Palisades Neighborhood News

Franklin Fire | Malibu

The Franklin fire—which started in Malibu Canyon on Monday night, December 9—prompted evacuations and road closures over night and into December 10.

Mandatory evacuations were in effect from Tuna Canyon at the east end to Puerco Canyon to the west, according to a statement from city of Malibu, with an evacuation warning from Corral Canyon to Trancas.

“Fortunately, there are no reported injuries or fatalities currently,” read the statement. “However, we know homes have been damaged or destroyed, but we do not have details on numbers yet.”

When the Palisadian-Post went to print Tuesday evening, the fire reached 2,851 acres with 0% containment. All lanes of Pacific Coast Highway were closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Kanan Road, with Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Malibu Canyon Road closed, according to the city of Malibu. Palisades Recreation Center was being used as an evacuation site for people and small pets, according to the statement.

—SARAH SHMERLING

Christmas Radio Show | Via Mesa

Theatre Palisades will host its annual Christmas Radio Show on Wednesday, December 18, beginning at 7 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse.

This year, the group is performing “It’s A Wonderful Life.” There will be “holiday cheer refreshments” in the lobby at 7 p.m., followed by the one-hour show at 7:30 p.m. Festivities also include a visit from Mrs. Claus and her elves, and a raffle.

There is a suggested donation of $10. The show is free for Theatre Palisades members. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a canned good to donate to Westside Food Bank.

—SARAH SHMERLING

Book Sale | Palisades Branch Library

The Friends of the Palisades Library will host its next book sale in the Palisades Branch Library Community Room on Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Books are in excellent condition, priced to sell and include a variety of genres, including contemporary fiction, nonfiction, art books, cookbooks, special interest, children’s and young adult books,” according to the nonprofit organization, which is also known as Pacific Palisades Library Association. “Cash and credit cards accepted.”

All books have been donated by members of the community. Those received that cannot be sold are donated to various organizations, including senior centers, other libraries and beyond.

For the first time, PPLA will host a presale of fiction and nonfiction books for members only on Friday, December 13, from 3 to 5 p.m.

For more information, including a link to join the organization, visit friendsofpalilibrary.org.          

—SARAH SHMERLING

Christmas Eve at Lake Shrine | Lower Las Casas

There will be a Universal Candlelight Service at Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 7 p.m.

“All are welcome to attend this very special evening that includes an inspirational service, an intimate candle lighting segment and Christmas cookies,” according to information about the event. “Cookies and fellowship follow the service.”

Lake Shrine is located at 17190 Sunset Boulevard. For more information, visit lakeshrine.org/cmaseve.

—SARAH SHMERLING