Category Archives: Holidays

First Parade Meeting Will Be Held April 8

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Sue

Did you like last year’s parade? Do you have ideas how to make it better? Would you like to meet other community volunteers and help produce it? Matt Rodman, the president of the Palisades Americanism Parade Association (PAPA), welcomes help … Continue reading →

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Reporter and Photographer Thrown out of Palisades Rec Center

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Sue

BY CHAZ PLAGER The annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on March 28 at the Palisades Rec Center. A great time was had by all, with bouncy houses, candy, and other fun activities. At least, I would assume they did. … Continue reading →

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Vets Recognized during Women’s History Month

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sue

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the American Legion will host an event for women veterans called “Challenges and Opportunities.” This free event, which is open to the community, will take place on March 2, starting at 10 a.m. at … Continue reading →

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Enjoy a Valentine Dinner Dance with Your Sweetheart or Spouse

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Sue

The Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 is resuming its dinner/dances, with a Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 17. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dancing continues until midnight at the Legion Post, 15247 La Cruz Drive. The … Continue reading →

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Send a Unique Valentine This Year

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Sue

The Oceanaires will once again offer singing Valentines to the Westside and Downtown L.A. on Wednesday, February 14. A barbershop quartet will arrive at the designated destination and sing two special songs, deliver a balloon and a card—with a personalized … Continue reading →

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How to Recycle a Christmas Tree

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Sue

REQUEST A TREE COLLECTION: LA Sanitation & Environment has curbside collection for Christmas trees. There are three ways to request a tree collection. Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 Visit MYLA311 website and create a “Bulky Items” ticket … Continue reading →

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News and People from 2023

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Sue

Saying goodbye to 2023 and watching the sun rise on 2024. JANUARY: Actor Joe Mantegna emceed the renaming of American Legion Post 283 to the Ronald Reagan Post. The large pool of water on PCH, resulting from rain was eventually … Continue reading →

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‘The Polar Express’ Christmas Classic Nears 40

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Sue

  (Editor’s note: CTN received a December 22 email from Bob Vickrey, who wrote: “In keeping with the Holiday spirit, I’m sending along a story I wrote about the publication of the magical Christmas story The Polar Express which our … Continue reading →

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The Birth of a Child Is the Birth of Hope

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Sue

Walking to the Maggie Gilbert Aquatics Center at 6 a.m. today to go swimming, a Christmas Carol popped into my head. As children we sang and presented a program of carols and bible passages for the Christmas Eve service at … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees Shipped to the Y-Lot this Week

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sue

Fresh Christmas trees were shipped to the Palisades-Malibu YMCA lot on Tuesday this week. There are sizes from desktop to 14-ft. tall that will fit any space. YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley wanted to ensure that Palisades residents had a … Continue reading →

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