Palos Verdes Residents Can Build Their Own Gingerbread House!

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Palos Verdes Residents Can Build Their Own Gingerbread House!

Palos Verdes homes owners can get into the spirit of the season and enjoy making their own holiday decorations. For years, families have enjoyed having the sweet smell of Christmas inside their homes with their very own gingerbread houses. Whether looking for one to enjoy inside your home, or perhaps making an outdoor house where no baking is needed, you have several opportunities to create your own.

Terranea Resort will be offering their gingerbread house decorating on December 7, 14, and 21, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., or on December 8, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., where you can decorate your own edible gingerbread house with frosting, candies and other materials. This is a fun holiday activity for all ages of your family to enjoy. Advanced reservations required, and the cost will be $65 per house. They recommended using one house for up to 4 people. Please call (310) 265-2861 for more information and to reserve your spot.

Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

The South Coast Botanic Garden will be offering their own gingerbread house collection with a twist, no baking or sugar needed, on Sunday, December 8, and Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Their houses are made with natural elements from the Garden affixed to paper mache houses. You will be taking a brisk walk in the Garden with docents to learn about and collect winter “treats” to decorate your houses. Then you will go back and make your masterpieces to take home to enjoy. The fee includes all supplies, set of two to three small houses approximately 3″ tall and a docent led tour. This event is recommended for all ages. Supplies will be provided, and all children must be accompanied by a registered adult. General pricing is $29. To register call (310) 544-1948.

The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula.

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be offering their Gingerbread House event at Hesse Park on Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can make your house come alive with colorful candies, gum drops, peppermints, sprinkles, cookies, and more. The workshop includes a fresh gingerbread house from Mayer’s Bakery, decorating materials, light snacks and a delicious holiday beverage. This event is designed for parents and children to attend together. No drop offs allowed. Registration covers one gingerbread house. The cost for this event is $45. For more information, or to register click here.

Hesse Park is located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo courtesy of South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Enjoys Breakfast With Santa 2019

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Palos Verdes Enjoys Breakfast With Santa 2019

Palos Verdes homes owners know that their children look forward to Santa visits here on the Peninsula. A great way to get the fun started is with a local Palos Verdes Breakfast with Santa. Beginning this Saturday, there are several opportunities for you and your children to enjoy this photo opportunity, and make sure they start the day off with a good breakfast. Below are several different locations:

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, you can visit Santa and enjoy Breakfast with Santa and other great activities from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Hesse Park. The cost is $20 per person, and you must be pre-registered to participate. For more information click here.

Hesse Park is located at 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes.

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, Santa will be at Good Stuff Restaurant from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for their Breakfast with Santa. At the restaurant you will be able to meet Santa, take photos and get involved with some festive holiday activities. Adults are $15, children 6 ro 12 are $5, and children under 5 are free with each paid adult. For reservation to this sell-out event, call Good Stuff at (310) 544-8800.

Good Stuff is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive #151, Rolling Hills Estates.

Terranea Resort will be having Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 15, 2019, with a magical breakfast and photo opportunities in Terranea Resort’s Grand Ballroom. You will enjoy bakery and waffle stations, beverage and hot food stations, as well as an egg kitchen, kids buffet, and festive crafts. Seatings are at 9:00, 9:30 & 10:00 a.m.; cost is adults/$65, children 2 to 10/$32 (under 2 free). For more information, please call reservations at (310)265-2836.

Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

To read my prior article on Breakfast With Santa click here.

Photo courtesy of Arvin Design

Palos Verdes Enjoys Victorian Christmas With Tea & Carols!

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Palos Verdes Enjoys Victorian Christmas With Tea & Carols!

Palos Verdes homes owners have more holiday opportunities to enjoy here on the Peninsula. Starting this Friday, December 6, through Sunday, December 22, 2019, the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center will be having their 13th Annual Nativity Exhibit. On display will be 100 creche sets from around the world. This Friday, December 6, 2019, is opening night and the exhibit will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Afterwards on Monday, Friday & Saturday it will be open from 9:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday it will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through December 22, 2019. Docent tours are also available. Admission to this exhibit is free.

