PV Magazine | Holiday Issue 31

2022 | Holiday Issue No. 31

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A NEW HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Gets Brought to Life

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How the Community Celebrates the Season Around Town Salute to Business Awards

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• In-Person workshops at our Rolling Hills Estates Studio Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 11am or 3pm • To-Go Kits • Family Parties • Corporate Events Visit www.theartboxacademy.com today to order your To-Go Kits or register for the Studio Workshops. Please Call (888) 541-9269 for private party and large group bookings.

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Cover art for Piney: The Lonesome Pine, A Holiday Classic

Editor’s Letter

Issue No. 31

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and enjoyed our beautiful weather and incredible Palos Verdes sunsets.

We hope that you enjoy our Holiday issue. It was so much fun watching Piney: The Lonesome Pine, A Holiday Classic. Jay and Jane Bakerink are relatively new to the community but their tenacious and thoughtful journey in making Piney come to life is extraordinary. The message behind the animation is for all ages. We also got Robert Bell to share his delicious Butternut Squash Soup with Ham recipe with us. We know if it’s Robert’s recipe, it will be delicious! As always, our Around Town is bursting with events!

I had the pleasure of hosting the launch party for Coastal California, The Wildlife at Shade Redondo. What a magical night celebrating the completion of this project. It is the second book for PV Publications, our sister company. I had the honor of co-creating it with Amber Becerra and featuring Jeff Corwin, with most of the proceeds going directly to the organizations in it, directly helping the animals.

Finally, thank you Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for awarding Palos Verdes Magazine a 2022 Excellence in Business Award! We are beyond thrilled and thankful. Our journey has been challenging and we continue to try our best to do this amazing community justice. We thank you for your support and patience in watching us grow.

One of my favorite people, Derek Gable at the Salute to Business Awards

In all sincerity, Palos Verdes, we thank you for your support.

Happy Holidays to you from the PV Magazine Team!

Kristin Borden Publisher, Managing Editor & Owner PV Publications, LLC 310-940-1445 kristin.borden@palosverdesmagazine.com palosverdesmagazine.com

Ethan, Ceci & Tracy Brown, Ross & Kristin Borden, Lloyd & Diane Pearcey

The PV Magazine Team Meeting Jane & Jay for the feature story

Viola & Vaqueros event with Paula Del Vicario

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cindy donnelly Community Calendar, Special Advertising Section, Content Creation cindy.donnelly@palosverdesmagazine.com

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WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER The Ambassadors program at the Torrance Memorial Foundation helps to support our community medical center and many of its health programs. Our members are dedicated to promoting and financially supporting expert care that makes a difference in helping individuals restore and regain their independence, while improving the overall quality of their lives. Learn more about how you can give back and help us provide expert care for years to come.

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IN THIS ISSUE Issue No. 31

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PV history 42 PV Christmas Past Take a walk down a holiday memory lane on the Peninsula

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featured 14 A New Christmas Tradition Comes to Life PV couple shares their experience together creating what is turning out to be a new holiday classic

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26 Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2022 Salute to Business & Citizen of the Year Awards

AROUND TOWN 29 League of Women Voters PVP and PVP Chamber of Commerce Host Annual Elected Officials Event

20 PV Holiday Spirit Peninsula locals share their special Christmas moments

30 Girls Night Out Bounces Back!

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The Palos Verdes Assembly Proudly Presents Their 2022-23 Patronesses 31 Las Candalistas are Celebrating 55 Years of Raising Money in the South Bay Uplifting Public Art by PVE Student 32 Special Olympics Torch Run in Palos Verdes Estates

39 pv calendar 11 December Highlights Tis the season around the Peninsula

33 The Viola & Vaqueros 35 Peninsula-Based PV Publications Celebrates Arrival of New Book Coastal California, The Wild Life & Gives Back to Organizations Featured

PV pets PV palette 39 Rustic Holiday Recipe Lisa Boyd hosts cooking class and shares Rustic Apple Pie recipe

41 Meet The Klink’s Furry Family

PV Professional 47 Estate Planning Greg Becker gives sound advice knowing what is needed 2022 | Holiday Issue 31 | PVMagazine | 09

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Looking for something to do this weekend? PV Magazine’s community calendar has it all!

Scan QR code to find out what’s happening around Palos Verdes and the South Bay. Don’t forget you can submit your not-for-profit event for free!

December 1, 3 and 4 • 10:00 a.m.

Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival

Holiday Festival is a one-of-a-kind holiday event that includes beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, holiday gifts, children’s activities, food court and special ticketed events featuring a fashion show and dinner gala. Visit www.torrancememorialfoundation.org.

