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No Circling the News May 24
By Sue Pascoe · May 22, 2026
Circling the News will not publish Sunday night, May 24, but will resume on Monday, May 25 with an excellent, must-read piece by L.A. County Assessor Jeff Prang.
SIGN UP FOR LIVEBALL:
Palisades Tennis Center Director Mike Tomas has announced a Liveball Tournament on Monday, May 25, at the courts at the Center, 851 Alma Real. “Come spend Memorial Day with us,” Tomas said. The tournament will start at 9 a.m. and last until about 2 p.m. There will be a raffle and a chance to win U.S. Open tickets. A BBQ will keep you fueled while you watch play. In the 3.0/3.5/4.0 category, entry is $80 per player. In the Open (4.25+) the entry is $120 per player and the cash prize is $2,000. For more information (310) 573-1331 or email [email protected]
ANGEL CITY CHORALE:
On Sunday, May 24 at 4 p.m. the Angel City Chorale will be performing at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The Angel City Chorale has chosen to call this concert The Red Thread because it’s a symbol of the threads we don’t see that link humans together. They’re describing this afternoon of song as “a joyous musical celebration” of those threads with music “from the eclectic to favorites re-imagined.” Tickets are available through the Angel City Chorale’s website. https://accsings.ticketspice.com/red-thread
CANDLE MAKING:
The Palisades Branch Library will host candle making workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26. This will be an unique candle-making workshop where guests will learn to design candles using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper candles. Participants will be guided through creating hand-painted custom motifs on their candles. After completing the workshop, each participant will have a pair of beautifully crafted candles, ready for immediate use or as thoughtful handmade gifts. The candles will be safely wrapped in tissue paper for easy transport home. This workshop is open to adults aged 18 and older. This event has limited availability. To RSVP email [email protected].
HIVE:
This editor will be at the Hive on Monday, May 25, to greet any other displaced Palisadians, who because of the rebuild and loss of all wordly possessions are cutting back on travel this year. I haven’t heard from Stephanie Kanan, yet, to see if the Santa Monica contingent is meeting. Give her a call at (310) 612-9741.
VOTING IN THE PALISADES:
If a resident wants to vote in person or drop the ballots off in Pacific Palisades, the Palisades Recovery Group will host a Flex Vote center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for five days, Saturday, May 23, May 24, May 25, May 30 and May 31. All Flex Vote Centers provide the exact services and experiences found at a Vote Center and are staffed by Election Worker Leads and volunteers provided by the partnering organization.
Sue Pascoe
Editor, Circling The News ·
circlingthenews.com
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