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, the Victorian Christmas Tea & Carols will starting at 3:00 p.m. with a Christmas Tea, and at 4:00 p.m. the Victorian Carolers will be singing holiday favorites a cappella in beautiful period costumes to bring us back to a bygone era of pomp and splendor. This will surely get you into the holiday spirit with singing and delicious refreshments.

The cost for the tea & concert is $25/adults, $15 for children 4-12, and children under 4 are free. To register call Marlene at (310) 377-4867 x 234, or to register online go to www.maryjoseph.org.

The Mary & Joseph Retreat Center is located at 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo courtesy of the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

Palos Verdes Home Owners Enjoy Local Area Holiday Fun 2019!

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Palos Verdes Home Owners Enjoy Local Area Holiday Fun 2019!

Palos Verdes homes owners have many holiday activities near the Peninsula during the holiday season. Here are two more for families to enjoy:

A great family activity during the holiday season is viewing the lights in Sleepy Hollow (a.k.a. Candy Cane Lane). Tucked away in a South Torrance neighborhood is one of the most spectacular displays of Christmas lights in the South Bay (and possibly in the country) which can be viewed beginning December 1, 2019, through January 2, 2020. You can walk or drive through Candy Cane Lane and get in the holiday spirit. Sleepy Hollow Christmas Lights is located on Roberts Road off Pacific Coast Highway from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every night until New Year’s Eve. Walking through the area is a much more relaxed, up-close view of the displays without all the traffic. You can skip the traffic by parking on Pacific Coast Highway, Calle Mayor or Prospect, and walk to Roberts Road, just west of Calle Mayor. Some of the houses will be selling hot chocolate, coffee, or churros as you walk through the neighborhood. It is recommended to go early in the month, since the crowds are large between Christmas and New Years.

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, the local 28th annual Holiday Boat Parade will take place in Redondo Beach at King Harbor. Paddle craft boaters will be kicking off the parade at 4:00 p.m. with their decorated and lighted boards and they will be followed by power and sail boats which will be all decked out. Each year there is a theme for the parade and this year’s theme is “Surfing the Yule Tide.” The parade’s Grand Marshall will be Gary Crum who will be leading the parade in the Grand Marshall boat. For more information on the boat parade, trophy categories, and tickets click here.

To read my last article on Local Area Holiday Fun click here.

Photo courtesy of King Harbor Boating Foundation

Palos Verdes Art Center Holiday Ceramics & Gift Sale!

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Palos Verdes Art Center Holiday Ceramics & Gift Sale!

Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to shop for one of a kind handcrafted art articles at this year’s Holiday Ceramics & Gift Sale, featuring the finest selections of work by Palos Verdes Art Center member artists.

This year’s sale kicks off on Friday, December 6, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., during the opening reception for The Winter Show, and continues on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This year there will be a special feature with the trees in the Atrium decorated with charming holiday ornaments provided by Art At Your Fingertips students. All proceeds from the sale of these decorations will benefit the Art At Your Fingertips program that delivers art projects to 7,000 students grades DK – 5th, in public and private schools located here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information call (310) 541-2479.

To read my last article on the Palos Verdes Art Center click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Art Center

Palos Verdes Enjoys LA County Holiday Events!

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Palos Verdes Enjoys LA County Holiday Events!

Palos Verdes homes owners, who are looking for more fun holiday events, have many choices below that are located within the LA County area.

