THURSDAY, JULY 20 Scott Frost, author of the Village Books bestseller “Run the Risk,” returns to sign his second Alex Delillo mystery, “Never Fear,” 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Weekly campfire program in Temescal Gateway Park, 8 p.m. at the campfire center next to the dining hall, through August 24. Enjoy a fireside program led by local naturalists and celebrate the campfire tradition with stories, songs and (free) marshmallows. Bring stories to share and a picnic dinner. Parking is $5. Contact: 454-1395, ext. 106. FRIDAY, JULY 21 Palisades Beautiful meeting, 10 a.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Agenda discussions include planting of residential parkway trees in the Palisades this fall and facilitating the removal of dead trees and stumps. The public is invited. SATURDAY, JULY 22 Friends of the Palisades Library will hold a slightly-used book sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the library parking lot, 861 Alma Real. All proceeds benefit the branch library. Author Cynthia Spoon will sign her new book, “The Can-Do Stories,” for children of all ages, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. (See story, page 12.) SUNDAY, JULY 23 Weekly Summer Splash program, featuring family games, activities and music, 5 to 7 p.m. at the YMCA pool in Temescal Gateway Park. Free admission. Bring a swimsuit, bring a picnic, bring a friend. MONDAY, JULY 24 Monthly meeting of the Pacific Palisades Civic League, 7:30 p.m. in Gabrielson Hall at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The Teen Summer Reading Club presents “Animation: The Power of the Pencil,” 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Gary Perkovac, who has worked for 20 years as an animator for Disney, Dreamworks and Don Bluth Productions, will discuss the artistry of classical animation. Admission is free. Pajama Story-time for children of all ages, 7 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Parents and teddy bears welcome. TUESDAY, JULY 25 Story-craft time, for children 4 and older, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Listen to stories and build on them. Tuesday Night Hikes, organized by the Temescal Canyon Association, will take the beautiful Los Liones Trail to enjoy the views from the East Topanga Fire Road. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot at the corner of Sunset and Temescal Canyon Rd. for carpooling. Public invited. Expect to return between 8 and 9 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 27 Sandra Beckwith will talk about “The New Agenda for the Aldersgate Retreat Center” at the Palisades Rotary Club breakfast meeting, 7:15 a.m., Gladstone’s on the beach. The public is welcome. Monthly Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Wilshire Fireplace (formerly Palace Fireplace), 15335 Sunset. Public invited. Weekly campfire program in Temescal Gateway Park, 8 p.m. at the campfire center next to the dining hall, through August 24. Enjoy a fireside program led by local naturalists and celebrate the campfire tradition with stories, songs and (free) marshmallows. Bring stories to share and a picnic dinner. Parking is $5. Contact: 454-1395, ext. 106. FRIDAY, JULY 28 Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce quarterly networking breakfast, hosted by The Office Supplier, 8 a.m. at Mogan’s Caf’, 548 Palisades Dr. Members only; RSVP required by calling 459-7963. Cost: $10.
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