Monthly Archives: December 2021

Updating the Fate of Two Eucalyptus at the Recreation Center

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

At the end of November, residents learned that two mature blue gums (eucalyptus) adjacent to the new Veterans Gardens at the Palisades Recreation Center were being targeted for removal. Cindy Kirven, who heads the Palisades Forestry Committee (under the aegis of … Continue reading →

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Eclipse, a Pre-K School, Is Open in Pacific Palisades

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  Parents who have a child too old for preschool but too young for kindergarten have a pre-K option in Pacific Palisades: Eclipse School. The school’s co-founders, Beth Reilly and Shea Morris, are both licensed and experienced, and they are … Continue reading →

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Collection Antiques Shop Adds Books Under New Owner Jeff Ridgway 

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  Since December 1, Palisadian Jeff Ridgway has been the new owner of Collections Antiques & Accessories at 15326 Antioch (across from Cafe Vida). Martha Strang, who had owned the shop since 1981, decided to retire and was happy to … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Esther Brudo, 95; a Former Resident and Psychotherapist

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Former Pacific Palisades resident Esther S. Brudo died on August 23 in Watertown, Massachusetts. She was 95 and had been active in the Palisades Senior Alliance and the American Legion Post 283 Auxiliary. Born July 1, 1926, in Philadelphia as … Continue reading →

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Theatre Palisades Troupe Presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a Radio Drama Wednesday

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe (TPAT) will perform its eighth annual Christmas Radio Show at the Pierson Playhouse on Wednesday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. Actors will present “It’s a Wonderful Life,” adapted for the stage by Joe Landry. Performed … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Awards Celebration Held

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its annual awards dinner on December 9 at the lower Bel-Air Bay Club. Recipients were Chris Spitz for Citizen of the Year and Scott Cullen, Rick McGeagh, Matthew Rodman, Ingrid Steinberg and Krishna Thangavelu … Continue reading →

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Chris Spitz Received PPCC’s Citizen of the Year Award

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Community Council proclaimed Chris Spitz as 2021 Citizen of the Year for leading the intense campaign to stop a plan to create a homeless village at Will Rogers State Beach. The attorney and longtime PPCC board member was honored … Continue reading →

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Golden Sparkplugs Honored at PPCC Awards Dinner

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Five Pacific Palisades residents were honored as Golden Sparkplugs at the Community Council awards celebration on December 9 at the Bel-Air Bay Club. (See adjoining story about Citizen of the Year Chris Spitz.) Scott Cullen, Rick McGeagh, Matthew Rodman, Ingrid … Continue reading →

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A Grinch Cannot Stop This Year’s Ho!Ho!Ho! Festivities

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The anticipation was high on Saturday as Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived at Fire Station 69 and were transported to Simon Meadow atop the hook-and-ladder truck. Hearing sirens and seeing lights flashing, drivers pulled over, but once they saw Santa … Continue reading →

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: A Woman’s Voice

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  (Editor’s note: Palisadian Alan Eisenstock’s 19th book “Redeeming Justice” co-written with Jarrett Adams, came out on September 14 and was named the Best Book of September by Amazon. “A consuming tale of a broken legal system, its trail of … Continue reading →

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