Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Calendar of Events for October 2021.
Calendar of Submissions October 2021
Special Events
Palos Verdes Pastoral Garden-to-Table Dining Experience presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at Terranea Resort is now postponed from October 3 to May 1, 2022. The event is filling up quickly and space is limited so get your Sponsorship or tickets now at: https://pvplc.org/event/pastoral-2022/
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Color Me Beautiful! Enjoy the 2021 101st National Watercolor Society International Open Exhibition
For 100 years the National Watercolor Society has hosted a watermedia exhibition that showcases watercolor and watermedia by artists from around the world. This year’s 101st exhibition continues the celebration of this elusive and magical medium.
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Master Bathroom Design from MC Design by Local Interior Designer Megan Dufresne (ASID)
The master bathroom, sometimes referred to as the primary bathroom, is a hub for any homeowner. It's where we begin and end our days and it should feel luxurious while being functional. Interior Designer, Megan Dufresne shares some tips on how to elevate our master bathrooms and incorporate must-have design elements to create a unique and refined space.
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The Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden by Steve Tabor
William Wrigley, Jr. fell under the spell of Santa Catalina Island at first site. By 1919, he assumed ownership of the Island when he became the majority owner of the Santa Catalina Island Company and continued his love affair with the island until his death in 1932. It seemed only fitting that his remains should be interred on his island paradise.
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Helping Nature Take Its Course By Doug Tallamy
The natural world we encounter today is not the same world we would have encountered 500 years ago, 100 years ago, or even 20 years ago. When I was a boy (60 yrs ago), I could count on finding a box turtle, a spotted turtle, and several species of salamanders any summer day on a walk through a nearby woodlot.
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Small and Rare in Redondo Beach By Adam Arenson
The Home Savings branches were expertly sited — placed on prominent corners, so drivers could know, instantly, which financial institution it was.
The original branches had gold tiles and brightly colored mosaics, like these birds.
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Color Play Studio By Ella Dequina
Color Play Studio started off as a haven for vivacious finished art projects. In the five years since Patty Middlebrooks has been in business, it has changed tremendously. The studio has undergone both curriculum changes and an aesthetic revamp. What began as Meaning-Full Art blossomed into a crafting sanctuary with something for everyone.
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Polygenic Scores and Heredity By William Lama, Ph.D.
Commemorating the 67th Anniversary of the Opening of Marineland August 28, 1954. by Phil Wahba
One of the points along the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is one of the most scenic places on the entire Southern California coastline. Before Terranea was a popular destination, there was a beloved aquatic theme park called Marineland, a 102-acre site.
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The Palos Verdes Peninsula Produces the First Californian Grape Harvest of the Season By Deborah Paul
Palos Verdes Peninsula resident, real estate developer and award winning viticulturist Jim York inadvertently beat out most of California’s wine growing community with an early Pinot harvest on Aug. 10.
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Hooray for Hollywood Costumes at the Hollywood Museum By Greg Schreiner
My movie costume collection is not only included in my show, Hollywood Revisited, but many of my costumes are also on display at the Hollywood Museum which is located in the former Max Factor Building at 1660 N. Highland Ave. near Hollywood Blvd .(323-464-7776.)
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Calendar of Events for September 2021.
Calendar of Submissions September 2021
Special Events
National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 25th, 9am. – 12pm. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy in our celebration of public lands at White Point Nature Preserve.
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Flowers and the Color Purple By Simie Seaman
Purple has always been a magical color. It is the color of mystery, royalty, passion and spirituality.
Purple flowers are among the most striking and versatile flower for any garden. You can use them to add drama and flair to an otherwise dull nook. Or you can use them to balance out other bold colors.
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“At Home Flying High At The Movies” Volume II, No. 7 August 2021 By Stephanie Mardesich
As airports and airlines increase service after the past year’s disruption it’s a busy time with summer vacations and plans for travel through end of the year and further. For those not yet ready to take a flight, tune in to some movies with plots involving planes or flying.
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Discovering Artists at First Thursday San Pedro
The cool and popular First Thursday ArtWalk in San Pedro returned on August the 5th. The First Thursday festivities are located in the historic section of San Pedro at 6th St., with live music at 6th Street and Mesa. Featured activities included outdoor dining, live music, and open galleries There was also a guided artwork tour.
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Marilyn Monroe Remembered By Greg Schreiner
August is always a very special month for me as President of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club. On August 5th, 1962, Marilyn was found dead in her home in Brentwood in an apparent drug overdose. Each year since 1982, we have celebrated her life with a memorial service at Westwood Village Park Cemetery in Westwood.
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Coastal Design from MC Design By Megan Dufresne
When we think of the coast, we think breezy, light, and fresh. Coastal design aims to bring that same sense of airy brightness indoors. Interior Designer, Megan Dufresne shares some tips on how to incorporate coastal elements into any home, no matter where it's located. After all, you don't have to live near the coast to bring the essence of the coast into your home.
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The El Segundo Blue Butterfly ~ A Fight for Survival By Steve Tabor
Once these tiny, winged insects populated the coastal areas where species of buckwheat commonly known as Sea Cliff Buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium) thrived. At one time, the 3,200 acres of the El Segundo Sand Dunes near Los Angeles International Airport was believed to have supported a population of nearly 750,000 of these tiny creatures.
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