Thursday, May 21 – Thursday, May 28

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Emmy Award-winning television writer Stuart Kreisman discusses his political satire ‘Dick Cheney’s Diary,’ in which the controversial Vice President reveals his innermost thoughts, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Kreisman began writing the diary for an Internet site based on the notion that Cheney would keep an unofficial ‘official’ record of his tenure as VP. The column soon became one of the most popular features in cyberspace. Now, compiled and expounded upon, Kreisman’s book is a humorous treat.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Pacific Palisades resident Julie Van Herwerden and her students will read and discuss their book, ‘Kids Love Politics,’ a collection of original and delightful opinions about politics by children ages 9 to 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Art show and sale by local artists, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Spectrum Club, 17383 Sunset Blvd. Works will include photography, oils, pastels, jewelry and hand-knitted handbags. Validated parking is available in the garage.

TUESDAY, MAY 26

The Temescal Canyon Association’s weekly evening hike will take the trail from Temescal to Rivas Canyon and on to Will Rogers. Meet for carpooling at 6 p.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot. Expect to return between 8 and 9 p.m. Palisades High School students will read from and sign their literary magazine, ‘Making Waves,’ 6:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Monthly meeting of the Pacific Palisades Civic League board, 7:30 in Tauxe Hall at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The public is invited.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Sunrise Senior Living hosts a free Alzheimer’s support group on the second Monday and fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at 15441 Sunset. RSVP: Bruce Edziak at (310) 573-9545.

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Longtime Palisades resident Peter Kreitler will talk about ‘Patriotism: Our Flag’s Portrayal Over the Last 150 Years,’ drawing on his impressive collection of images of the American Flag since the Civil War,’ 7:15 a.m. at the Palisades Rotary Club breakfast meeting, Gladstone’s restaurant on PCH at Sunset. Contact: (310) 442-1607. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited. James Harris discusses and signs ‘Santa Monica Pier: A Century on the Last Great Pleasure Pier,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. This commemorative collection of vintage images, colorful artwork, fascinating history and treasured lore invites anyone who’s ever enjoyed the Pier to walk through time on its planks and pilings, live its culture, struggle through its lean years, fight for its very survival and win the coveted status of national historic landmark.