BOLD Beverly Hills Holidays Through Dec. 24
Join us for spectacular lighting displays throughout the City of Beverly Hills. BOLD Holidays features evening shopping on Friday and Saturdays, live entertainment, music, an interactive photo experience with The Scenario Studio and much more!
Contact: 800-345-2210 / www.lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh

Hollywood Christmas Parade Dec. 1
Floats, balloons, costume characters, bands, equestrians and celebrities from all genres.
Time/Place: 5pm / Hollywood Blvd. between Orange and Highland
Contact: 833-727-2331 / www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org

Downey Christmas Parade Dec. 1
Christmas of Service
Time/Place: 1-2pm / Downey Avenue Contact: www.downeychamber.org

Gardena Winter Wonderland Dec. 3
Play in the Snow, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Pictures with Santa, Arts & Crafts, Smores, Hot Chocolate and more!
Time/Place: 4-9pm / 1700 W 162nd Street Contact: www.cityofgardena.org

Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival Dec. 3-8
Decorated trees, music, crafts, Senior Days, Fashion Show luncheon, Gala dinner and dance with live and silent auction.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Contact: 310-517-4606 / www.torrancememorial.org/holidayfestival

Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 4
Mr. & Mrs. Claus, holiday photo booths, kid train rides, local food trucks, brass band, DJ, choirs, and holiday sweets.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Long Beach Terrace Theater Plaza
Contact: 562-436-3645 / www.visitlongbeach.com

Culver City Tree Lighting Sled-tacular Dec. 5
Tree-lighting ceremony, a sledding activity on 25 tons of snow, an appearance by Santa Claus and photo op station, performances by local community groups, jumpers/bouncy houses for the kiddies, a life size snow globe and carnival games.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Culver City Town Plaza

Contact: www.culvercity.org

Baldwin Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5
Special visit from Santa. Performances by East Valley Boys & Girls Club, Julia McNeill Senior Center Carolers, Mariachi Superior de Mexico, Pualanis Polynesian Dancers, Baldwin Park Unified School District School Choir.
Time/Place: 6pm / Esther Snyder Community Center

Contact: www.baldwinpark.com

Claremont Holiday Promenade & Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Live entertainment, a magnificent tree lighting ceremony, and a visit from Santa Claus. Village business will be participating as holiday cheer stops and will be providing holiday treats.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Claremont Village & Depot

Contact: www.ci.claremont.ca.us

La Puente Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6
Join us for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall at the conclusion of the parade.
Time/Place: 6:30pm / La Puenta Community Center to City Hall
Contact: 626-855-1560 / www.lapuente.org

Lomita Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Time/Place: 5:30pm / City Hall Front Lawn

Contact: www.lomita.com

Lights on Temple City Dec. 6
Visit Frosty the Snowman and Santa! Festivities include sled rides, arts and crafts, food booths, and more!
Time/Place: 5-9pm / Temple City Park: 9701 Las Tunas Dr.
Contact: 626-285-2171 x4545 / www.ci.temple-city.ca.us

Monterey Park Holiday Snow Village Dec. 6
Following the tree lighting, attendees will be entertained by holiday music, snow play with two sled runs and a 900 square foot play area. The event will also have refreshments, a chance to take your picture with Santa and a Christmas tree raffle.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Barnes Park Amphitheater

Contact: www.montereypark.ca.gov

Agoura Hills Holiday Boutique Dec. 6-7
The City of Agoura Hills would like to invite you to visit our artisan vendors selling the perfect gift for the holidays.
Time/Place: Fri 5-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm / Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center
Contact: www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us

Burbank Holiday Boutique Dec. 6-19
You will find a wonderful selection of pottery, paintings, photography, ornaments, decorations, clothing, scarves, jewelry, and more! Find that unique handmade gift youre looking for!
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center
Contact: 818-238-5397 / www.burbankca.gov/blcac

Annual Parade of 1000 Lights Dec. 7
The parade starts outside the Shoreline Marina and the colorfully lighted boats and yachts sail past the Pine Avenue Pier, and then across the bay and past the Queen Mary.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Long Beach

