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Malibu to Palisades Together We Stand

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his year is coming to a close…

By any measure 2017 has been a very uncertain and contentious year in our country. The communities that we serve, the Conejo Valley, Malibu and Pacific Palisades, are more fortunate and less impacted by many of the troubles swirling about the rest of our state, country and even the world. But what does the future hold? Will the air continue to be cleaner than it was when I arrived in California 40 years ago? Or will suddenly unleashed fossil fuel polluters destroy what has been achieved by so many years of hard environmental management? Will our liberties become eroded by dictatorial populism?

Please remember that Nazism, Fascism and Communism were populist movements. Will the stark divisions so evident in the rest of the country take hold in California as well?

On a social level, all of this translates to bringing our very complex and diverse society together; we also need to make an effort to better understand and respect differences.

An elitist, overly politically correct attitude contributes toward increasing the divide.

On the other hand, “I’ve got it and the heck with you” does the same thing. We cannot allow our communities, our state and our country to become fence sitters staring across an abyss at each other. We are better than that. The outreach in our local communities through nonprofits and individual effort never ceases to amaze me. The fact is that our communities are very affluent, but when it comes to supporting the people in our community and beyond, “we put our money where our mouth is.”

Normally messages this time of year are filled with good cheer and happiness. Let’s get beneath that seasonal surface and reach out and really come together in 2018. If we do that as individuals and through our communities, perhaps the dysfunctional politicians on both sides of the political aisle can reboot and actually get something accomplished for not only their narrow constituencies but the entire country.

Best wishes for a healthy and enjoyable holiday season from the Lifestyle team!

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Local Limelight

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Optimists Club of Malibu Promotes Local Youth

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Special Treats for Everyone on Your List

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Pacific Palisades Community Council Honors Citizens for Service

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AROUND TOWN

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN… Join the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Santa Claus and his Mrs. to town on Friday, December 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Clauses will board the fire truck along with Mr. & Miss Palisades, Honorary Mayor Kevin Nealon and current Chamber of Commerce President Susan Payne at Fire Station 69. The group will ride from Sunset and Carey to Antioch and Swarthmore. Guests will enjoy the music of the homegrown Oom-Pa-Pa Band. Find out more at the Santa Hot Line at the Chamber of Commerce: 310.454.7963.

CALLING ALL ANGELS Come join The Little Angels Project and their rescue partners at Winter’s Wish: A New Year Gift Gala, Dec. 2, for live entertainment, including domestic and exotic animal meet and greets, cocktails, dinner and auctions. This fundraising gala by Darlene Geekie, RVT, and Sarah Fitzgerald benefits The Little Angels Project and their rescue partners.

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mission is to reduce the euthanasia rates of domestic and exotic animals with advanced medical needs throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas by providing surgical and medical treatment.

This special evening begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner and a live auction. The hosting committee includes Dot Jones, Alison Eastwood and Karn Myers. Ticket cost includes: Dinner (your choice of vegan or vegetarian), meet and greets with several exotic and domestic animals that have been helped by The Little Angels Project, two drink tickets and entertainment. Held at a private residence, the event is $140. RunOut Groove, a four-piece Classic Rock

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through Topanga State Park, comprising 36 miles of trails through grassland and live oaks with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. The designation ensures “the natural scenic beauty of the canyon will be preserved for generations to come,” says CalTrans.

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To reduce its energy use, the City moved operations into a new City Hall building in 2011 that is more energy efficient. The building’s energy-saving design features include Solatube skylights, more ambient light, energy-saving window coatings and motion-activated and timed lighting systems.

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Giving Back

LOCAL OPTIMISTS SERVE AS COMMUNITY PILLARS FOR YOUTH ARTICLE TRACY MARCYNZSYN

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any know them for their famous pancake breakfasts, most

ANNUAL GIVING

recently enjoyed at the Malibu Arts Festival, but the Optimist

Each year, the Optimist Club of Malibu supports youth

Club of Malibu’s service extends beyond providing a good breakfast

in a variety of ways:

to include 57 years of helping local youth reach their full potential.

• College scholarships of $1,000 to 10-12 graduating seniors

“The Optimist Club of Malibu was started by an incredible group of

($250,000+ awarded in scholarships over the years)

men who came back to this small community after WWII and Korea,”

• Local Little League team sponsors (since 1960)

says Avesta Carrara, board member of the Optimist Club of Malibu.

• Summer camp scholarships for 12-20 Malibu Boys and Girls

“They knew that a community that rallies around its youth will have

Club members

a next generation of successful adults. Since 1960 they have brought

• Malibu Boy Scout Troop 224 sponsors (since 1960)

their wisdom, and spirit for camaraderie to our town and led the way.”

