Musings
MONTANA SIDEWALK SALE:
The annual Montana Sidewalk Sale in Santa Monica will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from 6th Street to 17th Street on Saturday, May 16. There will be “deals” and special-in-store promotions. There will also be a day of fitness, wellness and healthy treats along the avenue.
PACIFIC PALISADES COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
The Pacific Palisades Community Council nominating committee released the names of people to guide the community over the next two years. For President, Allison Holdoff-Pohill (who will be fabulous), for Vice-President Reza Akef (who brings a great sensibility), Daphne Gronich was nominated for treasurer (her attention to detail will be great) and Caroline Nick for Secretary (bless her for taking this position). If other people want to nominate other people, that can be done until nominations close on May 28. Officers’ elections will occur on June 11, 2026. The current officers (Pres. Sue Kohl, VP Quentin Fleming, Sec. Beth Holden Garland and Tres. Jenny Li) were praised for staying on an extra year because of the 2025 Palisades Fire crisis – and they have been remarkable!
SPECIAL MEETING MAY 19
CD 11 will partner with PPCC in hosting a special meeting at 7 p.m. on May 19, to present information about a potential Disaster Recovery District (DRD) for the Palisades click here. Speakers will include managers with the City’s Economic & Workforce Development Dept., and Craig Bullock, CD 11 Planning Director. CTN wrote a viewpoint about the DRD click here.
Sue Pascoe
Editor, Circling The News ·
circlingthenews.com
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