Community Corner

Steed Park Lot Leasing, Nixon Event, Art Fair

The following is a list of stuff that will be useful or interesting for the week ahead.

1. The city's Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the San Clemente Community Center to consider leasing land to Shoreline Church for overflow parking at Steed Park. They'll also consider reducing restrictions on bicycles on the San Clemente Beach Trail.

2. Some companies are trying unlimited vacation to keep their workers happy. The good part? Take off whenever you want. The downside? Employees tend to work more during vacation.

3. Nixon fan? Ed Nixon will portray his brother at a 10:30 a.m. “Meet President Richard Nixon'' event at the Nixon Library & Museum in Yorba Linda. Attendees will learn about the former president's life and childhood. At noon, the library will unveil its latest exhibit, Air Force One, featuring a 7-foot model of the craft Nixon called “The Spirit of `76.'' A ceremony will be held and will include remarks by Ed Nixon, Dwight Chapin and Frank Gannon.

4. Don't forget the 53rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair in downtown San Clemente Aug. 17 and 18 at the San Clemente Community Center. Buy fine art and handmade crafts hosted by the San Clemente Art Association. Learn more here.

5. The Laguna Playhouse kicks off “Britishmania,'' a Beatles tribute concert. Performances will run through Aug. 25. The theater is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.


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