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Fundraising Efforts Underway to Restore Temescal Canyon Mural

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Lily Tinoco
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Photo by Steve Galluzzo

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Restoration and revitalization efforts of a Temescal Canyon Road mural that dates back more than four decades are underway, spearheaded by one of the original artists, Kat Kozik, along with Palisadians Cathy Salser and Cindy Simon.

Over 40 years ago, a group of Palisades Charter High School students embarked on the creation of the nearly 500-foot mural, with inspiration drawn from public art and the history of Pacific Palisades. The mural was painted between 1983 and 1990, entirely funded by local donations.

“Painted by students, [the mural] is a love letter about the Pacific Palisades, inviting the viewer to stroll its wild landscape, witness its first peoples and contrast how they inhabited the land with how modern society does,” according to project details.

Kozik shared that painting the mural was her first expression of public service and “one of the most meaningful chapters” of her life.

“I had such love and appreciation for this beautiful wild landscape of the Palisades, and I was so intrigued by how the natural world pushed up against the modern, urban world,” she said to the Palisadian-Post. “It felt like the mural wanted to express itself through me and my fellow artists when we created it.”

The restoration efforts—launched in late September—call for the mural to be revitalized.

“The mural belongs to us all,” read a statement about the project. “While it has been patched-up before, it now needs serious attention to address its chipped paint and peeling clear coat so the art will shine for future generations.”

Salser told the Post the project’s mission is to professionally restore the Temescal Canyon mural, and “elevate its use as a teaching and creative space.” The team will work with MuralColors, a minority- and women-owned business of professional artists who work closely with artists and communities to restore and preserve murals in California, according to the website.

The project bid is $105,000. As the Post went to print Tuesday evening, October 8, more than $71,000 had been collected.

“Donations of all sizes matter and all donor names will be recognized on the wall, as has been the tradition since the beginning—except, of course, where folks wish to remain anonymous,” Salser explained.

Area nonprofit A Window Between Worlds will serve as the fiscal recipient of funds, so donations can be tax deductible.

“I am deeply touched that there is such interest in the Palisades in restoring and revitalizing the mural, and to be reconnecting with the community,” Kozik added. “It’s been such a pleasure to work with Cindy Simon … who got this project rolling, and fellow original artist, Cathy Salser, who has dedicated herself to healing trauma through art.

“I feel such warmth and generosity from the individuals and groups I’ve connected with around this project.”

For more information, email tcmp.pali@gmail.com. To donate, visit awbw.org/temescal.

Recreation and Park Commissioners Approve Restroom Renovation Project

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Sarah Shmerling
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Photo by Sarah Shmerling

By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief

The city of Los Angeles Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners approved a proposed restroom renovation project at Palisades Recreation Center—including commitment of funds to complete it—during its board meeting on Thursday morning, October 3.

Staff recommended the board “approve the scope of work and the total budget of the Palisades Recreation Center Restroom Renovation Project,” read the report.

The scope of the work includes demolishing the existing restrooms, reconfiguring the interior spaces to accommodate new stalls and all-gender accessible restrooms, and install new plumbing chase, all new plumbing fixtures and lines along with new sewer piping, according to the report.

It also includes installing new tile and paint throughout the restroom, restroom accessories, and electrical lighting. The proposed project also includes performing accessible parking improvements.

Rec and Parks staff have been authorized to commit “a maximum of $883,187.23” in Park Fees for the proposed project, which are collected by the department when “new, non-exempt, residential dwellings” are constructed for “the purpose of acquiring, expanding, and improving park and recreation facilities for residents,” according to the department.

“Upon approval of this report, $883,187.23 in Park Fees can be committed to the proposed project, which is the total budget including budget contingency,” read the report. “The Park Fees were collected within five miles of Palisades Recreation Center, which is the standard distance for the commitment of Park Fees for community recreational facilities pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code.”

