Category Archives: Holidays

Win a $500 Prize for For Best Float in the 4th of July Parade

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Sue

The Palisades-Malibu YMCA float won the First Annual Auxiliary Award and the $1,000 prize in 2022. Judges were impressed with the more than 100 “jugheads” that had been made, using recycled material and then mounted on the side of the … Continue reading →

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Palisades Charter High Band Gears Up for the 4th

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Sue

  By CHAZ PLAGER With the annual Palisades 4th of July Parade approaching, Palisades Charter High School’s marching band, color guard, and drumline have each begun to prepare routines for the parade this year. The marching band and drumline will … Continue reading →

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To-Do List for 4th of July

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Sue

Memorial Day 2023 is behind us. Graduations from elementary, middle and high school are on the calendar for the next week. Pacific Palisades Baseball Association playoffs conclude on Saturday, June 3. What does that mean? Time to start planning for … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend Update: In and around Pacific Palisades

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Sue

Memorial Day Service: More than 300 Boy Scouts placed 90,000 flags at grave sites of the West L.A. VA . One Vet said, “There was one flag at each grave. It was very cool.” At a ceremony this morning, L.A. … Continue reading →

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A 129-Year Tradition Continues at Canyon Elementary

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Photographer Rich Schmitt captured some exquisite shots of the event. To view others, which are available for purchase, visit:http://richschmittphotography.com/fiesta43023/) In 1894, a large patch of land in Rustic Canyon was donated by the Marquez family, who were the … Continue reading →

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Theme Needed for 2023 Fourth of July Parade

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Sue

Palisades residents are asked to put on their thinking caps and come up with ideas for a theme for the 2023 Fourth of July Parade. This will be the 75th Anniversary of the parade. Remember, themes are short, pithy and … Continue reading →

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Big Bunny Comes to Town; Palisades Holds Annual Egg Hunt 

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER The Palisades Recreation Center held its annual egg hunt on April 7. The event began at 11 a.m. when the fire truck from Fire Station 69 arrived with the Easter Bunny. Children were allowed to climb on … Continue reading →

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Preparations Begin for Palisades Fourth of July

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Sue

  By CHAZ PLAGER More than thirty volunteers met at the Ronald Reagan Palisades American Legion to discuss efforts for this summer’s Fourth of July parade on March 29. This year marks the 75th anniversary of “the happiest day in … Continue reading →

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Ann Guttenberg’s Noodle Pudding

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Sue

When Marilyn Crawford was Arnie Wishnick’s administrative assistant at the Palisades Chamber of Commerce, she was responsible for helping to organize the annual Chamber installation dinners. One year she sought recipes from celebs and other dignitaries. She told Circling the … Continue reading →

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Get Ready, Get Set, Volunteer for July Fourth

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Sue

Matthew Rodman, President of the Palisades Americanism Parade Association, announced that plans are now underway for the town’s annual Fourth of July festivities. The first meeting for volunteers will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the … Continue reading →

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