House Museum Brick Initiative
We are delighted to learn about the House Museum's successful launch of the Brick Initiative, to equip fire survivors and fund the Palisades Fire Memorial (Project Chimney), supported by PPCC and many other organizations. To learn more about Project Chimney and the Brick Initiative -- including how to make a donation for a rebuild brick -- visit Press Release.
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Two initiatives now ongoing
through December 19:
LAPD Toy Drive
WLA Police Station, 1663 Butler Ave.
7am - 7pm daily
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and
YMCA Christmas Tree Lot
at Simon Meadow
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Palisades Christmas Festival
TODAY Wednesday, December 10, 5-9pm
Calvary Church Courtyard
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The community is invited to join the fun at the Christmas Festival hosted by Calvary Church on December 10 from 5-8pm. Enjoy food, games, crafts, music, story time and more . . . Open to everyone!
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PPCC Awards Gala
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Spuzzo Restaurant -- Sold Out!
The PPCC Citizen of the Year, Golden Sparkplugs, Pride of the Palisades awardees and Awesome Advocates will be honored at the annual PPCC Holiday Dinner & Awards Gala at Spruzzo Restaurant tomorrow, December 11! For additional information about all the honorees' accomplishments, see Honorees Information.
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PRC 7th Visioning Charette
Saturday, December 13, 2025
10am-12n, 15224 Sunset Blvd.
The Palisades Recovery Coalition will host its 7th Visioning Charette on December 13, from 10am-12n -- a "catch-all" session for Palisadians who may have missed earlier charettes focused on their specific neighborhoods.
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Lowe Family YMCA
Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1-4pm, Simon Meadow
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The annual Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho returns to Simon Meadow on Saturday, December 13, from 1-4pm, featuring Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Elf, activities and more . . . PPCC will be one of the sponsors -- Come one and all and join the fun!
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Community Clean-Up
Sunday, December 14, 2025
8:30am meet up at the Village Green
Volunteer with CW Traci Park and the CD 11 Team for a Palisades Community Clean Up on Sunday December 14 at 8:30am at the Village Green. Bags and gloves to be provided.
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Marquez Holiday Village
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 12n-4pm
Marquez Charter Elementary School
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Support fire recovery by celebrating community, resilience and the holiday season together at the Marquez Holiday Village on Sunday December 14. 12n-4pm. at Márquez Charter Elementary School (sponsored by Marquez Schoo, the Palisades Rotary and GEM). Complimentary decorations, crafts, performances, holiday-themed treats and even food trucks will be featured. All Palisades residents are welcome!
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Historical Society Gathering
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3-5pm
Rustic Canyon Recreation Center
The Pacific Palisades Historical Society will host a special community gathering on Sunday afternoon, December 14 (3-5pm), at Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, for a showing of treasured items from the Society's archives! For more information, visit Gathering.
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Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 14, 2025
beginning at 4:00pm, Palisades Village
The traditional community Menorah Lighting returns to the Village at 4pm on December 14, hosted by Palisades Chabad & Palisades Village, and featuring the lighting of the Collaborative Arts Menorah, followed by music, crafts, treats and more! For more information, visit Menorah.
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Pali LTRG - Seniors Holiday Lunch
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
12n-2pm, at the American Legion Post 283
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Palisades seniors are welcome at the special Pali LTRG Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday, December 16, from 12n-2pm, at the American Legion on La Cruz Dr. Come and join this gathering of hope and cheer, featuring festive music, delicious food, shared stories and support from volunteers! More info / RSVP at Seniors Luncheon.
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Looking ahead to January . . .
It seems unreal that as we approach the holidays, around the corner will be the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic fire that changed all our lives.
Expect more information coming soon about January events planned by community groups, including PPCC, who are joining together to memorialize and reflect on the significance of the fire and to celebrate the community's resilience -- to take place both on January 7, 2026, and later in the month.
Stay tuned as well for an important update in the days ahead on the results of the NORC-PPCC Community Survey!
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Last but not least . . . Mark your calendars!
 
Next PPCC Board meeting
January 8, 2026
with a special presentation
by Habitat for Humanity!
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Credit: Palisades Village
The spectacular Tree Lighting at the
Palisades Village Green -- a welcome
and beloved holiday tradition.
This season, we wish everyone peace,
joy, strength and hope for the future!
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