• Donations of sports equipment and hosting essay contests for “at-

With the mission to “bring out the best in kids by providing hope

risk” youth in LA County Probation Camps

and positive vision,” the Optimist Club joins with the community to

• Youth Appreciation Week honoring over 20 Malibu students

support youth programs, provide camp and college scholarships and

• Malibu Students Annual Essay Contest “Respect for Law”

recognize exceptional youth and teachers.

• Malibu Students Annual Oratorical Contest “Excellence in Education,” recognizing local teachers

“THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF MALIBU HAS MANY GREAT

• Malibu High School Graduation Night sponsors

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• Salvation Army Summer Camp sponsor for inner-city youth (Santa

YOUR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE OR EARN RECOGNITION

Monica Mountains)

THROUGH OUR YOUTH APPRECIATION, LITTLE LEAGUE,

• Optimist Youth Home in Highland Park supporters.

SCOUTING OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS!” SAYS AVESTA, WHO EXPERIENCED THE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF MALIBU FIRSTHAND WHEN HER TWO SONS WERE YOUNGER.

Supporting local youth by making a positive impact is in line with the Optimist Vision: “Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and help them develop to their full potential.”

Thanks to the generosity and commitment to youth shared by the Optimist Club of Malibu members and community, hundreds

Community support for the Optimist Club of Malibu runs strong, with the Club’s first-ever crowdfunding campaign to make up for the shortfall of the change in the Art Festival Pancake Breakfast raising $5,000 in 5 weeks!

of children have received support and encouragement to strive to be their best.

“It is immeasurable the leadership and generosity this group has provided to our community over the years. Now open to all for

“We hope to build on this avenue of sponsorship and other important

membership, its positivity has remained steadfast in our ‘Bu,’” shares

community activities as our town adjusts to its new events,” says Avesta.

Avesta. “Bless those leaders who had the vision to establish this sup-

“The Optimist Club brings so much positive energy to our youth and the

port group. I am pleased to give back now that my sons are grown,

community that we hope that the life that our founders breathed into this

and both were recipients of their generous hearts!”

club will continue to grow. We are so happy for the community support!"

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THE OPTIMIST CREED Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

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“The Nutcracker”Heralds a Season of Giving ARTICLE PROVIDED

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Since the theatre’s inaugural season in 1994, Pacific Festival Ballet has remained faithful by bringing world-class productions

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students and adults from PFB’s training school, California Dance Theatre in Westlake Village.

The tradition of “The Nutcracker” overflows from stage into our community, as PFB believes firmly in bringing dance and the arts to those who may not have the resources to set foot in a theatre. Each year, outreach performances are presented by PFB and the Kids in the Arts program exclusively for local children and Title 1 schools. With budget cuts affecting arts education, this opportunity introduces children to the theatre and performing arts firsthand.

Another local organization that holds the heart of Pacific Festival Ballet is Support for the Kids, founded by Lynda Miller. Each year donated tickets bring upward of 100 individuals to attend “The Nutcracker” or PFB’s spring ballet.

In an effort to bring the holiday spirit to those who cannot attend a theatre performance, select cast members share the magic of “The Nutcracker” in a charming preview show. These performances are brought to children at Casa Pacifica as well as seniors at University Village to enhance their Christmas celebrations.

Kim Maselli, artistic director of Pacific Festival Ballet feels these outreaches are vital.

“The performing arts have a way of crossing boundaries and uniting us all,” says Kim. “Dance and music give us a common voice and the ability to find joy in a form that is universal.”

Each year, PFB’s “The Nutcracker” is launched with a renewed spirit. Cast members bring a fresh energy to familiar characters and

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the ballet once again comes to life. To step into the magic of the “The Nutcracker,” join PFB on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 7 p.m., as this year’s cast and New York City Ballet guest artists Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia grace the stage at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Tickets are available at the box office at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or online at PacFestBallet.org.

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Gift Garden's genial owner, Susan Carroll, has been helping shoppers find the perfect gift since 1982. Her jewel of a shop is filled with a thoughtful selection of unique gifts for friends, family members and work colleagues, including vases, bowls, trays, serving pieces, candlesticks and candles, napkins and placemats, wallets and tote bags, scarves and jewelry, holiday decor and specialty pieces. There is also an array of vintage stemware, china, silver, and table linens, along with pieces from

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someone at David Tishbi Jewelry. Award-winning designer

offer free gift wrapping as an added bonus.

