Category Archives: Holidays

“Thinking Outside the Box” Gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah and even Birthdays

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Sue

As many people starts to downsize, and others realize they don’t really feel like they need or want anything for Christmas or Hanukkah, consider giving them a gift to a local Palisades Organizations. Memberships are generally cheap and tax-deductible, and … Continue reading →

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HO!HO!HO! Celebrated 75th Anniversary December 7

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Sue

By HENRY KAMER The town’s 75th annual HO!HO!HO! holiday event took place at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA Simon Meadow on December 7. The event kicked off as Mr. and Mrs. Claus traveled by a Station 69 firetruck to the lot, giving … Continue reading →

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Palisades Bocce Players Celebrate at Holiday Party

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue

The venue, the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, was festively decorated for the Palisades Bocce Holiday party. About 180 people attended the December 7 event. Bocce Ball commissioner Jimmy Dunne led the festivities. “What a mix of ages, from … Continue reading →

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Palisades Garden Club/Party December 9

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue

  The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will host its December meeting and holiday party at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, at the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Harverford Avenue. There will be door prizes donated by the speaker David … Continue reading →

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Donations Sought for “Santa Claus Saturday”

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Sue

Corpus Christi Parish will conduct its annual donation drive-thru this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot, at the corner of Carey and Sunset. For years, Corpus has conducted a collection for the St. Joseph … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Holiday Concerts Start the Holiday Season

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Sue

This weekend, there are a nice selection of holiday concerts to choose from in Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas. There are Pacific Palisades residents performing in these concerts and it might make a nice way to kick off the holiday … Continue reading →

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Busy Weeks Ahead Filled with Joyful Events

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Sue

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

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Sue

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

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Sue

  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

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Sue

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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