Lectures with Lianne presents a FREE Lecture July 14, 2023 - The U.S. Army Camel Experiment: "A Victorian Adventure Story" with Tara Fansler, Director of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! A FUN, FREE & FANTASTIC LECTURE AT HESSE COMMUNITY PARK ON JULY 14, 2023, AT 4 PM

The U.S. Army Camel Experment: "A Victorian Adventure Story" with Tara Fansler, Director of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington, California

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Johnny Depp: An Unconventional Hollywood Legend 20 Years After Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

Thanks to the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, superstar Johnny Depp has a permanent connection to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

‘Fort Charles, Port Royal’ was built on a three-acre bluff on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, on the site of the former Marineland of the Pacific, now home of Terranea Resort. With or without this hometown connection John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II is a household name, not just in Hollywood, but across the globe.

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Let Us Not Forget! The City of Torrance Honors Our World War II Internees and Their Sacrifices By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

In the mid to late 1930’s, the winds of war were rising. On the European continent Hitler continued his conquest and in the east Japan was expanding its empire with its invasion of China.  On the home front, many Americans held to the ideology of isolationism, but there was little doubt that tensions were growing between the U.S. and Japan.

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At the Movies – Long Live The King By Cinematic Expert Stephanie Mardesich

Reflecting on the recent May 6 historic Coronation of King Charles, III of the United Kingdom gives one pause to consider films that feature stories about “Kings” through the centuries, from true royals to those aspiring for power and prominence. Brew a pot of tea with scones and jam, or enjoy some libation with popcorn and snacks, and tune in……Long live the King whoever he may be!

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Athletic Greatness from the Palos Verdes Peninsula: Spotlight on Notable Sports Figures

The Palos Verdes Peninsula, a picturesque region in Southern California, is known for its scenic beauty, affluent communities, and top-notch educational institutions. However, what is less known is that it has also been the home or training ground for several notable athletes who have left their mark on various sports. Let's take a closer look at some of these accomplished sports figures.

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Tapping into the Animal Kingdom: Exploring the Symbolic Significance of Spirit Animals

For centuries, cultures across the globe have recognized the existence of spirit animals, often seen as guides or helpers that accompany individuals throughout their lives. Also referred to as power animals or animal totems, these spiritual entities possess distinct characteristics that can offer insights into an individual's personality, life path, and spiritual journey.

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Is Palos Verdes the Movie Capital of the World? By Consultant, Author, Journalist, Speaker, and Trainer Fred Fuld III

Did you know that the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, starring Johnny Depp and Keira Knightly, had some scenes filmed at the old Marineland of the Pacific; plus the sea sequences of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, were filmed off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes? How about the Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore movie, 50 First Dates? It had scenes from the Trump National Golf Club, also in RPV.

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The Birth of Marineland: A 10-Hour Podcast Chronicling My Lifelong Obsession with the Park's History By Writer and Podcaster Tod Perry

Why do some memories affect us on such a deep level that they seem to intensify instead of dimming with age? I can vividly remember being 4 years old in 1981 and first seeing Orky and Corky emerge from the salty depths of the Killer Whale Coliseum at Marineland, and the feeling of awe and fear has never left my psyche.

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A Chance to Return: The Miraleste High School All-Class Reunion By Amy Bergant

The saying, “You Can’t Go Home Again”, is true in so many ways, and probably how most alumni of Miraleste High School felt after the campus closed in 1991.  However, thanks to the hard work, dedication, and persistence of class of 1986 alum, Jack Alexander, among others, the campus will open for one more day as a High School to former students, faculty and staff on July 29, 2023 for an All-Class Reunion.

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Full Length Documentary Everybody Dance Captures the Beauty of Dancing with Different Disability Ballet Dancers By Contributor Deborah Paul

OK, “Everyone Dance!”
        Such a simple call from the band or orchestra to get on your feet and move your body to the rhythm and vibes of the latest tunes.
        But there is a huge demographic in our world where strolling on stage or out to a dance floor becomes a monumental task because brain and body parts just don’t mind the goal of the soul.

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Donna Duperron, Torrance Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Attends Promotion Ceremony for Buzz Aldrin, American Astronaut, Engineer and Fighter Pilot

Donna Duperron attended the promotion ceremony for retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Buzz Aldrin last Friday. Lieutenant General Michael A. Guetlein, Commander, Space Systems Command presided over the promotion of Colonel Adrin to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.

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