Firefighter of the Year
Manhattan Beach Fire Engineer and Paramedic Mike Wills (center) was recognized as the city’s Firefighter of the Year at Tuesday’s City Council meeting by Mayor Mitch Ward (left) and Interim Fire Chief Ken Schuck. Wills, who has worked for MBFD for 30 years, was selected by his peers for the prestigious award. Photo by Andrea Ruse
Opening Art Exhibition
Ocean Dreams: The Beach Life fantastic opens this Saturday at Manhattan Beach’s Creative Arts Center, with a free opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m.
From pop surrealism to modern Tiki culture to undersea landscapes, the exhibition features the work of Brad Parker Blu Rivard and Donjo.
The exhibition will run from Saturday, Sept. 25 to Thursday, Oct. 14. The Creative Arts Center is located at 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd. in Manhattan Beach. For more information, visit www.citymb.info.
NASA Teachers
Meadows Elementary School Science Specialist Joanne Michael and Meadows fifth grade science teacher Chris Miko received recognition at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for completing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s camp. Photo by Andrea Ruse
Lost and Found
This female Pitbull mix was found at the intersection of Rosecrans Ave. and Aviation Blvd. in Manhattan Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 21. She is currently being held at Manhattan Beach Animal Control where she awaits being found by her owner or adopted into a new home. For more information, call (310) 676-1149 or visit the MBPD’s website page at www.citymb.info.
