‘Support the Sibs’ Fundraiser | Palisades Recreation Center
Support the Sibs and Reachability Foundation are partnering to host an event at Palisades Recreation Center to raise funds on Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Visit our fundraiser in-person or online,” read a flyer. “One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go toward curating gift baskets for the siblings of kids with special needs.”
The baskets will be gifted on National Siblings Day, which is April 10, 2024.
Support the Sibs is a project created by Avery Zemlak, a Palisades Charter High School student whose brother was diagnosed with Smith-Magenis syndrome 11 years ago.
“Since I was little I have wanted something to connect with other siblings in my position and have wanted a support system for all of us,” Zemlak wrote on Instagram. “I have looked and looked but I haven’t found the support system that I have hoped to find, so I decided to create something to fulfill that need for me and so many other kids and teens out there like me.”
—SARAH SHMERLING
Corpus Christi Open House | The Village
Corpus Christi School will host its annual Open House for prospective families on October 10 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
“Our academic approach develops engaged minds, cultivates work ethic and fosters a lifelong love of learning,” according to the school—which is a co-ed Catholic school offering kindergarten through eighth grade. “We encourage curiosity, critical thinking and rigorous analysis. Not only do our students master subject matter but they graduate possessing the skills to succeed in high school and beyond.”
The school is located at 890 Toyopa Drive. For more information, call 310-454-9411.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Oktoberfest 5K Charity Run & Walk | Pacific Palisades
Palisades Lutheran Church will host its third annual Oktoberfest 5K Charity Run & Walk on Saturday, October 14, and race registration is now open.
PLC is raising funds for an AV sound system and community charities. Those who would like to donate can include an amount and the charity of their choice with their registration fee.
The three charities with the highest number of runners/walkers listing it as their “charity of choice” will receive a share of the 5K Oktoberfest proceeds: first place will get 20% of proceeds, 15% to second place and 10% to third place.
In addition, there will be a Random Drawing Award. All runners/walkers listing a “charity of choice” recipient on their registration form will participate in a drawing. If selected, their charity will receive 5% of the proceeds.
Check-in on race day will begin at 8 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Register online at plc.cc or call 310-459-2358.
—STEVE GALLUZZO
Havana Nights | Rustic Canyon
Rustic Canyon Recreation Center will host Rustic Nights Havana Nights on September 30 from 6 to 10 p.m., which raises funds for the park.
“Join us for a night of food, drinks, music, dancing and community,” according to a post about the event. A space in a new time capsule that will be placed next year is also being auctioned off.
The event is for attendees 21 years and older, with pastel cocktail attire encouraged. Tickets start at $200 per person, $350 for a couple and $1,750 for a table.
Tickets are available at laparksfoundation.org. For more information, email rusticcanyon.rc@lacity.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Blood Drive | The Village
Corpus Christi Parish will host the second annual Dr. Martini Blood Drive for American Red Cross on Sunday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Parish Hall, located at 880 Toyopa Drive.
“Roll up your sleeves and think of our beloved Dr. [Mike] Martini,” read an email about the drive. “Please consider giving blood this week to assist those in need.”
Every donor will receive a $15 Amazon gift card via email for donating. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code CorpusChristi, or call 818-200-3445.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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