Category Archives: Holidays

Hathaway Recognized as Pride of the Palisades

People who run in the Pacific Palisades 4th of July Will Rogers 5/10K, may not realize that the race is put on by mostly volunteers, including Thomas Hathaway. For his years of volunteering, measuring the course and working with the … Continue reading

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Local Fire Stations Receive “Thanksgiving” Gift Cards

The Ronald Reagan Post 283 Auxiliary presented Pacific Palisades two local fire stations with grocery gift cards to defray the expanse of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. Many may not realize that firefighters must pay for their own meals while on … Continue reading

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Holiday Fire Safety Advice

When Auxiliary Post 283 members visited Fire Station 23 and 69 on November 23, Captains and firefighters made the following holiday safety recommendations. Check smoke alarms for proper function and replace batteries if needed. One obvious tip was “No outside … Continue reading

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration November 25

In keeping with a long-standing Pacific Palisades tradition, clergy from seven religious’ institutions in the Palisades will participate in a Thanksgiving service, at 7 p.m. Monday, November 25, at Corpus Christi Church, 880 Toyopa Drive. Presented by the Pacific Palisades … Continue reading

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Turkey Trot Offers Surprises

Palisades Turkey Trot Organizer David O’Connell is urging everyone to get their registrations in prior to Thanksgiving morning, November 28. By registering early, one can avoid the lines and pick up a “swag” bag at Swarthmore Room in Caruso’s Palisades … Continue reading

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Enjoy a Delicious Thanksgiving with Delizoso

Want to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal made by a top chef? Chef Gianba Vinzoni is making that possible. Delizioso Cinque is offering a new Thanksgiving Dinner Takeout package. This all-inclusive feast features a fully-prepped 10-pound brined turkey along with classic holiday … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Celebration Held on Santa Monica Pier

The armistice to end WWI was signed outside Paris at 6 a.m. in the railway carriage of Allied Commander Ferdinand Foch, and the cease-fire took effect five hours later: at “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh … Continue reading

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Local Veterans Visit Corpus Christi School

Two local veterans, past Ronald Reagan Post 283 Commander Jim Cragg, and Post member Ranee Rubio, spoke to elementary and middle school students at Corpus Christi on November 9, prior to Veterans Day, which will be held on Monday, November … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Ceremony at the Pier Sponsored by Post 283

Veterans Day, November 11, will be the site of a super celebration hosted by Post 283 at the Santa Monica Pier. This will serve as the launch for Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 national Alumni Ambassador campaign. The event … Continue reading

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Woman’s Club Bazaar Offers an Early Shopping Opportunity

If one wants a unique gift for the holidays, the Woman’s Club Holiday Gift Bazaar on Sunday November 9 will offer the perfect opportunity. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the clubhouse at 901 Haverford Avenue, there will … Continue reading

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