Category Archives: Kids/Parenting

High School Students Interested in Service Academies Can Meet Cadets

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Sue

If you have a high school student that might be interested in attending one of the five service academies, West Point (Army), Annapolis (U.S. Navel Academy), Colorado Springs (U.S. Air Force), Kings Point (U.S. Merchant Marines) or New London (U.S. … Continue reading →

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Palisades Library Issues Need to be Addressed

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Sue

(Editor’s note: CTN has now received two letters (below) about problems at the local library. This editor, who used to be an avid user of the branch library, now goes to Collections Antiques and Books on Antioch, run by Jeff … Continue reading →

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“Newsies, Jr.” Opens this Weekend

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Sue

If a resident wants an uplifting experience, plan to attend the Theatre Palisades Youth production of “Newsies, Jr.” which opens on Thursday and will run the next two weekends at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. Palisades residents had … Continue reading →

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Giving A Beach Day to Kids Who Have Never Had One

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Sue

Vittorio Ristorante & Pizzeria, the Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Post 283 Auxiliary is teaming up with Claris Heath to offer a beach day on Saturday, July 23, for kids who live in the Lost Angeles area, … Continue reading →

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AYSO Soccer Fall Registration Still Has a Few Spots

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Sue

  AYSO Region 69 has been serving the communities of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and adjoining neighborhoods since 1975, and has consistently been recognized as a Platinum Region for its outstanding program. All children with birth dates between 2006 and … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Adolescent Cannabis Use

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The Wall Street Journal ran an opinion piece on June 6 “Cannabis and the Violent Crime Surge” that noted a meta-analysis found the risk of perpetrating violence was more than twice as high for young adults who used … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School Graduates 850

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Most graduations are special. For the graduates, it means that a new chapter in their life has begun, and to say goodbye to the past four years of their life. For the parents of the graduates, it … Continue reading →

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Rockies Capture PPBA Mustang World Series

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Sue

The Rockies captured the Mustang World Series by playing six innings without errors against the Cubs, defeating them 5-2 on May 31 at the Palisades Recreation Center. Head coach Ollie Dunn credited the victory to the players and parents, noting … Continue reading →

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Ballons & Bubbles Returns to The Draycott

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Sue

Prior to the pandemic, Palisadian Marissa Hermer, co-owner of The Draycott, introduced a child/parent-friendly event, Ballons & Bubbles, at the restaurant on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Children were treated to a “Balloon” artist and allowed to play on … Continue reading →

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YMCA-Optimist Track Meet Will be Held June 5

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Sue

There is just too much pressure on parents. After all, Tiger Woods’ father started him playing golf when he was 3. The father of Serena and Venus Williams started them with tennis at 4 and 7, respectively. Palisades parents feel … Continue reading →

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