The project will be “bid and constructed through RAP’s list of pre-qualified and on-call contractors,” read the report. Due to the scope of the work, the project is a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, according to the board report.

The anticipated project schedule includes five phases: predesign (October 2025 to November 2025), design (December 2025 to February 2026), bid and award (March 2026 to August 2026), construction (August 2026 to March 2027), and post construction (April 2027 to November 2027).

“The estimated costs for the design, development and construction of the proposed park improvements are anticipated to be funded by Park Fees or funding sources other than RAP’s General Fund,” according to the report. “The maintenance of the proposed park improvements can be performed by current staff with minimal impact to existing maintenance service at this facility.”

The board report was approved unanimously on consent.

“I wanted to thank you for hearing a proposal to improve the bathrooms in the old gym built in the 1950s and not really improved at all since then,” Pacific Palisades Recreation Center Park Advisory Board Member David Card said during public comment prior to the vote. “I hope you unanimously support that.”

The restrooms have been discussed by the Park Advisory Board at its recent quarterly meetings, including in April and July. It has remained a top priority for board members during discussions, as well as an updated playground.

The next meeting of the Park Advisory Board at Palisades Recreation Center is slated for Thursday, October 17.

‘Painting and Preserving the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore’

By
Lily Tinoco
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Photos courtesy of Allied Arists by Rich Schmitt

Allied Artists to Host Annual Sale and Show at Palisades Village Green

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore will host the seventh annual “Art on the Green” on Sunday, October 20, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Palisades Village Green.

The exhibit and sale will have local works on display, featuring area artists and their original, representational landscape and seascape paintings of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and beyond.

Some of the exhibiting artists include Bruce Trentham, Barbara Freund, Virginia Kamhi, Robert Scopinich, Russell Hunziker, Timothy Kitz, Ruth Askren, David Jackson, Donna Goldstein and Linda Melber.

“All paintings in the show must be representational art depicting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and national, state and local parks, and open spaces within the 10 counties of Southern California: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura,” according to Allied Artists.

Proceeds from the show will support the Village Green, as well as local and national conservation organizations.

“The Village Green is a beautiful park in the center of Pacific Palisades,” read a statement. “The park is supported solely by donations and is maintained by volunteers. To this day, it stands as a symbol of our community’s spirit, generosity and love of beauty.”

Allied Artists is a 20-year-old organization of local fine artists who paint representational art of the Santa Monica Mountains and beaches, designed to promote appreciation of the environment, as well as conservation and maintenance efforts. The group collaborates with organizations like Will Rogers State Historic Park, National Wildlife Federation, Mountains Restoration Trust and others.

One of the exhibiting artists, Hunziker, has lived in the Palisades for over 30 years. He is an active painter, board member of the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and former board member of Topanga Canyon Gallery. His previous works have depicted an ode to his love of nature, from the Santa Monica mountains and beaches to the Sierra Nevada.

“Having the art show on the Village Green is a highlight of the group’s year,” Hunziker previously said to the Palisadian-Post. “It’s such a beautiful location. We look forward to it every year.”

Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore also sponsors free monthly paint-outs on the second Saturday of each month. The paint-outs provide the opportunity for any painter to “enjoy a sense of camaraderie with like-minded people” and “are a great way to see the beauty of the natural environment,” according to a statement. A painting demonstration and “friendly critique” are typically part of the event.

The monthly paint-outs are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are open to any artist at any skill level. The next paint-out is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, at Malibu Creek State Park.

“This park embodies everything there is to love about the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area,” according to the Allied Artists’ website. “You will see spectacular vistas, including majestic mountains, volcanic rock gorges, scenic pools and eddies in Malibu Creek, and breathtaking views of the Las Virgenes Valley and Malibu Canyon. Come enjoy a mellow morning of painting with friends, or head out and find that special spot that suits you.”

Previous paint-outs have taken place at Via de las Olas Bluffs in Pacific Palisades.

