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Playground launches<\/h4>\n

The City of Sunnyvale is hosting a July 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of an all-inclusive, space-themed playground at Lakewood Park. A new tot lot and new exercise equipment are also now ready for public use.<\/p>\n

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While the playground is officially open, park visitors are asked to stick to the open areas as the makeover continues on the rest of the 60-year-old park. The John W. Christian Greenbelt pathway and the basketball, tennis and handball courts will remain open for public use.<\/p>\n

The ribbon cutting is set for 10 a.m. at the southeast corner of the park, located at 834 Lakechime Drive.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/4f1qON6.<\/p>\n

Youth Climate Summit<\/h4>\n

Registration is open for the annual Youth Climate Summit hosted by Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action. The event, featuring a keynote address by \u00a0Sen. Josh Becker, is set for Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino.<\/p>\n

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The youth-led nonprofit holds the annual summit to help attendees make a difference and fight climate change. The event includes workshops or panels on topics such as water and climate change, transit-oriented communities and clean energy. Members of the League of California Cities-Peninsula Division and local elected officials will engage with students and community members.<\/p>\n

The League of California Cities-Peninsula Division is co-hosting the summit along with Sunnyvale-based Silicon Valley Clean Energy and the Santa Clara County Office of Education.<\/p>\n

This event is free for students; adults are requested to make a donation of $25 or more. Lunch will be provided, but attendees should bring their own water bottles.<\/p>\n

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For more information and to register, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/4peLV1O.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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