News Filtered By: 2012

Garden Walks and Birding Opportunities Available

Friday, December 28, 2012

Sunnylands Center & Gardens Offers a Variety of Garden and Birding OpportunitiesThe nine-acres of gardens at Sunnylands include more than 50,000 individual plants that are home to a wide variety of bi...

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Sunnylands Lecture Series

Monday, December 17, 2012

In 2013, Sunnylands is presenting a number of lectures on various topics that mesh with the organization's mission and programs. These free events, which require no reservation, take place at the City...

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Nightlife: A Series for Young Professionals

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Nightlife--on the second Wednesday evening of every month--begins February 13 and combines learning opportunities with networking and a tasting. Discussions ranging from art to business will be follow...

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Third Sundays for Families

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Family Day Program Celebrates Chinese Culture from Annenberg Retreat @ Sunnylands on Vimeo. On the third Sunday of January, February, April, and May, Sunnylands presents a thematic family day program...

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Multi-Chamber of Commerce Evening Held at Sunnylands

Friday, October 19, 2012

The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands made a commitment to community support when it first opened in March 2012 and has welcomed a number of community groups since then. On Wednesday, October 17, Janic...

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DNC Panel on U.S. - Mexico Relationship Moves Agenda Forward

Thursday, September 6, 2012

President Geoffrey Cowan greets Mayor Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention
President Cowan with Mayor Villaraigosa and Eric Olson of the Wilson Center
Ambassador Sarukhan, Bill Richardson, and Mayor Villaraigosa
Geoffrey Cowan, president of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
Bill Richardson, former Governor of New Mexico
Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan of Mexico

Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa believes that the U.S.-Mexico relationship must embrace new areas of shared focus, including cultural exchanges, university exchanges, and foreign direct inve...

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Panel at RNC Maps a Strategy for U.S. - Mexico Relations

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Sunnylands and the Wilson Center sponsored a panel at the RNC to discuss U.S. - Mexico relations.
President Geoffrey Cowan welcoming guests at the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Former Senator Mel Martinez and Cong. David Dreier were cohosts of the panel.
The Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan was one panelist.
Former Senator Mel Martinez, a cohost of the panel discussion on U. S. - Mexico relations
Barry Jackson of Speaker Boehner's office was a panelist and attended the Sunnylands retreat in March 2011.

Arturo Sarukhan, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, stated the relationship between the United States and Mexico must include a more “holistic and strategic agenda” encompassing trade, ene...

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Report release to be webcast

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars will issue A Stronger Future: Policy Recommendations for U.S.-Mexico Relations, a report that resulted fro...

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Warriors & Veterans Hit the Sunnylands Course on Flag Day

Thursday, June 14, 2012

It was a perfect morning at Sunnylands for celebrating Flag Day 2012 and the men and women who defend the principals it stands for--active duty service members and veterans. Joining Sunnylands Presid...

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Desert Arc Enjoys Golf at Sunnylands

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

President Geoffrey Cowan interviewed by television news
On the Sunnylands course
Legendary golfer Al Geiberger led a golf clinic and demonstration.
Trustee Leonore Deshong, third from right, and President Geoffrey Cowan, far right, joined Desert Arc clients and The First Tee volunteers on the course.
Trustee Leonore Deshong helps give awards to the Desert Arc clients.

There were lots of high-fives when Nic Fanocvic of Desert Arc chipped his ball up onto the green of the third hole of the historic Sunnylands golf course. Teammate Damion Hayes got some useful tips on...

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Sunnylands Institutes Green Vision Program

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands is committed to environmental sensitivity. The new Sunnylands Center, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, architects, received a LEED Gold rating. Sunnylands C...

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Sunnylands Opens March 1, 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Public tours of the new Sunnylands Center & Gardens and the Sunnylands historic estate and residence will begin on March 1, 2012. The public opening follows a private dedication on February 12 and a p...

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