For more information and other upcoming events, visit allied-artists.com.

Fall Festivities in Pacific Palisades

By
Sarah Shmerling
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Marquez Halloween Festival
Photo by Sevil Tajvari

By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief

From showing off costumes to participating in a game of glow-in-the-dark basketball, there is no shortage of Halloween and fall things to do around the community. Here are a few options in 2024.

Photo by Sevil Tajvari

Marquez Halloween Festival

The Marquez Charter Elementary School Halloween Festival returns in 2024 with “a day of spooks, haunts and fun activities” on Sunday, October 20, from 12 to 3 p.m.

The event serves as a fundraiser for Friends of Marquez, which is the parent-run nonprofit that funds supplemental educational programs at the school, designed to “enrich the curriculum offered to all students.”

The event will take place at the Marquez campus, located at 16821 Marquez Avenue. Event highlights include the fifth-grade haunted house, carnival games and booths (including Lollipop Pull, Graveyard Golf and more), and sports zone and inflatables, featuring a dunk tank and slide inflatables.

The event will include performances by area groups, including Fancy Feet Dance Studio, Palisades Dance Studio, Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center, Tae Ryong Taekwondo School and Matty Gottesman.

Entry is free, costumes are encouraged, and tickets to play games, buy food, enter the haunted house and more are available for purchase in advance or at the event. More information can be found at friendsofmarquez.com.

Spooktacular

Palisades Recreation will host its annual Spooktacular Halloween event on Sunday, October 27, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Outdoors there will be crafts and games from 4 to 6 p.m. Inside the big gym, there will be a glow-in-the-dark basketball event.

The recreation center is located at 851 Alma Real Drive. More information can be found at laparks.org.

Photo courtesy of Palisades Lutheran Church

Oktoberfest

“All are invited” to join Palisades Lutheran Church for its annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 19, from 5 to 9 p.m.

The event will feature “traditional German food and drinks,” log sawing, games, and music, described as “great for families and friends.”

Tickets are available online for $22 for adults and $10 for kids (anyone 13 years and under), or will be available on the day of the event for $25 for adults, $12 for kids.

Earlier in the day, PLC will host its fourth annual Charity of Choice 5K Run/Walk, which begins at 9 a.m. Entry fees are $20 for students, $45 for everyone else.

Both events will take place at the church, located at 15905 Sunset Boulevard. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit plc.cc.

Photo courtesy of Paige Barnes

Fiesta of Fright

Rustic Canyon Recreation Center will host Fiesta of Fright on Saturday, October 26, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Festivities will include a costume contest set to begin at 5 p.m. There will be two categories: ages 0 to 6 and ages 7 to 12. Prizes will be awarded in categories such as scariest, funniest, cutest and most original. Immediately following there will be a costume contest for dogs.

There will also be games, food, candy, moon bounce and prizes, as well as a Haunted House for $5 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Rustic Canyon Recreation Center is located at 601 Latimer Road. For more information, call 310-454-5734 or email rusticcanyon.rc@lacity.org.

Photo courtesy of Sharon Agar

Creep Your Crypt

For the 11th year in a row, the Palisadian-Post is presenting its Creep Your Crypt Halloween home decorating contest.

Residents in all neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades are invited to enter their home into the contest for a chance to win one of three prizes: Creepiest Crypt, Best Theme or DIY/Originality. It is also possible to nominate a neighbor into the contest.

Prizes will include items and gift certificates from area businesses, including McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, Theatre Palisades, Alfred, Porta Via Palisades and Jemma Pizzeria.

Entries are now being accepted at palipost.com/creep-your-crypt-contest-2024, with communitywide voting set to begin on October 24 and run through October 31. Winners will be revealed in the November 14 print edition of the Post.

