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The Palisades Junior Women’s Club Returns with the 24th Annual Home Tour

The soaring rotunda at 14800 Pampas Ricas Blvd. features hand-carved beams and decorative tiles handcrafted by Davies & McDonald. Ironwork on the doors, windows and wall sconces are by Forge Craft.
The soaring rotunda at 14800 Pampas Ricas Blvd. features hand-carved beams and decorative tiles handcrafted by Davies & McDonald. Ironwork on the doors, windows and wall sconces are by Forge Craft.

The Pacific Palisades Junior Women’s Club (PPJWC) will showcase three distinct private homes at its 24th annual Home Tour on Sunday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Local florists and designers have decorated all three homes’each highlighting a different theme. One home is turned out for a holiday celebration, another is decorated for a children’s birthday party, and the third home, on Pampas Ricas, is a combination of past and present and incorporates both the rich history of the Palisades with present-day priorities such as going green.   The Holiday Boutique, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real, will feature a wide variety of gifts and treasures from more than 35 artisans and craftsmen. Shoppers will find something for everyone on holiday shopping lists: toys, housewares, clothing, artwork, gadgets, hostess gifts, and more.   Food, provided by Pinocchio in Cucina and Mogan’s Caf’, will be for sale at the cafe in the small gym.   All the proceeds from the PPJWC’s signature event are awarded to local nonprofit groups in the Palisades. Over the past five years, PPJWC donated over $500,000 to local public schools, the recreation center, the branch library and the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, among others.   For tickets ($40 per person; $25 for seniors over 60) visit www.PPJWC.com or the day of the event at any of the homes, or at the Holiday Boutique. Admission to the boutique is free.   For more information, visit www.ppjwc.com or call 310-285-3218. 14800 Pampas Ricas Boulevard   Cross over the threshold of this home and transport yourself to a time when the Huntington Palisades was first formed.   The Spanish-style home began its life on May 27, 1927 as the Santa Monica Land and Water Company’s headquarters. For an estimated 35 years, the building served as the planning and permitting department for the area and was the sales office for future homes in the Huntington neighborhood.   This home was designed by architect Harry Haydon and built for $3,000.   Because this was a ‘model’ home, it was outfitted with the best that local artisans had to offer. The soaring rotunda in the foyer highlights the hand-carved beams and decorative tiles handcrafted by Davies & McDonald, a highly desirable look in the 1920s. Ironwork on the doors, windows and wall sconces by Forge Craft and hardwood floors made to look like wide-plank beams are period features that can also be found in the historic Adamson House in Malibu.   While history is alive in every corner of this house, it is no museum; it is a warm, welcoming family home. Original decor has been combined with green elements such as solar panels, a water filtration system, and a saltwater pool. 622 Frontera Drive   As visitors enter the home designed by architect Jon Brouse, the cheerfully lighted atrium and foyer lead to the warmth and comfort of the living and dining rooms. Throughout the house, visitors see a mixture of rich stonework, ranging from Spanish gold and Napoleon mouchette marble to verde borgogna and fossil stone.   The kitchen displays countertops crafted of Caesar stone with a tumbled travertine backsplash. It also houses a built-in, 275-bottle redwood wine bar.   The outdoor entertaining area with a coffered walnut ceiling and Tommy Bahama grasscloth complement an elegantly landscaped yard and pool, with an assortment of children’s party themes in full swing.   Upstairs includes the master suite, complete with a dressing area and coffee bar. The office offers 360-degree views. 821 Toyopa Drive   Walk through this house and embark on a journey around the world. At every turn, one can see the owners’ exotic collection of artifacts amassed from travels to numerous countries.   The proportions and details of the home’s architecture are striking: tall ceilings lined with weathered Pennsylvania farm beams coordinate with the rich alder cabinetry and woodwork found throughout the home. Ethnic textiles, whimsical embroidered pillows and contemporary modern rugs enhance the architecture, as do the clean and simple lines of modern furniture gathered from around the world.   The tour continues downstairs into the entertainment room, while outside there is a freeform pool. Upstairs visitors will find the children’s bedrooms and master bedroom quarters.

