Category Archives: Kids/Parenting

Fall AYSO Season Was Dedicated to Janet Anderson and Debbie Held

(Editor’s note: Debbie Held and Janet Anderson helped helm Region 69 AYSO Soccer for as long as this editor can remember—literally decades. This past, year Lauren Colahan took over as the new AYSO Region 69 Commissioner and with her board, … Continue reading

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8th Annual Paul Revere Middle School Run/ Walk This Sunday

  Did you eat too much candy before, during and after Halloween? Even your stretchy pants are groaning? And Thanksgiving and all the trimmings are still to come in the next few weeks? Here’s an idea, get some exercise at … Continue reading

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In Seeking a Pride of the Palisades Honoree, Consider Ho!Ho!Ho!

In mentioning the awards that the Pacific Palisades Community Council is currently seeking nominees, CTN left off “Pride of the Palisades.” The first award under that category was given to Roberta Donahue in 2013. Since then five other individuals Bill … Continue reading

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“Best Day” Brings Refreshing Entries and Stories

Palisades authors were celebrated for original and heartfelt stories and poems at a culmination event at the Palisades Library on October 12. For many, in first through 12th grade, it was their first attempt at creative storytelling. The stories were … Continue reading

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Hands-on Engineering Courses Taught in Palisades

Your teen is not into music, sports or books, and the question becomes how to engage them. Luckily, electrical engineer Jeran Bruce has an answer: Forge Makespace, an engineering workshop. “I work with young adults to show them real engineering, … Continue reading

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Jacob Rock’s Symphony Premieres to Critical Acclaim

By CHAZ PLAGER Diagnosed with severe autism when he was three, Jacob Rock only knows how to say two words – ”food” and “yes” –  he has also written a symphony, which debuted September 30 in Alex Theatre in Glendale. … Continue reading

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Corpus Holds Open House for Prospective Families October 10

  An open house for prospective families and students will be held at Corpus Christi School from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. The school, a K-8, co-ed Catholic School, was founded in 1951, and is located at … Continue reading

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Programs and Events of Interest: Mentoring, Painting and Happy Hour

Mentoring and Befriending In March, CTN printed an emotional story about the bonding between Palisades High School students and local residents, 60+ (click here.) Sages and Seekers pairs a high school teen with a senior citizen. They listen and share … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Optimists Help Kids in Foster

Pacific Palisades Optimist Club members aid kids who are aging out of foster care. An L.A. Times 2019 Opinion piece (“Is L.A. County’s Foster System Raising the Next Generation of Homeless People?”) said “L.A. County officials have long known that … Continue reading

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VIEWPOINT: Explosion and Burn Was Preventable

The anguish of the family, and the pain a 14-year-old is suffering, is inexcusable and could have been prevented. Circling the News reported on a kid who was burned in an apparent fireworks accident in the lower picnic area on … Continue reading

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