Las Candalistas

06/17/2026

Smiles, gratitude, and meaningful impact. On Monday we celebrated the presentation of our 2025-26 philanthropy grants, supporting non-profits that are transforming the lives of children and the environment across our South Bay community. We are honored to partner with these organizations and invest in a brighter future for all! We had an incredibly successful fundraising year (we exceeded our goals!) and were thrilled to be able to fully fund almost every one of these deserving philanthropies requests.

Congratulations to: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center We loved partnering with you all!

Pictured with representatives from the philanthropies are Las Candalistas President Lorri Mino and 1st VP's of Philanthropy Linda Belzer and Nita Birnbaum.

Most importantly, we could not have accomplished our 2025-26 fundraising goals without the dedication and ongoing support of our volunteer members, donors, and sponsors!

A special thank you to: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of So Cal; Chef Dora Presents; Malaga Bank; Modern Jewelers; Wyland Foundation; Bombas; Wander Africa; La Caze Development Company; Diane Stone, Real Estate Agent at Compass Palos Verdes Magazine; Andy & Renee & Hard Rain; Gary Cannon; San Pedro Chamber of Commerce; Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Stay tuned! Our new season begins July 1st, 2026.

We are currently accepting applications for our 2026-27 fundraising season until June 30th, 2026: Visit our website to access the application! https://lascandalistas.org/

AND!!! Save the date for our Fall Authors Event! October 22nd, 2026. Details coming soon....

05/12/2026

Are you a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization in the South Bay of Los Angeles County that benefits children and/or the environment?

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting grant applications for our 2026-27 season! We welcome philanthropies we have partnered with for years or philanthropies we haven't met yet. Click on https://lascandalistas.org/philanthropies/ and scroll down to access the application. Applications are online only and close June 30th, 2026.

We can't wait to hear from you!

05/09/2026

We are feeling honored! Our president, Lorri Mino, was featured in a recent article in VoyageLA Magazine which highlighted the work of our charity group and the impact being made in our community. Thank you VoyageLA for reaching out to us! They are an online magazine sharing LA's most inspiring stories.

We invite you to read the article and learn more about the heart behind what we do and to learn more about VoyageLA. Your encouragement and support mean so much to us! ❤️

Today we'd like to introduce you to Lorri Mino. Hi Lorri, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?Giving back has always been part of who I am. From serving as an officer

04/24/2026

We’re growing—and you’re invited 💙

Join us for our New Member Open House and discover how you can make a real impact in our community. Whether you’re passionate about giving back, meeting like-minded people, or simply curious about what we do, this is the perfect place to start.

✨ Meet some of our members and hear their story
✨ Learn about our mission and the philanthropies we support
✨ Learn about our fundraising events
✨ We're looking for new volunteer members who want to actively help our South Bay community!

Thursday, April 30th
4:30-6:00
Peninsula Center Library, Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE

It's not too late to RSVP to [email protected] or you can just show up!

Bring a friend! We can’t wait to meet you!

04/23/2026

We’re still beaming with gratitude after an incredible Spring Fundraiser! 💛

Thanks to the generosity, energy, and support of our amazing community, A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause helped us reach our fundraising goals for this year. Every ticket purchased, every donation made, and every share helped us move closer to making a real impact for our philanthropies: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of Los Angeles; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center.

This success belongs to all of you. Because of your support, we can continue our mission and reach even more people who need it most.

Thank you to our featured guests Andy & Renee & Hard Rain, whose fabulous music entertained and lifted all of us.

Thank you to our MC, comedian Gary Cannon You are more than an auctioneer to us, you’re one of us!

Thank you to Chef Dora Presents, our amazing and generous caterer, and her staff. As usual, your incredible food and service blew us all away!

Thank you to our photographer Gary Parsons. We so appreciate your talent and generosity.

Thank you to the venue, Empty Saddle Club the best kept secret on the hill! We love working with you!

Thank you to our Sponsors & Community Partners: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation; Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of So Cal; Malaga Bank; Wander Africa; Modern Jewelers; Wyland Foundation; Bombas
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for showing up, giving back, and believing in what we do. This is what community looks like. 🙌

04/07/2026

🤠Last chance before we ride off into the sunset! 🌅

**Ticket sales to our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause, closes April 8th!!!**

Click on the photo or link below to purchase tickets now and get all the details!
https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/

It's not too late to help South Bay children & the environment.
We would love for you to join us for what promises to be a fun, meaningful, and memorable evening in support of our mission.❤️

Your evening includes:

Live music featuring South Bay favorites Andy and Renee and Hard Rain! Dance the night away or just relax and enjoy! Sponsored in part by Malaga Bank.🎸

Gourmet Appetizers and Dinner (served buffet) by sought after LA caterer Chef Dora Presents. Something for everyone! 😋

Our MC for the evening, comedian Gary Cannon. 😂

Complimentary Keepsake Photo. 📷

Full Bar (Cash/Credit Card) 🍷🍺🍸

Exciting LIVE Auction! Bid to win an incredible experience, within driving distance of the South Bay! Only available if you attend our event. Plus 2 buy-it-now trips to international destinations. Click on the photo below or the link above for more info on all these items.