Jaglom’s ’45 Minutes’ Worth Your Time

Theater Review

Filmmaker Henry Jaglom has long been a polarizing figure. Critics either appreciate his rambling, heavily improvised dramedies, or they see him as something of a trust-fund baby with a camera: self-indulgent and amateurish. For others still, including this writer, he’s both at once, making his work something of a guilty pleasure. Now comes word that the veteran independent filmmaker behind such movies as ‘Eating’ and ‘Irene in Time’ has scripted a play ‘Just 45 Minutes From Broadway,’ now playing at the Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica. So how does his style translate to the stage? Quite well, actually. Directed by Gary Imhoff and produced by Alexandria Guarnieri, ‘Just 45 Minutes’ centers on the Isaacs family, an extended Jewish family of actors experiencing tough economic times. The house quickly fills up with grown children coming home, including uptight older daughter Betsy (Julie Davis) and free spirit Pandora, a.k.a. Panda (Tanna Frederick). Betsy, unlike Panda, has disconnected from her childhood spirit as an adult. She’s the ‘civilian’ (non-actor) in the family, six years older than Panda, who does not consider herself unemployed as much as ‘I’m at liberty right now.’ An emotional firecracker just coming out of a four-year relationship, Panda is a raw nerve, a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown. ‘Being real is the final deal breaker,’ Panda says, bursting into tears. Betsy focuses much of her ire on her idealistic sister (‘I had six wonderful years before you were born’) but she also resents the quirkiness of her family, which includes the parents (played by Diane Salinger and Jack Heller). ‘You can’t have everyone running around emotionally naked,’ Betsy shouts at them, lambasting their self-indulgence and eccentricities. ‘I have tried to escape this my whole life.’ The tension thickens as Panda’s emotional honesty”as well as that of the entire family”becomes attractive to Betsy’s WASP-y fianc’, Jimmy (David Garver), who grew up in a non-communicative home. At one point, Jimmy literally sides with the family, sharing his time (and their side of the stage) rather than with Betsy, isolated on the opposite side of the house (set and lighting beautifully designed by Joel Daavid). ‘Just 45 Minutes’ follows familiar stage-play formula, pitting an uptight family member against a clan of eccentrics/neurotics. Recent examples include ‘House of Blue Leaves’ downtown and two Theatre Palisades productions, ‘Lost in Yonkers’ and ‘You Can’t Take It With You.’ Likewise, viewers will find Jaglom-movie tropes, such as opinionated female characters offering soliloquies ripe with observations on life and love, and the pretentious inclusion of Charles Tr’net’s ‘La Mer’ on the soundtrack. But this is not a major criticism of the play, which feels tighter and more structured than the average Jaglom film. And the production is well cast. Garver is outstanding as Jimmy. Davis shines as the serious Betsy. Heller, as patriarch George, comically quotes De Gaulle and parses the effectiveness of Ambien (‘The Ambien won’t work if it’s buried in eggs!’). He pores over the obits in Variety, deems Skype a ‘horrible, intrusive futuristic invention,’ and believes there was an actual Fric and Frac (‘They’re Swiss!’). As George’s rival, brother-in-law Larry, David Proval provides much comedy relief and delivers a poignant moment in which he notes that the actors he came up with, Bobby DeNiro and Dusty Hoffman, have surpassed him career-wise. ‘The cards just weren’t dealt to me,’ he reflects ruefully. ‘I morphed into this character actor.’ The play relies on the audience’s intelligence to understand the references, whether it’s Boris Thomashefsky or when Larry talks about portraying Benny Southstreet in ‘Guys and Dolls’ and wrings a laugh trying to convince others that ‘It’s a key part. The play sort of revolves around him.’ But the family dynamics receive their biggest jolt when some secrets come out into the fore. ‘They fall in love with you, then they want to kill you!’ George says of civilians. Likewise, if you’ve fallen for Jaglom’s body of work rather than wanting to kill him for it, this play will not disappoint. The play runs through December 20, except Thanksgiving weekend. Edgemar Center is located at 2437 Main St. Tickets: $25. Contact: 310-392-7327 or visit www.edgemarcenter.org.

Von Oeyen Performs Solo Recital at St. Matthew’s

Music at St. Matthew’s presents pianist Andrew von Oeyen in a solo recital of music by Liszt, Schubert and Mozart on Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda. Since his debut at age 16 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, von Oeyen has performed to critical acclaim around the world. A former Malibu resident, von Oeyen performed at St. Matthew’s as a teenager and has returned to Music at St. Matthew’s to perform throughout the years. During the 2009-10 season, he will tour Japan twice, performing the Beethoven ‘Emperor’ Concerto with the Berliner Symphoniker Orchestra, and later in recital. He will also appear in recital with violinist Sarah Chang throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. The St. Matthew’s program will include Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 23; Liszt’s Selections from ‘Ann’e de P’rlerinage,’ Liszt-Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ Paraphrase, and Berg’s Sonata for Piano, Op. 1. The virtuoso pianist was recently lauded by Washington Post critic Tim Page for his participation in the Hayes Piano Series at the Kennedy Center. ‘I would go as far as to say that von Oeyen played the finest all-around performance of Franz Liszt’s Sonata in B Monor that I have heard in many years.’ For tickets and information, call 310-573-7422 or visit www.musicguildonline.org. Admission at the door is $35.

