Annual Event Rummage SaleSaturday, February 25, 9 - 1 pm Community United Methodist, 801 Via De La Paz, Pacific Palisades Special early bird admission from 8:30-9:00am is $10 for those who want first pick at all the wonderful treasures. This annual event is a favorite among treasure hunters. Come find the thing you didn’t even know you needed! Donations also accepted drop off at church 8:30-3:00 Monday – Friday. |
LOCAL EVENTS: Pacific Palisades
Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation of Pacific Palisades presents
(Re)Discover the History of Israel in
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Featured Events
Young Actors Project Presents
Play It Forward
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Downtown Los Angeles 39th Annual Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastSaturday, March 3, 8 am
Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles Join the community for the 39th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 3rd at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel with keynote speaker, Joni Eareckson Tada. Every year this is a great way to not only pray for the mayor, the larger city of Los Angeles and it’s leaders, but support World Impact with vital funds as they continue to minister to the inner-city of LA. |
Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center Tours for Prospective ParentsTuesday, March 13 Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades The Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center (ECC) is an inclusive, developmental, early childhood education program grounded in Jewish values which respects the individuality of each child and seeks to instill a love and pride in being Jewish by providing meaningful experiences for children and their families in a safe, nurturing, stimulating and sacred environment. Director Julie Dubron will be leading a tour of the preschool. Please call (424) 214-7482 to reserve a space. |
Featured Local Schools
Featured Local School Marymount High School
10643 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles | (310) 472-1205 There is no mistaking a Marymount graduate. She is smart, articulate, and remarkably self-assured. She is mature, grounded and thoughtful, has a perspective that is global and other-focused and a deep passion for making the world a better place. She is both exceptionally poised and poised for excellence, ready to lead, wherever life takes her. |
Featured Local School Brentwood School
West (K-6) 12001 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 476-9633 VIEW SCHOOL WEBSITE |
Family Fun
Theatre Palisades Youth Presents Brats in SpaceFriday - Sunday, March 2 - 11
Theatre Palisades 941 Temescal Canyon Dr, Pacific Palisades There is one classroom of students at Madison School that no one wants to teach, a classroom affectionately known as the “Brat Trap.” After the students scare off yet another substitute teacher, the principal decides that she is fed up and talks the students into joining a brand new program at their school: “Students in Space.” |
Young Actors Project presents Teen Sketch Comedy Improv SHOWFriday, March 16, 7 pm
Malibu Civic Theatre (inside City Hall), 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu Comedy comes to Malibu. This Teen Improv group wil keep you laughing all the way to the home. Last year’s event is still talked about. Now you can say you were there! Tickes on sale now. All are ages welcome. |
Plan ahead for Summer Fun! Sports Broadcasting CampsCamp Dates: August 6 through 10 At the beautiful UCLA Campus, Westwood - For more information follow links or call (800) 319-0884 The SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMPS return to UCLA August 6-10. Kids 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the pros. Meet sports celebrities. Make sports anchor, reporting, and play-by-play tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show. Participate in PTI style shows, trivia and stump the schwab contests, and much more. DAY OR OVERNIGHT OPTIONS available |
Palisades Branch Library hosts Film ScreeningSaturday, February 25, 2 pm
Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades Palisades Branch Library hosts monthly movies. Bring your own snacks and sit back and relaxt and watch a movie. Read More for title and complete information. |
FEATURED REAL ESTATE: Pacific Palisades
Magnificent jetliner views from custom built Mediterranean 1400 Lachman Lane3 BR / 2.5 BA - $3,650,000 Agent: Joan Sather - Sotheby's Breathless changing vistas from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Catalina Island. Architect-designed features assure quality indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Expanded floorplan of 10 ft ceilings, windows with sweeping views, generously sized rooms. Property sits elegantly on a half acre promontary, peaceful & quiet. Gated. Oversized garage 3-4 cars. Plus big driveway. Granite kitchen w/ 2 islands… |
The Town Buzz
Pacific Palisades Seeking HS Youth Representative to serve on the 2012 Pacific Palisades Park Advisory BoardApplication deadline is February 29, 2012. Please contact Erich Haas, Senior Recreation Director I, at 310-454-1412 or erich.haas@lacity.org for more information. The Pacific Palisades Park Advisory Board is seeking an in-touch, dynamic, outgoing, community oriented youth representative to serve on the 2012 Pacific Palisades Park Advisory Board. The length of the term is for 1 year. The youth representative is required to attend 4 regularly scheduled meetings per year (one per quarter). The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2012. |
Shopping
