BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Las Candalistas - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Las Candalistas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lascandalistas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Las Candalistas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T150000 DTSTAMP:20251109T045045Z CREATED:20250814T210359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T045045Z UID:25631-1763028000-1763046000@lascandalistas.org SUMMARY:Journey Through the Pages: A Literary Luncheon DESCRIPTION:TICKET SALES FOR JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAGES HAVE CLOSED! \nThank you for your support \nPlease SAVE THE DATE for our Spring Fundraising Event \nSaturday April 18\, 2026 \nat the Empty Saddle Club \nDetails Coming Soon! \n______________________________________________________________________ \nJourney Through the Pages \nOur Fall Fundraising Event \nFeaturing Four Local Authors \nThursday November 13th\, 10 am – 3 pm \nLos Verdes Golf Club \n7000 Los Verdes Dr. \nRancho Palos Verdes\, CA \n**Valet Parking Included!** \nFeaturing conversations with four local authors (see below for information on our authors) \n___________________________________________________ \nEnjoy a plated lunch (alcohol not included\, there is a cash and carry bar) \nOpen seating – Reserved tables only for purchased tables of 12 \nReservations only – no Walk-ins \nComplimentary Champagne upon arrival \nShop Las Candalistas Creations\, Garden Shop\, Gourmet Jams and Foods\, and Found Treasures \nBoutique Vendors (see full list of vendors & desriptions) \nSilent Auction \nBuy-It-Now Experiences Available Only At Our Event \n \n______________________ \nMeet Our Authors:\nJulia Bricklin has published five books of history. Her most recent book\, Red Sapphire: The Woman Who Beat The Blacklist\, tells the true story of a woman who\, at the height of McCarthy’s communist witch hunts\, built a media empire that financially and morally supported scores of blacklisted writers. \nOthers include the award-winning\, true crime ‘Blonde Rattlesnake’: Burmah Adams\, Tom White\, And The 1933 Crime Spree That Terrorized Los Angeles\, which was nominated for an Agatha Award in 2020\, and The Notorious Life Of Ned Buntline: A Tale Of Murder\, Betrayal\, And The Creation Of Buffalo Bill. She often writes for academic journals and magazines\, as well as various history and true crime podcasts. \nBricklin grew up on the Peninsula and attended Rolling Hills High School. She graduated from Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo. \nKim Davis writes the Aromatherapy Apothecary cozy mystery series\, and the award-winning Cupcake Catering cozy mystery series. For over ten years she’s written the Cinnamon\, Sugar\, and a Little Bit of Murder culinary cozy mystery blog\, and has recently joined the permanent group of bloggers at Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen. She lives in Southern California with her husband and rambunctious mini Goldendoodle\, Missy\, who has become an inspiration for several plotlines. Kim Davis is a member of Sisters in Crime\, Mystery Writers of America\, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. \nNadine Nettmann is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and award-nominated author of the Sommelier Mystery series and The Bootlegger’s Daughter. A Los Angeles native\, she works in the wine industry and enjoys discovering the history of the city she still calls home. She combines her passion for writing\, wine\, and history into her novels\, which have been nominated for the Anthony Award\, the Agatha Award\, the Macavity Award\, the Lefty Award\, and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. \nLara Shea is the author of MOM’S NIGHT OUT\, a self-published novel deemed the “best entertainment since the breast pump.” She has a BA in Biochemistry\, which is helpful with homework and Jeopardy\, and a MA in Journalism\, both from the University of Colorado. She has taken multiple novel writing courses through UCLA Extension as well as other online writing classes from prominent authors and agents. She lives in Los Angeles with her two teenage sons\, a husband who speaks in movie lines\, and a goldendoodle named Indy. When not writing\, she can be found surfing the cove with her coven of girlfriends or volunteering at the dog shelter and trying not to adopt them all. \nModerator Rebecca Forster started writing on a crazy dare and found her passion. Now a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author with over 40 books to her name.  