Our Town

National Charity League Westside Chapter Class of 2025 recently hosted a Career Panel event—themed “Be the Creator of YOUR Path”—at Brentwood Country Club, which included a panel discussion of “dynamic women excelling in their respective careers.”

“From the realms of finance to professional organization/lifestyle design and media/entertainment litigation, our esteemed panelists shared invaluable insights on career development and navigating the professional landscape,” read a statement about the event. “With a lively networking session, attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with these trailblazers, posing questions and gaining firsthand wisdom.”

Las Madrinas hosted its annual meeting in February where new members—including Palisadian Traci Ann Young-Hillyer—were announced. During the meeting, a check was distributed for more than $1.8 million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to conclude Las Madrinas’ pledge to the Las Madrinas Diagnostic Innovation Endowment at CHLA.

Valeria Serna of Resilient Palisades and Prana by Lana hosted a composting workshop on St. Patrick’s Day at Palisades Village Green. A representative from Cabbage Hill Fertilizer joined the workshop to provide information.

“Our goal is to establish a community compost hub in the Palisades,” said Sara Marti, social media lead for Resilient Palisades. “It’s a crucial step toward healing the land and working with the youth. We’re super excited to potentially collaborate with all the amazing garden projects in the area. If you’re interested in lending a hand, reach out to sara@resilientpalisades.com.”