Rolling Hills Estates, CA - The City of Rolling Hills Estates is excited to host the 42nd Annual Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament! In partnership with tennis prodigy Tracy Austin, this long-running event brings together tennis players of all ages and skill levels in a friendly competition at local tennis clubs in and around the City. The tradition continues as the City’s oldest sporting event after an off year in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Read MoreThe artists, the art, and the music inspired by the art—explained and performed live
Saturday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Art Center
Last month, right about this time, “Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking?” opened in the upstairs gallery at the Palos Verdes Art Center. It featured the work of 34 artists, each of whom had created a picture based on a title which they had—apprehensively!—drawn from the inside of a fortune cookie (the original “fortune” having been removed).
Read MoreLongtime Peninsula resident, Tom Steers, takes daily walks along the bluffs above Portuguese Bend, Abalone Cove, and the Point Vincente Interpretive Center. Along the way Steers notices a collection plaques and sculptures had been installed honoring individuals and various forms of sea life. During one such walk, it suddenly occurred to him that there was nothing honoring the Peninsula’s first inhabitants, the Gabrieleno (Tongva) Native Americans.
Read MoreIt’s November with the autumn leaves changing to gold and umber, the heartwarming holiday of Thanksgiving culminating the month as families and friends gather to enjoy traditional culinary creations, family favorites, new variations on the theme; and remember we have so much to be thankful for in the United States of America, and share by providing groceries or prepared dinners for those who might not be so blessed.
Read MoreSouth Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) has reimagined its SOAR exhibit to highlight the life of monarch butterflies, arguably one of the most recognizable butterflies in the United States. MaryLynn Mack, Chief Operations Officer for the Garden states, “It is important to highlight the monarchs because they are considered to be an ‘indicator species.’
Read More“It’s a wonderful life” is one of our favorite movies. George Bailey’s Building and Loan company provides low interest financing for the people of Bedford Falls in Upstate NY. When Uncle Billy misplaces the company funds, bankruptcy looms. George is despondent and thinks about killing himself. But a guardian angel, Clarence, is sent down to Earth to stop him. Clarence shows George how his family, friends and town would have turned out if he had never been born. George is born again.
Read MoreROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. (October 1, 2021) –The Pastel Society of Southern California (PSSC) announces its 12th Annual Gallery Exhibition showcasing members' artworks, to be held November 10-28, at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Dr., Suite 117.
Read MoreI Love, Love, Love beautiful table settings. The way they make you feel, the stories they have to tell really nothing makes me happier. I have always loved china, crystal and, silver, it’s one of my weaknesses.
Read MoreThis year’s City Celebration went off without a hitch! Over 1,800 members of the community turned out for the City’s 64th Celebration—marking one of the largest attendance since its inception! The day was action-packed with loads of outdoor events, including the annual Poker Ride which had over 20 prizes donated by local businesses.
Read MoreAmong the many horror films that are visited and revisited around Halloween—or throughout the year—is a gem known as The Black Cat (1934). A Pre-Code delight, the film stars actress Lucille Lund in what is arguably her most notable role.
Read MoreMy introduction to painting began upon my retirement from a 20 year stint working in Aerospace. I knew I could draw fairly well but my limited painting skills that I acquired in San Pedro High School were very limited so I did things the hard way, trial and error.
Read MoreMADE IN CALIFORNIA: The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food &
Restaurants that Changed America
By George Geary
Forward by Chris Nichols, senior editor at Los Angeles magazine
Prospect Park Books/An Imprint of Turner Publishing
August 2021/Hardcover/$40.00
ISBN: 978-1-945551-91-8 / Ebook ISBN: 9781945551925
Read MoreWe don’t name all of our patients but this one involved a wonderful story.
Hannah, an adult Great Horned Owl, was spotted on the lawn at the Palos Verdes interpretive Center on May 10, 2021 by Sue, of their volunteers, who thought she was dead. She looked like a bloody pile of leaves! Hannah had severe head trauma, perhaps from being hit by a car.
Read MoreIconic and historic La Venta Inn located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula has a new proprietor in town, as Chef Meg Walker owner of the esteemed Made by Meg catering company based in Redondo Beach takes over. Weddings and events will continue to flourish as they have for decades at this gorgeous venue with a multimillion dollar view.
Read MoreStudies underscore mechanisms that evoke happiness. When you get down to it, in engineering terms, you are like a thermostat, a “bio-energetic cybernetic feedback unit.” Your reactions excite your inner alchemist to cascade hormones and biochemistry throughout your system.
Read More2021 Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Fall Carnival
Read MoreThe one design choice with the biggest impact on the look and feel of your space is what you do with your walls. After all, they surround every room in your home. Whether you opt for paint, paper, wood or tile, its truly a blank canvas. Don't be afraid to get creative! Interior Designer, Megan Dufresne shares some fun ideas and pro tips to make any wall an eye catcher.
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