David Tishbi is known for his unique, handmade pieces

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10-6, Sunday, 11-4.

made from recycled metals and conflict-free gemstones. His spinner rings are available for women and men in a variety of metals and different widths, featuring concentric bands the wearer can move or spin. Choose from an enticing array of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, along with charms and cuff links or talk to David about creating one-of-a-kind statement pieces. He also offers ear piercing for children and adults and ear-piercing parties. Visit David Tishbi Jewelry Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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2017 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE (CON TI N U ED)

Malibu Design Center

25001 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 310.317.9922 | MalibuMarketDesign.com

Malibu Design Center is a contemporary collection of furnishings, lighting and accessories that epitomize the Malibu lifestyle. A casual minimalist collection of Italian upholstery and rare objects gathered from trips to South Africa, Fiji and Indonesia can be viewed in their showrooms, on

Step into the magic of the season

two acres of terraced, landscaped grounds over-

with tickets to “The Nutcracker,” pre-

looking the ocean in Malibu. Ask about holiday

sented by Pacific Festival Ballet on

specials on interior design service and design

Saturday, December 16 and Sunday,

build solutions tailored to your specific needs.

December 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. This year’s cast features New York City Ballet guest artists Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia gracing the stage at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts 2282 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village PacFestBallet.org

Plaza. For tickets, visit the box office at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., call Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or pur-

Pacific Festival Ballet

chase online at PacFestBallet.org.

Pacific Jewelry & Watch Appraisers & Buyers

845 Via De La Paz, Suite 5, Pacific Palisades 310.684.2862 | JewelryAppraiserLA.com

Pacific Jewelry & Watch Appraisers & Buyers specializes in insurance and estate appraisals. We also buy watches, jewelry, diamonds and precious metals.

Make an appointment and receive 5% more

15150 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades 310.454.1345

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

for your valuables through December 31.

Pharmaca’s tranquil pharmacies offer the best in health and wellness, including prescriptions, high-quality vitamins and supplements, herbs and homeopathic remedies, and all-natural skin care and cosmetics. What’s more, our stores are staffed with a team of expert health and beauty practitioners focused on helping customers find the perfect supplement, skin care treatment or cosmetic color for their unique needs. Mention MPL at the register to get 10% off your next purchase!

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Veterinary Angels

29348 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills 818.865.1800 | VetAgouraHills.com

Veterinary Angels Medical Center provides compassionate care for all animals. Mention this gift guide for a discount on your next exam (current clients). New clients receive half off exams. As an extra holiday bonus: Receive a

The Sleep Shoppe

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The Scrumptious Pillow is your perfect holiday companion. Luxuriously soft, yet incredibly supportive, the Scrumptious Pillow truly has to be felt to be lived.

Available in a traditional pillow shape, as well as a unique shape especially designed for side sleepers, there is a version that is perfect for everybody. Give the gift of good sleep this holiday season and see just how easy it is to start waking up happy today.

Westlake Body Contouring

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Zuma Wellness 21355 Pacific Coast Hwy #202, Malibu 310.317.4888 ZumaWellness.com

Get a holiday boost with premium Vitamin B Shots from Zuma Wellness. These shots can

Westlake Body Contouring’s LED Light Therapy treatments

provide healthy and lasting energy, reduce

offer a natural, healthy and noninvasive way to melt fat and

stress, improve focus and boost immunity.

lose inches without side effects. Each 25-minute session

The quick and easy procedure usually starts

consists of relaxing under the LED Contour Light followed

alleviating symptoms the very same day it is

by 10 minutes on a whole-body vibration plate to stimulate

administered. Zuma Wellness also provides

the lymphatic system and optimize fat loss. Who doesn’t

other natural medicine services, including IV

want to lose that extra fat and fit perfectly into that spe-

vitamin drips, platelet-rich plasma facelifts,

cial holiday dress? MPL readers receive $20 off all holiday

hormones and acupuncture. Receive a com-

packages. As an extra bonus: refer a friend and get a FREE

plimentary 15-minute consult with Dr. Sarah

treatment. Gift certificates available!

Murphy (named "Naturopathic Doctor of The Year 2017” by the CNDA and voted “Best Naturopathic Doctor” in "Best of Malibu” Choice Awards) to discuss your health concerns and learn how Zuma Wellness can help.

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Pacific Palisades Community Council

HONORS LOCAL VOLUNTEERS ARTICLE TRACY MARCYNZSYN

P

acific Palisades is home to a supportive community of friendly, caring neighbors that embrace every opportunity to lend a hand and enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood.

