Category Archives: Holidays

  At the end of yoga classes often people say namaste (pronounced \NAH-muh-stay\). The word comes from Sanskrit, an ancient literary language of Hinduism. Literally it means “I bow to you.” Some yoga teachers believe that there is a divine … Continue reading →

Make this Fourth of July an unforgettable day of patriotism and celebration. The events planned at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 are open to Legion Members, veterans and community members. The Post is located at 15247 La Cruz … Continue reading →

Dr. Sheryl Bourgeois is the starter for this year’s 5/10K Will Rogers Race. She is the president and CEO of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, stepping into Palisadian Robert Klein’s shoes when he retired in May 2023. Bourgeois said that … Continue reading →

  (Editor’s note: This story appeared first in the 2024 Palisades Americanism Parade Association Fourth of July publication is reprinted with permission.) Steve Guttenberg, one of the most beloved residents in Pacific Palisades, will serve as Grand Marshal in this … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the 2024 Palisades Americanism Parade Association Fourth of July Parade program and is reprinted with permission.) By ALISON BURMEISTER It’s that time again for the most festive and highly anticipated day of pomp … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: With the approaching Fourth of July Parade, it seems appropriate to learn about a prior PAPA President, the late Hank Ullerich, in a 1994 story written by Bill Bruns. Kimi Petrick, the daughter of Bud Petrick, who is … Continue reading →

High school cross country and track runners are invited to participate in the Dick Lemen Run, which coincides with the 5K Will Rogers Run on the 4th of July. Student runners from local high schools run under their school’s name and … Continue reading →

  BANDS: Two opportunities to march in the parade with your old band instrument. All ages welcome: The Oom PaPa band welcomes new members of all ages each year. Please join rehearsals from 10:30 a.m. to noon each Saturday morning, … Continue reading →

By LAURA ABRUSCATO A family project to come up with themes for the Palisades Fourth of July Parade has paid off for longtime Palisadians Dean Grinsfelder and Vicky Collison. Dean’s winning theme for the 2024 parade is “Happy Days in … Continue reading →