Category Archives: Holidays

Palisades Village Tree Lighting Set for December 6

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Sue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Continues

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Sue

  Annually, Palisades clergy present an interfaith Thanksgiving Service, the Monday before Thanksgiving. This year it will be held at 7 p.m. November 24, at the Palisades Lutheran Church , 15905 Sunset Boulevard. No matter your religious denomination, and whether … Continue reading →

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Join PP Friends and Newcomers for Friendship and Outreach to Foster Kids

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades Friends and Newcomers Club, a social organization, is working to ensure that every camper with Happy Trails receives a wrapped gift delivered right to their cabin this holiday season. Happy Trails for Kids was started by Palisadian Pepper … Continue reading →

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Need Holiday Cash and Want to Spread Good Cheer?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

The Lowe Family YMCA in Pacific Palisades, annually has a YMCA Christmas Tree lot, with Christmas trees set to arrive on November 23. The Palisades YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley is looking for help and writes, “I wonder if CTN … Continue reading →

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