Co-Author Eisenstock Discusses David Alan Grier’s ‘Barack Like Me’ Friday

Recall that last year Alan Eisenstock co-authored a book with comedian Robert Schimmel on his cancer survival experience (see ‘Comic/Author Robert Schimmel, Author Eisenstock to Talk,’ March 12, 2008, at the PalisadesPost.com archives). This time, the theme is race, politics and culture in 21st-century America as the Palisadian helps comedian David Alan Grier translate his sharp, opinionated wit to book form. Eisenstock will discuss and sign ‘Barack Like Me: The Chocolate Covered Truth’ on Friday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m., at Village Books on Swarthmore. Eisenstock describes the Grier book to the Palisadian-Post as ‘a narrative made up of two journeys’the journey he took from late in Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, through the election, to his attempt to attend the Inauguration. ‘In ‘Barack Like Me,” he continues, ‘Grier tells the story of watching the primary election returns while holding his baby daughter and realizing, incredibly, that Obama could actually win the presidency. At that moment, he knows that his daughter’s world will be much different from the world he grew up in and far, far different from the one his parents and grandparents knew. Grier started sobbing as he recalled the story. He cried a lot, actually, as he told me stories from his life.’ The second journey in ‘Barack’ is Grier’s personal story, from his Detroit beginnings to his work on ‘In Living Color’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ to his latest project, the new David Mamet play, ‘Race,’ which debuts on Broadway this month. Eisenstock, who has lived in the Alphabet Streets for a decade, insists ‘readers will be moved, and I’m certain they’ll laugh. ‘The book is fueled by Grier’s humor, sensitivity, and intelligence,’ continues Eisenstock, who enjoyed collaborating with the African-American comedian. ‘David was an absolute pleasure to work with. The project was very intensive, it had to be done in six weeks. We met several times a week at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Hollywood. We had lunch and usually spent all afternoon working. He almost always picked up the check!’ Contact Village Books at (310) 454-4063. Visit alaneisenstock.com.

Cross Country Runs Past Venice

Not only is the Palisades High cross country team lapping the competition, but school records are falling left and right. The term “PR” (which stands for personal record) has become so commonplace this season that Coach Ron Brumel can barely keep track of them all. That trend continued last Thursday against Venice as both varsity teams won convincingly. In the boys’ varsity race, Dolphins’ sophomore Grant Stromberg took first place in a personal best 16:02–the second fastest time by a 10th-grader in school history. The runner-up finisher was teammate Drake Johnston (16:56), who also had a PR and, in doing so, recorded the school’s third fastest time ever for a freshman. Senior Carlos Bustamante (17:07) was third, followed by Danny Escalante (17:08, a season PR) and Daniel Hernandez (18:07), as Palisades swept the top five spots to win 19-36. Setting the pace for the girls’ varsity once again was freshman Jacklyn Bamberger, who finished second in a PR of 18:26–the third-fastest girls’ time in school history. Sophia Stone came in third in a PR of 20:35, Melissa Tallis was fourth in 21:30, Wendy Gomez was fifth in a PR of 21:34 and Jamilett Maldonado was seventh in 22:57 as the Dolphins won 23-34. In the boys’ frosh/soph race, Palisades edged Venice 28-29. All five Palisades runners improved their best times. Ira Blunt and Austin Gelber tied for second (19:23), Nick Wong was fifth (19:37), Santiago Cisneros was sixth (19:54) and Lance Linden was 12th in 25:24. The Dolphins cruised unblemished through their five Western League dual meets. League Finals are today at 2:30 p.m. at Pierce College.

Uni-fying Victory

PaliHi Varsity Football Notches First Victory of Season

Palisades Coach Kelly Loftus rejoices with his players after the Dolphins' 20-15 victory last Friday night at University High.
Palisades Coach Kelly Loftus rejoices with his players after the Dolphins’ 20-15 victory last Friday night at University High.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

