Community Corner

Five Things: Pool Hours, Expo Phase 2, PCH Work Continues

1. As we start to enter the hotter times of the summer, don't forget the easy ways to cool off, especially taking advantage of the public pool hours at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center at Pali High. Click here to view the hours.

2. There's a community meeting for the Expo Rail Line Phase 2 construction in Santa Monica tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the New Roads School. The Los Angeles construction update is next week, July 30 at the Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services Center at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit http://www.buildexpo.org/.

3. Remember the Department of Public Works and Caltrans will be work on stormwater improvement projects along the PCH for several months, prompting some closures and lane reductions that will impact traffic. Commute on or near the 405 Freeway? Scoot over to the Brentwood Patch's Announcement Board and the I-405 project website. to check out some of the latest Metro-related closures.

4. The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is giving many veterans a job. The play with a 1960’s, L.A.-centric twist is running July 9 through July 28 in the Japanese Garden located on the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s campus.

5. Looking to get more involved with community issues in Pacific Palisades? Start by reaching out to your local homeowners or residents association. The Pacific Palisades Community Council serves all of the 90272. Click here for more information on how to get involved.

What else is going on this week that your neighbors should know about? Tell us in the comments.


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