Graveyard Smash

As part of its annual Pumpkin Patch, Palisades-Malibu YMCA will have a Graveyard Smash at Simon Meadow on Saturday evening, October 26, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Open to the community, the event will feature “fall spooky fun,” including a costume contest, “ghoulish” games, face painting and trick or treating.

Throughout the 2024 season, the patch is open at 15551 Sunset Boulevard from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, through October 31. It serves as one of Palisades-Malibu YMCA’s biggest annual fundraisers, alongside the tree lot.

Photo courtesy of Caruso

Netflix & Chills

Bay Theater will stream a series of spooky films during “Netflix & Chills” through October 31.

“As part of Netflix & Chills, Netflix’s celebration of all things horror, Bay Theater is bringing you witches, zombies and ghouls galore,” read the Palisades Village website. “Join them for a spooktacular time each week when a new Halloween favorite premieres to get you in the trick-or-treating spirit.”

Upcoming films include “Hubie Halloween” starring Palisadian Adam Sandler through October 10, followed by “The Witches” from October 11 to 17, then “Hotel Transylvania” October 18 to 24. The series will conclude October 25 to 31 with “Hocus Pocus.”

For more information, including tickets and showtimes, visit baytheaterla.com.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to remove a Mythical Creature Mask Making workshop at Getty Villa on October 19, which has been cancelled.

Passing the Torch

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Sarah Shmerling
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Nicole Montanez
Photos courtesy of Nicole Montanez

Nicole Montanez Took Over Vivian’s Boutique on Via De La Paz

By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief

One Via De La Paz store may have recently seen a change of hands—but it has not seen a change of heart.

Nicole Montanez took over women’s clothing store Vivian’s Boutique, revamping the space and its offerings, but paying homage to the original owner for nearly 40 years, Vivian Foster.

Montanez, who lives near El Medio Bluffs, described Foster as “an integral part of this wonderful community.” She renamed the store as Vivian’s Boutique by Nicole at the start of August.

“I’ve known Vivian for about two years,” Montanez explained. When Foster wanted to sell the store, Montanez said she was originally interested because of her background and the “passion for fashion” that she has always had.

“I thought, ‘What a great opportunity,’” Montanez recalled. “I spent a lot of time training with her and learning what she did.”

While Montanez was in college, she worked in retail and one of her master’s degrees is in business, she explained, so she “always had an entrepreneur kind of mindset.” She also was looking for an avenue to give back to the community.

“I have a passion for helping our community,” Montanez added. “We’ve done, and are going to do, projects with the community where we can give back. I wanted to place myself in a position where I was able to do all of those things that really bring meaning to my life.”

The decision to keep the name and add her own on—Vivian’s Boutique by Nicole—was made for two reasons, Montanez said.

“One, I thought it would be nice to keep the name because it is part of the history of the Palisades, to be here almost four decades is just pretty fascinating,” Montanez said. “And then also, because I wanted to show [Vivian] honor and respect because I was so grateful for the opportunity.”

When it comes to what is for sale in the store, Montanez said she planned to keep “a lot of the same great brands,” including Skies Are Blue and Hanky Panky.

“I think the most important thing [we’re keeping] is all of the great prices,” Montanez said. “It’s still very affordable to have fun fashion and things that are trendy, that are good, sustainable pieces, yet for reasonable prices.”

One change Montanez has brought to the store is “cultivating more brands that are coming in,” offering items like underwear, bras, lingerie and pajamas.

“As somebody who works and lives in the Palisades, I don’t like to leave our little community of paradise,” Montanez described. “So I was thinking to myself as I took over the store, what are some things that I would like to see and be able to purchase without having to go outside of our community?”

Montanez said that since she took over the store, there has been “a lot of curiosity” about it and what it has to offer.

“A lot of people were curious as to what happened with the store,” Montanez said. “We remodeled it … I put up paper on the windows and I think that created like, oh my gosh, what happened?”

Now, two months in, Montanez is now looking to the future—noting the importance of continuing to support small and local businesses.

