Monthly Archives: March 2022

An Extraordinary “Oliver” Playing at Palisades High School

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Circling the News had not planned to write a review about “Oliver,” Palisades High School’s spring musical that only has four performances left. The editor felt she had already alerted readers to the show before its opening. But after seeing … Continue reading →

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Marshall Ingwerson to Address Task Force on Reducing Homelessness

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Marshall Ingwerson, a journalist, former editor-in-chief of the Christian Science Monitor and founder of the “What Works Initiative” a project to spread public awareness on issues of public concern, will speak at the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness community Zoom meeting … Continue reading →

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Makeup Tips for Aging Gracefully

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

By ALISON BURMEISTER Special to Circling the News As a professional makeup artist for more than 20 years, some of the more challenging makeup moments I’ve encountered recently have been doing my own makeup. As I age, I’ve noticed there … Continue reading →

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Respected L.A. Film Critic Turan Offers Oscar Picks

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

One of the favorite speakers at the Palisades Optimist Club is now retired L.A. Times film critic Kenneth Turan, who makes a yearly visit to offer his wisdom in selecting Oscar awardees. The 94th Academy Awards will be held on … Continue reading →

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Rotary Steps Up for Village Green Fountain Maintenance

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Rotary Club presented a check for $1,000 to the Village Green Board on March 21 to help maintain the fountain, which is enclosed by brick and features small brass dolphins. “We are so very grateful for the donation … Continue reading →

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Palisades Civic League Meets on Monday

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet via Zoom on Monday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. because of the current stay-at-home, social distancing edicts. (The meetings are generally held the fourth Monday of each month.) This is the perfect opportunity … Continue reading →

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“Oliver” Opens as Palisades High School’s Spring Musical

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

“Oliver” a British stage musical, based on the 1838 book “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens, will open at Palisades High School in Mercer Hall, tomorrow, Thursday, March 24. There are limited performances with additional 7 p.m. performances on March 25, … Continue reading →

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98-Year-Old Venice Landlord Among ‘Mom and Pop’ Property Owners Experiencing Rent Moratorium Hardship

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: the story, which ran, today, March 23 in the Westside Current, with added reporting by the City News Service, is reprinted with permission.) Several landlords, including Jennie Weinberger, whose 98-year-old mother is a landlord in Venice, claimed in sworn … Continue reading →

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Red Cross Giving Day Is March 23

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Sotheby’s realtor Josie Tong is on the executive board of the American Red Cross LA Region and wants to remind residents that tomorrow, March 23, is Red Cross Giving Day. To remind residents of the importance of the Red Cross, … Continue reading →

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Fear Grips Palisades over Rumored Store Closure

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades residents have been reading about numerous business closures these past few months. First it was the Sew Chateau, which closed last month, and then Amazon bookstore, which closed on March 19. The Puzzle Zoo was told its lease … Continue reading →

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