Boat Parade, Holiday Fun at Playa Vista and 'Person of the Year' Nominations
Today is Dec. 8. It is the 342nd day of the year. We are under a waxing gibbous moon. The sunset will occur about 4:46 p.m. Here are five things you should know.
Marina del Rey is shown in this Web cam image provided by USC's Information Sciences Institute on Dec. 8, 2011. Credit USC's Information Sciences Institute
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1. The National Weather Service today calls for sunny skies with a high near 61 and clear tonight with a low of 45 degrees.
2. Patch writer Phillip Friedman details the bounty of Los Angeles area fishermen as of late. Read the article here.
3. Marina del Rey Patch is looking for your nominations for 2011 "Person of the Year." If you know someone who made a difference in Del Rey, Marina del Rey or Playa del Rey in 2011, nominate them. Details are right here.
4. The 49th annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade kicks off with fireworks at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The boat parade will feature a "Christmas Carnivale" theme. Details are right here.
5. The LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce will host an evening of holiday shopping and family fun at Playa Vista today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Festivities include photos with Santa Claus, a holiday kidzone and more than 25 local retailers and crafters. More information can be found right here.
