Peninsula People Community Calendar, Jan. 21, 2011
Tuesday, February 1
PV Juniors Meeting
PV Juniors will hold their upcoming general meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Center Library Community Room. Affiliate members will begin at 6 p.m. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, please contact Julia Parton at 310-613-4085.
Wednesday, February 2
Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series
Ann Shaw, a member of the RPV Charter City Commission, will speak on the implications and benefits of RPV becoming a Charter city. Starts at 10:30 a.m., Hesse Park, RPV. Call 310-377-3003 for more information.
Thursday, February 3
New Neighbors Meeting
Enjoy the Valentine’s Day-themed refreshments at New Neighbors Club 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Peninsula Center Library on Silver Spur Road. Guest speaker at 11 a.m. is Sandy Ormsby, a skin care specialist. Ms. Ormsby was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, “The Fountain of Youth”. No-host lunch will follow at a place to be determined. For more information visit www.palosverdes.com/newneighbors or contact Susan Creed @ 310-541- 4620 (susancreed@aol.com) or Laurie Anderson (calevents1@yahoo.com) 408-768-4371.
Las Vecinas Meeting
Las Vecinas Women’s Club will meet at noon at the Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina in PVE. The luncheon will feature husband and wife duo Tricia and Tracy Henry who will entertain for Valentine’s Day by singing and dancing. The cost is $25.50. Call 310.377.2595 for information
2010 Salute to Business Awards
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Palos Verdes Sunset Rotary Club invite the public to honor four outstanding businesses, one non-profit organization and a community leader for their achievements, at the 2010 “Salute to Business” Awards dinner 6 p.m. at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. Nominees are Best Retail/Service Business: Terranea Resort; Best Restaurant/Art/Entertainment: Ortega 120; Best Professional Business: Bennett Landscape; Best New Business: iBerries Frozen Yogurt; Best Non-Profit Organization: Freedom4U, and the distinguished Matt Brunning Business Excellence Award will be presented to Robert Medawar of Medawar Fine Jewelers. The evening will include the installation of the Chamber’s 2011 Officers and Board of Directors. Tickets are $95 each on or before Jan. 15 ($110 after). For dinner tickets or congratulatory ads or to donate an auction item, call the PVP Chamber at 310-377-8111 or e-mail office@palosverdeschamber.com .
Friday, February 4
Banning Museum seeks Volunteers
The Banning Museum is seeking new volunteers for a variety of programming opportunities and will host two “Get to Know Us” receptions for prospective volunteers at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5 in the Museum’s Library in the Barn at 401 East “M” Street, Wilmington. Interested parties need to make reservations for one of the dates above, not for both dates. Contact the Museum at 310- 548-7777 to RSVP.
Free Open House
Renaissance School for Arts & Sciences is offering a free Open House event at 3:30 p.m.. The school offers a process-driven curriculum that allows students grades 5-12 to succeed at school while boosting self esteem. It is a sister school to Rolling Hills Preparatory School and both are located at One Rolling Hills Prep Way, on Palos Verdes Dr. N. (between Western and Gaffey) in San Pedro/Palos Verdes Peninsula. For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Wendy Moffat at 310-921-7675 or visit www.renaissancesas.org.
Chamber Music Concerts
The South Bay Chamber Music Society will present Chamber Music Palisades: Sarah Thornblade, violin; Robert Brophy, viola; Armen Ksajikian, cello; Susan Greenberg, flute; Delores Stevens, piano at 8 p.m. at Los Angeles Harbor College. The same concert and performers will be repeated on Sunday February 6 at 3 p.m., at Pacific Unitarian Church at 5621 Montemalaga, Rancho Palos Verdes. For further information about these concerts or other concerts in the South Bay Chamber Music Society Series, please call (310) 545-1747. For maps, visit the SBCMS web page at www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.
Saturday, February 5
A Glimpse of Cuba Today – Its People and Places
PVP Branch of AAUW and The Palos Verdes Library will present Mary Drobny, well known art history teacher, speaking on the art and architecture of Havana, Cuba, 10 a.m. to noon. She will give a firsthand account of life in today’s Cuba; its people, its art, its music and the ways people cope within a world that has been off limits to us for over 50 years. Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Free and open to the public.
Bayou Bash Fundraiser
Peninsula Montessori annual Auction and Dinner Dance takes place 6 p.m. at the Trump National Golf Club, One Ocean Trails Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. The event is presented by the Montessori Parents Association of the Peninsula Montessori School, Rancho Palos Verdes and Torrance campuses, and is open to the public. The cost is $85 per person, and friends of Montessori are invited to attend at the special rate of $75 per ticket. Proceeds will benefit multiple educational and entertainment programs. To purchase tickets, go to: http://peninsulamontessori.com/#/auction-dinner/4537814579.
Monday, February 7
Norris Art Exhibit
The Upstairs Gallery at the Norris Theatre will present “Dimensions and Directions in Color,” a special exhibit of paintings by local South Bay artist Sandra Chu, who paints under the name Sander, February 7 – March 18. The exhibit features a special collection of the artist’s abstract expressionistic style paintings. It is presented in conjunction with the Palos Verdes Art Center and viewings are available at every Norris Theatre performance and during regular box office hours. The Upstairs Gallery is located on the second level of the Norris Theatre, at 27570 Crossfield Drive in Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call 310-544-0403.
