Adopt-A-Family 2022

Adopt-A-Family 2022

The Las Candalistas Elves were at it again! Thank you to our Adopt-A-Family chairs Kathy and Cathy who organized and delivered holiday gifts for 15 children and 5 moms. The 5 families we supported this year were from our charity partner Community’s Child. The children’s ages ranged from 2 months […]

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Toiletry Bag Project 2022

Toiletry Bag Project 2022

Every year, a group of Las Candalistas members put together several hundred toiletry bags to distribute, during the holidays, to several local women’s and men’s shelters. All the Las Candalistas members contribute by donating toiletry items, cosmetic bags, or money for this program. We’ve been doing this for many years, […]

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‘Starry Night’ in Peninsula People

‘Starry Night’ in Peninsula People

Thank you Peninsula People for the wonderful write-up on our October 21, 2022 Fall Fundraiser ‘Starry, Starry, Night…At the Ranch.’ Click here to read the full article.  

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What a Wonderful ‘Starry, Starry Night”

What a Wonderful ‘Starry, Starry Night”

Oh what a wonderful starry, starry night! We’re talking about our Oct 21, 2022 Fall Fundraiser “Starry, Starry Night…At the Ranch.” It was a huge success due to our creative, awesome, tireless, incredible Event Chairs, Lorri Jones Mino and Janie Woodburn. Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make […]

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“Making A Difference Award”

“Making A Difference Award”

Congratulations to all the hard working Las Candalistas members! On September 17th, 2022, Las Candalistas was the recipient of the annual “Making A Difference Award” at Community’s Child annual gala, held at Los Verdes Golf Course. The award was presented to Las Candalistas co-president Laura Henson (Co-President Debbie Sampson was […]

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Holiday Boutique Saturday November 19th, 2022

Holiday Boutique Saturday November 19th, 2022

Free admission and plenty of parking Not your ordinary holiday boutique Come shop our very own Las Candalistas Creations, Sweet Shoppe, and popular Found Treasures. Vendors include: Mrs. Hovie’s Toffee – Classy Bag Lady – BYANDIB – GIFT2SHAVE – Shadrasa Handmades – Ruby’s Fashion Closet – Nooriscents – Cynde’s Jewels […]

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2021-22 Philanthropy Check Distribution

2021-22 Philanthropy Check Distribution

Our 2021-22 has officially ended and now comes the part we like best: presenting our philanthropies with their checks! Our top 3 recipients: 1736 Family Crisis Center – 1736 FCC; Community’s Child; and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium were honored at our annual June luncheon, attended by all the Las Candalistas membership. […]

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Torrance City Cable-Wyland Foundation Visits Arnold Elementary

Torrance City Cable-Wyland Foundation Visits Arnold Elementary

We are proud to be a sponsor of Wyland Foundation’s Clean Water Mobile Learning Center. Check out their recent visit to local South Bay school, Arnold Elementary.  This project had been on hold due to Covid so we are excited that they are back in action! This valuable program teaches […]

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PV Magazine Write-up for 2022 Spring Event

PV Magazine Write-up for 2022 Spring Event

Thank you Palos Verdes magazine for featuring our April 21, 2022 Spring Event, ‘The Secret Life of Bees,” in your June 2002 edition! It was a fun day for all benefitting 1736 Family Crisis Center, Community’s Child and the Friends of the Cabrillo Aquarium. Stay tuned for our Fall Fundraiser […]

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