Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Registration Is Open for Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot. The 5/10K race starts and finishes at the Palisades Charter High School Stadium 50-yard line on November 23. The event, which will start at 8 a.m., is a … Continue reading →

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Newcomers Group Encourages New Members

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Newcomers & Friends, founded in 1950, was originally intended to welcome those who had recently moved into our community by offering participation in a wide range of activities. The group has morphed into a social organization that … Continue reading →

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Property Owners May See an Increase in Homeowner’s Insurance

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Wildfires have always been part of life in California, going back to the indigenous tribes who lived here. According to the National Park Service, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians used fire to clear areas for crops and travel, … Continue reading →

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STOP Leaving Bags of Food by the Library

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

There appears to be a misguided person who is leaving bags of food by the Palisades Library. At the beginning of October, this editor picked up a Trader Joe’s paper bag left on the bench in front of the Palisades … Continue reading →

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In Seeking a Pride of the Palisades Honoree, Consider Ho!Ho!Ho!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

In mentioning the awards that the Pacific Palisades Community Council is currently seeking nominees, CTN left off “Pride of the Palisades.” The first award under that category was given to Roberta Donahue in 2013. Since then five other individuals Bill … Continue reading →

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Take Time to Nominate ‘Citizen’ and ‘Sparkplug’ Activists

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Almost every year since 1947, a Pacific Palisades resident has been honored as Citizen of the Year. That person is selected for his or her outstanding volunteer service, underscored by a recent notable accomplishment that resulted in a substantial benefit … Continue reading →

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Marquez Halloween Carnival Continues Long Tradition

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Marquez Charter Elementary continued its long-standing tradition with its annual Halloween Carnival on October 22. Friends of Marquez President Caitlin Machol said the fundraiser dates “back well before any of the current parents can remember.”  This editor’s 31-year-old daughter … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Why Didn’t Someone Do Something? Israel Today

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

“Not every German who bought a copy of Mein Kampf necessarily read it … But it might be argued that had more non-Nazi Germans read it before 1933 and had the foreign statesmen of the world perused it carefully while there was … Continue reading →

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“Best Day” Brings Refreshing Entries and Stories

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades authors were celebrated for original and heartfelt stories and poems at a culmination event at the Palisades Library on October 12. For many, in first through 12th grade, it was their first attempt at creative storytelling. The stories were … Continue reading →

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Shop to Support the Community at Woman’s Club Gift Bazaar

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club is holding a Holiday Gift Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Avenue. There is free admission. The event is open to the community and … Continue reading →

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