While it takes a village to sustain such a wonderful community, those special individuals who have

made voluntary contributions to Pacific Palisades that benefit the community at large are recognized each year in December by the Pacific Palisades Community Council.

Since 2015, the PPCC has honored residents for their community contributions with their Citizen of the Year Award and Golden Sparkplug Award.

"These awards are given out annually to community members who, through their extraordinary volunteer efforts, make the Pacific Palisades such a unique and exceptional place," says George Wolfberg, Awards Selection Committee Chair and former PPCC Chair.

Representing the voice of the Pacific Palisades community since 1973, the nonprofit PPCC provides a forum for the discussion of community issues and advocates to government and private agencies on those issues where there is broad community agreement. As one of the oldest volunteer organizations of its type in the City of Los Angeles, the PPCC served as a model for the current Neighborhood Council system. Its Board includes elected area representatives from all residential neighborhoods of the Palisades, an elected at-large representative and representatives appointed by important community organizations.

“We discuss and debate matters that impact the Palisades and, when there is consensus, we take a position which we present to City, County and State agencies, or private actors, with great impact,” says PPCC Chair Maryam Zar. “Our credibility is uncontested and our watchful eye over the interests of Pacific Palisades is unyielding.”

In addition to holding regular community meetings, PPCC proudly sponsors the annual Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards, and from time to time also bestows special Pride of the Palisades honors. The awards are presented to deserving citizen volunteers at PPCC’s annual December Awards Gala.

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AND THE AWARD GOES TO

The Citizen of the Year Award honors individuals “whose contributions to Pacific Palisades have been both a recent effort resulting in a substantial benefit to the community and a steady, reliable long-term history of service to the Palisades.”

Past recipients include Rob Weber (2013), Sharon Kilbride (2015) and last year’s honoree, Daphne Gronich.

The Golden Sparkplug Award “honors those who have an idea and effort resulting

THE PACIFIC PALISADES COMMUNITY

in an original contribution to Pacific Palisades

COUNCIL’S PURPOSE:

that benefits the community.” Any commu-

•To be a forum for the discussion of

nity organization or individual may nominate

community issues.

a candidate, who must have “owned real

•To be an advocate for the Pacific Pali-

property located in, resided in, or operated a

sades to government and private agen-

business located in Pacific Palisades (within

cies upon those issues where there is

the PPCC area boundaries) at the time the services were rendered.”

Past Golden Sparkplug Award winners include Susan Corwin and Bob Harter (2014), Laurel Garver, Laurie Sale and Doug Suisman (2015) and Sylvia Boyd, Patrick Hart,

broad community agreement.

Past Award Winners

•To assist other organizations in the Pacific Palisades which request help in accomplishing their objectives or purposes, and which the Council chooses to support.

Amy Lundberg, Karen Stigler and Veslemoey Zwart in 2016.

Past recipients of the special Pride of the Palisades Award include Bill Bruns (2014), the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness (2015) and Bob Benton (2016).

The

Pacific

Palisades

Community

Council welcomes and encourages participation by all Palisades community members. This year's Gala Awards Night takes place Dec. 14 at Gladstones.

For more information, go to PacPaliCC.org.

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Peggy Waters Resident since 2011

As a dancer, Peggy has spent a lifetime taking graceful steps. So her move to University Village comes as no surprise. From the beautiful cliff views and the friendly residents to the independent lifestyle and proximity to Cal Lutheran University, Peggy has found everything she was looking for, and more. For the same cost of homeownership, she feels like she’s given up nothing and gained so much. And that puts a spring in her step.

Hear more from Peggy at UVTO.com/testimonial.

Or call 1-866-983-1903.

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Hot Spot

SHORT STACK: New & Noteworthy Eateries ARTICLE SHARON LEVINSOHN

ChouChou

Photo Credit: Michel Jean-Philippe ChouChou

CHOUCHOU CAFE Say bonjour to ChouChou Cafe. Since

popular, but the Caesar with chicken is also

Chef/Owner Thomas Sandi opened this

quite tasty). Chef Thomas' house-cured

sweet little spot in Santa Monica last May, he

salmon is truly sublime and is served with

has engendered quite a loyal following. Chef

a sliced baguette, cream cheese, capers,

Thomas creates authentic and scrumptious

tomatoes and onions. The feather-light

French fare, including delectable croissants

crepes (including strawberry, nutella and

and baguettes, breakfast items, quiche, hot

banana, and chicken and mushroom) are

and cold sandwiches, and salads, along with

also superb.

an extraordinary array of desserts. If the dec-

Guests can also order from a nice selection

adent treats look familiar, they should, since

of beverages, including Verve coffee, espresso,

Chef Thomas has been supplying desserts to

cappuccino, latte, mocha and iced coffee, fresh

many of the top restaurants and hotels in Los

fruit and vegetable juices and organic teas.

