Category Archives: Holidays

11th Annual Palisades Turkey Trot Returns with New Course

Okay. The Palisades Fire destroyed nearly 7,000 homes and businesses, which means some families will not have a home to host their families for the Thanksgiving feast. But even if you’ve lost your home like Turkey Trot organizer David O’Connell, … Continue reading

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The Pumpkin Patch Returns to Simon Meadow

The Pumpkin patch in Simon Meadow, at the corner of Temescal Canyon and Sunset Boulevard, will officially open on October 2 and will run through October 30 or until the pumpkins are sold. All proceeds benefit the local Y, a … Continue reading

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What One Remembers: Mom Turns 96

My mom, Noma Sazama turned 96 on September 21. She lives by herself and keeps busy with her garden and her social engagements, such as bridge, “Sharp 13” (another card game), the American Legion Auxiliary and giving blood to the … Continue reading

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Palisadians Celebrate the Fourth with Warmth and Spirit

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News The venue may have changed, but the Fourth of July spirit remained strong as Palisadians celebrated Friday night at Paul Revere Charter Middle School. A stage and large video screen were erected … Continue reading

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Palisades Joins the Santa Monica’s 4th Parade

By CHAZ PLAGER The clouds gave way to bright blue skies as this year’s 4th of July Palisades parade began. Due to certain circumstances, this year the residents of the Palisades were not swarming Via De La Paz and Sunset, … Continue reading

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2025 Palisades 4th Race Produces Fast Results

Even the thick gray clouds that hung in the morning skies this 4th of July couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds of runners gathered for this year’s Will Rogers Palisades 5/10K Run— but with a twist. Held in Venice … Continue reading

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July 4th  Time to Celebrate Family, Community and Traditions

The annual July 4th daylong festival and celebration that Pacific Palisades residents have come to expect will be different this year. Think about the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. He took the presents, he took the trees, the stockings and all … Continue reading

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Everybody Loves a Parade: Santa Monica Welcomes Palisades

This year the 19th Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade promises to be bigger and better than ever. There are generally more than 15,000 spectators along the parade that starts on Pico Boulevard and Main Street and travels via … Continue reading

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Palisades 2025 Will Rogers 5K Run in Venice

The popular Palisades Will Rogers 5K held on the Fourth of July has four notable changes this year. Start time is 7 a.m. The race is being held in Venice, with the start about a block from the beach and … Continue reading

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Tickets for July 4 Celebration Free for Residents

The Palisades Americanism Parade Association is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the evening July 4TH Celebration, this year at Paul Revere Middle School. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live music, entertainment, over a dozen great … Continue reading

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