MKPOA Block Party | Marquez Knolls
The Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association will host its annual Block Party on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the sidewalk of Marquez Avenue.
“This community event will bring together neighbors, local businesses and families for a day of fun, food and festivities,” read a statement about the event.
The Block Party will include free hot dogs from ACS Security, as well as live performances by Alper’s Young Musician, Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Studio, Palisades Dance Studio and New Vibes Gymnastics.
Visitors can try a massage chair provided by Oasis Palisades, while Ronny’s Market will provide free coffee and Knolls Pharmacy will have flu shots available.
Police cars and firetrucks will be available for guests to climb on and “take selfies,” and there will be a dedicated Kids’ Zone.
—SARAH SHMERLING
PPHS ‘Route 66’ Program | Via Mesa
Pacific Palisades Historical Society will host an “illustrated talk” by California Historic Route 66 Association President Scott Piotrowski on the “legendary highway” on Wednesday, September 18, beginning at 7 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse.
“Piotrowski, author of ‘Finding the End of the Mother Road: Route 66 in Los Angeles County’ and director of ‘158 Miles to Yesterday,’ will present a general overview of the highway’s history, some specific information pertaining to California and especially Los Angeles County, and several ‘different looks’ at the road (for example, walking experiences, mass transit and surprising California facts),” according to PPHS.
The event is free to attend, and all audience members will be able to enter a drawing for one of the organization’s Palisades Centennial Blankets.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Beach Clean Up | Temescal Canyon Park
Kehillat Israel will host its annual Tikkun Olam Beach Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Let’s come together, make a difference, and enjoy a day of community and care for our beautiful coastline,” read an email about the event.
Attendees are asked to meet at Temescal Canyon Park, near 233 Temescal Canyon Road (look for balloons). All ages are welcome, and students can earn community service hours for participation.
For more information or to register, visit ourki.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Barbershop Harmony Ice Cream Social | Upper El Medio
The Oceanaires will present a Barbershop Harmony Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Palisades Lutheran Church, located at 15905 Sunset Boulevard.
“Join us for an afternoon of musical delights and fine frozen confections,” read a flyer.
The event will feature guest performances by Central Air, Kaleidoscope and Daisy Chain. There is a suggested donation of $25 to attend.
“The chorus and select quartets will perform popular and traditional songs in the barbershop style,” read the event website. “The performance will be followed by ice cream and opportunities to meet the singers.”
For more information or to register, visit evntn.co/e/VgOxL9DJ.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Class of 1964 Reunion | Pali High
The Palisades High School Class of 1964 will host a 60th reunion picnic at the school campus on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the class, along with family and friends, will convene. Then, the public is invited to meet and greet the “Spartans” of the Class of 1964—the first class to attend all years of high school at Pali High—who will be on hand to share stories from 2 to 4 p.m.
The evening before, the class will celebrate its reunion with a dinner on the FantaSea Yacht in Marina Del Rey, followed by an after party at a hotel.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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