Chautauqua Repaving | Pacific Palisades
Chautauqua Boulevard will be repaved from Sunset Boulevard to Pacific Coast Highway on May 4 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 5 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“For a while now, the most requested street for resurfacing in Pacific Palisades has been Chautauqua,” Councilmember Mike Bonin said in a statement. “I promised that once the construction from the Palisades Village project was completed, we would get it done.”
The work was planned over the weekend to minimize workweek inconveniences. Any questions can be directed to Lisa Cahill at lisa.cahill@lacity.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Dunk MS 2019 | El Medio Bluffs
On Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dunk MS 2019 will take place at Palisades Charter High School.
The annual event was created by former UCLA basketball player Blake Arnet in honor of his mother to raise funds and awareness through a pro dunk showcase by the world’s top dunkers.
The day will also include a kids basketball clinic, sponsor tables, silent auction, free tacos and entertainment for the entire family.
All donations will support youth basketball and MS research. For more information, visit dunkms.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Balloons & Bubbles | Palisades Village
A balloon artist will be on hand at The Draycott on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. for Balloons & Bubbles. The artist will be able to twist animals, shapes and creations for kids of all ages.
“There is nothing sweeter than all the kids running around on the lawn together in the sunshine—and now that it is spring, we wanted to do something to bring everyone together,” The Draycott owner Marissa Hermer shared of the weekly event.
To book reservations, visit thedraycott.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
PPTFH Community Meeting | The Village
Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness will host a community meeting on Monday, May 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Palisades Branch Library.
The topic of the meeting is “Understanding Schizophrenia” and will feature guest speaker Dr. Elyn Saks, Ph.D., J.D. and associate dean of USC Gould School of Law.
“Renowned expert on schizophrenia, having experienced is most of her life,” PPTFH shared in a release ahead of the meeting. “Come expecting to gain insight, empathy and hope for those who are experiencing mental illness, especially those living homeless.”
—SARAH SHMERLING
Tuesday Evening Hikes 2019 | Pacific Palisades
Temescal Canyon Association has revealed its 2019 Tuesday Evening Hikes schedule, which take place every Tuesday between May 14 and August 20.
The group will explore Will Rogers Historic Park, Rivas Canyon, Rustic Canyon, Santa Ynez Canyon and more.
Each Tuesday, the group will meet at 6 p.m. in the upper Temescal Gateway Park parking lot near the dining hall to head off and explore a different trail. A free parking pass will be provided.
Every hike begins promptly at 6 p.m. so that the group will return by nightfall.
For more information, visit temcanyon.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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