Apr 17, 2020 | News
The Kiwanis Club of RHE and individual members have provided financial support to the local technology center, Palos Verdes on the Net (PVNet), in support of their project to supply face shields, at no cost, to local law enforcement, fire departments and health providers.
Medical workers and first responders need our help now more than ever. PVNet volunteers are working around the clock to 3D print face shields for all of the health care workers and other essential service individuals that are combating this virus on the frontlines.
Their goal is to ramp up from their present rate of 200 face shields per week to 1000 to 1500 face shields per week. The limiting factor is funding for material. PVNet has established a GoFundMe page to seek donations.
If you would like to support this project go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/3d-printing-healthcare-workers-protective-gear
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
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)
Dec 2, 2018 | MARATHON, News
The 51st Palos Verdes Half Marathon was held on November 17, 2018 at Pelican Cove in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The race was sold out at 1,800 registered runners, 1,524 runners crossed the finish line.
Palos Verdes is Southern California’s most scenic half marathon. It has earned a reputation throughout the running community as one of the nation’s most challenging and iconic races and the country’s second-oldest continuously run marathon until it evolved into a Half Marathon.
Runners start and finish at Pelican Cove just above the scenic Terranea Resort. The course follows the roads through residential neighborhoods with million dollar homes and flows along scenic coastal cliffs with views of Catalina Island in the distance.
Proceeds from the race supports the club’s many programs including the Scholarship Program, Project Shoe (school shoes and school supplies) for underprivileged children and the Prosthetic Hand Project (prosthetics for children who have lost their fingers due to birth or disaster).
5K Race Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Benjamin Kelly |
Costa Mesa CA |
27 |
17:28.39 |
| 2 |
Brian Lindensmith |
Los Angeles CA |
37 |
18:31.10 |
| 3 |
Gisele Schaaf |
Lakewood CA |
31 |
19:19.25 |
10K Race Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Saquib Rawda |
Rancho Palos Verdes CA |
15 |
38:20.29 |
| 2 |
Rosstin Safavian |
Rancho Palos Verdes CA |
15 |
38:46.62 |
| 3 |
Adam Lawrence |
Concord CA |
36 |
39:17.39 |
Half Marathon Results
| Place |
Name |
Hometown |
Age |
Time |
| 1 |
Alexander Gorney |
Redondo Beach CA |
30 |
1:18:14.82 |
| 2 |
Victor Hurtado |
Santa Maria CA |
37 |
1:23:02.24 |
| 3 |
Frank Ramos |
Los Angeles CA |
46 |
1:23:02.96 |
Sep 10, 2018 | News, Photos, Programs, Project Shoe
On Saturday September 8th the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates held their annual Project Shoe Program at the local Payless Shoe Store in Torrance.
Seventy Five children ages 2 through 6 years, from the local Harbor City Boys and Girls Club, Volunteers of America, and children from military families, received a pair of shoes and a backpack containing school supplies.
Supporting the Kiwanis were high school students from the two local high school service clubs, Peninsula and Palos Verdes High Key Clubs and KIWINS.
The children were provided snacks and entertained with music and dancing. The program is unique as the children are asked to perform a task at home in return for receiving the shoes and backpack so that they understand that this is not just another free give away program.
Aug 22, 2018 | News, Scholarships
Dr. Joyce Campbell received this from Danielle, a continuing scholar who was selected as 1 of 12 FIDM students this year for a very special international program.
Hi!
We’re only 1 month into the program, so “family” might be a stretch, but we do see each other a lot and text in the group chats daily! There’s been a certain amount of passive aggression and a struggle for leadership, but we’re doing our best to all get along and work as a team.
So far, the only travel has been field trips in the LA/Hollywood area, and to Texas for a weekend. We will be in Europe in September, while the Denim program will be visiting Japan (I’m jealous). We will have a full schedule of meetings with designers, manufacturers, and contractors, attend Paris Fashion Week and possibly Herbalife Paris 2018 or go to their Paris headquarters. Then, We’ll be in China in January for Hong Kong fashion week, a trade show, and more meetings with suppliers.
That’s cool! I studied some of those practices when I took a color class last year. I’ll keep that in mind haha. I personally love the natural/garment dye look. We have thought about sustainability, but I think we’re going to focus more on innovative finishes, fabric constructions, and versatile design. I’m planning on designing men’s wear-to-work with professional and performance fabrics, inspired by Ministry of Supply and Lawrence Hunt, merchandised for Herbalife Nutrition independent distributors (or partner this year).
Hope all is well! Thanks for thinking of me!
Danielle
The Kiwanis Club of RHE and individual members have provided financial support to the local technology center, Palos Verdes on the Net (PVNet), in support of their project to supply face shields, at no cost, to local law enforcement, fire departments and health providers.
Their goal is to ramp up from their present rate of 200 face shields per week to 1000 to 1500 face shields per week. The limiting factor is funding for material. PVNet has established a GoFundMe page to seek donations.