The stage is set for this year’s Fountain Valley Live Concerts in the Park series. This year’s lineup of Concerts in the Park will feature the sounds of Journey, Motown, The Beatles and Garth Brooks. Concerts are set for Thursdays in July, beginning July 11, and Aug. 1. Here’s the lineup: July 11: LIGHTS Touring, featuring a tribute to Journey. The band gets its name from "Lights," a song recorded by Journey and written by Steve Perry and Neal Schon, released in 1978. July 18: Stone Soul, performing classic Motown hits. July 25: Hard Day’s Night, saluting The Beatles. The evening will also feature a special recognition of the Special Olympics California’s 50th anniversary, including a parade
Fountain Valley Police and Fire personnel will be at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf from 9-11 a.m. June 29 as part of the city’s “Meet the Heroes of Fountain Valley” program. This is an opportunity to meet the Police Department’s new K9 officer, Kimbo, and check out the FVPD’s new police car. You can also get an up-close look at the FV Fire Department engine and meet members of both the police and fire departments. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is at 18011 Newhope St. More info: fvpd.org .
The playground at Westmont Park will be closed for maintenance beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 19. Temporary fencing will be installed to prevent access to the rubber play surface during the maintenance activities. Westmont Park is scheduled to reopen at 3 p.m. Friday, June 21.
“Be Sun Smart: Protect Yourself from UV Radiation” is the topic of a class that will be offered Tuesday, June 4 at the Orange Coast Medical Center Health and Wellness Pavilion. Dermatologist Tien Q. Nguyen will discuss prevention methods, sunscreen options, types of skin cancers and available treatments. Complimentary skin screenings will be provided by Dr. Nguyen and oncologist Dr. Sarah Hassan following the presentation. The lecture is from 4 to 5 p.m., and screenings will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is required. Screening is optional. Visit memorialcare.org/classes or call (800) 636-6742. The Health and Wellness Pavilion is at 18035 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley.
