SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL Council will consider water rate hikes at Aug. 11 hearing The Seal Beach City Council will continue a public hearing on water and sewer rate hikes on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 211 Eight St., Seal Beach, CA 90740. Ratepayers will have until the end of the hearing to submit protest letters against the rate hikes. If approved by the

to prevent mosquitoes,” district spokesperson Brian Brannon said. “Dumping and draining standing water is the most effective and environmentally friendly way to rid mosquitoes from our communities.” To prevent mosquito bites and mosquito reproduction: • Dump and drain containers holding water at least once a week. • Clean and scrub bird baths and pet water bowls. • Wear

The Creative Writers Club will meet Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. This month, the Photo Arts Club photographers who submitted images and the writers who interpreted them will have a chance to meet and talk about both forms of art. The club is looking forward to meeting the artists and hearing information about their photos—and seeing their reactions to the writers’ interpretation

The 2025 Amphitheater summerlong music festival features an 11-show lineup, promising a crowd-pleasing mix of country, rock, pop and soul tribute performers at the 2,500-seat Amphitheater on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. No parking is allowed in front of the Amphitheater on St. Andrews Drive along the southbound lanes. This is a tow-away zone on Thursdays during Amphitheater season. On Amphitheater

The Saturday Morning Dance Club hosts two dance classes every week in Clubhouse 6 (second floor). For July the classes are: waltz at 9 a.m., followed by foxtrot at 10 a.m. The cost for two classes is $15. One class is $10. The class participants vote on new dance topics every month. Prior dance experience is not necessary and partners are not required. For more information, contact Howard Small

The Creative Writers Club will meet Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. This month, the Photo Arts Club photographers who submitted images and the writers who interpreted them will have a chance to meet and talk about both forms of art. The club is looking forward to meeting the artists and hearing information about their photos—and seeing their reactions to the writers’ interpretation