Nov 19, 2019 | MARATHON, News, Photos
The Kiwanis half marathon, part of the LaceUp series of races, started and finished at Pelican Cove in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. The race was officially started by Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes City Councilman and President of the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates at 7 AM on November 16th 2019.
Eighteen hundred runners were registered to run one of Southern California’s most scenic half marathons which included both a 10K and 5K run. Pelican Cove, the start and finish, overlooks the scenic Terranea Resort. The course follows the coastal roads through residential neighborhoods, along scenic coastal cliffs with views of Catalina Island in the distance.
The race which started as a full marathon in the 1960s, has earned a reputation throughout the running community as one of the nation’s most challenging and iconic races and was the country’s second-oldest continuously run marathon until it evolved into a half marathon.
This year, like the past two years, the race was sold out with many of the runners coming back year after year.
The winner of the half marathon was Tucker Stockman from Salt Lake City Utah with a time of 1:22:49.85
The winner of the 10K was Michael Herrera of Montebello CA with a time of 35:29.58
The winner of the 5K was Steven Casado of Stanton CA with a time of 18:02.60
Sep 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
After professional determination of their shoe size, first and second grade children from Volunteers of America, the Boys & Girls Club, and deployed Air Force families, were escorted through Skechers by a Kiwanis of Rolling Hills Estates volunteer to select a pair of school shoes.
The students returned to the patio and enjoyed snacks, dancing and an inspirational presentation to emphasize that the shoes and school supplies were given as a “hand up” to support their success and were not given as a “handout.” They were encouraged to do a task for their families in return for receiving the shoes.
Each child took home their shoes and a backpack containing school and dental supplies along with everyone’s best wishes for their success in the coming year.
Jun 28, 2019 | Programs, Scholarships
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Jun 4, 2019 | Programs, Scholarships
Scholars with Joyce Campbell (right side)
This year’s scholarship luncheon was held at the Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes on June 2nd 2019. One hundred and eleven scholars, family, guests, and Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates members attended the event.
This was the twenty first year that the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates gave out scholarships to deserving high school graduates and continuing students. Thanks to our many sponsors twenty six scholarships were given out.
The Kiwanis luncheon is unique in that it not only honors the students but the parents. The scholarships were awarded to deserving students who have shown special “heart” and performed to the best of their ability in high school. The students came from our local South Bay high schools and included Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro, Phineas Banning, Port of Los Angeles, LAUSD Harbor Teacher Prep Academy, and Mary Star.
Kiwanis Board Members From left to right Ben Carter, Laurie Younggren, Lea Spinuzza and Marty Dodell
Richard Sherman, Past President presented scholarships in memory of his wife Connie Sherman
Joyce Campbell, Kiwanis member and chairman of the scholarship program presided over the event and gave out three special presentation awards in the name of Jacky Glass, a long time sponsor of the program, In Memory of Connie Sherman, a community supporter and wife of Richard Sherman past president of the Kiwanis, and the Cliff Welsh Youth award.
Richard Sherman presented the scholarship awards on behalf of his wife Connie.
The Keynote speaker for event was Ben Carter, past president and board member. Ben emphasized that the goal of the scholarship program, as well as the other Kiwanis programs, was not just to provide funds but to help the next generation become independent productive citizens and the recognition that by receiving these scholarships they take on the obligation to help those that follow.
Dignitaries at the event included Ken Dyda, RPV City Council and past Mayor and Susan Brooks RPV City Council and past Mayor.
Dec 14, 2018 | News, Photos
On December 14th the Kiwanis Club of RHE held their annual Christmas party at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Twenty one members and guests of the club attended the party including Rancho Palos Verdes council persons and former mayors Susan Brooks and Ken Dyda.
Derek Gage provided the entertainment with a series of games and the introduction of the new officers for this coming year.
Larry Marinovich,,, President
Marty Dodell Secretary
Georgette Perez Organization Treasurer
Herb Stark ,Foundation Treasurer
Directors
Richard Sherman
Ken Dyda
Joanie Keluche
Laurie Younggren
Cheryl Rivers-Moore
Lela Spinuzzi
Thomas Winter (not present)
Joyce Campbell (not present)
Ben Carter (not present)