It is amazing how much confidence one win can produce. Especially when it is the first for a team that had endured its share of heartbreaks all season. Last Friday night, however, the only tears shed were tears of joy, as the Dolphins scored twice early in the third quarter and hung on to beat host University, 20-15, for their first win in eight tries. “For once we made the big plays when we had to at the end,” Head Coach Kelly Loftus said, dripping from head to toe after being doused with a bucket of ice water by several of his players. “The defense got some key turnovers and the offense executed down the stretch.” Joe Brandon exemplified the Dolphins’ heart and determination on the final series. On third-and-seven at the Wildcats’ 20-yard line, he did his best Larry Csonka impersonation, stiff-arming and dragging tacklers for a first down. He even lost one of his shoes on the play but still picked up the yardage necessary to move the chains and enable Palisades to run out the clock. “It feels amazing to finally get a win,” Brandon said. “They had me by the ankles but I wiggled out of it. I had the whole team on my back and I was going to carry it all the way to the end zone if I had to.” Wide receiver Kevin Mann made the catch that brought Palisades’ offense to life late in the first half. Trailing 8-0, Mann ran a streak down the left sideline, grabbed a well-timed pass from quarterback Branden Sanett, broke to the inside and raced 56 yards for a touchdown. After University fumbled away the second half kick-off, Palisades wasted no time taking advantage. Sanett found Ben Ingram over the middle for a 28-yard touchdown that gave the Dolphins a 14-8 lead. Jeremy Smith intercepted a pass two plays later, setting up the most bizarre–and fortuitous–play of the game. Sanett threw to Aaron Ussery, who had the ball jarred loose as he crossed the goal line, but Mann recovered it in the back of the end zone and suddenly Palisades led 20-8. “I have to give him [Aaron] credit on that one,” Mann said. “I think he had possession in the end zone but we didn’t get the call. I was running parallel to him and just happened to be in the right place at the right time.” The victory not only eliminated the Dolphins’ goose egg, it kept their slim playoff chances alive and moved them into fourth place in the Western League heading into Friday’s homecoming game against Hamilton. University (0-8, 0-3) scored early in the fourth quarter to close the gap after kicker Bryan Rivas missed a 32-yard field goal on the Wildcats’ previous possession. “This feels great, just great,” linebacker and defensive captain Casey Jordan screamed as he emerged unharmed from the emotional post-game scrum. “Next is our last home game so we gotta’ give our fans something to cheer about,” Mann added. There was plenty for Loftus and his fellow coaches to cheer about. Malcolm Creer rushed for 101 yards in 11 carries, Brandon added 89 yards in 8 carries and Sanett, making his third start and second in a row, connected on 6 of 7 throws for 158 yards and accounted for all three of the Dolphins’ scores. Hakeem Jawanza had 12 tackles, Max Smith had 11, Ussery had nine and Jordan added eight. Samuel Robertson and Lawrence Villasenor each recovered a fumble. Palisades hosts Hamilton at 7 Friday night at Stadium by the Sea, preceded by the frosh/soph game at 4.

PaliHi Tennis Nets #4 Seed

Junior Dalia Shamsian and the PaliHi girls' tennis team will host a quarterfinal playoff match Friday at the Palisades Tennis Center.
Junior Dalia Shamsian and the PaliHi girls’ tennis team will host a quarterfinal playoff match Friday at the Palisades Tennis Center.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

The Palisades High girls’ varsity tennis team was seeded fourth in the City Section playoffs and earned a first-round bye. The Dolphins, who were seeded right behind Western League rival LACES, will host a quarterfinal match at the Palisades Tennis Center on Friday at 1 p.m. against either #5 Carson or #12 Bell. Semifinal matches are next Monday at the higher seed, meaning if the Dolphins reach the final four they would most likely have to travel to top-seeded Granada Hills, the West Valley League champion. The City finals are at 1 p.m. next Friday, November 13, at Balboa Sports Complex in Encino. Volleyball Palisades closed out the regular season with a 25-20, 18-25, 25-15, 25-19 nonleague victory over Sylmar on Monday and will host a second round Division II playoff match next Monday at 7 p.m. The Dolphins lost to Venice for the second time last Wednesday and finished second in the Western League behind the Gondos. The playoff format changed this year, with teams’ divisions now determined by enrollment. Venice is the top seed and Palisades is #2 in Division II. Palisades received a first-round bye and will host either #15 South East or #18 Panorama on Monday. If the Dolphins win Monday they would host a quarterfinal match next Thursday night. Golf Junior Judy Bora was the only Palisades High player to qualify for the City Section Girls’ Golf Championships next Monday at Balboa Golf Course in Encino. Palisades finished fifth in the City 1 League and did not qualify as a team. Venice won the league and Gondoliers junior Jessica Aceret was the individual champion.

Gilmore 12th in NYC Marathon

Palisadian Peter Gilmore finished 12th in Sunday's New York City Marathon.
Palisadian Peter Gilmore finished 12th in Sunday’s New York City Marathon.

Palisadian Peter Gilmore just keeps right on running… and making his hometown proud. The 1995 Palisades High graduate finished 12th out of a record 43,741 runners in last Sunday’s 40th annual ING New York City Marathon, which started in Staten Island and ended, 26.2 miles later, in Manhattan. Gilmore, who now lives and trains in San Mateo, completed the course in two hours, 15 minutes and 22 seconds. Former UCLA standout Meb Keflezighi became the first American winner since 1982, clocking a personal-best 2:09:15. He was the runner up in 2005 and finished third in 2007. Six Americans finished in the Top 10 for the first time since 1979 and, thanks to Gilmore, seven in the Top 12’the United States’ strongest finish in recent years at one of the country’s premiere distance races. Gilmore came in 10th in New York in 2006 and was the top American with a time of 2:13:13. An eight-time winner of the Palisades-Will Rogers 5K, where he set the course record of 14:10 in 2003, the 32-year-old Gilmore won the Napa Valley Marathon and took second at the Seattle Marathon earlier this year. He figures to be a strong competitor at the USA Marathon Championships.

