Category Archives: Community

Summer Youth Writing Contest Underway

The Friends of the Palisades Library organization has launched its annual summer creative writing contest, which is now available to students who attend school (private or public) in Los Angeles. Youth and teens from first grade through high school are … Continue reading

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Twelve Teenage Women Receive Eagle Scout Rank

It was a first! Twelve young women were among the first to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in Palisades Troop 223. Not only were they the first in Pacific Palisades, but also among the first in the nation to … Continue reading

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Responding to a Severe Blood Shortage, Legion to Host Local Blood Drive

  The American Red Cross has warned that there is a severe blood shortage in the United States because of a recent surge in trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries. The U.S. News quoted the Red Cross on June … Continue reading

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Morris Twins to Join Outdoor Concert Celebrating Summer on Sunday Afternoon

Pacific Palisades residents Avery and Alexzandra Morris will host a special outdoor concert, the third in their Edgar Street Concert Series, featuring the Mendelssohn Octet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, on the corner of Edgar and Ida Streets. … Continue reading

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Fireworks Show Returns to the Palisades July 4

There will be a fireworks show in Pacific Palisades at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. Tickets will be sold ($5) online (Palisades4th.ticketleap.com). There may be limited seating at the Palisades High School stadium, so fewer tickets will be sold … Continue reading

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Searching for the Mysterious ‘Julie B.’ in Pacific Palisades

BY BOB VICKREY Special to Circling the News The letter writer began her tribute to her favorite author with these words: “I am someone who fell in love with Pat Conroy almost 30 years ago. It started with ‘The Prince … Continue reading

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Temescal Canyon Association Hosts Talk By Charles Hood on Zoom Monday Night

  Charles Hood, the author of Wild LA and 15 other books and field guides, will speak to members of the Temescal Canyon Association, via Zoom, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 21. Audience participation will be invited, and residents … Continue reading

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Palisades Civic League Meets Monday

The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet via Zoom on Monday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. because of the current stay-at-home, social distancing edicts. (The meetings are generally held the fourth Monday of each month.) This is a perfect opportunity … Continue reading

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Joan Sather and Susan Montgomery Sponsor July 4th Home Decorating Contest

Display your patriotism, decorating prowess or just have fun by entering the annual 4th of July Home Decorating Contest sponsored by local realtors Joan Sather and Susan Montgomery. After you’ve decorated your home, go to: Palisades4th.com and click on the … Continue reading

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Personal Delivery Devices for Restaurants May Soon Arrive in the Palisades

A personal robotic delivery device that looks like a beverage/food cooler on wheels may soon come to Pacific Palisades. Councilmember Mike Bonin’s transportation deputy Eric Bruins appeared before the Pacific Palisades Community Council on June 10 to answer questions about … Continue reading

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