Category Archives: Community

Lee Calvert, 98, Charms the Audience

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Sue

One of Pacific Palisades true treasures, Lee Calvert, 98, (she’ll be 99 in August) spoke to the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club on July 11. “Needless to say, finding Lee was like winning the lottery,” said Carole Taub, who organizes guest … Continue reading →

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Auschwitz Survivor Biniaz Will Be at Reagan Library

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Sue

Auschwitz survivor Celina Karp Biniaz and author William Friedricks will discuss his book Saved by Schindler: The Life of Celina Karp Biniaz on Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m., with a book signing at 7 p.m. This is part of … Continue reading →

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Honorary Mayor Elections Needed

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Sue

  The Palisades Honorary Mayor tradition is one that was started by the Palisades Chamber of Commerce in 1951 with the selection of Virginia Bruce. Over the years mayors have included Jerry Lewis to Adam West to Anthony Hopkins. A … Continue reading →

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Access Books Supported by Palisades Rotary

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Sue

When Claudia Magana first volunteered with Access Books more than 20 years ago, she never envisioned that in the future, she would accept a $5,000 check from the Palisades Rotary for the nonprofit. That check was presented at a June … Continue reading →

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Local News that Matters:

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Sue

NEWSRACKS: In response to one person’s disgust about the newsracks, which are broken, graffitied and eyesores, one reader wrote: “Section 42.00 (f) of the LA Municipal Code covers everything about newsracks” click here. The reader said that anyone that has … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Two Caruso Developments: One Done, One Planned

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Sue

The Acorn weekly ran a May 22 story headline: “Caruso Planning Major Changes to the Calabasas Commons.” Although the project is still in the planning stages, a meeting was held at King’s Fish House at the Commons and Founders Hall … Continue reading →

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Stuntwoman Diane Peterson Entertained Palisades Rotary

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Sue

Stuntwoman Diane Peterson was a luncheon Rotary speaker at Modo Mio restaurant. She was asked, “How much would you charge to go through that glass window?” “Five thousand,” she said immediately. Peterson’s journey from actress to stuntwoman to author provided … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint—Slavery Is Alive and Well and Supported by Local Government

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Sue

The site, Anti-Slavery defines modern slavery as when “an individual is exploited by others for personal or commercial gain. Whether tricked, coerced, or forced, they lose their freedom.” People, who are addicted to drugs/alcohol have lost control of their lives … Continue reading →

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Come Drum, Then Craft at the Library on Saturday

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Sue

Two separate events will be held at the Palisades Library on Saturday, June 10, and both promise to enlighten and entertain. The library is located at 861 Alma Real Drive.   DRUMMING: At noon, “Drumming for Your Life” will take … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Garden Club to Host Plumeria Speaker

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Sue

Pacific Palisades Garden Club continues to hold its meetings on Zoom. Scheduled for Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m. is Mike Atkinson, who will speak on “Plumeria 1010: Growing Beautiful Plumerias in Southern California.” To get the Zoom link, email … Continue reading →

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