Posts by Judy Rae
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Letters to the Editor 5-18-17
The latest in letters
Read MoreSouth Bay Community Calendar 5-18-17
Whats going on in the South Bay
Read MoreSummer Calendar 2017 – Summer reading
{pages} bookstore 904 Manhattan Ave., MB (310) 318-0900 PagesABookstore.com Manhattan Beach writer and former Los Angeles Times reporter Terry Mcermott is among the prominent authors who will discuss their books this summer at Pages bookstore in downtown Manhattan Beach. McDermott’s newest book Off Speed explores the art of pitching. (A profile of McDermott appears elsewhere…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor 5-11-17
Council rises to the challenge Dear ER: Kudos to the Manhattan Beach City Council for approving the Gelson’s Market (“Gelson’s supermarket approved by council,” ER May 4, 2017). It is edifying to know that the Council supports the greater good of our community, not only by providing closer access to a grocery store, but also…
Read MoreSummer Calendar 2017 – Kids camps
Hermosa Beach Kids Camp Hermosa Valley Park June 26 through August 25 Children ages 6 to 13 participate in sports, drama, cooperative games, crafts, beach activities and off-site excursions, encouraging social, physical and creative development. Nine weeks of camp from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.with an option of extended “After Camp” until 6…
Read MoreSummer Calendar 2017 – Sophisticated Snoop Home expression session
Sophisticated Snoop 2017 – Home expression session The 44th Annual Sophisticated Snoop home tour might more accurately be called the home and art tour. The homes, themselves, are works of art, but at least several of them feature gallery level art collections. Proceeds benefit the American Martyrs School in Manhattan Beach. The Schlatter…
Read MoreSophisticated Snoop 2017 – the Clyde home
The Clyde home Sand Section Walk Street Art Photos by Kim Pritchard (KimPritchardPhototgraphy.com) What’s most striking about this 4,000 sq. ft. walk street stunner, in addition to the strong modern lines of the structure, is the amazing art collection the homeowners have spent a lifetime collecting. The façade makes use of natural materials, including mahogany,…
Read MoreSophisticated Snoop 2017 – the Khuana home
The Khuana home Hill Section Bliss Photos by Manolo Langis of Langoworks The bold, circular staircase and marble Ganesha sculpture in the foyer are hints of what’s to come. Unexpected spaces and impactful features make use of each distinct part of this contemporary, beach-chic dwelling. Look to your right and see the bold, bright…
Read MoreSophisticated Snoop 2017 – The Schlatter home
The Schlatter home: Grand Strand expression Photos by Geoff Captain Studios This custom contemporary Strand home was designed with personal touches throughout by the family’s close architect friend. The beautiful views are enhanced by 11-foot ceilings in the kitchen, family room and dining area. Paintings and pencil drawings by the owner, an artist from Germany,…
Read MoreSophisticated Snoop 2017 – the Stephanus home
The Stephanus home East Manhattan Solar Smart Photos by Liz Chalmers, Anika Lundvall This beach modern interpretation boasts board-formed concrete, zinc siding and handmade furniture, custom-designed for each space, smart-home technology and a 100 percent commitment to solar power. But the first thing you’ll notice is the 250-lb pivoting mahogany front door. Floor-to-ceiling glass…
Read MoreSummer Calendar 2017 – Beach Food & Wine Events
Beach food Summer Food & Wine events The 9th Annual Redondo Beach Fire Department Community Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, May 13 At the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach’s Historical Clubhouse, 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. A donation of $15 gets you a spaghetti dinner, cooked and served by the Redondo Beach Firefighters, plus salad, bread…
Read MoreSophisticated Snoop 2017 – the Disser home
The Disser home Tree Section Cape Cod Photo by Liz Chalmers As you walk up to this traditional Cape Cod, you immediately feel welcome and at ease. The cheery entrance showcases a striking hallway with lantern lighting and crisscross molding above the doorways. One of the exceptional features of this home is the high, coffered…
Read MoreSophisticated Snoop 2017 – the Tuck-Sherman home
The Tuck-Sherman home Tree Section European Impression Photo by Liz Chalmers The façade of this distinguished home is indicative of what’s behind its walls – an enchanting space that makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time. Provencal in nature, its ambiance is enhanced by architectural details that include polished wood paneling, floors and molding,…
Read MoreEasy Reader South Bay Summer Calendar 2017
Puppet power Friday, May 12 Join Richard Woloski’s high-energy puppets entertain the whole family. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. For a list of more programs visit colapublib.org or call (310) 379-8475. Golf Fore a Cause Friday, May 12 Golf Fore a Cause at the South Bay…
Read MoreSouth Bay Community Calendar 5-4-17
Thursday, May 4 Emotional Freedom Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) hosts Sandra Ruckdasche, a certified Yoga and Chopra Center Instructor to discuss happiness as a state of being. Topics will include the 7 Biological Responses to unmet needs, signs of accumulated Emotional Toxicity, Conscious Communication, and 7 Steps to Emotional Clearing. 4:30 – 5:30…
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