AROUND TOWN
Partners for Pediatric Vision & Vistas for Children Notes Bring Hope
Partners for Pediatric Vision (PPV) and Vistas for Children partnered up once again for their annual event, “Notes Bring Hope” free ukulele lessons and “Touch Tour “ at the Western Museum of Flight on July 28, 2024, at the Torrance Airport. Volunteer musician Mark Fitchett of Fitchett Guitar School in Torrance shared his enthusiasm for playing ukulele with children who receive vision education and support services from the nonprofit, Partners for Vision. Vistas for Children coordinated the sighted buddies from Junior Vistas who were paired with a visually impaired child. The ukuleles were gifted to the children, thanks to the generosity of Shari and Craig Sunada. A short walk away, the Western Museum of Flight welcomed the children and families for an upclose experience with aircraft and space exploration.. Children who receive services from Partners for Pediatric Vision learn by hands-on interactive experiences because of their vision loss For more information about Partners for Pediatric Vision, visit partnersforpediatricvision.org or email partnersforpediatricvison@gmail.com.
Volunteers with knowledge of aeronautics led the children with visual impairment through exhibits and hands on experiences
Ukulele lessons were provided by volunteer musician Mark Fitchett of Fitchett Guitar School in Torrance
Coffee With a Cop
On Friday September 6th, on the patio at Lunada Bay Market, the community was invited to meet recently appointed Chief of Police for PVEPD, Luke Hellinga, along with several other officers to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about important community safety topics. To learn more about the Palos Verdes Estate Police Department, visit: pvestates.org/services/police
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The Western Museum of Flight welcomed the children and families for an up-close experience with aircraft and space exploration
A particant learns to strum the ukulele. The ukuleles were gifted to the children, thanks to the generosity of Shari and Craig Sunada
_A visually impaired child enjoys a hands on activity at the Western Museum of Flight with her sighted buddy from Junior Vistas