December 3 • 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Women Who Care About Mental Health Breakfast and Networking

Join us for a morning of sweet breakfast & networking with mental health supporters. Guest speaker Edith Mejia speaks about mental health tips for ourselves, loved ones and community. Tickets are $40 at www.hopegatekeepers.com

December 3, 4, 10 and 11 • 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Gingerbread House Workshops and To-Go Kits

Register now for in-person Studio Gingerbread House Workshops at Art Box Academy in Rolling Hills Estates or purchase to-go kits. To reserve a spot at an in-person workshop or to order a to-go kit, visit theartboxacademy.com.

December 8 • 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Astra Lumina An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars Opens at South Coast Botanic Garden

Astra Lumina LA welcomes you to an extraordinary place, a garden right here on earth that shares a special connection with the sky above. Come nightfall, the garden sets the stage for a phenomenal event: a visit from the stars. Event runs December 8 through January 15. Visit astraluminalosangeles.com for information and tickets.

December 9 • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Movie “The Bishop’s Wife” at Malaga Cove Library

Join us for a fun holiday film for all ages. A debonair angel comes to earth to help an Episcopalian bishop and his wife in their quest to raise money for the new cathedral. Free at www.pvld.org.

December 10 • 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast With Santa at Good Stuff at The Promenade PV

Come have breakfast with Santa! Silver dollar pancakes, butter, maple syrup, Applewood bacon and sausage. Times 8 a.m., 9:10 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. Purchase tickets at Good Stuff: $18 adult, $7 child, 5 and under free.

December 3 • 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

December 10 • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

More than 30 local vendor pop-up shops will be in the driveways of five Valmonte homes selling giftable items including clothing, home goods and much more! Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Visit www.pvisboosterclub.com.

Redondo Pier celebrates the holidays with the Annual Concert on the Pier. The festivities include live holiday music, activity books, a charity toy drive, a holiday selfie station and sponsor giveaways. Free. Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win pier prizes. Visit redondopier.com.

Holiday Shop & Sip Benefitting The PVIS Booster Club

December 3 • 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Annual Holiday Concert on the Pier

25th Annual Parade of Lights

December 16 • 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

December 4 • 4:30 p.m.

Join the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for the opening night of Skating in the Park. There will be a tree lighting ceremony, food, crafts and entertainment. Skating is $7 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Additional skating dates are December 17-18, December 26-31 and January 2-8 from 12:30 to 7:00 p.m. Visit www.rpvca.gov/skate to register.

The City of Rolling Hills Estates will host the annual Holiday Parade to help ring in the holiday season. Come enjoy holiday floats, marching bands, Santa and other community partners. The parade route starts on Silver Spur and ends on Deep Valley Drive in Rolling Hills Estates Free parking at Promenade on the Peninsula.

Celebration of the Season Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities at Terranea Resort

Kick off the countdown to Christmas with Terranea’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy lively entertainment, sweet treats and festive fun for the whole family. Bring a new unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots for complimentary admission to the event. Visit www.terranea.com.

City of Rancho Palos Verdes Presents Skating In the Park and Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 18-26 • Sunset (approximately 4:45 p.m.)

Lighting of the Menorah and Sunset Ritual at Terranea Resort

At sunset on the terrace of the Lobby Lounge, guests enjoy the ringing of the crystal singing bowls and lighting of the menorah. Visit www. terranea.com.

December 7 • 11:00 a.m.

December 23 • 7:00 p.m.

Learn more about this dynamic organization for older adults who have joined together to help one another navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging. Hear from other village members and volunteers.

Email peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com or call 310-991-3324.

Join us at the historic Warner Grand Theatre for this holiday classic and see Frank Capra’s little film that could. Tickets are $15 plus service fee at spiffest.org.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Village Information Session

December 8 • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center Holiday Open House

Invite your family, friends and prospective members to share some holiday cheer and enjoy hot apple cider, sweet treats, live music and door prizes. Call (310) 377-3003 to RSVP.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” at the Historic Warner Grand Theatre

December 28 • 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

PVLD presents Lego Mania at Peninsula Center Library

Use your imagination to build anything you like with our tubs of LEGO’s, Duplos and Lincoln Logs. Head to the Community Room anytime from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit www.pvld.org.

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“May you always remember how special you are.”

—Jane West Bakerink

Written by Me l a n i M o ro s e E d e l s t e i n | P h o t o b y B re n d a C a s h

In the festive story Piney: The Lonesome Pine – A Holiday Classic, Grandpa Sid remarks “Life’s precious journey is a mystery, and you never know where it’s going to take you,” Piney only has one wish – for a little girl to plant him as a seed on her Grandpa’s Christmas tree farm. Winter arrives and Piney is accidentally whisked from the tree farm, his great adventure begins.

