THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m., in the Temescal Gateway Park dining hall. The council’s traditional holiday potluck will begin at 6 p.m., followed at 6:45 by presentation of the Community Service Award to David Williams, owner of Mogan’s Caf’ in the Highlands and head coach of the Palisades High boys’ soccer team. Public invited. ‘Festivities by the Fireside,’ a winter campfire gathering with stories, songs and roasted marshmallows, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the campfire center in Temescal Gateway Park. Bring a blanket, jacket and picnic dinner. Parking is $5. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 ‘Meet Me in St. Louis,’ starring Judy Garland, will screen at 2 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real Dr. Free admission. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 BOCA will host a trunk show showcasing the work of local jewelry designer Julie Starr Dresner, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store, 1024 Swarthmore Ave. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Spanky Lane, a baby’s clothing store, presents noted child development expert and Babygroup founder Donna Holloran, who will discuss the most common questions and concerns shared by all new parents, 11 a.m. at the store, 860 Via de la Paz, across from Domino’s. (See story, page 12.) Local jewelry designer and silver artisan Candace Medress will display her necklaces and earrings, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roy Robbins Gifts & Stationery, 1030 Swarthmore Ave. Temescal Canyon Association hosts a special evening hike to see the Christmas lights along the Venice canals, with optional restaurant dinner. Please note: meet at 5 p.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot (NW corner of Sunset and Temescal Canyon Rd.), not the usual 6 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Monthly meeting of the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association, 7 p.m., Rustic Canyon Recreation Center. Public invited. Jim Lowery, author of ‘The Tracker’s Field Guide’ and founder of Earth Skills, will give a Chautauqua Series talk, ‘Animal Tracks: Keys to a Dialogue with Nature,’ 7:30 p.m. in the dining hall in Temescal Gateway Park. Program and parking are free. (See story, page 14.) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 During Advent at the Palisades Lutheran Church (corner of Sunset at El Medio), the church will offer a quiet, candlelit, meditative liturgy and prayer service, 7 p.m. (See story, page 13.) The Lighthouse Players present Pamela Sommer’s adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ 8 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and Friday at Pierson Playhouse on Haverford. Tickets are $10.
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