Angeles for the past 17 years.

ChouChou Cafe

tartes (lemon meringue, baked apple, baked

313 Wilshire Blvd (between 3rd and 4th),

pear and organic fruit), mousse (banana, red

Santa Monica

berry, butterscotch and mango), tiramisu,

310.395.3101 | ChouChouParis.com

cookies and macarons. They taste as good as they look—and they look like works of

Photo Credit: Michel Jean-Philippe ChouChou

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Open daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

The stellar pastries include the chocolate opera cake, Napoleons, chocolate eclairs,

À VOTRE SANTE

art—thanks to Chef Thomas' definitive culi-

This year, 2017, marks the 30th year in the

nary talent and devotion to top-drawer ingre-

same location for Brentwood's cherished À

dients, including butter and flour imported

Votre Sante. The restaurant's longevity and

from France, cage-free eggs and nothing

continued popularity stems from Executive

with preservatives or GMOs. There are also

Chef and Co-Owner Bashar Molem and

sugar-free and gluten-free options, as well as

Co-Owner Kevork "Coco" Artin's dedication

non-dairy sorbet and gelato. You can even

to serving healthy, delicious food comprised

order swanky customized cakes for special

of high-quality ingredients. Even the name

occasions, ranging from birthdays and baby

of their eatery, À Votre Sante, means “to your

showers to weddings.

health” in French.

Breakfast is served all day, so you can

AVS boasts an extensive menu. Flat bread

indulge in Provencal French toast, French

pizzas, cooked in a wood-burning oven, are

waffles, eggs Benedict and fluffy omelettes

distinguished by organic white or whole

(Greek, turkey, sausage and cheese, and

wheat crusts—the Margherita, the porcini

ham and cheese). Plenty of delicious dishes

and portobello mushroom, and the zaater

for lunch through early dinner include

and mozzarella are swell. There are also

sandwiches, from the Croque Monsieur to

wonderful salads (Mediterranean tuna, Asian

the grilled chicken pesto, Quiche Lorraine

chicken and the chopped organic kale and

and spiffy salads (the Nicoise is the most

quinoa are faves), wraps (garden, falafel,

À Votre Sante

Photo Credit: Mark Humphrey À Votre Sante

curry and Scottish salmon), and burgers (from free-range turkey to grass-fed beef ).

There are even gluten-free options, such as flat breads, pasta, burger buns and rice tortillas. They also serve California grassfed beef and lamb and have expanded their fish offerings to include seasonal wild

Photo Credit: Mark Humphrey À Votre Sante

Alaskan salmon, wild cod and halibut, and Mediterranean sea bass.

While a cadre of talented chefs, who have all been there for over 25 years (including Chefs de Cuisine Roger Cortes and Carlos Velasquez) turn out the bulk of the mouthwatering menu items from the main kitchen, gifted Chef de Cuisine Jose "Pepe" Lopez cooks divine dishes—from the dinner specials menu—in the second open kitchen. These

Photo Credit: Mark Humphrey

items were also created by Chef Bashar, and Chef Pepe is expert at translating his culinary vision. Standouts include the oven-roasted Mary's chicken breast, with wilted spinach and garbanzo beans in a tangy lemon vinaigrette; grass-fed beef short ribs with organic steelcut oats "risotto," mushrooms and cipollini onions; sesame-crusted Scottish salmon with a broccoli and shiitake mushroom stir-fry and a ginger citrus sauce; and crispy Idaho trout, served with roasted cauliflower and fingerling potatoes and a zaatar vinaigrette. Noteworthy starters include the oven-roasted beet salad; the sauteed cauliflower with tomato sauce, garlic, cilantro and lemon juice, topped with Greek yogurt; and the sauteed lemony spinach with garbanzo beans and olive oil.

Choose from a selection of 15 wines by the glass or 30 wines by the bottle, with a selection of vintages from California, France and Italy.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. À Votre Sante 13016 San Vicente Blvd, Brentwood 310.451.1813 | AVotreSanteLA.com December 2017 | Malibu to Palisades Lifestyle

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Inspired By

ROOTS & WINGS HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND ART CENTER: HELP, HOPE & HAPPINESS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ARTICLE SHARON LEVINSOHN | PHOTOGRAPHY MIKE JONES

ROOTS & WINGS HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND ART CENTER, WHICH DEBUTED AT THE MALIBU LUMBER YARD ABOVE CAFE HABANA IN AUGUST 2017, IS A UNIQUE DESTINATION THAT OFFERS NATURAL TREATMENTS, THERAPY AND CLASSES FOR THE

ENTIRE

FAMILY.

