Category Archives: Holidays

Busy Weeks Ahead Filled with Joyful Events

The next couple of weeks are filled with events: print out this page so you can “check” them off and make sure you don’ t miss anything. And if you’re unsure of what to do, go to the YMCA Christmas … Continue reading

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Rodriguez A Unanimous Choice for Sparkplug Award

Carlos Rodriguez was a unanimous choice of the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) for Golden Sparkplug honors this year for his extensive volunteer work with the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness (PPTFH). Through his volunteer efforts, Rodriquez has helped … Continue reading

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HO!HO!HO! Celebrates 75 Years on Saturday: Come Meet Santa Claus

  A 75-year Palisades tradition HO!HO!HO! continues on Saturday, December 7, when Santa Claus Comes to town. This free community event, which began in 1949, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. in Simon Meadow, at the corner of … Continue reading

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Interfaith Celebration a Blessing for the Palisades

By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Each month, the religious leaders of Pacific Palisades join together to eat, commune, and connect. Once a year, their congregations have an opportunity to do the same at a Thanksgiving-week interfaith ceremony. “We laugh and … Continue reading

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Apple Pies Promote Tattoo Removal: It’s Pie Day at Amalfi Estates

Anthony Marguleas and the Amalfi Estates staff hosted their eighth annual Thanksgiving Pie Day on November 26. Marguleas purchased more than 100 apple and pumpkin pies from Homeboy Bakery, and happy clients and friends were the recipients – just in … Continue reading

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Hathaway Recognized as Pride of the Palisades

People who run in the Pacific Palisades 4th of July Will Rogers 5/10K, may not realize that the race is put on by mostly volunteers, including Thomas Hathaway. For his years of volunteering, measuring the course and working with the … Continue reading

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Local Fire Stations Receive “Thanksgiving” Gift Cards

The Ronald Reagan Post 283 Auxiliary presented Pacific Palisades two local fire stations with grocery gift cards to defray the expanse of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. Many may not realize that firefighters must pay for their own meals while on … Continue reading

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Holiday Fire Safety Advice

When Auxiliary Post 283 members visited Fire Station 23 and 69 on November 23, Captains and firefighters made the following holiday safety recommendations. Check smoke alarms for proper function and replace batteries if needed. One obvious tip was “No outside … Continue reading

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration November 25

In keeping with a long-standing Pacific Palisades tradition, clergy from seven religious’ institutions in the Palisades will participate in a Thanksgiving service, at 7 p.m. Monday, November 25, at Corpus Christi Church, 880 Toyopa Drive. Presented by the Pacific Palisades … Continue reading

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Turkey Trot Offers Surprises

Palisades Turkey Trot Organizer David O’Connell is urging everyone to get their registrations in prior to Thanksgiving morning, November 28. By registering early, one can avoid the lines and pick up a “swag” bag at Swarthmore Room in Caruso’s Palisades … Continue reading

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