Contact: www.visitlongbeach.com

Chili Holiday Celebration Dec. 7
Attendees can enjoy hot dogs, cookies, warm drinks, and of course free chili to kick off the holidays! Photos with Santa, Holiday Wreath Auction and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
Contact: 562-943-0131 / www.cityoflamirada.org

Holiday Art Market Dec. 7
Get your holiday shopping done early all while supporting local artists. Find unusual, one-of-a-kind art pieces for that special person in your life. Enjoy drinks, refreshments and light snacks, while shopping local and supporting local artists.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Joslyn Community Center, Manhattan Beach
Contact: 310-802-5440 / www.citymb.info

Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade Dec. 7
Pre-parade events begin at 4pm at Bannings Landing Community Center in Wilmington. Officials and community leaders are judges or passengers on approximately 50 decorated parade boats.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / Los Angeles Waterfront

Contact: www.portoflosangeles.org

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade Dec. 7
Featuring over 100 entries, including floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, Santa, local personalities and dignitaries.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / 2nd Street, Long Beach

Contact: www.belmontshore.org

South Lake Pasadena Holidayfest Dec. 7
Taking advantage of in-store specials and promotions. Scavenger hunt, live music, photos with Santa, holiday crafts for kids, carolers, cookie decorating, holiday character photo ops, raffles, giveaways and much more! Live musical performances at Santas Village from acclaimed local and international talent.
Time/Place: 12-5pm / Shops On Lake Avenue

Contact: www.southlakeavenue.org

Manhattan Beach Holiday Crafts Weekend Dec. 7-8
Join in the holiday spirit by making handmade crafts and ornaments with the whole family! There will be delicious treats, hot cocoa, and old fashioned family fun.
Time/Place: Manhattan Heights Community Center

Contact: www.citymb.info

Joy to the Holidays at Greystone Mansion Dec. 7-8
Open House to enjoy a family day of fun with cookie decorating, crafts, a visit with Santa, holiday music and more!
Time/Place: 12-5pm / 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills
Contact: 310-285-6830 / www.greystonemansion.org

Pageant of the Trees Dec. 7
A holiday celebration with great food and family entertainment. Live and silent auctions!
Time/Place: 5-9pm / South Gate Park Municipal Auditorium
Contact: 323-563-5408 / www.cityofsouthgate.org

Diamond Bar Winter Snow Fest Dec. 7
This festive, winter-themed event will feature four snow-packed sledding hills, snow play areas, games and activities for children, giveaways, food and a special appearance by Flurry, the sledding penguin!
Time/Place: 8am-2pm / Pantera Park

Contact: www.diamondbarca.gov

Burbank Mayors Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Time/Place: 6-8pm / City Hall: 275 E. Olive Avenue

Contact: www.burbankca.gov

Norwalk Snowfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7
Snow slides, a snow play area, game booths, a holiday train ride, craft tents, face painting, and much more! Local entertainers will perform on stage throughout the day.
Time/Place: 12-8pm / City Hall Lawn

Contact: www.norwalk.org

Holiday Sonata Dec. 7
Bring the family and you can take a photo with Santa. There will be a horse drawn carriage to get you around Uptown.
Time/Place: 4-9pm / Uptown Whittier

Contact: www.whittieruptown.org

Lamplight Holiday Celebration Dec. 7-8
Get immersed in a retelling of Dickens classic A Christmas Carol as you tour the historic houses; afterward, enjoy a festive and tasty reception.
Time/Place: 4-8pm / Heritage Square Museum, LA

Contact: 323-225-2700 / www.heritagesquare.org

L.A. GOAL Holiday Boutique Dec. 7-8
Original artwork, bake sale, apparel, home goods, gift items, and more created by the Artists of L.A. GOAL and our lovely outside vendors. Get your photo taken with Santa and his elf from 11-1 both days!
Time/Place: 4911 Overland Avenue, Culver City

