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Page 2 Palisades News March 18, 2015 ANTHONY MARGULEAS 310.293.9280 Recent Donations The Kitchen Community - $5,000 (on behalf of Chuck T.) - impacts school children daily with 200 Learning Gardens Helping Hands Orphanage - $6,750 (on behalf of Krishna N.) - provides shelter and care for those in need St. Paschal Baylon School -$600 (on behalf of Suzanne D.) - encourages students to be self-motivated learners Palisades Village Green -$5,000 - helps maintain the Village Green in the center of town - $1,029 (on behalf of Mark and Liza-Mae C.) - nurtures children and prevents child abuse Will your favorite charity be next? 1630 AMALFI Happily donating 10% from each sale to your favorite charity. Available Properties 13535 LUCCA 2695 OLD TOPANGA Zoned for Horses 7 Bed, 9 bath, 11K sq ft, 18,590 sq ft lot $13,900,000 6 bd, 5.5 bth + guest house, 4,976 sq ft, 20.877 lot 2 Bed, 2.5 bath, 3,600 sq ft $8,150,000 $3,199,000 Buyers - We have access many homes not on the market! Sellers Ask how we can get you top dollar for your home. The Marguleas Team WWW.AMALFIESTATES.COM Contact Anthony now if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. 310.293.9280 Anthony@AmalfiEstates.com CalBRE#01173073
March 18, 2015 Palisades News Page 3 Jump Aboard the July 4 Celebrations By SUE PASCOE Editor Join the local residents and businesses who have already made a commitment to PAPA (Palisades Americanism Parade Association). Last year the Palisades Fourth of July parade, concert and fireworks cost close to $150,000. The projected cost is the same this year. At PAPA’s first 2015 meeting on March 9 at the American Legion Hall, second-term president Daphne Gronich said that she has already received commitments from the following: The Yogurt Shoppe (Kids on Bikes and Happy Hour donations), Realtor Joan Sather (Most Patriotic Home decorating contest, Spectrum Athletic Club (manager Diane Poff), On Stage Talent (Matt Barnett), Fran Flanagan Realty, White & Co. insurance (Dennis White), Gelson’s (will allow checkout donations), UDO Real Estate and Sunset La Cruz (Elliot Zorensky), Robert Munakash (Village 76), Coldwell Banker (Anne Russell), the Donald and Nancy de Brier family and the American Legion. Gronich is in communication with several other entities and individuals about their planned support, as well. Palisades News has also committed to donate a percentage of all parade advertising to the parade committee, so that people taking out ads in the official parade program produced by the Palisades News, will also be helping the Fourth of July events. It is not too early to start thinking about parade entries. “We would love new entrants,” Gronich said. “It’s more interesting for residents to see different bands and floats in the parade, and we encourage people to put them together.” A search is on for a parade grand marshal, as well as a headline band for the evening concert at Palisades High, which was attended by 7,000 people last year. Lawyer, Palisades resident and concert organizer Keith Turner said that he has already heard from local bands that would like the opportunity to play on the second stage. The day, which also features the 5/10K Will Rogers Run, a parade, a concert and fireworks, is made possible by volunteers and community donations. Gronich says that the celebrations wouldn’t be possible without all the local volunteers who work hard to make July 4th the best day possible for the entire community. Many of these people have worked for years Kids on Bikes was a colorful entry in last year’s parade. with PAPA People leader Sylvia Boyd. In addition to parade banner carriers, volunteers are especially needed at the Pali - Hi stadium starting at 4 p.m., after the parade, where there are food trucks and activities for kids, prior to the concert and fireworks. If you would like to donate directly or pay Photo: Tom Hofer to sponsor a parade entry such as a band, please e-mail info@palisadesparade.org. Parade theme suggestions can be submitted to the same email address by April 5. The next volunteer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on April 6 at the American Legion when a theme will be selected. The public is invited. Advisory Board Seeks Parking Change The Park Advisory Board (PAB) has proposed changing the parking hours at the Palisades Recreation Center on Alma Real Drive from four to two hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The four-hour limit would remain in effect after 3 p.m., in order to accommodate park patrons who are involved in afternoon and early-evening sports leagues and other park programs. “Through spot checks and interviews with City employees and others, it was determined that up to half of the individuals using the The Park Advisory Board for the Palisades Recreation Center is recommending changing parking from four hours to two hours. parking spaces at the Park were not using the park at all,” said PAB member Robert Harter. “The individuals who were parking illegally had apparently chosen to park at the Rec Center because it was a free and convenient alternative during the work week to the nearby metered and fee-based parking.” In a letter to the Palisades News (see page 8), Harter notes that “The lack of parking at the Park is not a new issue. In fact, the upcoming change in parking hours will culminate an inclusive and deliberative process that began in 2013,” through community surveys and PAB meetings, which are open to the public. The News contacted Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Charles Singer about these proposed parking changes. He responded on March 3: “As far as the parking situation, ultimately, only the Department can request and/or approve a change in the parking structure. Depending on what is being requested, it may also involve other city agencies and/or the Departments board of commissioners. “Superintendent [of Rec and Parks Operations] Joe Salaices has been receiving proposals from the Palisades PAB regarding proposed parking changes. I believe at this juncture, the Department’s position is to only review and no action is being contemplated.” Library Book Sale Saturday, March 21 The Friends of the Palisades Branch Library will hold a gently-used book sale in the parking lot of the library, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 21, at 861 Alma Real Dr. Due to the generous donations from community members, there is an excellent collection of well-priced books, DVDs and CDs. Sales depend on the continuing support of volunteers, and the library benefits from the time and energy they provide. In case of inclement weather, the book sale will be postponed until the following Saturday. Atria Offers Cooking Demonstrations Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, located just west of the Shell Station at 15441 Sunset, invites all Palisades residents to participate at its cooking demonstration on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. The theme of the demonstration is “The Growing Popularity of a Plant- Based Diet.” Participants will learn how to make delicious meatless meals that can ward off chronic diseases and help with weight control. Please RSVP (310) 573-9545. Visit atria-pacificpalisades.com.
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