Palos Verdes Gem & Mineral Society
Come and join the fun when Joe Cocke returns with “What Is It????” Part 4. Can you identify slides of fossils and other “things” and win a prize? 6:30 Meet & Greet – Program 7 in the Palos Verdes Main Library Community Room. For further information: http://pvgms.org.
Wednesday, February 9
Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series
Peninsula Seniors are one of the many member organizations that make up the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of South Bay. Speaker is Lynda Louden, Executive Director of the Torrance-based RSVP of South Bay. Starts at 10:30 a.m., Hesse Park, RPV. Call 310-377-3003 for more information.
Thursday, February 10
Annie Jr. at PVIS
Palos Verdes Intermediate School presents its annual production, Annie Jr.. Based on the popular Broadway musical Annie, Annie Jr., tells the story of a spunky, Depression-era orphan who is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage. Performances in the PVIS Multi Purpose Room, 2161 Vía Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates at 7 p.m. February 10-12 and February 18-19 and a matinee at 2 p.m. February 19. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. For ticket reservations please call or email Dawn Murdock at ddmurdock@cox.net or (310) 378-3745.
Saturday, February 12
Friends of Banning Valentine’s Tea & Tunes
Friends of Banning Museum will hold its sixth annual Valentine’s Tea & Tunes from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Banning Museum, 401 East “M” Street, Wilmington.. Complimentary tours of the Museum and a special “Crazy Quilts” exhibition assembled especially for this event will follow the program. Tickets are $50 for Friends of Banning Museum members and $60 for non-members, with reservations required. Call Friends of Banning Museum at 310-548-2005 for reservations or for further information.
DAR Meets
The El Redondo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its February meeting at 1 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. Connie Moretti, El Redondo Chapter member, will present a program on genealogy and use of the DAR web site. The meeting is open to the public. Information: 310-373-2332.
Classical Music Series
The Palos Verdes Library District’s Classical Music Series features young and emerging musicians from all over the world. Featured at this concert at 3 p.m. at the Peninsula Center Main Library are Duo Fado with Melinda Becker, mezzo-soprano, and Thomas Walsh, guitar. For further information contact Adult Services Librarian Ashley Burdick at aburdick@pvld.org or 310-377-9584 ext. 215.
Nature Hike– Bluff Cove
This wide open cove offers shoreline hiking, 4 – 6 p.m. down to a rocky beach and magnificent tide pools. This is a moderate walk. Reservations are not required. Wear comfortable shoes with good traction. In case of serious rain, the walk will be cancelled not rescheduled. For more information, contact the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at (310) 541-7613 ext. 201 or visit the website at www.pvplc.org.
Sunday, February 13
Paul and Annette Smith Concert
Annette and Paul Smith.
The Paul Smith Trio and vocalist Annette Warren will perform at 3 p.m. at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 West 8th Street, San Pedro. They will be performing the second Sunday of each month through July. Featured at this concert will be Lynn Stankey, 61, who has taken up singing after a career in ballroom dancing where she is ranked #1 in the country and #2 in the world in her age group. Individual tickets are $25, or $140 for 6 concerts. For reservations call Annette at 310-541-2258. For further information visit www.annetteandpaul.com.
Norris Valentine Ball Gala
The 21st annual Valentine Ball, “Symphony of the Sea,” benefiting the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, will be held at Terranea Resort. Pam Barrett and Jim Hill will receive the Kenneth T. Norris Jr. “Key to Our Heart” award during a special presentation. The festivities begin at 5 p.m., and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner, dancing, opportunity drawings and unique silent auction items. Tickets to the Valentine Ball are $185 per person, and VIP tables for 10 or 12 are available. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information about the benefit gala, or to purchase tickets, contact Myla Azer at 310-483-9248.
Monday, January 14
Entrepreneurial Meeting
Consider attending if you are interested in the Entrepreneurial Community The Monday Club South Bay Chapter Entrepreneurial growth Luncheon, 11:30am- 1:30 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Library Community Room. Applications to be a presenter at one of their monthly meetings are welcome. Space is limited. Register to confirm attendance and space availability at www.mondayclub2011.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, February 15
Schumann Concert
Schumann’s Frauenliebe und-leben concert featuring Sandy Behrens, vocalist and Hiroko Ogawa, pianist, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 26231 Silver Spur Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. $10 suggested donation to the Ascension Lutheran Church Music Department. For further information call 310-373-0454.
Wednesday, February 16
Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series
The Sons of the American Revolution past president, Karl W. Jacobs will appear as a fully costumed American Revolutionary soldier for his presentation, Our Revolutionary Allies. Starts at 10:30 a.m., Hesse Park, RPV. Call 310-377-3003 for more information.
