HoHoHo – To Go | Pacific Palisades
The 62nd annual Pacific Palisades Ho!Ho!Ho! will take place virtually this year as “HoHoHo – To Go”—kicking off December 6 and running through Christmas, December 25, with the theme of “We Choose Happy.”
Organized under the Palisades YMCA community events committee, this year’s festivities will include a Funniest Pet photo contest organized by Lisa Glantz, an online “Quizzo” family trivia game presented by the Pali High Ambassadors, letters to Santa, Zoom and FaceTime calls, as well as a drive-through Santa Experience (pending Public Health orders).
Prizes will include discounts, gift certificates and items from local restaurants and businesses.
“When faced with the idea of canceling 2020, all of the volunteers agreed that this year, more than ever, Ho!Ho!Ho! must go on to bring some joy, happiness and normalcy for our kids, and remind us that we are all here for one another,” Organizer Lou Kamer shared in a statement.
For more information, visit palitown.com or email palihohoho@gmail.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Cocktails & Holiday Shopping | Pacific Palisades
The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual cocktail and holiday shopping event on Tuesday, December 8, starting at 6 p.m.
Attendees will learn how to mix holiday cocktails with Jordan Catapano, owner and founder of This Girl Walks Into A Bar. They will also hear from local businesses with shopping ideas for gift lists, as well as time reserved for networking.
The event is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. For more information, visit palisadeschamber.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Rain Barrel Installation Webinar | Pacific Palisades
The Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment’s Watershed Protection Program will host a free Zoom webinar, hosted by Mike Garcia of EnviroScape LA, to encourage city of Los Angeles homeowners to install rain barrels on their properties ahead of the rainy season.
“With many community members staying safe at home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” a press release explained, “there has been an increase among residents in DIY projects that foster green practices. Installing rain barrels is a simple way to conserve water, protect the environment and reduce water bills.”
The webinar will take place on Saturday, December 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For more information or to sign up, visit eventbrite.com/e/rain-barrel-webinar-by-city-of-los-angeles-watershed-protection-program-registration-122165740017.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Caruso Donates Portion of Proceeds to CRAF | Palisades Village
Palisades Village developer Caruso will be donating 50% of proceeds from Caruso-owned restaurants to the California Restaurant Association Foundation.
“The organization’s ‘Restaurants Care’ COVID-19 grant provides financial support to employees at the heart of the restaurant community in California, as they work to overcome the struggles resulting from the pandemic,” according to information provided in a press release.
Restaurants include Blue Ribbon Sushi and Hank’s at Palisades Village, as well as Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, Bourbon Steak Los Angeles, Deluca’s Italian Deli, Emilia, Ombra, The Fountain Bar and Trattoria Amici at The Grove and The Americana at Brand.
The contribution will apply to all take-out and deliver orders placed directly with the restaurants listed—all of which are owned or operated by Caruso.
“In addition to the donation, Caruso has committed to supporting its own restaurant employees whose livelihoods would have otherwise been upended by the city and country restrictions,” the press release concluded. “Caruso will retain all restaurant employees with wages, gratuities and benefits.”
—SARAH SHMERLING
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