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Mountain View pool hosts summer theme nights
Eagle Park Pool in Mountain View is hosting a series of themed nights from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Fridays this summer.
On Friday, July 12, the pool area will be decorated in a “magical creatures” theme, followed by a “western” theme on July 19, “decades” theme on July 26 and “jungle” theme on Aug. 2.
Participants are encouraged to wear themed costumes, but it is not required, city spokesperson Lenka Wright said.
Recreation swim fees apply, which range from $4 for children who live in Mountain View to $6 for adults who don’t live in town. Families can also pay a flat fee of $11 if they live in Mountain View or $20 if they don’t.
Eagle Park Pool is located at 600 Franklin St.
For more information about the themed nights and applicable fees, visit the city’s recreation swim website.
Find local ways to celebrate the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is coming up next week and the Voice has a thorough round-up of local options to celebrate.
As usual, Shoreline Amphitheatre will host a concert from the San Francisco Symphony, followed by a fireworks display. Discounted tickets are available for Mountain View residents and there are also opportunities to watch the fireworks from certain areas of Shoreline Park. More information is available on the city’s website.
In nearby towns, Palo Alto will be holding its annual chili cookoff and Los Altos Hills will host its annual Fourth of July parade.
For more local ways to celebrate Independence Day, check out our full guide.
Leadership Mountain View is accepting applications
Leadership Mountain View is accepting applications for its next program cycle, which is expected to begin in September.
Leadership Mountain View is a nine-month program aimed at emerging leaders in the community. Participants meet community leaders and learn about city government, local businesses and nonprofits, according to a Leadership Mountain View press release.
Classes typically meet for a full day the third Friday of each month. The program is open to anyone who lives or works in Mountain View and costs $1,850. According to Leadership Mountain View, limited scholarships are available.
There will be a Leadership Mountain View open house from 5:30-7 p.m. on July 15 at the Chamber of Commerce, 580 Castro St.
For more information and to apply, visit lmv.education.