Monthly Archives: February 2024

An Act of Kindness Appreciated

A reader wrote on February 6, that “I just wanted to share a story of kindness that just occurred.” She said that U.S. Postal Service imagery showed that her new driver’s license was supposed to be in Monday’s mail. “Our … Continue reading

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Book Collections Continue on Wednesdays

As residents continue to clean out their libraries, those books can still be donated on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. Books may be donated beginning on February 14 and on every … Continue reading

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Enjoy a Valentine Dinner Dance with Your Sweetheart or Spouse

The Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 is resuming its dinner/dances, with a Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 17. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dancing continues until midnight at the Legion Post, 15247 La Cruz Drive. The … Continue reading

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Pot Shots #6

(Editor’s note: A reader, who is a fan of Ashleigh Brilliant (creator of Pot-Shots), has worked out an agreement with CTN that gives this newsletter the permission to use copyrighted Pot-Shots. Potshots remain the property of Ashleigh Brilliant. To view … Continue reading

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VIEWPOINT: Vote No: Prop. 1

No on Prop. 1 Proposition 1, which is labeled as a way “To Build Mental Health Treatment Facilities for those with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges: Provides Housing for the Homeless,” starts on page 10 in the Primary Election … Continue reading

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Youth Lawlessness in Pacific Palisades Goes Unchecked

  Several residents wrote this editor about the lawlessness at the Palisades Rec Center on Friday, February 2. The first wrote: “The explosions have been going on tonight at the Rec Center since 6 p.m. While we were waiting for our … Continue reading

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Local Nonprofits Urged to Apply for Grants

Local nonprofits that benefit youth are urged to apply to the Palisades Optimist Club’s Annual Grant awards program. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2024. The Palisades Will Rogers Run Foundation, which annually holds the Will Rogers 5/10K Fourth … Continue reading

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Library Programs in February: Mark Your Calendar

All programs are held in the Palisades Library Community Room. The Library, which will be closed on President’s Day, February 19, is located at 861 Alma Real. FEBRUARY 9: BRIDGE AT THE LIBRARY The duplicate bridge group is going strong … Continue reading

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Atmospheric Rivers Produce Much Water, But No Piranha

PBS explains that an atmospheric river is a narrow corridor of concentrated water vapor transported in the atmosphere. “It’s like a river in the sky that can be 1,000 miles long. On average, atmospheric rivers have about twice the regular … Continue reading

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Special Speaker for Rotary Club Tomorrow: “Dark Winds” Producer Wirth

  John Wirth, Palisades resident and Executive Producer of Dark Winds, will be the featured speaker at the Rotary club meeting at Modo Mio, 15200 Sunset Boulevard. The doors open at noon, and Wirth will speak at 12:30. Dark Winds, … Continue reading

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