Monthly Archives: October 2020

Palisadians Barbara Ligeti and Howard Kern Start ShiftPoetry and Offer Workshops

Palisadian Barbara Ligeti and Howard Kern, a Pacific Palisades-based corporate attorney and author, have started a new business, ShiftPoetry. “We help folks use self-expression, through writing, to feel better about all aspects of life,” said Ligeti, who noted that the … Continue reading

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Cindy Simon and Tracey Price Beautify while Recycling at YMCA Pumpkin Patch

When you visit the YMCA Pumpkin Patch in Temescal Canyon, seek out Winding Way, which is located near the hillside at Simon Meadow, just north of Sunset. Four years ago, Tracey Price, co- owner of American Growers, a local landscaping … Continue reading

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CRIME: Incidents Reported through October 10 in Pacific Palisades

Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore released the following crime that was reported from October 3 through October 10. To report a crime in progress, call 9-1-1. To report any non-emergency crime, call (877) 275-5273. A crime that has … Continue reading

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State Farm Agent Trish Bowe Teams up with Station 69 Firemen

Fire Prevention Week was October 4 to 10, and in Pacific Palisades, which borders on the brushfire interface, residents are reminded to take extra caution in every aspect of their lives. On Friday, October 2, State Farm Agent Trish Bowe … Continue reading

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Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center Re-opens for Lap Swimming at Palisades High

  Circling the News received an October 10 email from Brooke King, the Aquatics director at the Maggie Gilbert pool on the Palisades High campus. “I have good news,” King said. “The pool has re-opened for lap swim (reservation only.)” … Continue reading

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Alan Eisenstock: Beating Covid-19 with Music

(Editor’s note: When Palisadian Alan Eisenstock is not researching and writing one of his nonfiction books (18 thus far!), he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side project” that he started in mid-March: sending a weekly Covid-themed … Continue reading

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Ugly Behavior at the Palisades Farmers Market

Early this morning, two elderly women set up a table for the Republicans at the Palisades Farmers Market on the corner of Antioch and Swarthmore. When Circling the News walked by, a middle-age white male was shouting at them, asking … Continue reading

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Circling the News Lobbies City Officials to Reopen Outdoor Basketball Courts at Recreation Centers

At the beginning of Covid-19 closures in L.A. County, the City of L.A. closed its parks and recreation centers. Then over time it was determined that outdoor activities, including going to the beach, hiking and playing tennis and golf, was acceptable. … Continue reading

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The Highlands Bowl ‘Hear and See the Stars’ Concert Is This Friday Night–Outdoors in Person 

The eighth outdoor concert in a series that started during the Covid-19 shutdown will be held at 5:45 p.m. this Friday, October 9 at 1647 Michael Lane in the Highlands. The concerts are organized by Palisades resident Jens Lindemann, a … Continue reading

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Palisades High School Ambassadors to Host Bingo Night for Seniors on Sunday

The Palisades High School Ambassadors are hosting a virtual Zoom bingo night for seniors in Pacific Palisades at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. Ambassador Alexander Denham told Circling the News, “The event is being geared towards seniors in the … Continue reading

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