3 nights in Palm Springs at the unique and beautiful 4-bedroom Enchanto House (for 8 guests);
3 nights in Paso Robles at the luxurious and popular Oak Villa (sleeps 8);
5 relaxing nights at a Lake Arrowhead cabin (sleeps 10);
2 nights at the Sonoma Fairmont Mission Inn, with a round of golf at the Sonoma Golf Club, and dinner at Michelin rated Sante' (for 2 people);
Dinner in your home for 8 catered by Chef Dora Presents;
Buy-it-now trip to Cortona, Italy (6 nights for 2 people);
The ever-popular Buy-it-now Zulu Nyala African Safari experience (6 nights for 2 people)

Our Silent Auction which includes Disney tickets, Magic Castle tickets and a signed Wyland lithograph! 😮

All the action takes place at the best kept secret on the hill - The Empty Saddle Club: 39 Empty Saddle Rd., Rolling Hills.

Net Proceeds to Benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center

Thank you to our Sponsors & Community Partners: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation; Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of So Cal; Malaga Bank; Chef Dora Presents; Wander Africa; La Caze Development; Modern Jewelers; Wyland Foundation; Bombas

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 SPRING FUNDRAISER! When: April 18th, 2026 Time: 5:00-9:30 Where: The Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Road, Rolling Hills Estates CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! Featuring […]

04/01/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Water Replenishment District of Southern California for renewing their support of our mission! 💙

Your continued partnership helps us make a lasting impact in our community and empowers us to keep moving forward with purpose. Because of you, we’re able to reach more people, create more opportunities, and drive meaningful change.

Thank you for believing in our work and standing with us year after year. We truly couldn’t do this without you!

You can also help us help South Bay children and the environment by attending our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause, Saturday, April 18th, at the best kept secret on the hill, The Empty Saddle Club! It will be a fun night for a GREAT cause, featuring live music with LA favorites Andy & Renee & Hard Rain. Visit www.lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/
to get all the details and to purchase tickets now. Don’t wait, sales close April 8th!🤠

Net Proceeds to Benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center

03/25/2026

Don't miss out on South Bay superstars Andy & Renee & Hard Rainat our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause. It's going to be a toe tappin' fun night for a great cause! Saturday, April 18th, at the Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates. Ticket sales close April 8th.🎸

Never seen an Andy & Renee performance? Now's your chance to experience South Bay's finest musicians and help local children and the environment. Visit www.lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ to learn all about our upcoming fundraiser and to purchase tickets now! Don't wait, ticket sales close April 8th!

Your evening also includes a delicious gourmet buffet of BBQ and pastas with all the sides, salads, and fixins. Plus amazing appetizers and desserts - catered by popular premier LA caterer Chef Dora Presents! (You'll love the mini Italian sausage chili with corn bread cups appetizer!)

Our host for the evening is Las Candalistas favorite comedian, Gary Cannon.

Complimentary keepsake photo!

Plus much more to make it a memorable evening benefiting: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center
Thank you to our Sponsors & Community Partners: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District; Malaga Bank; Chef Dora Presents; Wander Africa; Wyland Foundation; Modern Jewelers; La Caze Development; Bombas
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03/20/2026

Tuscany or Africa? Which would you like to visit? Maybe both! 😃

We’re offering fabulous trips to both places as Buy-it-Now items at our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars, April 18th at the Empty Saddle Club. Purchase tickets and get all the info at https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ Ticket sales close April 8th!🤠

We’ve presented both these experiences at our fundraising events before and we are bringing them back by popular demand!

Experience the Authentic Flavors of Tuscany! 🇮🇹 6 nights for 2 people in a one-bedroom apartment in Cortona, Italy. Includes wine tasting and a cooking show with dinner.
And/or
All inclusive Africa Photo Safari: 6 nights for 2 people at Zulu Nyala, located in the heart of South Africa’s Zululand conservation region. Includes lodging, 3 meals per day, 2 game viewing activities per day, and more. 🦒

See the flyers below for more info.

In addition, we have exciting and unique Live and Silent Auction items, catering by Chef Dora Presents, comedian Gary Cannon as our MC, and we are featuring South Bay music superstars Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! Don’t miss out on a fun night to benefit South Bay children and the environment. We truly hope to see you there!

Net proceeds to benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center

Thank you to our Sponsors & Donors: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation; Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Malaga Bank; Wander Africa; Chef Dora Presents; La Caze Development; Modern Jewelers; Wyland Foundation; Bombas

03/17/2026

We had the privilege of welcoming Family Promise of the South Bay (LA), an incredible philanthropy, to our March General Meeting. Their mission is to help families seeking stable housing in the South Bay achieve sustainable independence through a community-based approach.

We are honored to continue our relationship with Family Promise and support children in need through their core shelter services and educational programming, including their 6-week Summer Learning Camp.

It was truly inspiring to hear about the meaningful work they’re doing in our community. Their passion, dedication, and impact remind us how powerful it is when people come together for a greater cause.🥰

Pictured is Las Candalistas President Lorri Mino with our VP’s of Philanthropy Linda Belzer and Nita Birnbaum, and Family Promise of South Bay (LA) Executive Director Lina Takada.

You can help the South Bay community and crucial organizations like Family Promise of LA by attending our 2026 Spring Fundraiser. ⬇️

Join us at Fistful of Dollars for a Cause, for a special night for a great cause. Like all Las Candalistas events, it will be fun and unique, this one will have a spaghetti western theme! And we are proud to feature LA music Icons Andy & Renee & Hard Rain at this event! Saturday, April 18th, 5-9:30 at the Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates. Purchase tickets now and get all the details at https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ 🤠

Thank you to our Sponsors and Community Partners: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation; Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Chef Dora Presents; Wander Africa; Las Caze Development; Wyland Foundation; Modern Jewelers; Bombas
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