By NB Indy Staff

This year , the 14th Annual Field of Honor , presented by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor , will commemorate both Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day , and will run daily from Friday , May 19 through Monday , May 29 at Castaways Park , 16th and Dover Drive in Newport Beach .

This spectacular event features the posting of 1,776 large ( 3 ’ x 5 ’) American flags that are displayed along the paths of Castaways Park overlooking Newport Harbor . The event honors armed forces members , past and present , and first responders who have served or are serving our country and our communities .

A flag may be dedicated in honor of an armed forces member or first responder , past or present , in any

branch of service . For more information about how to dedicate a flag , please visit the website at exchangeclubofnewportharbor . com . At the end of the event , each dedicated flag with its dedication ribbon may be claimed by the donor for private display .

Half of the net proceeds from the Field of Honor is distributed to organizations that support military members and their families . The remainder is allocated to programs which promote the prevention of child abuse , primary and secondary school programs within the Newport Mesa Unified School District , educational scholarships , and other charitable organizations in our community .

Admission to Castaways Park and to the display is free ; donations are welcome and much appreciated !

By NB Indy Staff

The Newport Beach Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation during the month of May focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk .

These violations include speeding , making illegal turns , failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians , or failing to stop for signs and signals .

“ We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car ,” Lieutenant Eric Little said . “ Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have . We should all be looking out for one another .”

The Newport Beach Police Department offers steps drivers and pedestrians

can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash :

Pedestrians :

• Be predictable . Use crosswalks , when available .

• Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care .

• Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle . At 30 mph , a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop .

• Be visible . Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors , reflective material and carry a flashlight , particularly at dawn , dusk or at night .

• Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see , or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits .

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