True to Grandpa Sid’s words, Piney has taken Palos Verdes-based, British-born author/Piney creator Jane West Bakerink and husband/collaborator Jay Bakerink on a journey they had envisioned for years. The Bakerinks are thrilled to share their labor of love and brighten the world this Holiday season.

In December 2020, Piney: The Lonesome Pine A Holiday Classic, the animated movie, premiered in the U.S. on The Disney Channel, Disney Junior and DisneyNow and was their most-watched holiday special. It is now in 70 countries/territories and seven different languages. Grandpa Sid’s performance, voiced by Sir Jonathan Pryce, was nominated for an Emmy®.

Today, the 32-page picture book, Piney: The Lonesome Pine - A Holiday Classic, adapted from the animated special and published globally by Running Press Kids, is available wherever books are sold. Twenty-plus years ago, the little Christmas tree came to life. In her heart, Jane knew something big was happening when she and Jay in 1999 drove past a Christmas tree lot. Her inspiration came when she saw trees for sale long after the Holiday had ended. She felt bad for them and commented “I wonder what happens to those poor trees. They look perfect.”

Growing up in Great Britain, Jane was a performer on stage and screen who loved to write, so when the Piney vision struck, she recognized she was onto something and immediately set pen to paper. Within months, she had written a book.

When she began pitching The Lonesome Pine to publishers, she realized that controlling the book and the story’s integrity would not be possible if she gave up authority and oversight. So, she decided to bring the book to life herself. Twenty years ago, self-publishing was almost unheard of but that didn’t deter her. After dozens of trips to the library and painstaking research, Jane West Bakerink proudly self-published The Lonesome Pine, bringing her brainchild to the cosmos. It was a quick and exciting journey.

Jane and Jay at The Emmys

A few months after visiting the sad Christmas trees, with her story in hand, Jane found a book designer, Ben Lizardi, who made The Lonesome Pine into a triangle book – her book dream was born. In October 1999, she hit the pavement, selling, and reading her book wherever she could.

“We got it in the front window display of Barnes and Noble, around the Holidays, and very quickly started receiving requests from libraries, schools, and other bookstores to read the book,” she explains. “Piney’s rise to widespread acclaim was here.”

In creating Piney’s world, Jane maintains nothing would be possible without Jay. She calls her husband her best friend and partner and says mutual respect and honest communication are the keys to their success. The Bakerinks are in lockstep, both personally and professionally. Married for 29 years, they are the proud parents of two grown daughters and doting grandparents to three precious nearby grandchildren. The couple recently moved to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and could not be happier. “I grew up in the Carson Torrance area and visited the Palos Verdes area throughout my life. We took walks on the trails near Terranea.

We’ve always loved it here! My Mom and Dad took me to Marineland; we cherish Palos Verde’s memories. We love the community, the businesses, the people, the tranquility, and the beauty of PV,” comments Jay. 2022 | Holiday Issue 31 | PVMagazine | 15

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PV Couple, Jay & Jane Bakerink, Bring Piney to Life Creating a New Holiday Classic for the Whole Family

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Left: Jay and Jane at Abbey Road Studios Below: Jane recording at Abby Road Studios

As with their charmed life together, they always had a clear vision of what they wanted their story to be. “We knew it would resonate. Each person is unique and special – whether you’re two or 102, we all relate to Piney,” Jane says.

Over the years, the couple received many offers to buy rights to The Lonesome Pine but their unyielding passion for Piney and the world they created together never waned. Instead, just as they together made The Lonesome Pine, they decided to create the animation themselves. “We believed in the project so much that we sold our house in Manhattan Beach to start the process,” explains Jay. “So many people thought that was a gutsy move but it was natural to us. We’ve never looked back. It was a no-brainer and it has been an incredible adventure.”

The Bakerinks leveraged everything they owned to form their own production company.

“It took many years of finding the right people with whom to work for the fruition of the animation project,” Jay says. “We started in 2013 when Jane wrote the screenplay. We thought, “Let’s make it into an animation. We pitched it and pitched. They [prospects] wanted to do it their way and it just wasn’t the way we wanted to do it. In my many years of being in the entertainment industry I’ve worn several hats as a writer, producer, director, and editor. One day Jane and I just looked at each other and said with both of our experiences we can do this ourselves. Finally, in 2017, we said that’s it!

Let’s do it ourselves.”

Together, they formed Haylett Entertainment LLC, and along with partners Hardy Howl Films and Open Range Entertainment, Piney: The Lonesome Pine - A Holiday Classic was released to audiences in December 2020. The animated story, born from Jane’s imagination, follows a little sapling on the way to becoming a Christmas tree and is filled with hidden clues and references called “Easter eggs.”