Friends Reunite at Harvard-Westlake

Serra High quarterback Conner Preston (middle) with Harvard-Westlake senior wideouts Jackson Ligouri and Andrew Goldberg after Friday
Serra High quarterback Conner Preston (middle) with Harvard-Westlake senior wideouts Jackson Ligouri and Andrew Goldberg after Friday

Conner Preston is enjoying quite a junior season at Serra High in Gardena, where he is the starting quarterback for one of the top-ranked football teams in the state. Last Friday night, he found himself matched against many of his childhood friends as the Cavaliers played Harvard-Westlake in a Del Rey League game in North Hollywood. Preston, who grew up in Pacific Palisades, played football and basketball at St. Matthew’s with Jackson Ligouri and Andrew Goldberg, who are now senior wideouts for the Wolverines. Two other Harvard-Westlake players–sophomore tight end Evan Meister and sophomore wide receiver Charlie Porter–were Preston’s teammates on the PPBA’s Pali Blue championship team. Other Palisadians on Harvard-Westlake’s squad (all of whom went to St. Matthew’s) are ninth-grade quarterbacks Chad Kanoff and Chase Klein, freshman wide receiver Chris Sebastian, junior offensive lineman Daniel Edelstein and his freshman brother, Matt Edelstein. The game was fiercely fought as the host Wolverines were determined to hold down Serra’s prolific aerial attack. Playing before numerous college scouts, Preston completed 21 of 28 passes for 297 yards and one touchdown and he ran for another score as Serra won, 34-6. Meanwhile, Ligouri caught a 72-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter for the Wolverines’ only score of the game. Ligouri caught four passes for 80 yards and Goldberg added one reception for 15 yards. On defense, Porter led Harvard-Westlake with 13 tackles, Meister had eight and Ligouri one. Serra (7-0 overall, 2-0 in league) led 14-0 at halftime and opened the third quarter with 14 more points to seize control of the game. The future is also bright at Harvard-Westlake (4-2, 1-1), with most of its local contingent underclassmen. Several St. Matthew’s teachers also showed up to watch their former students play, including Andy Bernstein, Jose Bravo, Reynaldo Macias and Robin Christian. Preston threw for 2,026 yards and 16 touchdowns at Palisades High last fall. So far this season he has a .691 completion percentage (connecting on 105 of 152 attempts) with 21 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Ligouri leads the Wolverines with 32 catches for 545 yards and seven touchdowns while Goldberg has 18 receptions for 230 yards and three scores.

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YOUR OWN TECH GURU * EXPERT SET-UP, OPTIMIZATION, REPAIR. Problem-Free Computing Since 1992. Work Smarter, Faster, More Reliably. If I Can’t Help, NO CHARGE! ALAN PERLA, (310) 455-2000

THE DETECHTIVES’ ‘ PROFESSIONAL ON-SITE MAC SPECIALISTS. PATIENT, FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE. WE COVER ALL THINGS MAC ‘ Consulting ‘ Installation ‘ Training and Repair for Beginners to Advanced Users ‘ Data recovery ‘ Networks ‘ Wireless Internet & more ‘ (310) 838-2254 ‘ William Moorefield ‘ www.thedetechtives.com

EXPERT COMPUTER HELP ‘ On-Site Service’No travel charge ‘ Help design, buy and install your system ‘ One-on-One Training, Hard & Software ‘ Troubleshooting, Mac & Windows, Organizing ‘ Installations & Upgrades ‘ Wireless Networking ‘ Digital Phones, Photo, Music ‘ Internet ‘ Serving the Palisades, Santa Monica & Brentwood ‘ DEVIN FRANK (310) 499-7000

USER FRIENDLY’MAC CONSULTANT. User friendly. Certified Apple help desk technician and proud member of the Apple consultant network. An easy approach to understanding all of your computer needs. Offering computer support in wide variety of repairs, set-ups, installs, troubleshooting, upgrades, networking, and tutoring in the application of choice. Computer consulting at fair rates. Ryan Ross: (310) 721-2827 ‘ email: ryanaross@mac.com ‘ For a full list of services visit: http://userfriendlyrr.com/

DECORATING 7d

HOLIDAY DECORATING SERVICES. Starting with the 2009 Christmas season, we are offering our very special and personalized holiday design services. Let us do all the work and create a Winter Wonderland for the interior and exterior of your home. We proudly feature the use of low energy lighting and unique decor. We are the only creative design team that knows what it takes to make a home look beautiful for busy people who love to celebrate in style! (424) 227-9210. www.dbholidaydecor.com

