Page 2 February 26, 2015 TORRANCE TRIBUNE PTN Celebrates Mardi Gras Photos provided by Pediatric Therapy Network The Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Torrance was the site of the festive Mardi Gras Celebration benefiting the Pediatric Therapy Network. Revelers were entertained by the South High School Jazz Band which included a performance with Jazz Pianist David Benoit and colorful cuisine served by local restaurants. The Pediatric Therapy Network is a nonprofit early child development and therapy center committed to providing high quality services for children with special needs and for those at risk for developmental issues. • Pediatric Therapy Network’s Judith Diamond poses with The Red Car Brewery’s Laurie Latham Brandt. The Remedy Pharm’s Lauren Spiglanin and her husband Tom enjoy the festivities. PTN’s Dave Carpenter gets a taste of the Mardi Gras desserts provided by Torrance Bakery’s Kirk Rossberg. Michael Sanchez II from Caribbean Coffee Company and Marianne Brooks from Gourmet Grindz. Proud dad Jeff Orr poses with his sons Dyton and Cameron who is this year’s PTN Junior Ambassador. Torrance former Councilman Tom Brewer, Lowell Hardison and former Mayor Dee Hardison show their support for the Pediatric Therapy Network. The Mardi Gras Celebration’s Presenting Sponsor Brad Moore is flanked by Mary Jane Hornbuckle and Judith Diamond. Pediatric Therapy Network CEO Terri Nishimura welcomes the crowd to the Mardi Gras festivities. Chef Michael Shafer of The Depot and The Buffalo Fire Department Restaurants poses with Corinne and Rich Yeates. PTN’s CEO Terri Nishimura is surrounded by the Red Car Brewery’s Bob and Laurie Brandt and City of Torrance Mayor Patrick J. Furey and First Lady Terry Furey. Yes, that is Jazz Pianist David Benoit and the South High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Tom King. The South Bay Junior Women’s Club’s colorful entourage included Carole Campis, Bobye Amadio, Laura Neureither, Cindy Flynn, Denise Czarske and Dawn Anzack.
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