This week, we have a few places for you to beat the weekend heat. Parkers’ Lighthouse is celebrating four decades at Shoreline Village with unique menu items, while Ellie’s in Alamitos Beach is a must visit for simple-yet-elegant Italian food.

Also, if you don’t have plans tonight (Thursday) DiPiazza’s is holding a benefit concert for a local muralist battling a rare form of cancer. Read our story at the bottom of this email for more details.

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The Junipero Beach Sports Courts Project is nearly open. City staff will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 14 to officially unveil the roller skating rink and full-size basketball court. Until then, check out how it looks here.


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