September 22, 2017

Vol 1, Issue 18, September 22, 2017

Comedy in Ludicrous Times

Offering comedic relief while covering current headlines, many thought-provoking and award-winning programs can provide witty solace amidst times of despair.  As Carlos Maza, a Vox writer, just recently stated, “Late night comedians…

NPS Announces Lottery Dates for Guided Backbone Trail Hike

Members of the public interested in experiencing the 67-mile Backbone Trail across the Santa Monica Mountains will soon be able to have a chance to apply for the National Park Service’s (NPS)15th…

TPA First Friday Film, October 6

The Topanga Peace Alliance (TPA) presents its 150th consecutive First Friday Film Night with Water & Power: A California Heist on Friday, October 6, at the Topanga Library. The documentary uncovers the alarming…

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Inconceivable!

It seems inconceivable that people are building campfires right next to our wild lands. In the past year, generally while performing patrols for Topanga Arson Watch, I have found no less than…

Painting Warrior Women

Jennifer White Kuri is a figurative abstract artist who has spent 10 years working on the Global Women Project (GWP). This venture is an evolving cycle of portraits that chronicles extraordinary and…

“On Behalf of all the Artists…”

Dear Topanga, As most of you know, Abuelita’s will be closing its doors on October 1. I have had the great fortune to work with Debra for the past 10 years by curating…

The Cat That Changed America Screens at TFI, October 19

The Cat That Changed America, a film by Tony Lee about the intrepid mountain lion, P-22, who crossed two freeways to make his home in Griffith Park, and the quest to build…

James Catterall 1948-2017

James Stanley Catterall passed away on August 23, as UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center after suffering a heart attack and massive stroke compounded by multiple complications. His wife, Rebecca and his children were…

Sages Fall Class Schedule

The Canyon Sages, under the sponsorship of the Topanga Community Club (TCC), offers one of the best community services around with a variety of free and low-cost classes and events. All calendar…