“These hidden Easter eggs are things that nobody except the creators would know about,” Jay says.

Usually, tough-to-spot Easter eggs reveal clues or details about the story, paying homage to a creator’s inspiration. They are commonly found in movies, television shows, and video games and can be anything from a private joke to a hidden love letter to fans. In the case of Piney: The Lonesome

Pine - A Holiday Classic, audiences would never know Easter eggs are hidden everywhere, from the main character’s face to a “special” repeated phrase or a word found in the dialogue. ” Our granddaughter has a mole on her cheek, so we thought Georgie should also have one. Grandpa Sid calls Georgie, “Sugarplum” as did Jay’s dad who called his granddaughter the same. Another example is on Grandpa Sid’s truck; the license plate is our anniversary date,” explains Jay. As the animation evolved, the Bakerinks procured top talent like Sir Jonathan Pryce, who plays Grandpa Sid, Simon Pegg who plays Jackster the dog, and Jason Anthony who plays Piney, as well as Lesley Nicol, Mrs. Patmore on Downton Abbey, who plays a Forever Tree. Jane wrote two of the songs and the original score was composed by Timothy Williams and recorded at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London..This Upbeat, warm, heartfelt music is available on Amazon, iTunes and DisneyNow. Today, the Bakerinks are overjoyed with their success and excited to share it with the world. As Piney, Jackster, Grandpa Sid, and Georgie teach audiences about everlasting love and friendship, Jane and Jay Bakerink hope their beloved story becomes part of every family’s Holiday tradition. Jane says and signs in all her books, “May you always remember how special you are.”

Piney: The Lonesome Pine - A Holiday Classic, by author Jane West Bakerink, is globally published by Hachette Book Group/ Running Press Kids, available wherever books are sold. To learn more about Piney and author events please go to HaylettEntertainment.com.

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SPirit In the spirit of the holiday season, PV Magazine asked the community to share with us a few of the ways they celebrate the season.

Homemade Traditions Amy Espinosa and family take a hands-on approach to Christmas “Each year we make each other a significant ornament representing the year. One of our favorite ornaments is from 2020, our first ultrasound photo of our son Corey.

This year, we add a peacock ornament that symbolizes all the wonderful memories we have shared since living in Lunada Bay. For example, outdoor walking through our dream neighborhood and spotting peacocks along the way. One of the most unique traditions we celebrate are those that my husband and I incorporated from the very different home states from which we hail. Brian, originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, lights our walkways on Christmas Eve with Farolitos (luminarias), one of the most well-known Christmas traditions from Santa Fe. Being a fashion designer, I like to get creative and make a spread of traditional Kentucky delicacies on Christmas day, which include favorites like cherry cheesecake, bourbon glazed ham, and, of course —bourbon, spiced apple cider for the adults.”

Some of the Espinosa family ornaments Brian, Amy and Corey Espinosa

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A Very Casey Christmas This UK Expat Keeps Family Traditions Alive in Lunada Bay

Ben Casey tells us that the traditions in the home he shares with his three sons (Leo, Heath, and River) are the culmination of traditions informed by his path across three continents to Lunada Bay.

“The foundation comes from frosty (sometimes white) Christmases in the UK. My Mom was the fiercest protector of the sanctity of the Christmas spirit. She loved it so much and many of the traditions we maintain are in memory of her enjoyment of the magic of Christmas and the fun of suspending disbelief to see the world through children’s eyes. So, the English influence has us watching ”The Snowman” on Christmas Eve, savoring bacon butties and tins of Quality Street chocolates (that inevitably end with the orange and strawberry soft centers that our family is trained to avoid), and watching the Queen’s Speech on Christmas morning. The board games, essential to indoor cold Christmases, give way to more outdoor traditions formed by 12 years of living in Australia. Competitive run-arounds on the PV High field get the appetite up, but the centerpiece is the Boxing Day swim in the bay. Aussie beach Christmases recreated with a dip in the Pacific. Fortunately, in comparison, the boys were too young to remember how warm it was on the other side of the Pacific. Scrambling down the Lunda Bay bluffs makes this a transplanted tradition with a distinctly local flavor.

Mostly, Casey Christmases is about getting the family together. With the absence of relatives spread across the UK and Australia, we love to welcome our neighbors and U.S. friends to help offload the orange and strawberry creme Quality Streets chocolates.”

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River getting into the holiday spirit

River getting into the holiday spirit

Sierra Plecas

Enjoys Family Time & Life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula “Every year our family celebrates Christmas by baking cookies together for neighbors and firefighters. We absolutely love handing them out and making someone’s day brighter. On Christmas day, another one of our traditions is to head down to Terranea and walk along the shore, taking in all the scenery and just feeling blessed to live in such a beautiful place like Palos Verdes.

