Calendar of Events: December 19 to January 2

Thursday, December 19

4 p.m. Family Storytime. Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes, for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive.

4 to 6 p.m. Off Hours Bourbon. Enjoy “signature cocktails, great company and cozy vibes” with the restaurant’s new featured liquor by Palisadian Jake Ireland. Porta Via Palisades, 1063 Swarthmore Avenue.

5 to 6:30 p.m. Pre-Chanukah Celebration. Presented by Palisades Village and Chabad of Pacific Palisades, featuring music, crafts, Chanukah treats and a menorah ceremony. Palisades Village, Swarthmore Avenue.

Friday, December 20

12:30 p.m. Have Fun and Get Help Learning and Playing Bridge. All are welcome to join, from complete beginners to people who want to improve, play socially and more. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive.

6 to 9 p.m. 25th Anniversary Event. Featuring “DJ beats, delicious food and a chance to reminisce about the store’s journey.” RSVP to paliskatesplus@gmail.com. Paliskates, 1021 Swarthmore Avenue.

Saturday, December 21

10 a.m. Holiday Celebration. Join the Pacific Palisades Art Association for a holiday celebration featuring the works of Palisadian artists Annette Alexakis, Krishna Thangavelu and Teresa Bernadette. Palisades Branch Library – Community Room, 861 Alma Real Drive.

2:30 p.m. Palisades Library Film Society. The group will present the 1970 musical film version of “A Christmas Carol” starring Albert Finney. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive.

Monday, December 23

1 to 2:30 p.m. Senior Writing Group. Kathy Katims, founder of Saved by a Story, will lead an ongoing writing group for seniors. RSVP to palsds@lapl.org recommended but not required. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive.

Tuesday, December 24

7 p.m. Universal Candlelight Service. All are welcome to attend “this very special evening,” which includes an “inspirational service,” “intimate candle-lighting segment” and Christmas carols. Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, 17080 Sunset Boulevard.

Friday, December 27

12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge. A twice-monthly Duplicate Bridge game. Space is limited to email franblaustein@gmail.com to be put on a notification list. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive.

Thursday, December 28

2 p.m. Palisades Library Film Society. A screening of a “classic romantic Christmas movie from 2003,” which stars Hugh Grant and “many other British stars.” Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive.

Thursday, January 2

10:30 to 11 a.m. Books & Crafts. An “engaging storybook session” designed for children ages 2 to 6 years old. Groza Learning Center, 881 Alma Real Drive.

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