The Witness Series\, set in Hermosa Beach\, is published worldwide and has over three million readers. Rebecca’s Finn O’Brien series takes inspiration from the micro-communities in Los Angeles. Her fast-paced tales are known for deep characterization and never-see-it-coming endings. \nRebecca has taught at the acclaimed UCLA Writers Program. She is a sought-after speaker\, keynoting at judges and bar associations\, business and philanthropic groups. She has also been a repeat presenter at the LA Times Festival of Books. She is the mother to two grown sons and is married to a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. She has been a Palos Verdes resident since 1995. This is her second year as our moderator! \n \n \n  \n\n  URL:https://lascandalistas.org/event/journey/ LOCATION:Los Verdes Golf Course\, 700 Los Verdes Drive\, Rancho Palos Verdes\, CA\, 90275\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lascandalistas.org/wp-content/uploads/v3-Flyer-Journey-Through-the-Pages-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T213000 DTSTAMP:20260412T234849Z CREATED:20260102T221116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T234849Z UID:318920-1776531600-1776547800@lascandalistas.org SUMMARY:A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause - Our 2026 Spring Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 SPRING FUNDRAISER!\n\nWhen: April 18th\, 2026\nTime: 5:00-9:30\nWhere: The Empty Saddle Club\, 39 Empty Saddle Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\nTICKETS SALES ARE CLOSED!\nFeaturing\n \nThe boot tappin’ music of South Bay superstars \nAndy & Renee & Hard Rain \nSponsored in part by Malaga Bank \n(click here to watch the band in action) \n \nRiding back into town by popular demand\, comedian Gary Cannon returns as our MC for the evening. \n \nOur favorite caterer\, Chef Dora Presents\, will serve us appetizers\, a main buffet\, and desserts thoughtfully styled to complement the Spaghetti Western theme with hearty dishes\, bold flavors\, and cinematic presentation. \nYou’ll also enjoy\nAn exciting Live Auction Showdown featuring an exceptional collection of exclusive experiences and getaways. Raise your paddle\, test your nerve\, and help us do some good—one dramatic bid at a time. Click on the photos below to see what we are offering. Includes 2 bucket list Buy-it-Now experiences! \n \n \n \n  \nWalk the line\, place your bid\, and let the tension build at our Silent Auction. Choose from a curated selection of items and experiences—no words\, just quiet competition for a great cause. Items include Disney tickets\, Magic Castle tickets and a signed lithograph by the world renowned conservation artist Wyland. Plus much more! \n“Warmth of the Sea” by Wyland \nFeeling lucky? Visit the Gift Card Corral and take home a gift card worth $25 – $100! Dining\, shopping\, and more! \nTake home a complimentary keepsake photo so you’ll never forget your fun evening. \nAll the festivities take place at the exclusive and unique Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates\, the best kept secret in the South Bay. Plenty of free parking! \nDress: Dust off whatever you’ve got—cowboy boots\, bandanas\, denim\, fringe\, ponchos\, any Western flair\, channel your favorite Spaghetti Western Outlaw\, or just come as you are! \n$175 per person; all sales final\nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!\nReservations close April 8th\, 2026\, earlier if we sell out!\nDon’t wait!\nQuestions? Shoot us an email at lascandalistastickets@gmail.com \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nBECOME A PARTNER\nWe’re seeking sponsors\, donors\, and underwriters to help make this event a success. \nYour generous support is 100% tax-deductible\, and we would be much obliged for your partnership. \nFor more information\, please click HERE or you can drop us a line at lascandalistas@gmail.com \nThank you for your support\, we can’t wait to see you at our event! URL:https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ LOCATION:Empty Saddle Club\, 39 Empty Saddle Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA\, 90274\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lascandalistas.org/wp-content/uploads/Main-Graphic-with-Spaghetti.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260319T001503Z CREATED:20260311T024257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T001503Z UID:319059-1777566600-1777572000@lascandalistas.org SUMMARY:New Member Open House DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lascandalistas.org/event/new-member-open-house/ LOCATION:Peninsula Center Library\, Community Room\, 701 Silver Spur Rd.\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA\, 90274\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lascandalistas.org/wp-content/uploads/Group-16.9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T150000 DTSTAMP:20261022T022753Z CREATED:20260607T213733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T022753Z UID:319116-1792663200-1792681200@lascandalistas.org SUMMARY:'Brighter Tomorrows\,' Our 2026 Authors Event with Boutique Shopping - TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED DESCRIPTION:Yes\,  we are having another Authors Event as our Fall Fundraiser! This one will feature authors who specialize in Los Angeles and mid century modern. It was a fascinating time in Los Angeles history and we feel it ties in well with our upcoming 60th birthday. That’s right\, Las Candalistas has been serving the South Bay community since 1967! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n When: Thursday\, October\, 22nd\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00-3:00 **Vendors open at 9:00\, come early and avoid the rush! \nWhere: NEW LOCATION: DoubleTree Hotel 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina\, San Pedro. \nThe lovely DoubleTree in San Pedro is located in the Cabrillo Marina\, near the Cabrillo Aquarium and 22nd St. Our event will be in the Madeo building which is separate from the main hotel. This charming 2-story building has an elevator\, beautifully designed ballrooms\, an amazing view of the marina from the second floor\, and right next door is the LA Yacht Club. \nParking is free and plentiful! The Madeo building is a short\, flat\, and easy walk from the main lot. Accessible parking is located directly next to the Madeo building. \n \nTickets: $150 \nTicket Sales are CLOSED! \nThank you for your support and SAVE THE DATE \nfor our Spring Fundraiser Gala \nSaturday\, April 10th\, 2027 \nat the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEATURING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Nichols is a longtime preservationist and senior editor at Los Angeles magazine. \nFor many years he worked with the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee\, serving a term as chairman of the group. In addition to creating tours\, exhibitions\, and lectures about historic Los Angeles\, Nichols has advocated for endangered buildings all over Southern California including the Cinerama Dome and the world’s oldest McDonald’s in Downey. \nHis books include Walt Disney’s Disneyland for Taschen and The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister. He writes the Ask Chris column in Los Angeles magazine and has served on the board of Hollywood Heritage. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charles Phoenix  is an American pop culture humorist\, historian\, author and chef whose work explores 1950s and 1960s kitsch and Americana. \n He is also a featured speaker at this year’s Modernism Week in Palm Springs. His topic is LOS ANGELESLAND! \nThe New York Times says: “Call him the King of Retro.” \nPhoenix is widely known for his “Retro slide shows” featuring a collection of vintage film slides capturing mid-century American life and culture—set to Phoenix’s commentary. He is also known for his “test kitchen” creations of exaggerated novelty foods and desserts\, including the Cherpumple\, a three-layer cake/pie hybrid. Phoenix has appeared as a recurring judge on the Food Network series Cake Wars\, Jay Leno’s Garage\, Martha Stewart\, Conan\, Storage Wars\, and Nailed it. He has also served as a frequent guest commentator on NPR and KCET. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AND MORE!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne! Plus a full cash bar is available. \nIncludes a delicious buffet lunch of lemon herb grilled chicken\,  grilled salmon fillet\, green salad\, vegetable kebab skewers\, cranberry jasmine rice\, and cucumber spears. In keeping with our mid-modernism theme\, we are offering classic desserts from the 1950’s: pineapple upside down cake and assorted jellos. \nFeaturing the popular LC Marketplace: Sweet Shoppe; Jams & Jellies (including the popular Cranberry Jalapeno Jelly); LC Creations; Found Treasures; and more!  \nCheck out some of our member handcrafted items: \n   \nNEW THIS EVENT!!Ready to find your next special Handbag? Join our Silent Auction! Fabulous handbags. Fun bidding. A great cause. Gently used and NEW! Kate Spade\, Calvin Klein\, Coach\, Patricia Nash\, and MORE! Here’s a sneak peak of a select few….. \n \n Patricia Nash Trope Dome Perforated Leather Handbag. This specific style and color (Blue Grass) are no longer in active production! \n  \nKate Spade handbag. This silver/chrome version of this bag is recognized as the same style as used in the early seasons of Gossip Girl. \n \nKate Spade Tote: featuring an elegant all-over Spade Flower quilted design\, striking gold-tone chain detailing and a secure zip-top closure\, this stylish and versatile tote is perfect for everyday use or a special occasion.  \n \nPlus specialty boutique Vendors. Some you’ll recognize\, some will be new! Including: AR Workshop; Art Couture (Clothing); Beach House Stones (Jewelry); Classy Bag Lady; Colleen Berg Jewelry; Citrine Jewelry; Cynde’s Jewels; Dale Michele (clothing); Gifts 2 Have; Mrs. Hovie’s Toffee; Karim Collections (clothing & jewelry); Planet Chic Fashion; Rock Goddess Jewelry; RePURRposed (Gifts/Home); Social Butterfly Designs (Cards); The Sheet Guy; San Pedro Soap Works \nLooking for an interesting getaway? Or gift? We’re offering these unique and exciting Buy-it-Now exeriences at our event: \n \nLAS VEGAS Getaway and THE SPHERE: Next-Generation Entertainment in Las Vegas for Three Days & Two Nights at Your Choice of Either Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino\, the Venetian or the Palazzo for Two\, Including a $500 Gift Card Toward Tickets for a Show at the Sphere (Land Only). \nSoak up the atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind city\, then prepare yourself for a fully-immersive cinematic show\, concert or event at the Sphere! \nThe Sphere boasts incredible shows and extraordinary experiences that take storytelling to the next level! Thanks to centuries old mathematical formulas and some very 22nd century cutting-edge technology and engineering\, you’ll be treated to unparalleled entertainment at this revolutionary venue. The Exosphere features 580\,000 square feet of LEDs making it a creative canvas so bold and bright you can see it from space\, and the 168\,000 speakers inside ensure all 17\,385 seats experience the highest quality of realistic\, 360-degree sound! (Land Only) Travel is valid for 18 months from date of issue. \n  \n \nCHRISTMAS HOLIDAY IN NEW YORK: Rockettes Holiday Spectacular: This Christmas Spectacular is a beloved holiday tradition captivating audiences for generations! Imagine you and your friend\, spouse\, daughter\, mother- Fifth Avenue Windows glittering with lights\, The Rockefeller Christmas Tree glowing over the crowds\, Music\, Snowflakes\, and Holiday wonder filling the air.   