Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

STOP Leaving Bags of Food by the Library

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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Marquez Halloween Carnival Continues Long Tradition

  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...

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

“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...

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“Best Day” Brings Refreshing Entries and Stories

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...

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

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...

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BakeCamps Crown Winners, While Supporting Dog Rescue

The Palisades shook with sugar overload as 46 cookie titans battled for dominance in BakeCamp’s cookie bake-off on October 14. Held at the Women’s Club on Haverford, BakeCamp was billed as a “one-of-a-kind event that brings together LA’s best professional...

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Letter: Southern Section Blue Book Spells out

(Editor’s note: Attorney David Hinshaw sent the following letter in reference to an October 12 story “Private and Rich Public High School Under Pay Soccer Referees” click here.)  I have been a high school referee for 18 years and am...

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Palisades Park Advisory Board Will Meet October 25

The Pacific Palisades Park Advisory Board will hold its quarterly meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the small gym at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real Drive, Wednesday, October 25. All residents are invited to attend, and people will be...

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