1. Learn all about the Lake Mess Monster, the contraption responsible for clearing Prospect Park lake of its and duckweed in this piece from the Wall Street Journal.
2. Speaking of sparkling waters, the city is hosting Beach Clean Up Day on Aug. 12, in which teams of volunteers are dispatched to various beaches across the five boroughs to combat pollution and maintain the cleanliness of New York's favorite swimming locales. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Email beachcleanups@dep.nyc.gov to sign up.
3. If you have an older dog or cat, consider attending a panel discussion led by members of Prospect Park's FIDO, the ASPCA and other pet professionals on how to cope with animals reaching their twilight years and beyond. Tonight at 7 p.m., at the Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society located at 53 Prospect Park West. Suggested $10 donation, $5 for Brooklyn Bark clients or members of FIDO. Email BarkMaster@BklynBark.com for more information.
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4. It's with great sadness we announce that Holly, the Babbo's Books store cat, has died. Condolences to Holly's owners, and we will certainly miss seeing her around the store.
5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today.
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