OUR HOLIDAY DINNER & AWARDS GALA 
at Spruzzo on December 11th was
a great success and enjoyed by all!
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Here's a brief recap:
 

A crowd of enthusiastic supporters packed Spruzzo on December 11th to celebrate the achievements of our amazing Honorees, and also enjoyed a delicious dinner and a special surprise for Councilwoman Traci Park!

Citizen of the Year:          Jim Cragg
Golden Sparkplugs:         Jessica Rogers & Maryam Bar
Pride of the Palisades:    Chuck Hart & Team Palisades
Awesome Advocates:      Sue Pascoe & Spencer Pratt

PPCC President Sue Kohl and Awards Selection Committee Chair Daphne Gronich presented the Honorees in turn with remarks of appreciation and handsome commemorative awards and plaques from PPCC.  Each Awardee expressed heartfelt thanks for the honors (Sue Pascoe's' husband John graciously accepted the award on her behalf as she was out of the country and unable to attend).  

We were honored that LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin attended along with his Senior Advisor Allison Holdorff, and presented congratulatory remarks to the awardees, as did our Councilwoman Traci Park, accompanied by her Palisades Deputy Arus Grigoryan and Legislative Deputy Sarah Flarerty.  We also appreciated that our other respected elected officials provided beautiful certificates which were presented by their representatives in attendance:  Zac Gaidzik for Supervisor Lindsey Horvath; Sam Liu for Sen. Ben Allen; and Sean Regan for Congressman Brad Sherman.  Although Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and her representatives weren't able to attend, she also provided certificates for the Honorees.

The evening closed with a special surprise for CW Park and her Deputy Arus:  President Sue Kohl presented each of them with tokens of our deep appreciation and thanked them both for their amazing, unwavering dedication to the Palisades during this unreal, horrific year. Last but not least, the inimitable Jimmy Dunne, joined by a chorus of "Jingle Bells" (the Events Committee!), energized the crowd with a special song in tribute to Traci -- you had to be there! 

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Photos courtesy of Rich Schmitt Photography
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PPCC appreciates the outstanding service of all
our many Palisades volunteers.  We look forward
to celebrating with everyone again in 2026, as  
the community rebounds, recovers and rebuilds
from the unspeakable tragedy of 2025!

It is indeed ironic that as we look forward with optimism to the community's recovery, we mourn the loss of a 97-year-old Palisades tradition: the Palisadian-Post, which is ceasing publication! We can't believe it's happening, and that this era in Pacific Palisades history is ending.  We wish Editor in Chief Sarah Shmerling (recipient of a special commendation from PPCC this year) -- and all the Post writers and staff -- the best of luck as they navigate a way forward in the difficult and sadly diminishing new world of local newspaper journalism.  We will miss you!

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Lowe Family YMCA
Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho!
TODAY 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.

Enjoy the Holidays -- and see you in 2026!