Neighborhood News

Update on Norris Hardware | The Village

Westside Retail confirmed that a deal is in place to secure a new tenant in the space currently occupied by Norris Hardware.

“We are in negotiations with a great retailer,” Marc Pollock said. “[It] will be a welcome tenant for the Palisades residents, and a wonderful fit between Ralphs market and Pharmaca.”

Many products are currently on sale in the store, and prices will continue to be discounted from July onward.

—TRILBY BERESFORD

Construction at 881 Alma Real | The Village

The two street-level main entrances of Palisades Village Center, the 881 Alma Real Drive building that houses the Palisadian-Post and other local businesses, will be temporarily closed for construction starting Monday, July 2. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks.

If you are planning on visiting the office of the Post and other businesses, there is an alternative entrance located on the south side of the building, which is ADA accessible. Sandstone Properties reported that directional signs will be posted accordingly.

—SARAH SHMERLING

Furry Friends Win Big | Via mesa

Theatre Palisades has announced the winners of its Poster Pooch Contest held in conjunction with the upcoming musical production of “BARK!” There are several Palisadian pups among the winning dogs, which were selected from 65 entrants. The winners will appear on promotional materials for the show. “BARK!” runs from Aug. 31 through Oct. 7. 

—TRILBY BERESFORD

Chamber Offices to Reopen Soon | The Village

As the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce continues to work out of the Rodeo Realty

offices, its location on Antioch Street nears completion. The Chamber invited the Palisadian-Post in for an exclusive tour of the updates, which include ceramic wood tiled floor.

The offices are expected to reopen soon, with staff returning as early as next week. The Chamber is planning to host a formal, member-only reopening on July 24.        

—SARAH SHMERLING

Shakespeare in the Palisades | The Village

Actor Norman Parker will lead a two-week Shakespeare reading program at Palisades Branch Library on Friday, July 6 and 13, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The program will be starting with “King Lear” and is open to all ages. Participants are asked to show up with a copy of the play and participate as a reader.

Parker is a member of the Los Angeles-based Venture West Theatre Company.

“I am a local resident who desires to help give the gift of Shakespeare, when read aloud, to interested members of our community,” Parker told the Palisadian-Post.            

—SARAH SHMERLING

Invasion of the Ants | Pacific Palisades

Palisadians are seeking advice for what to do about unwelcome visits from ants arriving in high volume. There are professional services such as Hydrex Termite & Pest Control and Western Exterminator that will take care of the problem. Alternatively, one can try natural pest control sprays designed to deter ants with scents of lemongrass or peppermint. DIY Pest Control offers many sprays, gels and kits to repel ants.                 

—TRILBY BERESFORD