SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY Palos Verdes Golf Club Hosts Hard Hat Luncheon
On January 19, the Palos Verdes Golf Club hosted a “work-in-progress” Hard Hat Luncheon to preview their newly renovated foyer dining areas. Though the project was still several weeks from completion, it offered community members a behind-the-scenes look at their vision for their latest dining chapter. The new spaces were reimagined to reflect a fresh, […]
SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION Peninsula Education Foundation Wine admission at Villa Oneiro
A bottle of fine wine was the price of admission to a gathering of Peninsula school parents, alumni, and business partners at Villa Oneiro on February 12. The admissions will be donated to the PEF Main Event 2022 Wine Auction, to be held during the Main Event fundraising season in April. Participants enjoyed special […]
Spotlight on Nature – From the Beach to the Bayou
Let’s “GLOW” The South Coast Botanic Garden hosted its second stunning art and music installation that ran from November 20th, 2021 through January 17th, 2022. The interactive and visually immersive ocean and bayou theme drew crowds who were happy to be outside again among friends and family. There was a feeling of being inside the […]
Around & About – Happenings Around the Peninsula February 2022
+ A waystation for butterflies Kirsten Poulin began raising Western Monarch butterflies at the start of the COVID pandemic. Since then, she has released over 500 monarchs and her Peninsula home has been designated a Monarch Butterfly Waystation. She has also enlisted neighbors to breed the endangered butterflies. Poulin was prompted to begin raising Monarchs […]
Spotlight on Skating – Skating by the Sea, Central Park Style
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes introduced for the first time, a new, synthetic ice skating rink at Civic Center. Opening night was December 3 and started with a tree lighting ceremony, followed by a flag ceremony, holiday music, food and crafts and an evening of skating. Through the end of Dec., there was daytime […]
Spotlight on Art – Zask Art Show
Poetic contemporary works Peggy Sivert Zask, and Ben Zask hosted a boho style, modern art open house at their property, known for its burgeoning sculptures, ceramics and contemporary art. Peggy is the executive director of South Bay Contemporary, SoLA, a non-profit focused on bridging art between the South Bay and South LA. She and husband […]
Around & About – Happenings Around the Peninsula
+ Winkworth Wealth Strategies The Artist’s Studio Patrons of the arts attended the opening reception of Conceptualizations at the Winkworth Wealth Management office in Malaga Cove. It was an evening to remember with masterpieces of oil on canvas on exhibit by The Artists’ Studio of Palos Verdes including such noteworthy local artists as Norma White […]
Spotlight on Community – The Parade of Lights Cold night-warmed by community camaraderie
Hundreds of people turned out for the 24th annual hometown Parade of Lights. The VIP section which was situated by the old Starbucks location had bleachers, desserts and delicious Starbucks coffee for guests to indulge and relax in during the parade. The festive floats paraded through the commercial district of RHE, along Silver Spur Road […]
Spotlight on Education – Iconic La Venta Inn is Venue for Peninsula Education Foundation’s Major Donor Party
A big heartfelt Thank You by Peninsula Education Foundation went out to the hundreds of major donors who were recognized for supporting Palos Verdes Peninsula schools in a significant way. Major Donors who give $2,500 or more during the school year have the satisfaction of helping PVP schools and are invited to special access events. […]
Around & About
+ St. Peter’s by the Sea Reopens Sunday, November 7 marked a long-awaited reunion for the faith community of St. Peter’s by the Sea Presbyterian Church. The sanctuary, its exterior distinguished by PV stone and a copper clad roof, was filled inside with members and friends celebrating return to a renovated worship space. Esthetic improvements […]
Spotlight on Education Toast on the Coast
Despite a misty day, spirits were high for the 80s Fast Times concert, on Nov. 6, on the grassy flatlands above Palos Verdes Beach Club. The concert benefited the Peninsula Education Foundation. Ringing the big stage were tasting tables by Titos, Gray Whale Gin, and the Peninsula’s Catalina View Gardens winery and Pavilions Peninsula Center […]
National Public Lands Day
This is an annual event that is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September. Entrance fees waived at national parks and public lands, and thousands of volunteers come out to help restore public lands across the country. In celebration of National Public Lands Day locally, volunteers came out in droves to eradicate invasive weeds at […]
Las Candalistas Treasure Troving
After losing a 30 year lease on a large storage trove of holiday decor, arts and crafts supplies, party goods, fabric household items and garden supplies, Las Candalistas hosted a one-time Hidden Treasures Sale on October 2 at the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall. The proceeds from the sale will support Las Candalistas’ many charities, […]
Casa de los Angelitos
On September 11, a special fundraiser was hosted by Adriana and Luigi Schiappa, at their charming Tuscan famiglia estate, to raise funds for Casa de los Angelitos, a non-profit maternity home helping women in crisis since 1986. Guests enjoyed a beautiful Italian feast, on red and white checkered tablecloths and under umbrellas while listening to […]
“Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking”
The opening reception of “Are You Thinking What I”m Thinking” took place at the PVAC on Saturday evening, September 25. The show of 35 curated pieces runs through November 13. Conceived in 2019 when arts writer Bondo Wyszpolski surveyed a group of paintings on display and noted that most of them had fairly standard subject […]
“Party in the Plaza”
The Malaga Cove Homeowners Association (MCHA) hosted “Party in the Plaza” on the festive, sunlit evening of October 10. After a year on hiatus, the annual event was held outdoors at a new venue, Malaga Cove Plaza. The MCHA has been promoting the interests and maintaining the beauty of their neighborhood for over 30 years. […]