Category Archives: Community

Matt Rodman Is Named Rotary Businessperson of the Year

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Sue

When deciding on the Businessperson of the Year, Pacific Palisades Rotary Club members require that this person must hold a senior-level management position in his/her company; has to live or work in Pacific Palisades; and must have demonstrated leadership within the Palisades and … Continue reading →

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The Draycott Will Host the Eugene Levy Dinner Drawing

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Sue

This Saturday at 4:45 p.m., the raffle for the dinner with Honorary Mayor Eugene Levy will be held at The Draycott in Caruso’s Palisades Village. Palisades Rotary Club members will be in attendance, not only to imbibe in The Draycott’s signature … Continue reading →

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Palisades Y Executive Marla Ricketts Takes a New Position

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Sue

Many residents have taken yoga class with Marla Ricketts at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, but now she’s leaving to pursue a new career path with Elevate Public Affairs. When her two boys were born (now 12 and 14), the native Angelino … Continue reading →

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Epic Mega Cookies Are Awesome, and a Delicious Gift Idea 

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Sue

Your Circling the News editor recently received a surprise on her doorstep. She opened a beautifully presented package to find a large, pie-like Epic S’more cookie—which turned out to be “epically delicious.” It consisted of about a dozen cookies baked … Continue reading →

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Praise for the Lutherans’ Inaugural October Charity Run

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Sue

(Circling the News received the following letter on October 17.) I ran in the inaugural Octoberfest 5K race yesterday in the Palisades. I met Pastor Mike Lee, who was just back from running the Boston Marathon. He’s a lovely guy … Continue reading →

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Fire Station 69 Captain Tommy Kitahata Receives Firefighter of the Year Award

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Sue

Of the more than 3,400 firefighters in Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades Fire Station 69 Captain II Tommy Kitahata was named the 2020 Firefighter of the Year. Selected by the Los Angeles City Firefighters Association, he received the award at the … Continue reading →

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Bay Theater Will Reopen through Netflix

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Sue

The Bay Theater on Swarthmore will open this Friday, October 22, with Jeymes Samuel’s new Western “The Harder They Fall,” which Netflix is distributing. Netflix will also offer free screenings of two of its animated family films, “Vivo” and “The … Continue reading →

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Discovering a Novel that Helped Define My Love of Books

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Sue

    By BOB VICKREY Special to Circling the News   Avid readers share a major character flaw in the way we romanticize the world of books. We’re almost like evangelicals who have just discovered religion and feel compelled to … Continue reading →

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Naidu Permaul Steps Up as Optimist Club President

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Sue

This month longtime member Naidu Permaul will once again serve as president of the Palisades Optimist Club, where the motto is “Friend of Youth” and its goal is “Bring out the Best in Kids.” Born in Aruba, Permaul grew up … Continue reading →

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Claire’s Closet Continues to Accept Clothing and Hygiene Items at the Methodist Church

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Sue

Claire’s Closet at the Palisades Methodist Church needs restocking with supplies for local people experiencing homelessness. A supply drive to support the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness will be held on Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 … Continue reading →

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