GARAGE, ESTATE SALE SERVICES 7f

PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? an estate sale? a moving sale? a yard sale? Call it what you like. But call us to do it for you. We do the work. Start to finish. ‘ BARBARA DAWSON ‘ Garage Sale Specialist ‘ (310) 454-0359 ‘ bmdawson@verizon.net ‘ www.bmdawson.com ‘ Furniture ‘ Antiques ‘ Collectibles ‘ Junque ‘ Reliable professionals ‘ Local References

MESSENGER/COURIER SERVICES 7n

MESSENGER & COURIER SERVICES (S. Cal.). Direct, same day or overnite, PU & Del. 24/7 guaranteed, on-time service. All major credit cards accepted. Santa Monica Express Inc. ‘ Since 1984 ‘ Tel: (310) 458-6000 www.smexpress.com

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

BABYSITTING: Available Monday-Friday afternoons, and all day Saturdays. Own transportation, local references, CPR & childcare training. Please call Rocio, (310) 910-3116

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

PROFESSIONAL MAID SERVICES In Malibu! We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in house-keeping for the best price. Good references. Licensed. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419. professionalmaidinmalibu@google.com

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tuesdays & Thursdays. Experienced, references, own transportation. Call Erika, (213) 385-7922

MY WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER is available Tues., Thurs. & Sat. Best housekeeper ever! Completely reliable, professional, efficient, thorough, hardworking, & pleasant. Own car. Call Leslie Schenker, (626) 355-5287 or Lorena, (323) 737-2105 or (213) 327-5609

HOUSECLEANER AVAILABLE Monday & Thursday. 10 years experience, local references, legal, own transportation, neat person, reliable. Call Marisa, (323) 215-6526, (323) 232-7668, or (323) 328-5205

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE, Mon. thru Sat., own transportation, 15 yrs experience, good references, hardworking, & great with children. Call Yaneth at (818) 581-5473 (c) or (818) 834-1341 (h)

WOULD YOU ENJOY a delicious home cooked meal? How about fresh laundry and a sparkling home? Trini is your solution! (310) 573-5040

HOUSEKEEPER, live out. Speaks English, local references, 3 years experience. Call Estella, (310) 839-7643 (h) or (310) 994-4652 (c)

FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPER. Experienced, good references, flexible, legal, drives, single. Call Doris, (323) 445-7636 (c) or (323) 225-0349 (h)

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER: Experienced, own transportation, excellent references. Available Tuesdays and Fridays in the Santa Monica area. Call Elena, (323) 793-2862

HOUSEKEEPER & BABYSITTER available Monday-Friday. Has own transportation, experience, and excellent references. Call Maria at (310) 869-9121

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER. Available Mon-Sat. Good refs. Own transportation. CDL. Over 19 yrs exper in Malibu & Palisades. Speaks English. Call Yolanda, (h) (323) 731-6114, (c) (323) 580-2859

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE 3-5 days a week. 22 years experience, own transportation, good references, honest, speaks English. Call Aida, (323) 735-7603 (leave a message)

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

GOOD COMPANY Senior Care. A premiere private duty home care agency. Provides in-home care and companionship to help people remain independent and happy at home. If you are a caring individual who would like to join our team, please call (323) 932-8700. joni@goodcopros.com

GOOD NEIGHBOR ASSISTANCE. Palisades long term resident available for all your out-of-house needs. Driving to appointments, running errands, grocery shopping, etc. References. Please contact Vicky at (310) 454-0098 or res076ej@gte.net

CAREGIVER WANTED in the Palisades for an elderly female. Mon, Wed, & Fri. from 5-8 p.m. The perfect way to earn a little extra cash. Judith, (310) 459-2227

GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11

PALISADES GARDENING ‘ Full Gardening Service ‘ Sprinkler Install ‘ Tree Trim ‘ Sodding ‘ Sprays, non-toxic ‘ FREE AZALEA PLANT ‘ Cell,(310) 701-1613, (310) 568-0989

MOVING & HAULING 11b

HAULING. Local students will haul your stuff. References. (310) 922-8475

STEREO, TV, VCR SERVICES 13g

1 REMOTE CONTROL THAT WORKS! Is your entertainment system not entertaining you? We can tune up your system, bring it up to date, hide wires, mount TVs, install speakers, etc. We can even reprogram or replace your remote control so it is easy to use. Call us, we can help! Stanford Connect, (310) 829-0872. Lic. #515929

WINDOW WASHING 13h

THE WINDOWS OF OZ. Detailed interior/exterior glass & screen cleaning. High ladder work. 10% new customer discount. Next day service available. Free estimates. Lic. & bonded. Insured. (310) 926-7626

