Monthly Archives: November 2019

Seeking Secret Palisades Thespians for Roles in ‘Steel Magnolias’

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Theatre Palisades his holding auditions for its next show “Steel Magnolias,” by Robert Harling, that will run from January 10 through February 16, at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Shows will be 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and … Continue reading →

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Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Can Present Major Health Issues

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

By PEPPER EDMISTON and DR. DORENE OPAVA-RUTTER People in Southern California are breathing air filled with smoke from the wildfires. Many are wearing masks to stop the particulate matter from entering their lungs, but there is a current danger that … Continue reading →

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Palisades High Runners Receive Honors for Winning The Inaugural Lemen Trophy at the Will Rogers 5K 

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Earlier this year, Will Rogers 5/10K Race organizers wanted to encourage high school cross-country teams to compete in the annual Fourth of July race. They also wanted to honor the late Dick Lemen, a longtime Palisadian and a track coach … Continue reading →

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Homeless Timmy Has Died on the Streets of Santa Monica

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

  Timmy, 63, who had lived in his wheelchair on Pacific Palisades streets for years, and then on Santa Monica streets, has passed. Sharon Kilbride, who volunteers with The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness, wrote “He was found unresponsive … Continue reading →

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Palisades Fall Drama Will Feature ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog’

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades High School fall drama “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” based on the 2003 mystery novel by British writer Mark Haddon, will be held at Mercer Hall, 15777 Bowdoin St. This show won the 2015 Tony … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Marching Band Provides Lively Entertainment And a ‘Community’ for 75 Students; Donations Sought

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

The award-winning Palisades High School marching band has 75 students, who not only entertain at halftime of home football games, but also compete in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) circuit. In addition, the band has been … Continue reading →

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Historical Society to Present an Evening Dedicated To the History of Trees in Our Town This Thursday

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Former Pacific Palisades Historical Society President Randy Young will speak about Palisades trees at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, in Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. Admission is free and refreshments will follow the program. There is free parking. … Continue reading →

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What’s Up with All These Early-Bird Dinners?

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

By BOB VICKREY (Editor’s note: This “Best of Vickrey” column was chosen as a finalist for a California Newspaper Publishing Association award in 2017.) I’m trying to remember exactly when my friends all began having dinner at 4:30 in the … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Friends of the Library and the Community Read ‘Shelter Us’

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

Thanks for mentioning the Palisades Reads in your newsletter, and the recognition that Marie Steckmest organized a “Palisades Reads” event for “The Soloist.” I’m so happy that Marie’s Palisades Cares was one of the featured non-profits in the program from … Continue reading →

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Dolphins Beat Fairfax 21-7, Win League Title, And Now Face Banning in Open Division Playoffs

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Sue Pascoe

  Palisades High, 4-0 in Western League play, needed to defeat Fairfax (3-1) on the road last Friday to win the league title outright. The Dolphins prevailed, 21-7, despite having their preparations disrupted by the Getty Fire. PaliHi was closed … Continue reading →

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