Top of the World Neighborhood Association to Hold General Meeting The Top of the World Neighborhood Association ( TOWNA ) General Meeting will be held on Sunday , July 14 , from 4 to 6 p . m . at the TOW Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room at 21601 Treetop Lane . The new Laguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff will speak at the meeting and answer questions of concern to the TOWNA Board .

All Top of the World neighbors are invited . At the meeting , the members will vote on approving the TOWNA bylaw amendments proposed by the TOWNA board . Only paid TOWNA members can vote ($ 10 per household per year ). However , dues can be paid at the general meeting . For information , see the TOWNA website at towna . mailchimpsites . com .

Concerns and issues to be addressed include the unpermitted open space grading by Southern California Edison , prosecution and penalties for deliberately setting fires , emergency evacuation via the gate to the fire road to Arch Beach Heights , fire detecting cameras , e-Bikes in the open space , cameras to limit , identify and punish criminal activity , Park Avenue undergrounding

Laguna Beach ’ s new City Manager , Dave Kiff , will speak at the Top of the World Neighborhood Association meeting and answer questions of concern to the TOWNA Board on July 14 . Photo courtesy of Dave Kiff

between Wendt Terrace and St . Ann ’ s Drive , School District construction staging plan with all equipment and materials on-site , Parking Fund use for additional Police and Fire Department positions , city police park rangers patrol of Carolyn Wood Knoll , canceled homeowners insurance , city building a community swimming pool , expanded Laguna Local service hours Monday through Thursday and Park Avenue bike lane project . The meeting is free and open to the public .

South Laguna Community Garden Park Hosts : Mariachi Musicale & Potluck Celebration South Laguna Community Garden Park has announced “ Mariachi Musicale & Potluck Celebration ,” an evening of cultural and community revelry on July 21 from 5 to 7 p . m . Attendees can look forward to the vibrant rhythms of world-class Mariachi band “ Mariachi Nuevo Jalisciense ” and a community Mexican-themed potluck .

Known for their engaging performances and exceptional talent , “ Mariachi Nuevo Jalisciense ” is a highly sought-after group adept at performing old classics and new favorites .

In addition to offering a night of music , attendees are invited to bring Mexican-inspired dishes that serve approximately 10 people .

Thanks to Barbara Granger , this free event continues to foster the community spirit of Garden founder Morrie Granger , who would have been 87 this year . Reservations are requested at southlagunagarden . org . Donations are welcome .

For more information , contact GardenPark @ SouthLaguna . org .

Greater Laguna Beach GOP Members ’ Meeting to Host Diane Dixon The GLBGOP ’ s Members ’ Meeting is on Wednesday , July 17 , at Mozambique in Laguna Beach . Our keynote speaker is Assemblywoman Diane Dixon . Dixon currently represents us and is running for reelection as the District 72 Assembly Member . Dixon has proven to be an effective representative and has earned the GLBGOP ’ s support in this election . The founders of Sensible Laguna will also be joining the meeting . They will present an update on the Laguna Beach School District ’ s Facilities Master Plan , including the approval of the Olympic-size pool and the related excessive costs . We will also discuss our “ Get Out the Vote ” initiative . The event will start with a 5 p . m . social hour upstairs in the newly remodeled Ivan ’ z House . The meeting will start at 6 p . m . downstairs in the Parrot ’ s Room . Seating is limited . RSVPs are required at glbgop . com .

Laguna Community Concert Band to Celebrate FOA Grant with Special Concert The Laguna Community Concert Band has received a $ 3,000 grant from the FOA Foundation . The

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