MISCELLANEOUS 13j

CANING. All types weaving and wicker repair. 30 years experience. Pick-up available. Call Caroline, (310) 450-4426

HOUSESITTING 14b

IN GRADUATE SCHOOL in England, I housesat for 2 large estates. Wonderful experience. Seeking temporary long term situation. Service for residence. Behavior specialist w/ autism. 2 degrees. Excellent local references. Originally from Washington D.C. area. Mary L. M., (310) 966-0016

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

PRIVATE DOG WALKER/housesitter, Palisades & Santa Monica. S.M. Canyon resident. Please call or email Sherry, (310) 383-7852, www.palisadesdogwalker.com

PUPPY HEAVEN ‘ TRAINING/WALKING ‘ Play groups and hikes. 30 years Palisades resident. References. Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog!

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN/ADULTS. Sign language specialist & musician. In home appointments. Passionate educator makes learning a positive & nurturing experience for your loved ones. Years of experience. Outstanding references. Sign Language helps those struggling to communicate & offers relief to their frustration. Family classes available. Denise Dial, (310) 780-5991

TUTORS 15e

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 20+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530

MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145

PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134

MATH & CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS: COLLEGE ESSAYS, SAT/SAT II/ACT/ISEE/HSPT MATH PREP. All math subjects thru Calculus. Jr. high thru college level writing skills. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Local office in Palisades Village. Call Jamie, (888) 459-6430

EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR ‘ All grade levels ‘ Grammar ‘ Conversational ‘ SAT/AP ‘ Children, adults ‘ Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593, (310) 980-6071

SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college). Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614

TUTORING FOR GRADES 1-8 by a California credentialed teacher and the author of 14 educational books. Affordable prices. Call Linda, (310) 820-7580

GROZA LEARNING CENTER. Tutoring K-12, all subjects. SAT, ISEE, HSPT, ACT, ERB, STAR. Caring, meticulous service. GrozaLearningCenter.com ‘ (310) 454-3731

EXPERIENCED LOCAL CHEMISTRY TEACHER available for tutoring in algebra and chemistry. Specializing in honors, AP, and college chemistry. Excellent explainer. Please call Carole, (310) 749-3378

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE teacher. Has lived in Palisades for 8+ years. Has coached football, soccer, and loves to play golf. Willing to travel to your home. (310) 454-9956

STANFORD-EDUCATED MATH TUTOR-BSME ’96, tutoring Pali High kids in math and physics since ’02. Familiar with Pali curriculum and teachers. I can help! Chris, (323) 309-6687

SPANISH TUTOR CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 21 yrs exp. Pali resident, many good refs, amazing system, affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 266-3160

HOMEWORK HELPER/TUTOR FOR 1-5. Are you tired of fighting with your child about homework? STOP’You no longer need to struggle with this. I am a CA Credentialed retired teacher from LAUSD with 20+ years teaching experience. Looking for students after school to help with their homework/tutor. Specialty: Reading, Math, Lang. Arts, Social Studies, Study Skills, & TIME MANAGEMENT. I am affordable & will travel to your home. References upon request. See positive results! Call: Pam (310) 393-1771

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE BEST TUTOR. National Board Certified. Credentialed retired teacher with 40+ years of experience. Most subjects. Call Jan, (310) 454-6774, ecrnord@aol.com

ENGLISH TUTOR. College, HS, MS. Writing, reading comprehension, study skills, test preparation. Experienced private school teacher, MA UCLA. Reasonable rate. Arthur, (310) 459-9100

S. AMERICAN SPANISH INSTRUCTOR. Palisadian, excellent background, experienced, patient. Individual, groups, adults & children. Learn, improve skills, feel confident in Spanish language. (310) 741-8422

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 39 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. New Construction & Remodels. Hardscapes, custom stone, stamped concrete, brick, driveways, retaining walls, BBQs, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, foundations, drainage, pool & spas, water features. Excellent local refs. Lic #309844. Bonded, ins, work comp. MIKE HORUSICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (310) 454-4385 ‘ WWW.HORUSICKY.COM

CONSTRUCTION 16d

ALAN PINE, GENERAL CONTRACTOR ‘ New homes ‘ Remodeling ‘ Additions ‘ Kitchen & bath ‘ Planning/architectural services ‘ Insured ‘ Local refs. Lic. #469435. (310) 457-5655 or (818) 203-8881

CASALE CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC ‘ General Contractor Lic. #512443 ‘ Residential ‘ Commercial ‘ New Construction ‘ Additions ‘ Remodeling ‘ (866) 362-2573 www.reemodeling.com

ELECTRICAL 16h

PALISADES ELECTRIC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437 Insured Professional Service

ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN. Local service only. Non-lic. Please call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286

