Tony La Bruno

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”257″ display=”masonry” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ ngg_triggers_display=”always”]photos by Tony LaBruno The Peninsula Library Friends Foundation celebrated its donors at its December mixer. It was an exclusive members only event to show appreciation for members who donated at the Contributor Level and above. The exquisite wine was donated by Riboli Family Wines. Catering was […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”256″ display=”masonry” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ ngg_triggers_display=”always”]photos by Tony LaBruno The Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC) hosted its annual Holiday Opening reception on the evening of December 5. Guests experienced a festive night of art, music, and holiday shopping. The Winter Show was on display, as well as the Robin Jack Sarner “Echoes […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”244″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]The Palos Verdes Country Club was filled to capacity as the Special Children’s League (SCL) hosted its annual benefit luncheon on November 21. The rainy weather outside couldn’t dampen the spirits inside, as community members gathered to support neighbors with developmental disabilities. The event, […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”241″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]The Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club members welcomed guests to a heartwarming holiday luncheon and gifts boutique on Sunday, December 7. Guests enjoyed shopping, games, and lunch all to fundraise in support of women and children in the South Bay. A Charles Dickens themed […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”197″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]photos by Tony LaBruno Peninsula resident and businessman Harold D. Avent, Sr. held a book signing for his new book, “Wisdom for the Journey of Life,” at Fred Hesse Community Park on October 18. His story begins with life  in a Nashville public housing […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”196″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]photos by Tony LaBruno On November 9th, The Peninsula Library Friends Foundation celebrated Diwali and light conquering darkness: spreading light and joy to the world with vibrancy and jubilee. The Peninsula Center Library community room was elaborately decorated for this South Asian event, cosponsored […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”195″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]photos by Tony LaBruno The PVAC was host to a spectacular night of festivities on October 25, including music by John & Evan Brown of the John Brown band, and a dining experience presented by Chef Dora who served a unique international culinary fare. […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”177″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]photos by Tony LaBruno The Hispanic Heritage celebration on Sunday afternoon, September 14 was the first “Celebrating Our Similarities” event under their new nam e: Peninsula Library Friends Foundation. There were artists, authors, musicians and dancers performing for the community. “Each presenter shared how […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”176″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]photos by Tony LaBruno Students, administrators, and supporters welcomed contractors to Miraleste Intermediate School on Sunday, September 14 for a groundbreaking ceremony for replacing the school’s 60 year old pool.  The pool will be the first project supported by Measure SOS, a facilities bond […]

photos by Tony LaBruno Last May, while David McGowan, President of the Palos Verdes Estates Foundation was having lunch at the Ranch Market in Malaga Cove, a lady approached and asked if he headed up the non profit that restores city projects. McGowan, not knowing what to expect next, said yes. This chance encounter with […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”172″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]photos by Tony LaBruno The Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities installed Rolling Hills Estates Councilmember Britt Huff as its new president during a ceremony at the Palos Verdes Golf Club on August 7. County Supervisor Janice Hahn administered the […]

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”170″ display=”pro_mosaic” animate_images_enable=”0″ animate_images_style=”wobble” animate_images_duration=”1500″ animate_images_delay=”250″ animate_pagination_enable=”0″ animate_pagination_style=”flipInX” animate_pagination_duration=”1500″ animate_pagination_delay=”250″]photos by Tony LaBruno Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor David Bradley delivered his State of The City Address to a filled Ladera Linda Community Center on the morning of August 1. His focus was on landslide mitigation efforts, speed limit reductions on Palos Verdes Drive […]