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ABOUT TOWN - Manhattan Beach
Marine to close for one week
The Los Angeles County's ongoing sewer repair project will close Marine Avenue at Pine Avenue for approximately one week beginning today or Friday.
Joslyn and Heights to re-open next week
The repairs and improvements to the Joslyn Center and Manhattan Heights are almost complete. Both facilities should re-open to the public within the next week.
Time capsule idea unveiled
The Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2000 will create a Manhattan Beach time capsule as its official class project. The capsule's design, where it will be located and what will be placed within it are among the challenges the class faces in taking the project idea to fruition by June.
Abell is officer of year
The Manhattan Beach Police Officer's Association recently honored Lt. Derrick Abell as the department's Police Officer of the Year for 1999.
Spelling Bee at the Village
A good old-fashioned spelling bee for children from South Bay elementary schools will begin Feb. 15 at the Manhattan Village Shopping Center. The goal of the bee is to demonstrate that learning fundamentals, like spelling, can be fun. Local dignitaries will preside over the bee, which runs six evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 15-17 and 22-24. For more information, call Margo Heltzel at 310-546-5556.
Ice block bowling at Polliwog
Want to slide down the slopes at Polliwog Park on a block of ice? You can on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $3 per registrant and is open to the entire family. Warm, water-repellant clothing and gloves are recommended. Sign in just north of the Galleon at 1 p.m. Call 310-802-5425 for more information. ER