The Phineas Banning Birthday Celebration will be held onsite at the Banning Museum for the first time in two years! Join us on Saturday, August 20 as we celebrate the “Father of the Los Angeles Harbor” with live country and classic rock music by local band,
Read MoreEvery spring I plant too much basil. Throughout the summer I pinch off leaves for tomato salads and regularly chop the plants way back to make pesto. And still, there is too much basil.
Read MoreThe California Brown Pelican is one of eight species of the Brown Pelican that are found along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coastlines. Along with the White Pelican, they are the only pelicans native to North America. Although California Brown Pelicans are common to the California coastline, they can be found as far south as Nayarit, Mexico and as far north as Vancouver, British Columbia. But, it was not that long ago that these graceful flyers were brought to the brink of extinction.
Read MoreAt this five-course meal featuring a film and food pairing, Jacques Pepin will be honored.
Jacques Pepin and Julia Child were the television chefs who first introduced the public to the love of fine cuisine, long before Bourdain and Flay.
Read MoreWhat do the Leopard Sharks of La Jolla Shores have in common with Mother's Day ? It's a well studied connection that even few locals know about. Most Southern Californians aren't even aware of this amazing place where you can swim along side such large and beautiful predators right off shore !
Read MoreMARK YOUR CALENDAR! A FUN, FREE & FANTASTIC LECTURE ON August 12, 2022 AT 4PM AT HESSE COMMUNITY PARK.
Hear Jim Schneer talk about A History of Railroads in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Read MoreMacarons are wonderful to bring to picnics at an outdoor concert, theater or just a fun time out on the beach. But what's even better is having a favorite cocktail package in a macaron that is easily carried in a picnic basket.
Read MoreAmericans consume approximately 2 billion pounds of avocados a year. Only about one-third of these avocados are grown in California, but that is changing. Most of the avocados grown in California are grown in the southern half of the state in a narrow strip along its coastline. The Hass variety of avocado accounts for 95% of all the avocados grown as food.
Read MoreThe City of Palos Verdes Estates will be celebrating the birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr July 24, and with good reason. His father, Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr founded the pre-eminent American landscape architecture firm
Read MoreOn the southwest side of the South Bay, the hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula stretch from Riviera Village to the cliffs at Point Fermin and Sunken City. It’s an area of immense beauty. The Peninsula is the only place for miles with any significant vertical elevation – which results in seascapes of one picture-perfect cove after another.
Read MoreUpholstery is an entire division of design all on its own. With so many options from fabric choice, style, color, texture; the possibilities are endless and sometimes overwhelming. We are going to break down some of the basics to show how upholstery can add so much to your overall design and offer some tips to make sure you make the best choice for your space.
Read MoreDo you ever look up and just admire the clouds?
I don’t mean just at sunset or sunrise but throughout the day. I often notice that we have some wonderful cloud formations here. I am not a meteorologist so I can’t explain the reasons for that, but I certainly appreciate it. Let me show you what I am talking about.
Read MoreSPECIAL EVENTS
Guided Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 13th, 9am. Walk through impressively-restored habitat on top of an ancient slide area with spectacular bluff-top ocean views that are well worth the visit. Easy to moderate. Sign up at: https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks/
Read More2022 Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club. We are the longest running Marilyn Monroe fan club in existence today. Marilyn Remembered was founded by Greg Schreiner, Teresa Seeger, Catherine Seeger, and Anthony Cordova. These four lifelong Marilyn Monroe fans met by chance on August 5 at Marilyn’s grave at Westwood Village Memorial Park.
Read MoreA routine lets you own your day and stay in the flow of joy and success. Here are highlights for a stellar routine:
1. GRATITUDE. As you drift off to sleep, and as you awaken, count your blessings and remind yourself how fortunate you are to be alive.
Read MoreAs the summer sun comes into full force and the temperature rises outside, it is nice to sit back and appreciate some refreshing wines. Whether you are at home or near the beach, the wines on this list will definitely help you combat the heat. The various styles offered will cater to a variety of preferences. With any luck you should find a wine that aligns with your palette.
Read MoreFor a moment, I thought air travel was making a pleasant return to the good old days. If you were one of the brave souls who took to the air like me during the first twelve months of Covid, you were probably pleasantly surprised by the experience (sans the mask wearing and face shield to ward off any potential contamination of the virus).
Read MoreWith the coastal weather finally warming up, and the summer activities going strong, it’s time to celebrate with festive seasonal desserts. Experiment and enjoy the summer bounty!
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