Nowhere else feels more like home. After arriving home, that’s when we open presents. To us, Christmas morning is more about being together than gifts. We spend most of the day cooking and talking about what part of the day we liked most, and drinking lots of wine!”

Sierra Plecas and Father Tony Mauk

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Stella Leo

Makes the Holidays Festive, Family-Friendly & Fabulous We first met Stella Leo, husband John, and daughter Juliet, last December taking their annual festive holiday photo in Malaga Cove.

We knew the Leo Family would be doing another festive holiday photoshoot. After all, she is “Stylishy Stella” for a reason.

Stella and Juliet

“Every Christmas season, we take our annual family photo, have fun decorating our home, and visit ALL the holiday popups (Christmas trees, Holiday lights, and themed popup activations). People can’t believe how we do and see it all! We love the festive décor and want to capture it all for our followers on Instagram where we share fabulous inspiration for celebrating every day in a stylish way. I’m also known for hosting non-stop parties and playdates at home, all with the help of our brand sponsors. So, there are also annual gingerbread cookie decorating playdates, ugly Christmas sweater gatherings with friends, and non-stop rockin’ around our Christmas tree! It is such a fun and festive time of the year, and we love getting into the Christmas spirit! If you want to get insider sneak peeks to all the Holiday hot spots and get family-friendly tips along the way, follow along @stylishlystella on social media and StylishlyStella.com.”

John, Juliet, and Stella Leo

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Chef Robert Bell

Enjoys Family Time & Life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula “I love cooking and gathering with family and friends. I always love sitting around the table with fifteen or twenty people and just the dynamics of that. Everyone talking about food. It’s the most important thing.

It’s what we do, it’s what we love.”

Chef Robert with his mother, Joyce

Butternut Squash Soup with Ham Robert Bell of Mama Terano’s Kitchen shares his recipe of Butternut Squash Soup with Ham.

Ingredients: 3 Cups diced onions 4 Butternut squash (5 to 6 pounds) 2 Quarts chicken stock 4 Ounces sweet butter, plus 2 tbs 6 Ounces ham (I like Smithfield) 2 Cups Madeira wine 2 Cups heavy cream Salt and pepper or Tabasco to taste Vanilla extract to taste

Directions: 1. Cut squash in half-lengthwise. Remove seeds and fibers 2. Rub with two tablespoons butter and bake at 375 degrees for 90 minutes until fork-tender 3. Sauté the onion in butter in pot that will be used for soup 4. Remove the skin from squash and puree with as much chicken stock as needed 5. Add the squash puree to the soup pot along with remaining chicken stock, wine and cream 6. Bring soup to a simmer and add the ham 7. Let simmer for approximately 20 minutes 8. Taste and season with Tabasco, salt and then vanilla This is a great soup because it can be prepared several days before and gently, reheated. If you like, you can garnish with parsley!

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Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2022 Salute to Business & Citizen of the Year Awards On Wednesday, November 16 the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosted the Salute to Business & Citizen of the Year Awards Celebration at Trump National Golf Club.

Winners were awarded with signed certificates

from the County of Los Angeles, the California State Senate, the California Legislature, United States Congress, City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the City of Rolling Hills Estates

Excellence in Business Award EDCO Palos Verdes Magazine Palos Verdes Medical Group & Peninsula Research Associates

Best New Business Made by Meg at La Venta Inn

Nonprofit of the Year South Bay Children’s Health Center Les Fishman, Virginia Butler, Meg Walker (Owner of Made by Meg at La Venta Inn, Winner of Best New Business) and Derek Gable (Winner of Citizen of the Year)

Community Service Organization of the Year Palos Verdes Peninsula Lions Club

Matt Brunning Business Leadership Award Lili Amini, Trump National Golf Club

Citizen of the Year Robert Medawar with Dr Lawrence Sher and Palos Verdes Medical Group & Peninsula Research Associates (Winner of Excellence in Business Award)

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Eileen Hupp, Ignacia Zimmer and Keith Hippely

Eric Maniaci, Laura Schenasi and Marc Schenasi (Executive Director of Nonprofit of the Year, South Bay Children’s Health Center)

Lili Amini (Trump National Golf Club General Manager and Winner of Matt Brunning Business Leadership Award) with Eileen Hupp and Robert Medawar

Virginia Butler and Erik Jay

Allen Bond and Duncan Blount

Lynn Aglipay (President of PVPAR) Meg Walker and Eileen Hupp

Julia Parton gives Kristin Borden (Owner of PV Magazine, Winner of Excellence in Business Award) a congratulatory hug with Eileen Hupp (President, CEO of Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Kristin Borden, Erik Jay and Renee Jaco

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League of Women Voters PVP and PVP Chamber of Commerce Host Annual Elected Officials Event The League of Women Voters PVP and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual elected officials thank you reception on November 10, 2022.

