What's Up: School Board Candidate Event, Strand Stairs, Salem Witch Trials, Free Flu Shots

Here are five things for your Monday and beyond in Manhattan Beach:  

1. The four school board candidates vying for three available seats will answer questions during a public event Monday beginning at 7 p.m. at the home of Mark and Tammy Lipps, 628 35th St. Details here.
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3. City Council keeps up its "let's have a meeting every week" pace Tuesday during a joint meeting with the Cultural Arts Commission. The agenda includes discussion of whether or not five identified sets of stairs leading from The Strand to the sand should include any type of art elements. The city intends to replace stairs at 20 locations for safety. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. in the conference room of the police and fire facility, 415/420 15th St. The meeting will not be broadcast live, however, it will be recorded, according to the city website.
4. Free flu shots are available Thursday. The Los Angeles County Department of Health will offer free shots for all from 1–4 p.m. Manhattan Beach Unified School District is hosting the clinic. Details here.
5. The Salem witch trials are coming to Manhattan Beach later this week when Mir Costa High School drama students stage Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." Opening night is Friday; showtime is 7:30 p.m. More shows are available. Details here.