Judy Garland starred in films, musicals, and on the concert stage. A superstar who never lost her appeal, she is best remembered for her performance in The Wizard of Oz and for the song "Over the Rainbow."
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Although she lives a life of luxury with all the trimmings—a palatial home by the ocean in Palos Verdes Estates, the latest model German sports car, a supportive husband, and two successful children who have flown the nest—Cheri Cameron- Newell spends much of her days with a bunch of swamp creatures in the Okefenokee Swamp.
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Isn’t it enough to buy red roses on Valentine’s Day and your sweetie’s birthday? Nope…they’ve also got their own day. Think of it as a distant cousin to Valentine’s Day.
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As a way to highlight the vital role these tiny, fragile and often colorful creatures play in monitoring and maintaining our environment, the South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) opened its second Spring edition of SOAR.
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Have you thought of hosting a tea party but, not sure where to start? Then read on, whether you’re a host or a guest, I will cover everything from the history, the different types of tea parties, what to wear and of course the etiquette.
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On May 14, 2022. Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, age 77, of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA, was inducted into the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame; the highest honor and acknowledgement in this professional field.
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Become a Docent with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy – Virtual Orientation Saturday, July 16th, 10am – 11:30am. Discover the many ways you can enjoy sharing your love of nature with students and preserve visitors. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com
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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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