“I think it’s important to continue to support small businesses, and I would love to see more of the community come and check us out, see who we are,” Montanez said. “We have a lot of fun stuff planned for the upcoming holidays.”

As Montanez continues to build on Foster’s legacy, she hopes to create a welcoming space for everyone in the Palisades.

Vivian’s Boutique by Nicole is open at 875 Via De La Paz Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit viviansboutique.com.

Jennie Fahn to Perform ‘Under The Jello Mold’ at Pierson Playhouse

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Sarah Shmerling
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Jennie Fahn
Photo courtesy of Jennie Fahn

By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief

Jennie Fahn will bring “Under The Jello Mold” to Pierson Playhouse for one night only on Sunday, October 20—a “maternal love story with a secret in an unexpected place” promising “a roller-coaster story of hidden secrets, purse snatchings, mommy issues and love.”

“The too-crazy-to-not-be-true story of the end of her mother’s life, the title refers to the specific spot Jennie’s mom hid her end-of-life instructions,” read a statement about the show. “It turned out, she was also hiding a secret. In 80 minutes, Jennie’s one-woman tour-de-force entertains, enlightens and thrills.”

Fahn has several connections to Pacific Palisades, including her husband, Jonathan Fahn, who has directed multiple productions for Theatre Palisades. Their son, Harrison, graduated from Palisades Charter High School with the Class of 2014.

The show features a song and dance number, “Hospice Hottie,” with lyrics by Fahn and music by John Mickevich, and musical staging by Palisadian Melissa Fahn, Jennie’s sister-in-law.

“Fahn just returned from an ovation-earning engagement at the SheDFW Arts Festival in Dallas, Texas, where emotional audience members lingered long after the show to discuss the many relatable moments,” according to the statement.

The show serves as a follow up to Fahn’s original one-woman show, “You Mutha! A One-Mother Show,” which ran for two years in Los Angeles and part of the New York City Fringe Festival.

“‘You Mutha!’ was about different mothers, but the character of my real mother became the star,” Fahn explained. “People begged me for a sequel. But as my mother’s health declined—and she eventually passed away—I felt the audience deserved more. I wasn’t sure they really wanted a show about death. But when I tested the material in front of an audience, I learned they wanted the truth. The truth can be very funny, but also really touching.”

“Under The Jello Mold” was originally directed by Tom Cavanaugh. Fahn has been performing it since 2017. It has garnered “top awards” at the Hollywood Fringe, including Best Solo Performance and Pick of the Fringe.

It has since been performed across the United States, in California, Idaho, Arizona, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C.

“I’m trying to get the show to NYC,” Fahn joked, “but I’m taking the long route.”

The performance at Pierson Playhouse, located at 941 Temescal Canyon Road, will take place on October 20 at 4 p.m. Tickets are available for $25 at underthejellomold.com.

Chamber Music Palisades Enters 28th Season of Concerts

By
Lily Tinoco
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Elissa Johnston
Photos courtesy of Chamber Music Palisades

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor 

Chamber Music Palisades has begun its 28th season of concerts, with the next to take place on the evening of Wednesday, October 16, at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish.

The concert will feature guitarist Kenton Youngstorm, faculty at Colburn Community School, performing solo works by Heitor Villa-Lobos. He will be joined by Susan Greenberg, principal flute at Santa Monica Symphony and long-time former flutist of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, in a duet by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

The program will also include a special collection of “enchanting” songs by George Frideric Handel, Maurice Ravel, Hector Berlioz and Aaron Copland, featuring soprano Elissa Johnston and tenor Jon Lee Keenan—both soloists with Los Angeles Master Chorale. The vocal artists are joined by Grant Gershon on the piano—the artistic director and conductor of the group.

KUSC host and longtime Chamber Music Palisades associate Alan Chapman will host the program and provide program notes.

