Community Corner

South Street Gets Ready to Party; Jackson Square Has Family Night

Five Things for Aug. 1.

1. South Street: The South Street Block Party is Aug. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the tennis courts.

2. Lorber Park Family Night: There's a new playground in Jackson Square, the Lorber Family Playground. The new park is hosting a family night Aug. 1.

3. Paving: Myrtle Street was paved recently - (we're told this was on the city's "to-do" list since 1995. Better late than never).

4. Sports Blogging: Want to write about local sports? Here's how.

5. Weather: Sunny and warm, with a chance of rain.

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