Contact: www.lagoal.org

South Gate Childrens Christmas Lane Parade Dec. 8
Bands, floats, music, toys, snow, food sampling, raffles, grand marshal, activities for kids, photo with Santa and more.
Time/Place: 12-2pm / Tweedy Blvd between California and Hildreth
Contact: 323-567-1203 / www.cityofsouthgate.org

Naples Island Boat Parade Dec. 14
The theme this year is Christmas Under the Sea. Large boats start at 6pm. Small boats start at 6:30pm.
Time/Place: 6-11:30pm / Long Beach

Contact: www.naplesca.com

Redondo Beach Holiday Concert & Santa on the Pier Dec. 14
Presented by Miller Childrens & Womens Hospital Long Beach & The Redondo Pier Association.
Time/Place: 2-4pm / Redondo Pier

Contact: www.redondopier.com

Alhambra Police Departments Story Time & Pictures with Santa Claus Dec. 14
Come meet your local police officers. There will be free gift for kids.
Time/Place: 1-3pm / 211 S. First Street

Contact: www.cityofalhambra.org

West Covina Childrens Christmas Parade & Santas Village Dec. 14
Food, games, boutiques, farmers market, entertainment, petting zoo, jumpers and pictures with Santa. Parade at 10am.
Time/Place: 9am-2pm / S. Glendora & Walnut Creek, Old Town Center
Contact: 626-260-1997 / www.westcovinakiwanis.com

Whittier Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Joy of Christmas. Entries include marching bands, vintage autos, floats, dance troupes, drill teams and more. Santa Clause always makes his appearance through the event.
Time/Place: 10am-12pm / 6717 Bright Avenue

Contact: www.whittieruptown.org

A Magical BLVD Christmas Dec. 14
Carolers, dancing and outstanding Christmas entertainment. Children can enjoy a train ride, make crafts in Santas Workshop and go sledding in real snow.
Time/Place: 5-9pm / The BLVD, Lancaster

Contact: www.cityoflancasterca.org

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Dec. 14
Located on Daisy Avenue between Pacific Coast Hwy and Willow Street with a Christmas Village and nativity scenes.
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Daisy Avenue, Long Beach

Contact: www.longbeach.gov

Ugly Sweater Party in the Paseo Dec. 21
Enjoy an afternoon of pizza and treats (while supplies last) with some of Santas helpers. The afternoon will include crafts for the kids, dancing and an ugly sweater contest!
Time/Place: 4-7pm / Artsakh Avenue Paseo, Glendale
Contact: 818-548-2792 / www.glendaleca.gov

Lynwood Snow Day Dec. 21
Snow play, jumpers, Santa, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, and give-a-ways.
Time/Place: 3-8pm / Lynwood City Park
Contact: 310-603-0220 x319 / www.lynwood.ca.us

This article is being reposted with permission of Benjamin Hsu and Grant Alley, First American Title.

Neighborhood Church Christmas Pageant 2019

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Neighborhood Church Christmas Pageant 2019

The Neighborhood Church will be celebrating the holiday season with its 66th annual Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. This is a great opportunity for residents to enjoy an evening together watching children and adults performing in various scenes which depict the story of the First Christmas (including live animals). The prelude is set in the sanctuary of this beautifully decorated historic Church which overlooks the ocean. The Covenant Hand-bell Choir and the Neighborhood Brass Rings will perform followed by a short service and the singing of Christmas Carols. Then, you can walk through the Church’s cliff-side grounds and witness a living tableaux depicting scenes from the Christmas story.

The event is The Neighborhood Church’s gift to the community. Admission is free and no tickets are required. It usually draws large crowds, so it helps to go early and dress warmly.

To read my prior article on the Neighborhood Church click here.

The Neighborhood Church is located at 415 Paseo del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates. For more information call (310) 378-9353.

Photos courtesy of the Neighborhood Church

Palos Verdes Enjoys The Sounds of the Season!

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Palos Verdes Enjoys The Sounds of the Season!