Friday, February 18
Bye Bye Birdie at the Norris
The original rock ‘n’ roll musical, “Bye Bye Birdie,” will light up the Norris Theatre stage for eight performances, Feb. 18-27. Performance times are Feb. 18-20 and Feb. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $18 for youth, and $25 for adults. To purchase tickets, call 310-544-0403 or visit www.norriscenter.com. Discounted group tickets are available, and free, covered parking is available behind the theater. The theater is wheelchair accessible and is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive (formerly Crossfield) in Rolling Hills Estates.
Full Moon Hike
Canyon Night Hike at George F Canyon in Rolling Hills Estates. Enjoy the nocturnal delights of one of the most beautiful canyons at night. This easy to moderate hike is held on the night of the full moon! Limited space, reservations required. Contact (310) 547-0862 to RSVP and for hike start time. Children must be 9 years old. Bring a flashlight. $12 per person includes refreshments. Cancelled in case of rain. Visit: www.pvplc.org for more information.
Saturday, February 19
Public Hike
Join the docents from the Point Vicente Interpretive Center for their monthly hike at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park at 2:30 p.m. Tour the tide pools teaming with fascinating wildlife. This is a moderate hike and will last two hours. Wear sturdy shoes as part of the hike is on cobblestones and bring water. The address is 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. Parking fees will be waived for the hike. Call the Point Vicente Interpretive Center for more information at 310-377-5370.
Sunday, February 20
Peninsula Symphony
Chellist Tamara Bohlin featured soloist at Peninsula Symphony.
The Peninsula Symphony Association and Music Director/Conductor Gary Berkson will present a free program of “Franz” composers at Rolling Hills Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates. Featured will be Franz von Suppé’s Overture to The Beautiful Galathea, Franz Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Franz Berwald’s Reminiscences of the Norwegian Mountains and Franz Liszt’s Les Préludes. Featured soloist is cellist Tamara Bohlin. 6:15 p.m. pre-concert lecture by Maestro Berkson for Association members and guest-pass holders; 7 p.m. for the concert. For further information, please call the Symphony Office at 310/ 544-0320, e-mail us at music.pensym@verizon.net, or visit the website at www.pensym.org.
Wednesday, February 23
Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series
Richey Novak, Ph.D., has a broad background in academics and has taught Philosophy, Language (French, German and English) and Humanities in Europe, the Middle East and North and South America. He will tackle the question of where we come from as he delves into the varied concepts of our creation . Starts at 10:30 a.m., Hesse Park, RPV. Call 310-377-3003 for more information.
PenVets Meeting
A new monthly activity of Peninsula Seniors for all men and women military veterans, every 4th Wednesday of the month, 12:30 p.m. at the Red Onion, Rolling Hills Estates. Enjoy the camaraderie and conversation with veterans from pre-WWII through Vietnam. Call Jack Newman (310) 896-6572 for reservations and additional information.
Friday, February 25
RHE Woman’s Club Meeting
The Rolling Hills Estates Woman’s Club will hold their February meeting at the Rolling Hills Country Club 27000 PV Drive East at 11:15. Lunch and a program follow the business meeting. The program for the day will feature JoAnn Welsi from the Palos Verdes Senior Center. Members will learn about Center programs and trips being planned for 2011. Also JoAnn will update on future plans for the building and location. Guests are welcome. Please call 310-378-1686 for luncheon reservations at $25.
Saturday, February 26
Classical Music Series
The Palos Verdes Library District’s Classical Music Series features young and emerging musicians from all over the world. Featured at this concert at 3 p.m. at Malaga Cove Library are Danielle Leone, flute, and Akari Banno, piano. For further information contact Adult Services Librarian Ashley Burdick at aburdick@pvld.org or 310-377-9584 ext. 215.
Las Vecinas Fundraiser
The Las Vecinas Women’s Club will have a Cocktails and Karaoke Intimate Fund Raiser at Lisa’s Bon Appetite, from 6 to 9 p.m.. 2511 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance. The cost is $45. For reservations call Joanna 310-548-3517.
Sunday, February 27
Free Chamber Music Concert
The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents The Calico Winds: Eileen Holt Helwig, flute; David Kossoff,, oboe; Kathryn Nevin, clarinet; Theresa Treuenfels, bassoon; Rachel Berry, horn at 3 p.m., at Pacific Unitarian Church at 5621 Montemalaga, Rancho Palos Verdes. For further information about these concerts or other concerts in the South Bay Chamber Music Society Series, please call (310) 545-1747. For maps, visit the SBCMS web page at www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.
Printmaking Exhibit
Collette Siegman, Pea Princess, monoprint with collage from lino-cut chine colle, unframed 30” x 45.”
The Palos Verdes Art Center will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year – 80 years of influencing generations of children, adults, and families making an impact in the community for the arts. The Art Center will continue to inspire individuals to celebrate, appreciate and create art with the Southern California Printmaking Exhibition. The exhibit opens January 28, 2011, and runs through April 24, 2011, in the Beckstrand,Walker and Norris Galleries at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Galleries are open Mondays through Saturdays 10am-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.. For more information visit www.pvartcenter.org or call 310-541-2479. PEN