Community Corner
Week in Review: Santa in Mar Vista, Mark Twain Ringers and Walgrove's New Principal
Also Patch's Deck Your House contest and Council member Rosendahl's appeal for the homeless.
Mar Vistans are busy preparing for the holidays. Here are our top five stories for the week of Dec. 5 - 10.
1. The LAPD Pacific Division this week. He made several stops in the neighborhood, bringing good cheer with a police escort.
2. Patch announced its "" contest. Submit photos and videos of your house, decorated with holiday lights for a chance to win $100,00 for local schools.
Find out what's happening in Venice-Mar Vistawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
, a bell ringing ensemble from have been invited to perform at 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The ensemble are working hard to raise the money they'll need to attend and winning support from the community.
4. Olivia Adams became 's principal this fall. about the school and her plans for building on the innovation already underway at this neighborhood elementary school.
Find out what's happening in Venice-Mar Vistawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
5. City Council Member to Council District 11 residents to help the homeless this holiday season.
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