Book Sale | Palisades Branch Library
The Friends of the Palisades Branch Library has postponed its first parking lot book sale since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale was originally slated for this weekend, Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. but was postponed due to forecasted rain.
“The beloved tradition is back,” read a statement about the sale. “All books have been generously donated by our wonderful community and include a mix of contemporary fiction, nonfiction, art books, cookbooks, special interest, children’s and young adult books.”
All books are in “excellent” condition. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted as forms of payment.
“Proceeds help the Friends continue to supplement library materials, host speaker programs and provide special initiatives for youth creative writing and art,” the statement concluded.
Additional information can be found at friendsofpalilibrary.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Rotary Raffle | Pacific Palisades
Rotary Club of Pacific Palisades is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win dinner with Palisades High School graduate and head coach of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr, while supplies last.
There will be a maximum of 200 tickets sold for $100 each, which will serve as a fundraiser for the Rotary to support its programming, as well as Palisades-Malibu YMCA. Proceeds will be split evenly between the two.
Steve’s mother Anne will do the drawing on August 12, and then dinner will take place at a mutually agreeable date, time and place. Tickets are available for purchase at Palisades-Malibu YMCA, at 821 Via De La Paz.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Pali Runway Auction Gala | Pali High
The Pali Runway Auction Gala—“Pali Runway: Where Style Makes Waves”—will take place at a private residence in Brentwood on April 13 from 6 to 10:30 p.m.
“For the first time in Pali history, our annual auction is taking on a fabulous new twist with a spectacular Fashion Show, inspired by our beloved Dolphin mascot,” read the event website. “The Pali High Booster Club invites you to join the PCHS community on April 13 as we celebrate and support our students and staff. All proceeds from the event will support the students and programs at Pali High.”
Community members have several ways to support the event, including buying tickets for the gala, buying raffle tickets or bidding on auction items. The Booster Club has a goal of raising $80,000.
For more information, visit go.palihigh.org/auction.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Hank’s Reopens | Palisades Village
Palisades Village eatery Hank’s has reopened with a “revitalized interior and a tantalizing new menu of American Bistro classics,” read an email announcement from Caruso.
“Building on his distinguished legacy with Caruso, Tancredi DeLuca (Angelini Ristorante & Bar, Trattoria Amici, Ombra Wine Bar, EMILIA) and his esteemed team bring a fresh perspective to Hank’s,” the statement continued. “The revamped interior radiates a sense of modern elegance, while the menu showcases a delectable array of beloved American favorites using the finest local ingredients.”
For more information, visit hankspalisades.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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