THROUGH

ART

WORKSHOPS, FAMILY MEDITATION, PAR-

Roots & Wings also offers one-on-one sessions in a range of topics,

ENTING CLASSES, TRANSFORMATIONAL

such as family and child counseling, parent coaching, EMDR (eye

DIVORCE GROUPS AND CLASSES FOR

movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy—a fast and

KIDS AND TEENS, THE CENTER TAKES A

effective means of processing trauma), meditation and neurofeed-

PROACTIVE APPROACH TO WELLNESS.

back. Their classes, counseling and artistic outlets are geared to

COUNSELING AND ARTISTIC OUTLETS ARE GEARED TO INCREASE HAPPINESS AND HEAL STRESS.

increase happiness and heal stress.

The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is the brainchild of Malibu resident and Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Johnston-Jones, Ph.D., and features a creative repertoire of resources. “When you come to our center, you not only receive the most effective treatments from skilled, experienced and compassionate therapists, but you also support free parent education, teacher development and school assemblies," says Johnston-Jones.

Johnston-Jones believes that in order to truly heal, people need to learn that they are more than what has happened to them and to go beyond diagnoses and labels that they had attributed to them in the past. In the hospitals she was working at, some of her colleagues lacked warmth and therefore didn’t connect with their clients, or worse, they treated them as if there was something inherently wrong with them. Therefore, the practitioners that she selected to be a part of Roots & Wings are warm, nonjudgmental and highly skilled.

Johnston-Jones is currently teaching free monthly parenting workshops at public schools in Malibu and Santa Monica. (This month’s class is at Point Dume Marine Science School on Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Additionally, Johnston-Jones offers free teacher training,

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by request, in a variety of subjects. Weekend art classes cost $20 per

led to substance abuse. Seeing her brother suffer led her into the

class. (Saturday painting classes run from 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday 3D

field of psychology. She believes that you can prevent drug use

art classes are from noon to 2 p.m.)

and suicide by healing youth who are suffering or going through

"We'd like to replace punishment, detention and suspension with

a stressful time.

free meditation, counseling and therapeutic arts to give kids who are

Therefore, she is on a quest to raise $300,000 during her inaugural

showing symptoms of stress—through poor behavior—the healing

year to fund the hiring of a psychologist and a mindfulness teacher

that they need,” says Johnston-Jones. “We also make sure that the

as well as help support basic operating expenses. She notes that this

parents and the teachers are part of the treatment."

money will enable 144 children to receive free counseling, provide 200

Johnston-Jones notes that abuse and neglect, along with being teased and experiencing stressful situations (from a parents'

families with sliding scale counseling, and offer 11,000 families free parent education in the Malibu and Santa Monica school systems.

divorce to being yelled at), can lead to a lifetime of chronic illness,

"We would really appreciate personal and corporate donations,”

drug use and depression. The largest study of emotional stress,

she adds. “We hope that we will inspire many others to donate and

with tens of thousands of participants—the Adverse Childhood

know that they will be changing others’ lives in very positive ways,"

Experience Study—confirms the facts. At Roots & Wings,

says Johnston-Jones, who will be donating 50% of the profits from

Johnston-Jones and her staff aim to provide children with the skills

her new book, Raise Yourself: Become the Parent Your Child Deserves

they need to cope with stress, such as positive social-emotional

You to Be, available Jan. 1 at DrJenniferJones.com.

and identity development and increased parent-child attachment, leading to overall family happiness.

For additional information on Roots & Wings counseling, classes and programs,

As a youngster growing up in San Diego, Johnston-Jones was

or to donate, call Roots & Wings at 310.894.6597 or visit RootsNWings.org.

always motivated to give back and make a difference for future

Roots & Wings Holistic Wellness and Arts Center is located at Malibu Lumber

generations. Her younger brother suffered from bullying, which

Yard, 3939 Cross Creek Road, Suite D-210, in Malibu.

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Financial Buzz

Unwrap Significant Savings with Year-End Tax Planning ARTICLE JEFF RUNYAN

T

he end of the year is busy for virtually

Alternatively, if you had chosen to sell

every household. With families prepar-

a position you have owned longer than 12

ing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah

months, and you are in the aforementioned

and the New Year, finding time to complete

tax bracket, the gain would be taxed at 15%.

everything before 2018’s new goals and res-

That’s a 54% tax savings by simply achieving

olutions are underway can be challenging.

the 12-month threshold.

