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5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 2

It's all about being out tonight!

1. The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to dine out and help a great cause tonight at . In addition to miniature golf and delicious food, the night offers the opportunity to support the Mary Pinola/CV Chamber of Commerce Educational Endowment Fund just by having some family fun. The fundraising night out is from 5 to 8 p.m. 6500 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA. 818-248-4957.

2. Celebrate with neighbors and community tonight for the 28th Annual National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ralph's. Stop by the shopping center parking lot where Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies, California Highway Patrol Officers, and Los Angeles County Fire personnel will all be on hand to teach you more about neighborhood safety and crime prevention. There will also be fingerprinting for kids and lots of giveways. 2675 Foothill Blvd. 818-249-5448.

3. Master magician Wayne Kawamoto will guide you and your favorite youngsters through an evening of magic and illiusion at the Montrose-Cresenta Library from 7 to 8 p.m. Be prepared to be mystified! 2465 Honolulu Ave. 818-548-2048.

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4. Althought just for the grown-ups, Tuesday is pizza night at . Wash down your special slice with a pint of craft beer or a good old Guiness. The pub offers specials every night of the week and is open until 2 a.m. 2959 Honolulu Ave. 818-249-9075.

5. A big water main replacement could be heading your way starting in September. The Crescenta Valley Water District Board has unanimously approved the start of the bidding process for the project. The water main project will replace almost 2,000 feet of pipes under areas of Chapman Road and Cloud Avenue.  with all you need to know now.

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