LICHWA ELECTRIC. Remodeling, rewiring, troubleshooting. Lighting: low voltage, energy safe, indoor, outdoor, landscape. Low voltage: telephone, Internet, CCTV, home theatre, audio/video. Non-lic. Refs. LichwaElectric@gmail.com, (310) 270-8596

ELECTRICAL WORK. Over 25 yrs experience, All phases of electrical. 24 hrs, 7 day service. (310) 621-3905. Lic. #695411

FENCES, DECKS 16j

THE FENCE MAN ‘ 18 years quality work ‘ Wood fences ‘ Decks ‘ Gates ‘ Chainlink & patio ‘ Wrought iron ‘ Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996

INDEPENDENT SERVICE CARLOS FENCE: Wood & Picket Fences ‘ Chain Link ‘ Iron & Gates ‘ Deck & Patio Covers. Ask for Carlos, (310) 677-2737 or fax (310) 677-8650. Non-lic.

FLOOR CARE 16m

GREG GARBER’S HARDWOOD FLOORS SINCE 1979. Install, refinish. Fully insured. Local references (310) 230-4597 Lic. #455608

CENTURY HARDWOOD FLOOR ‘ Refinishing, Installation, Repairs. Lic. #813778. www.centurycustomhardwoodfloorinc.com ‘ centuryfloor@sbcglobal.net ‘ (800) 608-6007 ‘ (310) 276-6407

JEFF HRONEK, 40 YRS. RESIDENT ‘ HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. ‘ Sanding & Refinishing ‘ Installations ‘ Pre-finished ‘ Unfinished ‘ Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414

HANDYMAN 16o

HANDYMAN ‘ HOOSHMAN ‘ Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Lic. #560299. Call for your free est. Local refs available. Hooshman, (310) 459-8009, 24 Hr.

LABOR OF LOVE carpentry, plumbing, tile, plaster, doors, windows, fencing & those special challenges. Work guaranteed. License #B767950. Ken at (310) 487-6464

LOCAL RESIDENT, LOCAL CLIENTELE. Make a list, call me. I specialize in repairing, replacing all those little nuisances. Not licensed; fully insured; always on time. 1 Call, 1 Guy: Marty, (310) 459-2692

‘ DJ PRO SERVICES ‘ Carpentry, Handyman, Repairs. ALL PROJECTS CONSIDERED. See my work at: www.djproservices.com. Non-lic. (c) (310) 907-6169, (h) (310) 454-4121

YANKEE CRAFTSMAN, CARPENTER & HANDYMAN. 20 yrs exp. All phases res. renov. Consultation for the do-it-yourselfer & as much help as req’d. Ref’s. Non-lic. (323) 691-2265, Mark

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686

PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r

PAUL HORST ‘ Interior & Exterior ‘ PAINTING ‘ 55 YEARS OF SERVICE ‘ Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 ‘ (310) 454-4630 ‘ Bonded & Insured

TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Refs. Lic. #715099

SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049. 30 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.com

ZARKO PRTINA PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Serving Palisades/Malibu over 35 years. Lic. #637882. Call (310) 454-6604

A PACIFIC PAINTING. Residential, commercial, industrial. Interior/exterior. Drywall, plaster, stucco repair, pressure washing. Free estimates. Bonded & insured. Lic. #908913. ‘Since 1979.’ (310) 954-7170

REMODELING 16v

KANAN CONSTRUCTION ‘ References. BONDED ‘ INSURED ‘ St. Lic. #554451 ‘ DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN

LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464

COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION ‘ Kitchen+bath ‘ Additions ‘ Tile, carpentry, plumbing ‘ Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Call Michael Hoff Construction, (310) 774-9159

HELP WANTED 17

THE SKI CHANNEL & THE SURF CHANNEL located in the Palisades village have immediate openings for interns in programming, production & marketing. (310) 230-2050

MYSTERY SHOPPERS earn up to $150 per day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail and dine-in establishments. No experience required. Call (877) 648-1571

FURNITURE 18c

THOMASVILLE HARDWOOD 5 PIECE country French bedroom set, 4 poster king bed, side cabinets, 9 drawer dresser, adjustable winged beveled mirror. Excellent condition. $2,000 OBO. Price includes designer accessories. (310) 454-1031

NAME YOUR PRICE!!! Horizon Elite treadmill in mint condition with a 30 yr. warranty. Rapid response drive system & folds up to take up less room. Burgundy velvet Pottery Barn club chair and a large beige lounge chair also up for grabs. Name your price . . . (310) 310-3949

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

RIVIERA GARAGE SALE! Saturday, October 31st, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 1520 San Remo Dr. Household items, oriental rugs, interior design books galore! All priced to sell!!

GREAT YARD SALE’ONE DAY ONLY!* Sun. Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Great stuff! Kids furniture/clothes, mens/womens clothes, motocross bike & gear, snowboards, toys & CDs. 1027 Hartzell St.