Neighborhood News

Fall Interns  |  Pacific Palisades

The Palisadian-Post is seeking fall interns who are looking to gain newsroom experience with a paper that has more than 90 years of history in the community.

Interns are expected to commit six to 10 hours per week to the paper—interviewing, writing, proofreading, editing, researching and more.

Though the operations of the paper are mostly remote, due to the pandemic, there will be a chance to cover stories around town, with social distancing measures in mind.

Those who are interested in applying should send a brief introduction email with writing samples to mypost@palipost.com.                          

—POST STAFF

Summer Writing Contest Deadline Approaches  |  Palisades Branch Library

The Pacific Palisades Library Association—known as the Friends of the Palisades Library—deadline for the 2020 Summer Creative Writing Contest will be September 8.

Entries, completed with the theme “Surprise Us!” in mind, may be short stories, essays, non-fiction articles, dramatic scenes, monologues or poetry. There are five categories: First and Second Grade, Third and Fourth Grade, Fifth and Sixth Grade, Seventh and Eighth Grade, and High School—the students will be placed in the category for the grade they will be entering in fall.

And, the big difference in this year’s contest as compared to previous years, submissions are open to students citywide.

Prizes are given in each category, with first place receiving a $250 gift card to Diesel Bookstore, second place $100 and third place $50. Gift certificates can be redeemed online.

An awards ceremony will take place over Zoom in the fall, with the date to be announced.

For more information or to submit, visit friendsofpalilibrary.org.

—SARAH SHMERLING

Candidates Forum  |  Pacific Palisades

The Pacific Palisades Community Council will host a Candidates Forum featuring candidates for area and at-large representatives on August 27 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

“All are invited,” a representative from PPCC explained ahead of the forum. “In addition, constituents can view the Candidates’ Statements, which are posted on pacpalicc.org, and ask questions of the candidates via email.”

Each candidates’ email is included within their statement.

Online voting in the election will begin on September 4 and extend through September 18.

Meeting log-in information will be provided in the agenda, posted on pacpalicc.org on August 21.      

—SARAH SHMERLING

Scholarship Opportunity  |  Pacific Palisades

A-1 Auto Transport—one of the nation’s largest auto shipping companies, according to a statement—is offering entry for its annual scholarship to students in Pacific Palisades. The Aptos, California-based company awards scholarships each year in the amounts of $250, $500 and $1,000 to students who enter and win an essay writing competition.

“For eligibility, students must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, truck driving or logistics training program, either full or part time,” according to the statement. “Students must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. There are no age requirements.”

Suggested essay topics include international moving, car shipping, door to door transport, motorcycle shipping, dealer shipping and classic car shipping. Entries will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 10, 2021.

Winners will be selected by the A-1 Auto Transport Scholarship Committee and notified via email or phone.

For more information, visit a1autotransport.com/a-1-auto-transport-scholarship/.          

—SARAH SHMERLING