THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Storytime for children ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Stories, fingerplays and rhymes: building reading skills while having fun.
A workshop for family caregivers, featuring a talk by Bunni Dybnis, CMC, a marriage and family therapist and nationally recognized authority on issues of aging and geriatic care, 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1031 Bienveneda. The public is invited. Please RSVP to (310) 454-1358. ‘
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Theatre Palisades presents
‘Enchanted April,’ 8 p.m. at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., through December 16. Tickets: Call (310) 454-1970 or visit theatrepalisades.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Westside Waldorf School osts the Woodland Faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school campus, 17310 Sunset (across from Los Liones Drive). Events include crafts, performances, games, a raffle, delicious and nutritious food and a snow-fairy market where attendees can purchase a variety of beautiful, artisanal items. Contact: wswaldorf.org.
Annette Dugdale-Alexakis hosts a reception for her mixed-media art work, 10 a.m. to noon at the Palisades Branch Library community room on Alma Real. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served.
Aldersgate Retreat Center’s annual Christmas Benefit Gala, 5 to 9 p.m. at the Center, 925 Haverford. Residents are invited to enjoy an evening of Christmas carols, house tours, a silent auction and a delicious feast (all for $50). Proceeds will support improvements at Aldersgate. Reservations: Call Director Chris Erickson at (310) 454-6699 or visit aldersgateretreat.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ will be performed by the Palisades Symphony and the Brentwood-Palisades Chorale, 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The concert is free and open to the public.
The award-winning Palisades High School band will hold its annual holiday boutique, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Jewelry and scarves will be among the items available for purchase.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
Tom Carruth, curator of the Rose Collection at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, will address
Palisades Garden Club members and guests, 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5
The four Palisades High School choirs hold their winter concert, 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church on Via de la Paz. Tickets at the door are $5 suggested donation and $3 for students.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
The women of the
Community United Methodist Church hold their Mini Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Tauxe Hall at the church, 801 Via de la Paz. A Christmas Tea will be served at 12:45. Contact: (310) 454-5529.
Storytime for children ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Stories, fingerplays and rhymes: building reading skills while having fun.
