Category Archives: Holidays

HO!HO!HO! Celebrates Joy December 13

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Neither the “Grinchy” Chamber, nor a Covid epidemic, nor the Palisades Fire could stop the Pacific Palisades annual HO!HO!HO! from coming. And just as regular as Christmas, the 76th event will happen this Saturday, December 13 from 1 to 4 … Continue reading →

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Holiday Get-Togethers on December 7

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  TENNIS AT THE REC CENTER: The Palisades Tennis Center is back! Mike Tomas invites tennis players to join him at the Palisades Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, December 7, at 851 Alma Real Drive. “Play … Continue reading →

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Vittorio Toy Drive Is “On” This Year

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

For 15 years, the Pellegrini family, owner of Vittorio Restaurant and Pizzeria, has hosted an annual toy drive to benefit children who might not have gifts  this holiday. The January 7  Palisades fire destroyed the popular restaurant on Marquez Avenue, … Continue reading →

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Palisades Village Tree Lighting Set for December 6

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Caruso’s Palisades Village will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6, at 15225 Palisades Village Lane, off Monument. Although the property/stores are temporarily closed, there will be activities starting at 4 p.m. lasting until 7 p.m. The … Continue reading →

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The11th Annual 2025 Palisades Turkey Trot Makes History

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By HENRY KAMER This past Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, the 11th annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot returned. This time however, trotters found themselves starting and finishing at Village Green instead of Palisades High School, which is still being thoroughly cleaned … Continue reading →

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Holiday Party of the Year – and Residents Are Invited

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

With all the holiday invites this time of the year, here’s one you won’t want to miss. Jimmy Dunne is orchestrating a “Palisades Holiday Soiree” at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6,  at the American Legion, 15247 La Cruz Dr. … Continue reading →

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Y-Christmas Tree Lot Opens Friday, November 28

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades-Malibu Lowe YMCA Christmas Tree lot will open on Black Friday, November 28. There will be trees, wreaths and garland available. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Executive … Continue reading →

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Reflections of Palisades Thanksgivings Past

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Almost any relative, family member living outside of California, welcomed an invitation to a Thanksgiving Dinner in Los Angeles and specifically to Pacific Palisades because of the fine weather and the beautiful views of mountains and the ocean. For the … Continue reading →

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Bread Stuffing for Thanksgiving (or Any Special Occasion)

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

At the YMCA Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Simon Meadow the stuffing was so spectacular, that I asked if the chef would share the recipe. Kensington employee Richard Mooney asked and Chef Marvin Herrera graciously shared his delicious creation.

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Thanksgiving Lunch in Simon Meadow Pleasant and Peaceful

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

About 200 people shared a pleasant and delicious Thanksgiving meal at Simon Meadow on November 22. With perfect weather, the long table snaked across Simon Meadow, located at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon Road. The tables were … Continue reading →

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