However, year-end tax planning has become

The lesson here: Take advantage of the

particularly important for nearly every house-

potential benefits available to you, and do your

hold during recent years, wherein meaningful

best to achieve long-term gains, rather than

asset appreciation has occurred. From real

accidentally subjecting yourself to additional tax.

estate to securities, including stocks, bonds and

Also, before year end, if you have any posi-

ETFs, effective tax management can play a sig-

tions that have a loss, you can sell them and

nificant role in maximizing your net worth and

offset your gains from other positions—dol-

overall investment portfolio.

lar-for-dollar eliminating the tax that would

Some simple and achievable tax benefits

otherwise be due. If somehow you have

worth remembering at year end can easily be

more losses than gains, remember that you

implemented if you take time to review the port-

can carry those losses forward on your tax

folio, visit with your accountant, and consult your

return and offset gains in positions that you

investment advisor prior to December 31 (Dec.

sell in future years.

15 if you want to be kind to those that help you).

It’s never too late to begin thinking through

For example, in the likely event you have

your tax strategy for the coming year, and

a portfolio with significant appreciation

seeking the help of an investment expert

and you want to sell and rebalance the

who knows what opportunities to look for

investment portfolio, being attentive to how

can be of enormous help. At Runyan Capital

long you’ve owned an asset can be hugely

Advisors, we know that every investor’s

rewarding. The distinction between long-

assets and tax situation is unique, so we take

term capital gain (LTCG) and short-term

an individualized, close look at your personal

capital gain (STCG) isn’t only for you to be

finances to come up with a plan going for-

aware of how long you’ve owned it—it’s a line

ward that can work for you.

in the metaphorical sand for your tax return.

For instance, any asset owned less than 12

Jeff Runyan is a financial

months is considered a short-term gain, and

advisor based in Beverly

therefore, if sold, will be taxed at your ordinary

Hills, providing clients

income tax rate. This rate can be significantly

nationwide with wealth

higher than the rate you would incur when

management and retire-

selling an asset you’ve owned longer than

ment planning advice

one year. In other words, if you sell an invest-

and backed by over two

ment that has increased in value, but you

decades of industry ex-

have owned it for only 11 months, you will pay

perience. As Chief Executive Manager of Runyan

ordinary income tax rates on the gain. If, for

Capital Advisors, Jeff leads an investment team

instance, you and your spouse (married filing

committed to designing investment portfolios that

jointly) had taxable income between $233,350

adhere to the premise, “Discipline Makes the Dif-

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ference.” Learn more at RunyanCapital.com.

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Lifestyle Calendar

December DECEMBER 1

DECEMBER 3 WINTER CELEBRATION LEONIS ADOBE MUSEUM Enjoy holiday arts and crafts for the kids, feeding the ranch animals, live music with Craig Newton and much more. $8; under 2, free.

LeonisAdobeMuseum.org

MALIBU SENIOR CENTER: WINTER SHOWCASE PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Pepperdine students will spend time in community with wonderful

DECEMBER 5

senior citizens while they showcase their talents, including senior

PALISADES CHARTER HS CHORAL CONCERT

choir, tap and storytelling. RSVP: 310.506.4143.

MERCER HALL Join the Palisades Charter High School community at the holiday cho-

DECEMBER 1

ral concert. The Jazz Concert also takes place Dec. 6. PaliHigh.org

HOLIDAY HO! HO! HO! 2017 - SANTA & OOM-PA-PA BAND FIRE STATION 69

DECEMBER 6

Join the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce in welcoming San-

40TH ANNUAL SANTA MONICA - VENICE CHRISTMAS RUN

ta and Mrs. Claus to town. The Clauses and the current Mr. & Miss

SANTA MONICA BEACH

Palisades; Honorary Mayor Kevin Nealon and current Chamber of

Kick off the holidays with friends, family and neighbors at this popular

Commerce President Susan Payne will board the fire truck at Fire

event, featuring a 10K, 5K, kids run and costume contests. Registrants re-

Station 69, heading from Sunset and Carey to Antioch and Swarth-

ceive a long-sleeved tee, special 40th anniversary medal and a commem-

more. The homegrown Oom-Pa-Pa Band entertains.

orative comic book. Race runs south from Santa Monica, down the Venice Boardwalk and onto the scenic streets of Venice, ending at Venice Pavilion.