Kenton Youngstrom

Chamber Music Palisades’ 28th season will consist of three additional Wednesday evening concerts, which will all take place at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s, located at 1031 Bienveneda Avenue.

The next concert of the season will be January 15, 2025, with the Pacific Trio—violinist Roger Wilkie, cellist John Walz and pianist Edie Orloff.

“The program includes a world premiere of Los Angeles-based composer Jonah Sirota’s ‘Quartet’ for flute (Greenberg), oboe (Gigi Brady), the composer on viola and piano (Orloff),” according to a statement. “Also on the program is the ever-popular piano quartet by early Johannes Brahms, and chamber music by two trendsetting women composers, Louise Farrenc and Madeleine Dring.”

The concert on March 19, 2025, will feature the New Hollywood String Quartet—Tereza Stanislav and Rafael Rishik on the violins; Rob Brophy on the viola; and Andrew Shulman on the cello. They will present a program with Turina’s string quartet, written in his teen years and one of Beethoven’s famed Razumovsky string quartets.

“Joined by flutist Susan Greenberg, the quartet will play an arrangement of [Joseph] Haydn’s ‘Symphony No. 101,’ ‘The Clock,’ from the set of 12 final symphonies written during the composer’s visits to London,” the statement continued.

The season will end with a final concert on April 30, described as a “tour de force display of great talents.” The program will feature a “brilliant” woodwind quintet, as well as a “powerhouse piano duo.” It will also include the world premiere of an original trio for flute, clarinet and piano by Los Angeles-based composer, Adrienne Albert.

Tickets for each show will be available for $35 online or at the door at St. Matthew’s. Season passes for all four concerts are available for $120.

For more information, visit cmpalisades.org.

‘Jimmy Dunne Says’

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the Palisadian-Post
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Photo courtesy of Jimmy Dunne/Shutterstock

The Palisadian-Post presents an homage to Will Rogers’ column, “Will Rogers Says,” with a column by Palisadian Jimmy Dunne—on life in the “greatest town in America.”

Tribes

There are certain things each species does that are its defining traits.

Its “calling card.”

Take elephants. Walking in a group behind each other. Holding on to each other’s tails.

Or a female praying mantis. After a little hanky panky, eating her partners. Probably wouldn’t kill ’em to brush up on some dating etiquette.

Or lovely geese or pelicans. Making that big “V” in the sky. A trick that tuckered-out bicyclists try to copy-cat.

Then there’s us homo sapiens. Let’s even widen the net to sapiens (going back seven million years). That’s a long time ago.

We’ve always traveled in a “tribe.” As a family. With our best pals, too. All for one, one for all.

Our M.O. in the savannas in Africa. In the hot jungles of South America. And even true with those poor sapiens freezing their rumps off in Siberia.

And seven million years later, my parents’ generation was all aboard with an absolute ton of happy-camper Dunnes in the Chicago suburbs.

Tribes.

Powerful, important, meat-on-the-bones stuff that makes us us.

………….

And then something happened.

Along came planes, trains and automobiles. Affordable—and super-duper fast.

Then, the motherload of them all … computers.

Add one more tasty ingredient to the soup for those 18-year-olds.

Dreams.

Unlike generations before, they didn’t have to do what their dad did for a living.

Whether Dad worked on a farm, in a factory or in an office … As Shakespeare said with a dapper accent, “The world’s mine oyster, which I with sword will open.”

And rich or poor, grades could be a kid’s golden ticket to a seat on a plane and into a snappy college.

Throw all that in the soup and what do you get?

Job offers all over the country. And off kids went.

And, I forgot to mention, a few years before, while they were cheering on their football teams in that college town—many of ’em fell in love.

Packed up their bags and kissed their hometown goodbye for that, too.

Left the tribe.

“Bye-bye. Call me. Text me. FaceTime is nice, too.”

………….

Here’s what I just don’t get.

My math says this generation is the first in 233,333 generations not to live with their “tribe.”

