Station 23 Firefighters chatted with residents at the Marquez Knolls block party last year.
Photo: RICH SCHMITT
After a long summer, it is time to reconnect with neighbors and friends. There’s no better place to do that than at the Marquez Knolls Block Party (MKPOA) which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 14.
This annual event also allows local businesses a chance to showcase their wares. There is still time to sponsor this well-attended event by contacting MKPOA President Haldis Toppel at haldis.toppel@gmail.com. “We have expanded the merchant participation to include Palisades merchants outside of Marquez Knolls as long as it is not a competing business with Marquez,” Toppel said.
This year live performances are planned by Alper’s Young Musician, Gerry Blanks Martial Arts Studio, Palisades Dance Studio and New Vibes Gymnastics.
There will be a dedicated kids’ zone, featuring a bounce house, balloon artist, a face painter and a magician.
A local business, the Oasis Spa, will be giving free-mini massages. Rony’s will provide free coffee. Flu shots will be available at Marquez Pharmacy, and best of all, parking is free all day.
LAPD police cars and LAFD fire trucks will allow old and young to climb on and take selfies.
All store owners will participate in exciting raffle prize giveaways. Last year, CTN reported “one of the favorite prizes selected was 10 Domino’s Pizzas, followed by assorted gift baskets. A determined 10-year-old winner chose the grand prize, a security system from ACS, valued at $1,000. ‘It’s for my family,’ the boy said.”
“The Chamber is proud to support the Marquez Knolls Block Party,” said Holly Moss-Naim for the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a fantastic way to showcase community spirit of the Palisades in this ever-changing business landscape”
Join the list pf businesses supporting this year’s block party, which include: ACS Security, Alper Music School, TLC Hair and Skin Care, TLC Beauty Salon, Prana by Lana, Palisades Plumbing, Palisades Screen and Glass, Knolls Pharmacy, Max Impact Boxing Gym, Palisades Animal Clinic, Paws N Claws, Malibu Coast Pet Retreat, Ronny’s Market and Liquor Store, Vittorio’s Ristorante, Ronny’s Parlane Cleaners, Oasis Palisades Spa, Pacific Design Group, Palisades Heating and Air, Blanck’s Martial Arts Studio, Domino’s Pizza, Gray Dragon Children & Toy Store, Alicia’s Place, Edlen Reality, Gordon Gibson Construction, Paws n’ Claws, Marie’s Mac and PC Outcall, Prudential CA Realty, Horusicky Construction, Holly Davis Coldwell Bankers, and Rassekhi Realty.