DECEMBER 2 WINTER'S WISH BRINGS A NEW YEARS GIFT GALA

DECEMBER 7

MALIBU

PALI HI DANCE RECITAL

Live entertainment! Live animal demonstrations both domestic and

MERCER HALL

exotic. Come and meet the animals you help by supporting the Little

Join the Palisades Charter High School community at the dance re-

Angels Project. All ticket sales and donations 100% benefit the ani-

cital, featuring the Pali HS Dance Team. PaliHigh.org

mals! A night of Vegan dinner, friends and laughter! eventbrite.com

DECEMBER 7 MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA CONCERT MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Join the community at the Malibu High School Orchestra concert, featuring the Malibu High School orchestra and band. MalibuHigh.org CONTINUED >

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Time for Three January 31

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DECEMBER 14

RITA RUDNER

PPCC AWARDS GALA

SMOTHERS THEATRE, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY

GLADSTONES

Consummate comedienne Rita Rudner brings her trademark wit for an

Join the Pacific Palisades Community Council in honoring out-

evening of laughs to the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. Begin-

standing residents with the Golden Sparkplug and Citizen of the

ning her entertainment career as a dancer in Broadway shows, Rudner

Year Awards. PacPaliCC.org

first started performing stand-up in New York comedy clubs during the 1980s and has appeared on television. Tickets start at $40. Call

DECEMBER 14

310.506.4522. Arts.Pepperdine.edu

DAVID TISHBI JEWELRY RIBBON-CUTTING DAVID TISHBI JEWELRY

DECEMBER 8

David Tishbi Jewelry's special ribbon-cutting features a look at the

CHANUKAH CONCERT

internationally recognized, award-winning jewelry designer and en-

MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE

trepreneur's collection of unique mixed-metal “hand-hammered”

Join MJCS for its annual Chanukah concert. The event is open to

jewelry and outstanding spinner rings. DavidTishbi.com

all ages. MJCS.org

DECEMBER 14

DECEMBER 8

MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR CONCERT

PALI HS ORCHESTRA CONCERT

MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

MERCER HALL

Join the community at the Malibu High School choir concert, featur-

Join the Palisades Charter High School community for this Orchestra con-

ing the Malibu High School choir. MalibuHigh.org

cert, featuring the Pali High School orchestra and band. PaliHigh.org

DECEMBER 12

"THE NUTCRACKER"

DEC. 16 & 17, 2 & 7 P.M.

ARTS ANGELS MEETING

THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA

JUAN CABRILLO ELEMENTARY, ROOM C19

Prepare for visions of sugar plums at Pacific Festival Ballet's 24th year

Join parents and teachers to dis-

of “The Nutcracker.” This year’s cast and New York City Ballet guest art-

cuss upcoming events, fundraising

ists Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia grace the stage. Tickets available at

efforts, and overall goals to support

the box office, Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 and at PacFestBallet.org.

the arts in middle and high schools.

Art Angels are teachers and parents

DECEMBER 17

who help with theatre programs, or-

FIREBALL TIM'S WHEELS & WAVES CLASSIC CAR EVENT

chestra music, choral music, fine arts,

MALIBU COUNTRY MART

photography, film, ceramics...and oth-

The community is invited to enjoy auto enthusiasts sharing their collec-

er "art" type classes and events.

tions of vintage, exotic and rare cars of all types. Photo opportunities are

MalibuHigh.org

welcome and all events are free and open to the public. FireballTim.com

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Parting Thoughts

Giving the Gift of Life The greatest gift we have is the gift of life ARTICLE KIM PAGANO

W

e all have difficult times in our life, so we're not alone. If you are reading this right now, that

means you have woken up to have another chance to what we all call life, and a chance to clean our slates. What are we going to do differently today to make it better?

That is the question on the table. Take a moment now

to choose your path for today's present. Gifts don't have to always be monetary, in fact, sharing positive thoughts and gratitude through the holidays and really throughout the whole year is the most amazing gift you can gift yourself or anyone else.

The effect can have a tangible impact on our well-being and allow us to share happiness during stressful times. Simple handmade gifts are another form of gift-giving. Think candles, favorite recipes or another gift that you do best. Share those gifts with everyone!

We all have a gift that we have been given, and others will appreciate your original and personal ideas. I saved the best idea for last, and, as we are all so busy, giving our time is still by far the best gift you can ever give anyone, especially your family.

Making memories is something we can never replace, and we are all busy. Just decide not to leave any regrets on the table, celebrate the people in your life and remember the gift of life that we've all been given.

“ The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.�

- Pablo Picasso

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