The news can’t stop spitting out enough posts and stories about whether or not Taylor Swift is breaking up with Travis Kelce—but not a peep out there about this anthropological earthquake.

How is this not talked about more?

………….

Let’s take a peek in the window at my tribe.

In the Chicago suburbs, there are more Dunnes than maple trees.

Every sacrament, every birthday, every holiday, every vacation, every everything I ever went to—was with Dunne cousins, aunts, uncles and Dunne priests.

Regarding travel, my four grandparents never stepped on a plane in their lives. My guess? Probably never traveled more than 300 miles away.

I have six brothers and sisters, with 21 collective kids. Of those 21, one lives in our hometown today. The rest are scattered through Pennsylvania, Maine, Michigan, New York, Florida, California, Iowa, Arizona, Oregon and London.

………….

So, in the big picture, what’s the fix?

They’re moving away. Can you visit them? Can they visit us? Sure.

And, the reality is, the wealthier folks are, the easier that is. The easier to fly more often, to have second homes—all that stuff.

Is it the same as having ’em in the same town? Where you can help ’em out at a moment’s notice or have ’em over for a sleepover at Grammie and Grampie’s just for fun?

Nope, can’t do that.

But lucky us that we can do something we couldn’t do 100 years ago.

Here’s the twist to the story.

………….

Friends in town, Richard and Randi, just dangling their toes in their 70s, have two great kids who moved to the East Coast for their budding careers.

A daughter with two grandkids in Philadelphia—and a son in New York with another grandkid.

Our pals woke up one morning in California, looked at each other over their coffee and said, “We need to move to them.”

They imagined the rest of their lives—and realized they needed their children and grandchildren to be in it.

Period.

They called their Realtor and put their house on the market. They’re giving up everything.

They’re leaving all their great buddies, their clubs, their synagogue and relationship with their rabbi, their hiking pals, their Equinox membership, their neighbors, Richard’s office relationships, Randi’s art studio, Richard’s bike-riding buddies—their everything.

“It was really important to us to give our kids wings,” Richard said. “We’re so happy for them.”

“Now we have to use our wings, too,” Randi said.

“We want to grow up together with our grandkids—and for them to know we were there,” Richard said.

They’re moving to Philadelphia. Right in town with their daughter and two grandkids, and 90 minutes away from their son’s family.

They don’t know a single person in Philly. They don’t care.

They know they’ll figure it out. They’ll make friends.

It’ll be fun. It’ll be an adventure. Life is an adventure.

………….

Because they know they’re going to have something else.

Something so precious. So rare. So beautiful.

They’re going to have that thing where love was born.

Family.

Jimmy Dunne is a modern-day Renaissance Man; a hit songwriter (28 million hit records), screenwriter/producer of hit television series, award-winning author, an entrepreneur—and a Palisadian “Citizen of the Year.” You can reach him at j@jimmydunne.com or jimmydunne.substack.com.

Your Two Cents’ Worth

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the Palisadian-Post
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Lost

I lost my Chakra Necklace from Ireland in town a couple of weeks ago. Not expensive but irreplaceable. Anyone with information can reach out to 310-454-1321.

Congrats

Congratulations to Elyse Walker for celebrating her 25th anniversary. Love that she has made her mark on the fashion industry, and it all began here in the Palisades.

Postcards

It’s so fun seeing Postcards in the Post. Seems like our neighbors took some pretty amazing trips this summer.

Happy Birthday

The happiest of birthdays to Lee Calvert.

Level UP

Thank you for running an article on Level UP LA. It’s always interesting to see what the group is up to. I am glad to see they are continuing their endeavors in 2024/2025.

Webs

Thank you to the person who wrote into 2 Cents regarding fake spider web decorations. I concur. Please consider being mindful of our smaller residents, like birds.

Concerts

Wow I didn’t realize how many concerts we have here in the Palisades. I only wish I had more time so that I attend them all, but my mid-year resolution is to make it to more.

