Thursday, October 21 – Thursday, October 28

THURSDAY, October 9

  Story-Craft time, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21

  Methodist Church Country Bazaar tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. (early-bird admission is $5, which includes a selection of desserts and a beverage) and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Tauxe Hall, 801 Via de la Paz. Free admission on Friday. To make reservations for a gourmet luncheon ($15), call (310) 459-0334.   Bo Caldwell, author of ‘Distant Land of My Father,’ returns to Village Books to discuss and sign her new novel, ‘City of Tranquil Light,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

 Temescal Canyon Association hikers will hike from the top of Corral Canyon via the Backbone Trail for about four miles to Mesa Peak, with little elevation gain, The public is invited to join. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Temescal Gateway Park parking lot for carpooling. Bring lunch and water. Sorry, no dogs. For more information, visit temcanyon.org.   A free concert by the Brentwood-Westwood Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. at Paul Revere Middle School, 1450 Allenford. The program will feature special guest artist Bonnie Bowden, coloratura soprano, and music by Verdi, Brahms and Rossini. Information: brentwoodwestwoodsymphony.org or call (661) 248-3885.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25

  Pacific Palisades Civic League board meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Tauxe Hall at the United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The agenda has two items, both under new business: 356 Grenola (new two-story residence) and 548 Muskingum (second-story addition). The public is invited.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26

  Pacific Palisades Art Association hosts Lloyd Cameron, who will demonstrate painting with acrylics, 7 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. The public is invited.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27

  Free Flu, Tdap and PPV shots will be given through the American Red Cross and L.A. County Health Department, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave.’

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

  Storytime for children ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real.   Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited.   Cindy Laverty discusses and signs ‘Caregiving: Eldercare Made Clear & Simple,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.