Palos Verdes home owners have many musical choices this season to enjoy. Here are two that you might want to put on your calendar.

On December 7, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band will join forces with the acclaimed Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, a 60-member vocal ensemble that has been entertaining South Bay audiences for 70 years, at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy your favorite Christmas and Hanukkah music, performed by more than 100 musicians. Bring your voice too, and you can take part in the annual audience sing-along!

This event is free with your paid Membership or you can purchase a General Admission Ticket for $9/adults, $6/seniors, $4/children 5-12, and anyone under 4 is free. For more information call (310) 544-1948.

To read my last article on South Coast Botanic Garden click here.

South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Wayfarers Chapel will be having their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 8, 2019, starting at 7:00 p.m. This will be an evening of classical and popular holiday music performed by the Chapel Musicians and The Firebird Ensemble. There will be light refreshments following the concert.

Reservations are necessary for this concert, and you can reserve your seat by calling (310) 377-1650 x 2, or stop into the Visitors Center to reserve tickets. There is a $20 donation per person.

Wayfarers Chapel is located at 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo courtesy of South Coast Botanic Garden

Enjoy Palos Verdes Library District’s December 2019 Free Movies!

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Enjoy Palos Verdes Library District’s December 2019 Free Movies!

The Palos Verdes Library District has some great free movies that they will be showing during the month of December 2019. Each month they offer a different selection of foreign movies, “latest” releases, and classic cinema. Most of the screenings will have some post film discussion which adds an opportunity to socialize with others in the community. In December, the following movies will be presented:

Classic Movies at Noon, which shows films from the 1930’s through the 1990’s on the first Tuesday of the month, will be screening this month on Monday, December 2, 2019, at noon, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944) in the Peninsula Center Library. The setting is 1904 and the St. Louis World’s Fair, where the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York.

The PVLD’s Ciné-Monde, a film series featuring notable films from around the globe are shown on the second Thursday of the month, will be screening AT ETERNITY’S GATE (2018, IRELAND) on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Peninsula Center Library Community Room. This movies looks at the life of painter, Vincent van Gogh, during the time he lived in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, France.

The Multiplex film series will be offering a very special feature on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., ROCKETMAN (2019). This is a musical fantasy about Elton John’s breakthrough years.

Beginning in 2020, there will be only two film programs. It will be Classics @ Noon which will have one showing at 12:00 noon on the first Monday of each month and Thursday Films (Multiplex) will have two showings at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month beginning January 9, 2020. At Thursday Films, they will be showing movies that run the gambit from world cinema (aka foreign language films) to popular, mainstream, documentary, and beyond.

All of the film screenings this month will take place at the Peninsula Center Library Community Room located at 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information regarding any of the films, call 310-377-9584.

To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes Library District click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

The Banning Museum Celebrates The 2019 Holidays!

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The Banning Museum Celebrates The 2019 Holidays!

Palos Verdes homes owners know that holiday celebrations are just around the corner. If you like an old-fashioned Christmas, you will enjoy the “Victorian Christmas” at the Banning Museum.

The Victorian Christmas event will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this special weekend, the grounds and museum are transformed into a Christmas festival with Victorian period entertainment. There will be a walk through of the Banning Residence decorated in holiday splendor, a visit with Santa Claus, free cookies and cider, a children’s craft, a blacksmith doing his work, plus local food and craft vendors. One of the special highlights will be the horse-drawn trolley ride between the Banning Museum and the Drum Barracks at the Civil War Museum. Admission is free, and the last house tour and trolley ride are at 3:30 p.m. Parking is on the street.

Throughout the year, the museum offers guided tours Tuesday through Thursday at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. On Saturday & Sunday the tours are at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

For more information go to www.thebanningmuseum.org. or call (310) 548-7777. The Banning Museum is located at 401 E. M Street, Wilmington.

To read my last article on The Banning Museum click here.

Photo courtesy of The Banning Museum