Candidates from the recent election and members of the community gathered at Pt Vicente Interpretive Center to recognize the local elected officials. Greeting the public were Jake Ettinger and Aaron Forberger on behalf of Senator Ben Allen and Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, respectively. Councilpersons, School Board Members and Library Board Andrew Werts, Dr. Sara Deen, Beth Meyerhoff Eileen Hupp, Linda Herman, Janet MacLeod, Dawn Murdock Trustees were introduced by leaders of both organizations, Linda Herman, Janet MacLeod, and Eileen Hupp.

Steve Zuckerman, Jake Ettinger, Rick Phillips

Cindy Kondon, Katy Watkins

Colleen Dillaway, Tom Hyatt, Ara Mihranian

Eileen Hupp, Linda Herman, Janet MacLeod, Britt Huff, Pam Schachter, Greg Grammer

Andrea Lastimosa, Julia Parton Bea Derringer, Brian Campbell, Jonathan Beutler, Adrina Galdamez

John Cruikshank, Ami Ghandi, Eric Alegria

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GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Bounces Back!

Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) held the 18th annual Girls Night Out “fun-raiser” at the Neptunian Woman’s Club in Manhattan Beach on October 12-14 in support of women who have been affected by cancer. The three-night event was a rousing success generating proceeds of $180,000 which will be directed to free support programs for cancer patients and their loved ones.

A longtime community favorite, Girls Night Out was Joey Shanahan, CSC South Bay Executive Director brought back by popular demand after being put on CEO; Andrea Dekoning, Marketing Manager Terhold for two years due to the pandemic. The Neptunian ranea Resort; Cassidy Strawn, Jackie Suiter, CSC Woman’s Club, a new venue for the event, was bedazzled Jamie Born, Jacky Glass (event sponsor) South Bay Development Director in pink as were the nearly four hundred ladies who attended over the three nights sporting pink boas, wigs, and tiaras. Each evening kicked off with a festive cocktail hour featuring signature pink drinks, tasty appetizers, and an extensive selection of curated raffle packages.

“The women in the community have really missed Girls Night Out for the last two years,” said Joey Shanahan, CSC South Bay executive director and CEO. “It was really wonderful to see so many getting in the spirit of the event once again. I am so proud of our team for making this happen and very grateful to our generous sponsors, donors and supporters who made Girls Night Out’s comeback such a huge success.” said Shanahan.

For more information about Cancer Support Community’s free educational and support programs for cancer Joey Shanahan, CSC South Bay Executive Director Emilie Vieweg & Kelli Vieweg,CSC South Bay patients and their loved ones call (310) 376-3550.

CEO; Patricia Sacks MD; Judith Gassner, Senior Director of Development Principal Gifts, Torrance Memorial Medical Center

The ladies of Malaga Bank rocked their pink! Nina Brister, Gayle CdeBaca, Kathy Eddy, Jasna Penich, Naher Elramly, Maureen Bray, Julia Parton, Sacha Ohara, Kristina Keys, Janet Carlisle

The Palos Verdes Assembly Proudly Presents Their 2022-23 Patronesses The Palos Verdes Assembly a non- profit, volunteer organization supported by the efforts of both members and parents is proud to present and recognize their 2022-2023 Patronesses. These Patronesses administer, organize, and host the activities of The Palos Verdes Assembly, which commenced with the first dance for members at the “Welcome Waltz” in Rolling Hills Estates.

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Jackie Suiter, CSC South Bay Development Director; Adrienne Nakashima , CEO South Coast Botanic Garden

Sr. Vice President of the Board

Front row:Valerie Goodman, Jackie Halverson , Alicia Henderson, Maureen Hazard Back row:Sophie Rietdyk, Michele Bell, Jennifer Brill, Kim Brother

Las Candalistas Celebrate 55 Years of Raising Money in the South Bay On Friday, October 21st, 200 guests gathered at the Empty Saddle Club for a fun and successful fundraiser ‘Starry, Starry Night at the Ranch.’

This year Las Candalistas’ top six charities are 1736 Family Crisis Center, Community’s Child, Cabrillo Aquarium, Manes for Movement, South Bay Children’s Health Center, and the Wyland Foundation. Las Candalistas hopes that if they have another successful year they will also be able to donate to 11 other local charities, that support children and the Environment. Event Co-Chairs for the event were Lorri Mino and Janie Woodburn. Entertaining Friends catered the event and the Live Auction was Elite Fundraising Auctions. The guests danced the night away under the stars to Andy and Renee and Hard Rain.