Exceptional Westside Shopping Malibu Country Mart3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Sign up for our newsletter or “like” us on Facebook (Follow “Read More” for links) to stay up-to-date on news, sale announcements, and upcoming events! The Malibu Country Mart is a truly unique experience with great shops, great restaurants, a children’s playground, and a world class sculpture collection – just steps from the beach! |
Youth Sports
Palisades Rec Center Spring 2012 T-Ball and 5-PitchRegistration through February 29 Palisades Rec Center, 851 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades Batter up! Get started this year by registering the little ones in Spring T-Ball and 5-Pitch. League Fee: $ 150 per child |
Palisades Recreation Center Spring Sports: Co-ed & Girls BasketballRegistration Closes February 29 Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades There are many Spring Sports to choose from at the Palisades Rec Center. T-ball, Co-ed as well as Girls Basketball registration for spring teams closes February 29. Make plans to be part of the action now. Follow links to registration page or register in person at the Pali Rec Center. |
Art & Museums
Santa Monica
Dennis Hopper: The Fort Worth 400
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Topanga Closing Reception of DREAMINGSaturday, March 3, 4 - 7 pm 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste 109, Topanga Artists Joel Harris and Farideh Azad invite you to join them at the closing reception for drinks, refreshments, and conversation. A canyon resident and full-time artist and father, Harris presents an array of artwork: acrylic paintings, pen and ink drawings, and collage. Farideh Azad, a ceramicist and glass blower, is a six-year veteran of the Gallery. Formally trained in interior design at the University of Minnesota, Azad’s family settled permanently in the US from Iran just before the Iranian revolution. |
Malibu The Epic and the Exotic: 19th Century Academic Realism from the Dahesh Museum of ArtThrough Sunday, April 1 Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu - Admission FREE The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Malibu, will debut its new exhibit “The Epic and the Exotic: 19th Century Academic Realism from the Dahesh Museum of Art”. In the 19th century, the great academies of Europe represented a continuation of the grand tradition of European classical art. By emphasizing idealized forms, perfect detail, and noble subjects inspired by history, these official art schools stressed rigorous technical training. |
What's Cooking
From ShockinglyDelicious.com Lasagna Soup!
Visit ShockinglyDelicious.com and sign up to get recipes by e-mail, so you never miss out on new postings! If you’re going to make soup, and I hope you are, this version will make you a star! Everyone loves lasagna, and this pretty much “soupifies” all those wonderful flavors — the tender ricotta plopped into the middle, the chewy sausage, the al dente noodles, the sweet tomatoes. You won’t be able to talk while you’re eating it. That’s how good it is. |
Live Theatre
Malibu Stage Company presents Kimberly AkimboThursdays - Sundays, February 23 - March 18
Malibu Stage Company, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu Haunting and Hilarious: a 16 year old girl ages 7 times faster then normal. Self-absorbed parents. A scam artist, aunt. Twists and turns ultimately provide the joy to the girls last days. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire. Starring Katharine Ross. Directed by Graeme Clifford. |
Outdoors
Your guide to the SM Mountains OUTDOORS HikesHikes & Events happening daily Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Make the most of your OUTDOORS experience in the Santa Monica Mountains. Read More to link to the events calendar and search for National Park Service programs in the recreation area near you. |
Malibu Charmlee Full Moon HikeThursday, March 8, 6 pm
Charmlee Wilderness Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu Enjoy the mountains, meadow, and an ocean overlook as the moon lights our way. Bring a flashlight and meet at upper parking lot. Rain cancels. Reservations required: 310-317-1364. $4 parking fee. |
Malibu Birdwatching For AllSunday, February 26, 8:30 am, (10 am for Young Children)
Malibu Lagoon State Park, 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu Two Birdwatching events. At 8:30, Experts and beginners, adults and teens, all welcome. At 10 am, Children and Parents are invited for a Special short walk designed especially for children and families (binoculars provided). |
Movies
Local Guides Local Movie Show Times
Easily find local Westside area movies & show times from Google… |
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FREE Computer ClassesPalisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades
Every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., there will be basic computer classes taught by our computer aide. Need to sign-up in advance. Call 310/459-2754 for more information. |
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Pacific Palisades Farmer’s MarketSundays, 8:00 am-1:00 pm - Swarthmore Ave & Sunset Blvd (1037 Swarthmore Ave.)
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Submit Your Event for Consideration
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Worth the Drive
Dana Point 41st Annual Festival of WhalesSat & Sun, March 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point They’re celebrating their 41st anniversary this year and hope you’ll be able to join them for BOTH fun-packed weekends. Read More to link to the The Calendar of Events, which provides you with a daily listing of all that’s going on, including location, time and a short description of the event. |



























