Ahead of Thanksgiving Day, the American Legion Auxiliary Ronald Reagan Palisades Unit 283 gave Ralphs and Vons gift cards to Los Angeles Fire Department Stations 69 and 23, respectively, in “gratitude for all that the firefighters do for our community.”
“Many people don’t realize that the firefighters must buy their own food and cook when they are on shift,” Palisades Auxiliary Unit President Ruth Kahn said. “The gift cards are our way of giving back to those who give so much of themselves for the benefit our community.”
Fire Captain Jeff Brown accepted the gift card on behalf of Station 69 and Fire Captain Dave Sander on behalf of Station 23.
Pacific Palisades Friends and Newcomers Group partnered with BOCA on Monument Street to host a drop-off location to collect more than 600 coats, jackets, hoodies and sweaters for the Bodega Racks for Santa Monica College’s annual Giving Thanks(GIVING) drive.
“The community’s generosity has provided much-needed clothing for deserving students this holiday season and throughout the year,” the group said. “Thank you for making a difference in these students’ lives.”
Marquez Charter Elementary School hosted its annual Movie Night Under the Stars, sponsored by Paramount+, with a screening of “IF” on November 15.
“We’re incredibly grateful to our corporate sponsor for … making a memorable event for our students and families,” Friends of Marquez President Sarah Gottlieb said. “It was beautiful to watch the sun set over the ocean as the movie began.”
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