Our Town

Chabad of Pacific Palisades Friendship Circle began its new season with a Sunday Circle event on September 29.

“The Friendship Circle is dedicated to creating a supportive community for children and teens with special needs, providing them with meaningful friendships through various programs,” according to Rabbi Shimon Goldberg. “The organization’s mission is to promote inclusion in the Palisades and West LA areas, and it has become a vital resource for families seeking connection and support.”

The event included an “array of activities” that were “designed to foster connection and creativity.” This included Palisades Studio and a petting zoo, as well as crafting cards for Rosh Hashanah.

“The environment was warm and welcoming, allowing every child and teen to engage freely and make lasting memories,” Goldberg said.

In addition to Sunday Circle, Friendship Circle also offers the Friends at Home program, which partners children with teen volunteers for weekly hangouts.

For those interested in joining, more information is available at fcpalisades.com.

The National League of Young Men Palisades/Brentwood Chapter All League Philanthropy kick-off event took place in September at Calvary Christian School.

“This year we supported Operation Gratitude, Hope in a Suitcase, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, No-Kill Los Angeles and St. Francis Center,” according to NLYM Palisades/Brentwood Chapter Public Relations Coordinator Kate Burke. “We also collected gently used shoes and Halloween costumes at the event for St. Francis Center. The event was a success, and we look forward to our next event to support our community.”

SkinLocal Pacific Palisades partnered with Malibu-Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce to host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of September. The event invited attendees to meet the team, partake in jewelry styling, watch live demos, and receive gift bags and giveaways.