Category Archives: Holidays

A Local Gift Idea—Portraits of Hope Products

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Sue

Buy a beautiful ring, umbrella, pet collar or cornhole board, while supporting Portraits of Hope. In 1995, Palisadian Ed Massey and his brother Bernie founded POH, using art and visual imagery in large-scale art exhibitions. The program allowed seriously ill … Continue reading →

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YMCA Christmas Tree Lot Opens Tuesday, Offering the Freshest Selection in L.A.

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sue

The YMCA Christmas Tree lot will open tomorrow, December 1, offering quality trees ranging in size from table to more than 15 feet tall. Different-sized wreaths and garlands are also available. The lot will be open Monday through Friday from … Continue reading →

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Provides Hope

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Sue

If this Thanksgiving finds you feeling sad and upset by how Covid-19 is impacting our lives this holiday season, watch a recording of the annual Pacific Palisades Interfaith Thanksgiving service that was celebrated on Monday night. This uplifting service, which … Continue reading →

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Touring Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand: My South Pacific Odyssey

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Sue

Photos and Story By WENDY PRICE ANDERSON I left the United States on February 11 for a South Pacific Odyssey to Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. I returned home on March 17 after an adventure I will always cherish. My trip … Continue reading →

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A Singing Valentine Gift Is the Perfect Solution

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Sue

Your special loved one doesn’t want jewels or more material possessions. Your special loved one doesn’t want chocolates, because they’re watching their diet. Your special loved one doesn’t want flowers, because they grow year-round in Pacific Palisades. So what does … Continue reading →

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Former Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayor Rita Moreno Is Rose Parade Co-Grand Marshal

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue

“Ain’t It Grand: Moreno a Parade Star” was the headlined story in the L.A. Daily News on December 29. Rita Moreno, actress Gina Torres and Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez will be the co-grand marshals for Wednesday’s Rose Parade. People in … Continue reading →

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L.A. Department of Sanitation Explains how to Recycle Christmas Trees

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue

The L.A. Department of Sanitation (LASAN) will accept recycled Christmas trees and for safety reasons, urge you remove the tree from your home after Christmas or once it becomes dry. To recycle remove all the decorations, the tinsel and the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the New Year’s at The Draycott

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Sue

If you don’t know where to go to celebrate the end of a decade and welcome 2020, The Draycott will be open on New Year’s Eve. “We would love to ring in the New Year with our neighbors and friends,” … Continue reading →

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‘Silent Night’ Could Be the Start of a Miracle

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Sue

My second born had colic. During the day he was the sweetest child, but at night he turned into Mr. Jekyll, a screaming stranger. My daughter, who was barely two, suddenly wouldn’t leave my side. Never. For any reason. Needing … Continue reading →

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Comedian Ronnie Shakes Strikes with Edgy Holiday Humor

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Sue

Comic Ronnie Shakes, who was raised Catholic, loved making fun of the holidays. “Fruitcake. I hate fruitcake. What the hell is that stuff? I can’t find any fruit in there. Just these sticky, chewy, gummy, multi-colored things in there. “Things … Continue reading →

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