their panoramic ocean view home in Rancho Palos Verdes. This event is a thank you to YMCA supporters. “Torrance-South Bay YMCA donors are unlike any others,” said Steve MacAller, their Executive Director. Those in attendance included Karl Walther, celebrating his 50th…
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