Chamber’s 16th Polo Tournament Is October 7 at Will Rogers Park

The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual polo tournament on Sunday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Will Rogers State Historic Park. The public is invited and there’s no admission, though parking is $7.
Families are encouraged to attend the tournament, as there will be free pony rides and a variety of food for sale.
Teams will be sponsored by the following businesses or organizations: Anthony Marguleas at Amafi Estates; Body Inspired Fitness; Jennifer Lowe at Metrocities Mortgage; John Petrick at Perennial Financial Services; the Pacific Palisades Lions Club; and Wells Fargo Private Bank.
Last year a fan of polo bid and won a 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise for two on Princess Cruises. This year someone is going to Jamaica.
Chamber President Antonia Balfour, Honorary Mayor Gavin MacLeod, Miss Palisades Elena Loper and Mr. Palisades Chris Alexakis will toss out the game ball before matches. The tournament’s major sponsor, Steve Ghysels of Wells Fargo Private Bank, will do the honors before the championship match at 12:30 p.m.
Al Epstein, with his golden speaking voice, will once again be the play-by-play announcer. Elena Loper will sing the national anthem, and Amazing Music, under the direction of Patrick Hildebrand, will play soft country and western tunes throughout the day.
For children there will be pony rides sponsored by James Respondek of Sotheby’s International Realty. And no one will go hungry, thanks to Sylvia and Vassie Nadoo, who will be back again serving at the grill.
The hard-working Polo organizing committee includes co-chairs Jennifer Lowe, Antonia Balfour (Oasis Palisades/Acupuncture) and Ramis Sadrieh (Technology for You!), Felice Densa (Will Rogers Polo Club), and Marianne Ullerich, Photography by Marianne.
Also promoting this popular event, so far, are Affinity Bank; Aldersgate Retreat Center; American Legion Palisades Post 283; Boca; The Lobster Restaurant; Locanda Del Lago Ristorante; The Oak Room & Village Pantry; Pilates Fitness Center; Roy Robbins Gifts & Stationery; Suntricity; Westside Riding Academy; and Wholesale Direct Metals.
During the day October 5, don’t miss seeing the renovation of Will Rogers’ home, the visitors’ center, the museum and surrounding trails. These are all wonderful remembrances of Will’s life. Tours begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.