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Farmers Market, Back Pack Giveaway, Book Lovers and Beatles Cover Band

What to know in La Mesa Friday.

1. Silver Beatles Plays Sunset Summer Concert Series- 6 p.m. Friday at Grossmont Center.
Catch this Beatles cover band playing all the classics. Every Friday evening from July 5 to August 30 catch live music at the Macy's Courtyard from 6-8 p.m.

2. Book Lovers Day
Today is Book Lovers Day, a great time to lay out and spend some time with that book you've been meaning to read. You can stop by the La Mesa Library to borrow a bundle of free books, the Friendly Bookstore located just inside the library's front entrance, and open daily from 1 to 4 p.m. and buy a low priced novel or two and support the library while doing so, support the independent bookstore with class at Maxwell's Books in the Village, or head over to Barnes and Noble at Grossmont Center to find the latest best seller.

3. Back Pack Giveaway- 9 a.m. at New Seasons Church, 2300 Bancroft Dr.
 
Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce will be giving away backpacks for kids in grades 1-12.  All children must be present in order to receive a back pack and free lunch is provided.
 
4. La Mesa Farmers Market- 2-6 p.m. Friday at the La Mesa Civic Center, at the foot of Date Ave.
Hot food, produce, flowers and more. Stop by for a snack and veggies for dinner!

5. Play Pickle Ball at Collier Park
4401 Palm Avenue.
Pickleball is a game that can be played on the lighted tennis courts at this park. Groups play at Collier Park on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Players must bring their own paddles and balls. Visit www.USAPA.org for more information on the game.


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