Spotlight on Fundraising – Record fundraiser for PV Schools 42nd Annual-PEF’s Main Event
One year of complimentary dining at Terranea Resort, a 2022 Lexus RX 350, 20-guests hosted on a 75-foot yacht out of King Harbor, and luxe vacations at swanky homes worlds away were among the auction and raffle items offered at the Main Event at Terranea Resort last month. Proceeds went to the Peninsula Education Foundation […]
Peninsula Mediterranean – Walter Swindell Davis was the Southern California apostle of Mediterranean architecture
by Stephanie Cartozian A “quiet publicity hound” is how Charles Muncaster, himself an architect, described his grandfather Walter Swindell Davis, the brilliant, but ironically, lesser known of the Peninsula’s celebrated mid-20th century architects, who included Kirtland Cutter, Myron Hunt, and Lloyd Wright. Davis designed La Venta Inn, St. Francis Episcopal Church, the Point Vicente Lighthouse […]
Spotlight on Music – South Bay Alumni Chapter Mu Phi Epsilon Scholarship awards
Beautiful music, warm friendship, delectable cuisine, joyful celebration, and merited appreciation – all in the lovely garden of Dr. Nancy Zinner, an Honorary Patron of the Palos Verdes/South Bay Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon. On May 14, this chapter held its annual Patrons Appreciation Dinner, and presented the winners of this year’s Scholarship Auditions. The […]
Spotlight on Environment – AltaSea spawns support of the Lundquist’s and Former Governor
In March, AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, hosted USC President Carol L. Folt and activist philanthropist Dr. Melanie Lundquist, for a special event that included the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the USC Aquaculture Lab, and the Holdfast Aquaculture Hatchery. The event was capped off with a roundtable discussion focused on the importance […]
Spotlight on the Peninsula – Wine and Nibbles Party at the Villa Narcissa
In celebration of Katrina Vanderlip and her husband Edward Perlberg’s visit to Katrina’s childhood home, the historic Villa Narcissa, a community gathering at the house was arranged. Guests enjoyed the stunning view of Catalina Island and a mix of spring flowers in full bloom in the garden and on the tables. A delicious buffet was […]
Spotlight on Health – PVPHS Students Raise $40,000 At “Walk for Life”
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) was one of two beneficiaries of the 20th annual “Walk for Life” to support cancer patients. The walk was held Friday, March 18, at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (PVPHS). Nearly 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and members of the community took part in the walk. The event […]
Spotlight on Art – Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting at Villa Narcissa
Katrina Vanderllip hosted a Pysanky Ukrainian egg painting afternoon with the new owner of the Vanderlip Estate, Nina Ritter. This private event gathered a local community of artists to design ornately decorated traditional Easter eggs, traditional to Ukraine. The Pysanky celebrates the rebirth of nature in the Spring and is an ancient artform utilizing a […]
Spotlight on Charity – Fundraising for PV Juniors Women’s Club
Saturday Night Fever LIVE Members and guests of the Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club (PV Jrs.) gathered at the Palos Verdes Golf Club April 8 for the organization’s annual spring fundraiser, “Saturday Night Fever.” PV Jrs. is a women’s social and philanthropic group that raises funds for South Bay charities that serve women and children […]
Spotlight on Pets – Dog Walking Day at the South Coast Botanic Gardens
Grab your leash and your fur baby dog(s) and head to the South Coast Botanic Garden! During special dog walking hours, the community is invited for an advanced ticket fee, to bring its four legged friends to the garden for a stroll through the 87 acre botanic garden property. With Spring here and summer on […]
Spotlight on Music – Crescendos for Peninsula Symphony Fifty-Fifth Season Fundraiser
John Williams, President of the Peninsula Symphony Association, announced, “We’re back. After a lost season due to the pandemic, we’re ready to launch our 55th season of wonderful and free classical music concerts for our community.” The music returned March 24, at the beautiful Rolling Hills home of Ann-Merelie Murrell. Beth Pflueger, flutist and Gary […]
Spotlight on Athletics – Papadakis is First PVPHS Athletic Alumni Honoree Black and Gold Affaire
The PVPHS Athletic Booster Club held their 31st annual fundraiser to a crowd of over 200 supporters. The event took place March 19 at the newly renovated Palos Verdes Golf Club, Petros Papadakis was named the inaugural inductee in the newly established Peninsula Papadakis played football and ran track at Peninsula High, and then tailback […]
May 2022 Peninsula Around and About
+ Fundraiser for Torrance Mayoral Candidate given by PV Resident On March 24, local Rolling Hills Estates resident Bill Beverly hosted a fundraiser for current Torrance Councilman Cliff Numark, who is running for Torrance Mayor in the June 7 election. The fundraiser was well attended and Numark had the opportunity to share with the crowd […]
Spotlight on Service – Ek Kardia 2022 Graduates
Ek Kardia is a mother/daughter service organization that serves the “underserved” in the South Bay. Members, start in the seventh grade and work with Community’s Child, Little Sisters of the Poor, Capernaum Club, Torrance First Baptist, and My Friends’ Place. Photo by Corey Moore
The Class of 2022 Ticktockers at the Golden Medallion Ceremony
Photo by David Nicholson Photography The Class of 2022 Ticktockers were recognized at the Golden Themed Medallion Ceremony on March 5 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Over the past six years, these girls volunteered 14,555 hours in the local community at a variety of philanthropies, including the Ticktocker Thrift Shop in San Pedro where proceeds […]
Villa Oneiro (House of Dreams) on Portuguese Bend Road in Rolling Hills
Photos by Daniel Solomon by Stephanie Cartozian This European style estate has over 2,500 hundred grape vines, and 100 olive trees, of both Greek and Spanish varietals on site. The estate is located on Portuguese Bend Road in Rolling Hills, in an area of the Peninsula designated as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). The designation […]
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium teams with KultureCity to be sensory inclusive
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s programs are now certified as sensory inclusive, thanks to a new partnership with KultureCity, an internationally recognized organization that promotes an accommodating and positive experience for guests with sensory issues. To achieve certification, the Aquarium’s staff underwent training to recognize guests with sensory needs and handle sensory overload situations. At the aquarium’s […]