Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption, June 14.
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There are a lot of things that hold us back from perusing our passions. Whether that be societal standards, educational barriers, or an unsupportive family. I will not speak for others, but I get inspired by people who have found their way in the world by the means of doing what they love every day.
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On May 5th, the Peninsula Committee Children's Hospital (PCCH) held a reception at the Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC) to judge poster artwork submitted for the 64th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show being held September 9 – 11th at Ernie Howlett Park.
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This year this sweet, sweet holiday fall on Saturday June 11
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The Palos Verdes Peninsula’s historic and picturesque, La Venta Inn served as the perfect venue for this gathering of sports cars, super cars, and hyper cars whose owners are members of the SouthBay AutoClub (Club).
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“A Place Set Apart” referred to the Peninsula that is one of the most scenic and historic areas of Southern California. Today the peninsula incorporates five communities – Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro the original Los Angeles Port.
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We left the newly completed Haggarty Mansion in 1931 on the front edge of what became the Great Depression, though the severity of it wasn’t apparent for a year or two. John Joseph Haggarty and wife Bertha had just completed their 3rd mansion at 421 Paseo Del Mar
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Career Day was one of the highlights of my elementary school days. The anticipation would build on the way to school and finally culminate in heart exploding joy as the welcoming rainbow balloon arch came into view, signaling far and wide, the fun planned for the day.
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Do you know what the earliest form of money was? It was the cowry (also spelled cowrie) shell, which comes from the monetaria moneta small sea snail species. Not all cowries were considered money, just the small white or beige varieties.
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It was in the summer of 2006 when Patrick Sean O’Malley was commissioned to paint his first mural at Torrance Memorial Medical Center; four scenic wooden panels to be placed around the outdoor cafeteria seating area. The panels were so well received that more panels were added to cover the entire seating area and surround it with beautiful nature scenes.
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Our YWCA, here in San Pedro, California, was designed by the distinguished Architect and Engineer, Julia Morgan. Ms. Morgan, the first woman to be licensed as an Architect in California, was a trailblazer and a pioneer. Indeed, she was the first woman to be admitted to the world renowned lʹÉcole nationale supérieure des Beaux‐Arts in Paris.
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June 1st 2021 will be the 96th birthday of Marilyn Monroe
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From the sea to the trees, Palos Verdes never runs short on new photography. It excites the seasoned and the beginner for the exact same reasons. Same place, same time, different day equals different photo.
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Many credit our nation’s sixteenth President, Abraham Lincoln, with establishing our National Day of Remembrance, Decoration Day, later known as Memorial Day, for those soldiers who lost their lives during the Civil War.
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“June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” is one of the memorable tunes and dance number of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s famed musical Carousel that inspired this month’s theme. J
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! A FUN, FREE & FANTASTIC LECTURE ON JUNE 10, 2022 AT 4PM AT HESSE COMMUNITY PARK.
Hear Shelley Stockwell Nicholas, Ph.D. President of the International Hypnosis Federation share the wisdom and traditions of Bali - the land of love, laughter, and spirit.
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No kidding! Goat’s make the most wonderful companions.
We already know how great dogs are. They make us happy after a long day at work, keep us in shape, and take care of us just as much as we take care of them. But one of your favorite farm animals is giving man's best friend a run for his money.
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