Got something to say? Call 310-454-1321 or email 2cents@palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.

Palisades Neighborhood News

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the Palisadian-Post
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Inaugural Flea Market | Pali High

Palisades Charter High School will host its inaugural community Flea Market on Sunday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Our goal is to establish this as an annual tradition, providing an opportunity for members of the community to sell both new and cherished items,” said Johanna Minassian, an event organizer. “Notably, many of our vendors are students who are raising funds for their sports teams, charitable causes or for the benefit of Pali High.”

Food vendors slated to be at the event include Oma’s Puffers, Q Bao Dumplings and Sunset Smash. Matty Gottesman will perform live music.

At press time, more than 50 vendors had signed up. Booths are open to the Palisades community, according to a flyer. A 10×10 space is $50 for Pali High students/families, or $100 for non-Pali families. The vendor fees will go toward Pali High’s Booster Club.

The market will take place at Pali High’s campus, 15777 Bowdoin Street. For additional information, visit palihigh.onlinepartybook.com or email party4pali@gmail.com.

—SARAH SHMERLING

‘Shop for a Cause’ | The Village

Level UP Los Angeles and BOCA have partnered for an annual Shop for a Cause event on Thursday, October 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.

During the evening, 20% of proceeds will benefit Level UP LA, a Pacific Palisades-based nonprofit which operates with a mission to “strengthen under-resourced Los Angeles community schools by providing financial support that helps to Level UP the primary schools’ educational experience.”

The event is set to feature jewelry by Robin Terman: Initial necklaces can be preordered for $68 or pave diamond letters for $100.

BOCA is located at 970 Monument Street.

—SARAH SHMERLING

Kickin’ Cancer 5K, 10K and Women’s Wellness Expo | Brentwood

Lynne Cohen Foundation will host its 23rd annual Kickin’ Cancer 5K, 10K and Women’s Wellness Expo on Sunday, October 20, in Brentwood.

The event invites Pacific Palisades and surrounding communities to run, walk or stroll through Brentwood in support of the fight against women’s cancers, raising funds and awareness for ovarian, breast and other gynecologic cancers.

The Kickin’ Cancer 5K/10K is Lynne Cohen Foundation’s signature fundraising event, also featuring a women’s wellness exposition, giveaways, fitness activities, entertainment and prizes. This year, a Kickin’ Cancer Tribute Wall will honor and remember “all those touched by cancer,” and individual and team fundraising awards will be given out to the top finishers.

The event, including onsite registration and the Annual Kickin’ Cancer Women’s Wellness Expo, will start at 7:30 a.m. at 11620 San Vicente Boulevard. The race will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 12 p.m.

To register, fundraise or donate, visit lynnecohenfoundation.org/kickin-cancer.      

—LILY TINOCO

Book Drive | The Village

Girl Scout Troop 70455 will open a Free Little Library in partnership with Palisades-Malibu YMCA to earn their Bronze Award, which will be celebrated with a grand opening and book drive on Friday, October 18.

Books will be collected outside of Palisades-Malibu YMCA, located at 821 Via De La Paz, from 4 to 5 p.m. They will be donated to the library at Marquez Charter Elementary School.

The troop consists of sixth-graders from area schools, including Calvary Christian, Corpus Christi, Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Seven Arrows and Village School.

—SARAH SHMERLING

PPAA Event | Palisades Branch Library

Pacific Palisades Art Association will host a talk by Jeff Nishinaka on Wednesday, October 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Palisades Branch Library.

“Jeff Nishinaka is a paper sculptor from Los Angeles whose handcrafted work is commissioned around the globe by private and public companies and celebrities,” according to a bio. “From ethereal lines in a mythical creature to geometric shapes in a cityscape, Nishinaka draws from fantasy and reality to create monochromatic objects in relief.”

For more information, visit pacificpalisadesartassociation.com.

—SARAH SHMERLING

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