Cheryl Deppe receiving guests

Debbie Sampson, Co-President, and Nick Sampson

Randi Young, Kathy Black, and Hollidae Brown with the ‘Wine Pull’

Lorri Mino and Janie Woodburn, Event Chairs

Janie Hasselman and Barbara Smith

Nick and Elaine Trutanich

Renee and Andy

Uplifting Public Art

by PVE Student Dagny Tang, fourth grader at Montemalaga Elementary in Palos Verdes Estates, recently had her award-winning artwork installed on a utility box at the bustling intersection of Aviation Blvd & Ford Ave in Redondo Beach.

Tang submitted her artwork to the Redondo Beach Public Arts Commission in February 2020 while in the first grade but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, her application became delayed for nearly 3 years. Despite the long road to fruition, Tang’s brightly colored artwork, titled “Spring Time in Redondo Beach” aims to welcome warmer weather that’s right around the corner after the holiday season!

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Special Olympics Torch Run in Palos Verdes Estates Photography by Erik Jay

On November 1, 2022 The Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run took place in Palos Verdes Estates. The community participated and cheered along as the Special Olympics Torch was carried through out Palos Verdes Estates.

Dr Cheniss and Principal Bernal along with his LBE team had over 300 elementary school students line up in the streets for the incredible kickoff!

It was a spectacular feeling of the community coming together to shine a light on special education students.

Merlin David Community Relations Officer and PVPUSD Superintendent Dr. Cherniss

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Principal Rafael Bernal at LBE for Kickoff

The Viola & Vaqueros

Photography by Brenda C a s h , L u Ta ke u c h i

On Saturday, October 15, 2022 The Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic hosted an elegant evening of music at the the Grzywacz’s residence in Rolling Hills.

The evening began with a walk down to the horse arena where guests were treated to a presentation by the Vaqueros, the Sanchez Brothers with their magical Andalusian and Quarter Horses.

After a delicious dinner catered by Chef Shafer, guests were treated to a performance by Dana Lawson, Viola Los Angeles Philharmonic.

The Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic has been supporting the Los Angeles Philharmonic and youth programs for over 70 years!

For more information visit www.pclaphil.org

Paula (Co-President) and Dr. Michele Del Vicario

Clint Bird, Katy Bird,Oscar Luna, Claudia & Tom Grzywacz, Steve Geraghty and Shanleigh Bird

Sergio Ortiz and Wanda Dalcin (Co-Chair)

Darren & Nicole Tangen

Morgan Walton, Diana Honeycutt, Dana Lawson (LA Philharmonic Viola) and Marian Hall

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Peninsula-Based PV Publications Celebrates Arrival of New Book Coastal California, The Wild Life & Gives Back to Organizations Featured On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach PV Magazine along with PV Publications hosted the official launch party and book signing for the coffee table book Coastal California, The Wild Life.

Coastal California, The Wild Life was co-created by Kristin Borden of PV Publications and PV Magazine and Amber Becerra of Marine Mammal Care Center. The duo with Jeff Corwin who wrote the foreword to the book and contributed to many sections in the book is a collaboration of nine California wildlife organizations and over 20 world class photographers, one of which is lifelong local and professional photographer, Erik Jay. A majority of the proceeds of the book go directly to these organizations to support the work they do.

Two local PV High School students, Lauren Eades and Nicholas Kouzmanoff have photos featured in the book.

Their photos were chosen after they won awards in the annual PV Magazine Photography Contest.

This is the second published book by Palos Verdes Peninsula based PV Publications, the first being Palos Verdes, The Great Peninsula.

www.pvpublications.com Books can also be ordered and picked up at Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro.

Mark Girardeau (shot the whale photo on back cover), Jason Klassi (shot the cougar photo on cover), Amber Becerra (Marine Mammal Care Center & Co-Creator), Kristin Borden (PV Publications, Co-Creator and Publisher) and Jeff Corwin (Conservationist, Contributor and host of Wildlife Nation)

Andrew Toth, Kristin Borden and Dr. John Enyart (SDHS Project Wildlife veterinarian)

Jeff Corwin and photographer Andrew Toth

Michael and Gemma Kemps

Melani Edelstein

Andrew and Jonna Werts with Julia Parton

Marisa and John Kunich

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Lisa Boyd’s rus t i c a p p l e p i e For the first time since the 2020 lockdown, bakers gathered in-person at the home of Palos Verdes resident and PV Magazine Contributor, Lisa Boyd, to make special Thanksgiving desserts. Some bakers took their desserts home to freeze and bake them fresh for their Thanksgiving celebration. Others couldn’t wait that long, and baked them immediately after the class!

All had fun gathering together and learning new tips and tricks from our resident baker, Lisa Boyd.

Ingredients: 1/2 tsp lemon zest (1/2 lemon) 11/2 tsp lemon juice, zested then juiced 5 medium Golden Delicious Apples; peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inches thick) 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting crust 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground allspice 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoons tapioca flour 1 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions: 1. Prepare your favorite pie crust dough or purchase from the store.

2. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, apples, sugar, spices, vanilla and tapioca flour to a mediumbowl. Mix gently, coating all of the apples with the juices and spices. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Pre-heat oven to 375°F. 4. Take out one pack of pie crust doughs from the refrigerator.

5. When apples have rested for about 5 minutes, roll out pie crust into one large circle and place onto baking sheet. Brush dough with a layer of the beaten egg.

6. Place apple mixture centered inside the pie crust with the small pieces of butter on top of apples.

7. Fold edges of dough over the apple mixture leaving a portion of the apples in the middle uncovered.

8. Brush the beaten egg on top of the exposed pie crust with a pastry brush. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar on top of egg wash.

9. Bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes. Make sure pie crust has browned slightly. Once cooked, remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Yum! NOTE: You can use any apple you have at home. Just know that if you use a juicier apple, you may end up with a watery pie. It will still taste amazing, though!

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Buddy, Ace & simba PV FESTIVE PETS OF THE MONTH

The Klink family—Dan, Courtney, Patrick, and Cady—introduces us to their furry members, Buddy the Golden Retriever, and their rescues, black cat Ace and Simba the orange tabby.

Buddy in the Snow in Idaho on Family Road Trip 2020

What are the ages of your pets?

Buddy is three years old. Ace and Simba are eight years old.

Buddy was named by the children and the cats’ names came with them from the rescue foundation. Buddy came to us from Emerald Acres Golden Retriever in Rosamond, California in August 2019.

How did your pets become a part of your family?

Ace and Simba were adopted almost eight and a half years ago through the Pet Assistance Foundation and were Christmas presents for Patrick and Cady. When we moved to the Valmonte area from the Silver Spur area over four years ago, the children really wanted a dog as we now had a fenced-in backyard, so we gave in!

Do you have a funny story about your pets?

The funniest memory of Buddy has to be when he decided to eat one of Patrick’s socks on his first Thanksgiving. We weren’t positive if he had eaten it, yet, we couldn’t find the sock. He ate fine and all systems were working, so we figured he didn’t eat it.

However, nine days later, he threw the sock up! Buddy loves to eat anything. Our vet said that Goldens are like goats and will eat anything! I guess our story about the sock proves that theory!

Which pet is the most spoiled?

Buddy is very spoiled! He thinks he is a human and part of the family. With his cute face, he gets away with anything! Sleeping on the furniture or swiping food off the counter, to name a few!

Buddy has enriched our family in so many ways. He is always happy to see us when we come home. He gets us out walking and has allowed us to meet the great families in the neighborhood who also have a dog.

Simba and Ace

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PV Christmas Past Enjoy a few photos from Christmas Past, which includes 1927 Holiday photos from the Palos Verdes Library District History Center. Also, view the 50s and 60s fun and historic photos courtesy of lifelong Peninsula resident Dana Graham, a PV Magazine sponsor and president of the Palos Verdes Historical Society.

Group of children from the school play, Tommy Murphy’s Christmas, performed on the auditorium stage of Malaga Cove School on December 17, 1927. The production was given to start a fund to buy pictures for the Malaga Cove School.

Courtesy of Palos Verdes Library District Local History Collection

Front and side views of the Palos Verdes Estates float, Land of My Sunset Dreams, for the Tournament of Roses parade held January 1, 1927. The main feature of the float was a large univalve shell made to resemble polished abalone, in which Neptune was supposed to have come to the shores of Palos Verdes.

Courtesy of Palos Verdes Library District Local History Collection

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Palos Verdes Symphonette 1962 Christmas Concert Program

Dana Graham with Santa photographed in 1956 next to Moore’s Market in Malaga Cove Plaza.

The Sanctuary of the newly purchased Neighborhood Church (Formerly The Haggarty Mansion) Christmas 1952.

The Palos Verdes Symphonette Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert 1962.

Photos this page courtesy of Dana Graham, PV Magazine Sponsor and President of Palos Verdes Historical Society

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During our initial meeting, prospective clients seek answers for several areas, the first one being estate taxation on death. For most, it is irrelevant as their net worth is well below the estate tax exemption.

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