New York during the holidays feels like stepping into a story book and this experience puts you right in the heart of it! (Limited to certain dates in November and December 2026-2027\, Land Only) \nIncludes: 2 mezzanine tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes.  2 night stay at the Hilton Midtown New York (moments from Rockefeller Center\, Fifth Avenue\, Central Park\, and the Radio City Music Hall).  Winspire booking and concierge service makes planning a breeze. (land only) \n \nNAPA VALLEY  TASTINGS ESCAPE: Private tastings\, historic Schramsberg Caves\, 3 night vineyard stay for 2 adults. \nImagine this… \nYou and someone special are tucked away in a charming vineyard farmhouse\, waking up to warm pastries from Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery. Your days unfold with intimate tastings at boutique wineries… sipping expressive small-batch cabernets… and stepping deep into Schramsberg’s historic caves\, where sparkling wine has aged for Presidents and dignitaries for decades. \nIn the evenings\, you gather by the fire pits under the Napa stars\, surrounded by vineyards and that unmistakable wine country calm. \nThis is elegance. This is heritage. This is Napa Valley at its finest. \nThis experience for 2 includes: Handwritten Wines “Bread & Butter Wine Tasting Experience”\, Schramsberg Winery Cave Tour and Sparkling Wine tasting. 3 night stay at “The Setting Inn”\, Napa Valley. Thomas Keller Bouchon Bakery Pastries. Winspire booking & concierge service. (Land only\, blackout dates may apply). Book within 1 year\, travel within 2. \n \nHANDS-ON PASTA & TIRAMISU CLASS FOR 6: *A Las Candalistas member favorite enjoyed and endorsed by us* \nIn home experience for 6 guests. Matteo & Alexandra Becucci of Tuscan Hills Kitchen will give guests all the Italian secrets necessary to make their pasta and tiramisu like nonna’s! After the class guests will share a communal experience to eat and enjoy the food they prepared. Guests recieve recipes so they can recreate the dishes. \nA superfun and original dinner party for couples\, family\, or friends (grab friends and split the cost!). All food and most of the tools are supplied by the Chefs. \n*Hosts can add on wine & guests. Mon-Fri only\, but a Saturday upgrade is available. Local area. Buon appetito! \n \nBACK STAGE NASHVILLE\, THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY WESTERN EXPERIENCE: Premium lounge\, backstage pass\, tours… \nThis 3 night Experience for 2 Includes: \nAdmission to the Country Music Hall of Fame\, including RCA Studio B and the iconic Hatch Show. Walk through the doors and feel the story of American Music unfold! Step inside RCA Studio B where Elvis and Dolly and countless icons stood at the mic recording songs that still echo across the world. \nReserved tickets to a live Grand Ole Opry show : From start to finish you’ll begin the night with exclusive access to the premium lounge. Take your seats as the lights dim and the first notes ring out across the most hallowed stage in country music. The sound is unmistakable. When the final encore fades\, the magic continues. Step backstage on a private post-show tour\, wandering through quiet corridors and standing in spaces where icons once prepared to perform. \n3-night stay at the Hutton Hotel in the heart of Nashville-close to Nashville’s best music and dining. \nGuided tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium-echoes of Johny Cash\, Patsy Cline and countless icons still linger in the air. \nBook within 1 year\, travel within 2. Land Only\, some blackout dates \n \n  \nALL INCLUSIVE AFRICA PHOTO SAFARI: *A Las Candalistas Member and Guest Favorite Trip* \n6 Day and 6 Night accommodations for 2 adults at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge in the heart of South Africa’s Zululand Conservation Region. \nAll-inclusive 3 meals a day. Two game viewing activities per day guided by professional game rangers inopen game viewing vehicles \nAccess to incredible facilities including: swimming pool\, bars\, gym\, spa\, gardens\, resident wildlife\, tennis\, library\, TV rooms\, and restaurant. \nGuests are guaranteed incredible wildlife viewings and fabulous photos and stories to bring back home! \nLand Only\, Valid for 2 years after purchase URL:https://lascandalistas.org/event/fall2026/ LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel\, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina\, San Pedro\, 90731\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lascandalistas.org/wp-content/uploads/v5.Brighter-Tomorrows-Flyer.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR