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  • Monday, March 3, 2008 11:33am

LFP’s National Night Out

The 23rd Annual National Night Out Against Crime is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The event is a celebration of neighborhood unity and a chance for neighbors to meet or get reacquainted.

Neighbors who are familiar with each other are more likely to watch out for one another. Some suggested activities are potlucks, barbecues and ice cream socials. Pick up a registration form at the front desk at city hall or contact Pam Martin, LFP Police Department’s Crime Prevention Coordinator at 206-364-8216, extension 545. Return the form to the police department no later than Monday, July 24.

Street on Aurora to close for summer

As part of construction for the Aurora Corridor Project, North 152nd Street on Aurora Avenue will be closed this summer from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For two weeks during the summer it will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Access to businesses on N. 152nd Street will be available via Ashworth off of N. 155th Street. The closure is needed to build a retaining wall along the corner of N. 152nd Street.

Upcoming HAM operator demo

The Shoreline ACS will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at Shoreline Center on June 24 and 25. The public is invited to come and see ham radio’s capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes.

The annual event is called “Field Day.” It is sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio.

Free dyslexia lecture June 26

What does dyslexia mean to you? Do you know what some of the underlying causes are? A lecture, titled “Dismantling Dyslexia to Deal with its Many Parts,” is set for 7-8:15 p.m. on Monday, June 26, at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street. Participants are asked to preregister by calling 206-204-6000.

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