The Fall Equinox on the 23rd welcomed in the autumnal magic of Libra season. No sign better symbolizes the balance of darkness and light achieved at the peak of the equinox, that moment of perfect alignment. In pagan traditions, the equinox is known as Mabon, and signifies the second harvest in the cycle of the planting year.
Read MoreMARK YOUR CALENDAR! A FUN, FREE & FANTASTIC LECTURE AT HESSE COMMUNITY PARK ON DECEMBER 9, 2022 AT 4 PM - Real or Fake: Always Ask An Expert with Emily Waterfall, Director Bonhams Auction House
Read MoreThe Point Vicente Chapter NSDAR is pleased to be a continued supporter of the Battleship IOWA’s many goals. Members of the DAR chapter met with the non-profit to find out more about their latest project.
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The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of movement. Mass transportation provides some freedom; personal transportation gives even more freedom.
Read MoreGuided Nature Walk at Alta Vicente Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, November 12th, 9am. Explore rare cactus wren and gnatcatcher restored habitat. Enjoy beautiful views of Catalina Island, blooms of lupine and golden poppy and learn about the military history of the area in honor of Veterans Day. Moderate to strenuous. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
Read MoreMy first sip of wine was at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. If memory serves, I had a Chardonnay that went with my delicious Chicken Piccata.
Read MoreThe South Coast Botanic Garden covers 8 acres and contains over 2500 different species of plants. The garden is also home dozens of species of birds including the following:
Read MoreThe Autumn Equinox on the 22nd welcomed the beauty of autumn and beginning of Libra season. No sign better symbolizes the balance of darkness and light achieved at the peak of the equinox, that moment of perfect alignment. In pagan traditions, it is known as Mabon and signifies the second harvest in the cycle of the planting year.
Read MoreJoe Ackerman spent over 60 years photographing and getting autographs from over 5,000 stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond. Additionally, he took over 400 candid photos of the iconic stars and was able to come back and have them autograph the photos. Ackerman did all of this while running 3 successful businesses and raising a family of five children.
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Guided Nature Walk at Filiorum Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, October 8th, 9am. Walk Jack’s Hat Trail on the 191-acre reserve linking the Three Sisters and Portuguese Bend Reserves. This wildlife corridor boasts beautiful ocean views and native habitat. Moderate to strenuous. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
Read MoreOctober has an element of fantasy, enchantment, ghosts and superstition with All Hallows at the Eve end of the month. Many films to entertain on a haunted evening most are more funny than scary for your viewing consideration.
Read MoreThere’s no escaping it. Wherever you go… YOU are there in full living color. Once upon a time, YOU entered a lifelong relationship with this very special person–YOU– and you stick together like super glue.
Read MoreAdrienne Nakashima, the South Coast Botanic Garden’s (Garden) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and her staff are constantly striving to create new and exciting ways for visitors from all parts of Los Angeles to experience the Garden. Their latest event, “Music and Flowers” combines the talents of some of the best African American floriculture designers in California with the music from notable native and Los Angeles based musical artists.
Read MoreThings do change in a heartbeat, don’t they? When I last interviewed Daniela Saxa-Kaneko she was serving as the interim executive director of the Palos Verdes Art Center. Not long after that the “interim” was dropped—and she was selected to head up the place, a venerable institution which has been serving the Peninsula for 90 years.
Read MoreJill Sanders is a local fine art landscape photographer born and raised here in Palos Verdes, California. Her images stir a sense of stillness and peace upon the viewer as she blends her painterly effects of light and shadow mixed with long exposure techniques.
Read MoreIf you live in San Pedro, as I do, you have probably discovered Averill Park with it’s pretty waterfall, meandering stream and ever fascinating ( to me anyway) duckpond. In spring you’ll see ducklings and all year round there are Mallards, Muscovy ducks,wood duck and visiting herons. The Muscovy ducks think they own the place and are often seen patrolling the perimeter of the pond.
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