Trish Bowe Begins Term as Rotary President

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News Trish Bowe has stepped up to become president of the Pacific Palisades Rotary Club at an unprecedented time. Instead of their weekly breakfast meetings at Aldersgate, the club now has dinnertime Zoom…

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Updated Facts about Covid-19

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Every day, Covid-19 cases and deaths keep increasing in various parts of the country. Here are some facts to keep in mind: FACT: In the United States, as of August 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control, there were…

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SPORTS—Presbyterians Offer a Sock Drive ‘N’ Dunk Fundraiser This Sunday

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

During Covid-19, finding a “sport” that everyone can participate in safely is absolutely trying. But the Missions Committee of the Palisades Presbyterian Church has come up with a fun activity for the whole community. The Sock Drive ‘N’ Dunk will be…

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Construction Noise, Lack of Parking Has Upset Neighbors of Highlands Eldercare Building

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Construction noise at the four-story, 64,646-sq.-ft. eldercare facility at 1525 Palisades Drive, which will have a 280-ft.-long retaining wall, has upset neighbors. On August 5, Joe Cirillo, property manager of the Palisades Highlands Community Center just below the eldercare site, sent a second…

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‘Citizen’ Bruce Schwartz Hits the Road, from the Palisades to Michigan

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Bruce Schwartz, the 2017 Citizen of the Year in Pacific Palisades, drove about 2,250 miles across the country to Michigan last month. He left at 6:30 a.m. on July 23, arriving at Grand Junction, Colorado around 8 p.m. The next…

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Want Action with the City? Give to a Campaign Committee, Hire a Lobbyist

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

A Los Angeles City Council Member can receive only $700 in yearly campaign donations from an individual. This individual can also donate $800 to an office holder’s account each year. That means that somebody who wants to support Councilman Mike…

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CRIME: Two Upcoming Zoom Events Plus Crime Latest Statistics for Pacific Palisades

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Captain Jonathan Tom, Commanding Officer, LAPD West Division, will speak at the Pacific Palisades Community Council Zoom meeting on Thursday, August 13 at 5:30 (Visit: Pacpalicc.org). On Monday, August 10 at 7 p.m., Councilmember Mike Bonin will host a virtual…

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Meals on Wheels West Is Serving More Palisades Residents during the Pandemic

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Meals on Wheels West Executive Director Chris Baca says that the nonprofit is serving more Pacific Palisades residents than ever before because of Covid-19. In a press release, Baca wrote: “ Meals on Wheels West volunteers and staff are on the…

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Alison Burmeister Offers Inaugural Chair Yoga Class on Zoom This Friday

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Some of the most popular exercise classes at the YMCA, the Woman’s Club and the American Legion were geared for seniors. With Covid-19 restrictions, all classes at these facilities have been shut down, leaving seniors with walking as their sole…

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Reader’s Chime In:

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

FARMERS MARKET: In response to the August 4 suggestion in Musings that the Palisades farmers market should move to Temescal Canyon until Palisades High reopens, two readers responded: “I think having a farmers market at Simon Meadow (with required masks…

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