December 22, 2023

December 22, 2023

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THINKING OUT LOUD

December 22, 2023

Lights in the Dark

The Canyon Chronicle pages have been full of children of late. What a rich education they receive at Topanga Elementary Charter School (TECS). Its parents, teachers and kids h ...(Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

HOLIDAY NEWSMAKERS

December 22, 2023

Santa Checks in Early with TECS Students

Santa Claus landed early in our canyon this year—bringing joy to students at Topanga Elementary’s Holiday Party. The special guest continued his preparations for the big n ...(Read More)

December 22, 2023

A New Chapter for Ballet for Topanga

Over the past 44 years, Sherry Jason has become known throughout the Canyon for her commitment to teaching ballet to Topanga’s children of all ages. Sherry’ ...(Read More)

NEWS

December 22, 2023

Saving the Magic of the Night

With light pollution increasing by nearly 10 percent each year, it’s more than just our view of the stars that are being lost. Earlier this year, I met a group of local Dar ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

December 22, 2023

Safety Tips for your Pets for the Holidays

The holiday season brings many fun traditions to share with the ones we love, including our pets. While we enjoy the decorations, food and time spent together, it is important ...(Read More)

SOUL & COFFEE

December 22, 2023

Finding Light During Challenging Times

In these challenging times, our hearts are heavy with the ongoing war, which has unfortunately led to a rise in anti-Semitic sentiments. It can be disheartening, and many of u ...(Read More)

December 22, 2023

A Note of Profound Gratitude

I am overflowing with gratitude today, and I would like to share the wonderful news with all of you. “Who’s Who in America” recently reached out to me wit ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

December 22, 2023

Hamas is not a ‘Revolutionary Group’

By Elyse Wien “The Day of Judgement will not come about until Moslems fight the Jews (killing the Jews), when the Jew will hide behind stones and trees. Th ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

OUT & ABOUT

December 22, 2023

The Blessings Of Bounty

At the end of one year and the start of a new one, we take account of that which is meaningful in our lives. And that’s what my last column of the year is about. If I told ...(Read More)

RUDE INTERRUPTIONS

December 22, 2023

Christmas on the Downbeat

Christmas is not my holiday, but I’ve always vicariously enjoyed it. Its inspired glorious liturgy, wonderful literature, drama, and timeless classical music (can anyone top ...(Read More)

Joel Bellman

By Joel Bellman

ALL THINGS CONNECTED

December 22, 2023

2023…

“The world is too much with us. Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.” Beloved poet William Wordsworth wrote these words around 1802. He was expressing his d ...(Read More)

Paula Labrot

By Paula Labrot

LIFESTYLE

December 22, 2023

North Italia Brings Fresh Italian Fare to Canoga Park

North Italia, the Italian eatery known for its scratch-made dishes, seasonal menu items and craft cocktails, opened its newest location in Canoga Park at the Westfield Topanga ...(Read More)

Annemarie Donkin

By Annemarie Donkin

EVENTS

December 22, 2023

Events

Sunday, December 24. Christmas Eve Day Worship Service with Pastor John Klein, 11 a.m. Sunday Bible Study with Michelle Klein, 10 a.m. “They entered the house and saw the C ...(Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

December 22, 2023

QUIPS & TIPS TO FACE 2024

2023 was a personal brain-drain, so I raided the internet for some New Year’s encouragement or maybe just a good laugh or two to share. I did none of the work myself. See yo ...(Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

THINKING OUT LOUD

HOLIDAY NEWSMAKERS

RUDE INTERRUPTIONS

ALL THINGS CONNECTED

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