Books of Hope inspires giving: Palos Verdes sisters help children in need
It started with two sisters, Cory and Hope Pawar, and a simple idea.
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South Bay Arts Calendar: the weekend of May 17-19
Peninsula People
A local mission: Pastor Craig and Joyce Molitoris
After two decades abroad, Craig and Joyce Molitoris bring a fresh cultural perspective to the tight-knit community of Mt.
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award
This year’s Citizen of the Year Award dinner held last month at the Palos Verdes Country Club recognized Rosemary Humphrey as the 2012 Citizen of the Year for her very long list of community achievements; her impact and breadth of service in the volunteer environment; for her many years of service on the Palos Verdes Estates City Council, and as Principal of Rancho del Mar Continuation High School.
Deck the halls
Yule Parlor Parade celebrates 56 years
The historic Haggarty mansion, Neighborhood Church, will be open for tours this holiday season
“It’s the greatest feeling in the world,” said Bill Murin.
Peninsula Heritage School Harvest Fair
As families entered Peninsula Heritage School’s campus on a recent Sunday for this year’s Harvest Fair, they were amazed at the transformation the parent volunteers had created.
True to Her Commitment
Janet Baszile brings community together
By some reckoning, the Ford Motor Co.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Reception for Steve Wozniak
Prior to the Redondo Beach Speakers Series a private reception was held at the Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach for Torrance Memorial’s major donors and hospital leadership to meet the evening’s speaker, Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Computers.
Art Sale and Wine Tasting
A Night in Tuscany
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Palos Verdes Estates hosted their annual event in mid-October featuring special guest, winemaker, Richard Sanford of Alma Rosa Winery.
Las Candalistas
Entertaining for the Holidays
Members of Las Candalistas held their 4th annual tabletop design, boutique and speaker series in October in the former Restoration Hardware location at the Promenade on the Peninsula.
A spy in our midst- “Nonofficial Assett” book signing on Saturday
Bill Sewell will be signing his book, Nonofficial Asset, at the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore at 2810 Artisia Blvd on Saturday November 3 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Call 310-542-6000 for more information.
Food for thought
The Bizoumis family works together in their garden and in the community to benefit the children of the Center for Learning Unlimited
The fruit was fully ripe, green Chardonnay grapes plump on the vines.
Making science fun
Jeff Rudolph leads the California Science Center to space and beyond
It was 20 years ago that Jeff Rudolph, president of the California Science Center, sat down with head Air and Space curator Ken Phillips and sketched out the idea to acquire one of NASA’s famed space shuttles someday.
Under the Big Top
Chuck and Betsy Miller of Aztec Tents, have it covered—events, milestones and PLCM’s Sellabration
Tents.
Saint John’s Cardiovascular Research Center
The 20th Anniversary of the Saint John’s Cardiovascular Research Center at LA BioMed was celebrated on September 20 with a tour of the laboratories and presentations of ongoing research in the Blaufuss Amphitheater followed by a reception and dinner for guests and investigators.
Torrance Memorial Salon
Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation board members Christy Abraham, Nadine Bobit, Katie Fulmer and Patrick Theodora hosted community members at a special Salon event at the Palos Verdes Estates Home of Ellen and Patrick Theodora.