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adjacent to Newport Elementary School .
The City appreciates the community ’ s patience and understanding as we work to enhance the Peninsula infrastructure . Phase 2 of the project is scheduled to begin after Labor Day .
NBPD Assists With Junior Lifeguards Program Safety
This summer , the Newport Beach Police Department ’ s Traffic Division and dedicated volunteers are assisting the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program to ensure that all participants arrive safely at their destination .
The program began on June 18 , bringing in NBPD volunteers and officers from different divisions to assist with the busy morning and afternoon sessions . We are committed to the safety and well-being of our community , especially our young lifeguards in training . The NBPD team will be out in full force this summer managing pedestrian traffic at the ferry , providing assistance , and ensuring a smooth and secure environment for all .
Sign Up Today ! Summer Reading Program Runs through July 27
The Newport Beach Public Library ’ s popular Summer Reading Program
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runs through July 27 . Sign up today for a summer of great books , prizes , free family activities , science programs , entertaining performances and more !
Stop by any library location or visit www . newportbeachlibrary . org to learn how you can join the fun . The Summer Reading Program is for all ages , from children and teens to adults .
The Summer Reading Program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library and the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation .
Ride the Peninsula Trolley for Free The Balboa Peninsula Trolley is a free service to get you moving around the Peninsula easily , without having to pay for parking or finding a place to park .
The trolley operates on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a . m . until 9:30 p . m . during the summer and will be in service during the summer ’ s major holidays .
Join Us July 12 for ‘ Kung Fu Panda 4 ’ at Marina Park
Bring your family and friends to Marina Park and enjoy a screening of the animated movie “ Kung Fu Panda 4 ” on Friday , July 12 . The event begins at 7 p . m .; showtime is at sunset .
There will be fun activities , free popcorn , and food available for
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purchase . Remember to bring a chair and blanket for comfortable seating during the movie .
Visit the Marina Park Sailing and Boating Center for Summer Fun
The hot days of summer have finally arrived ! If you feel like cooling off on the water , visit the Marina Park Sailing and Boating Center .
The Center offers drop-in rentals of single and double kayaks , as well as stand-up paddleboards . To schedule a group rental , please call ahead to ( 949 ) 270-8160 .
The Sailing and Boating Center also provides public access to Newport Harbor with its large fleet of sailboats for rent .
If a sailor has learned to sail in City classes or comes with previous experience , they can rent J22 keelboats or 16-foot RS Quest dinghies through the City ’ s Sail Pass program .
All sailors must be at least 18 years of age to participate .
New Swing Set Installed at W . Newport Park
The City recently installed a new swing set in West Newport Park , located at Seashore Drive and Prospect Street .
The new double-bay swing set includes bucket swings for ages 2-5
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and belt swings for ages 5-12 . West Newport Park is one of 30 parks in the City that provides public playground equipment .
Be Well Mobile Crisis Response
The Be Well mobile crisis response team operates in Newport Beach 12 hours a day , 7 days a week to respond to mental and behavioral health crises . The mobile unit is staffed with mental health specialists and works closely with the City ’ s police and fire departments . Last week , the Be Well team :
• Transported three people to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter .
• Transported three people to crisis stabilization units for treatment .
• Transported three people to the Be Well sobering station .
• Transported six people to homeless service providers .
• Transported a person home to family after he experienced a mental health crisis .
• Transported a person to a train station to return home .
The mobile crisis team is dispatched through the Newport Beach Police Department . To request service , dial 911 or call the Police Department ’ s non-emergency line at ( 949 ) 644-3717 .
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