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FREE EVENT: Disney-Pixar’s Cars 2, Aug 6 at 5pm, hosted by the City of El Cerrito Police Department

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The City of El Cerrito Police Department is hosting a special free screening of the Disney-Pixar hit movie, Cars 2, at Rialto Cerrito Cinemas on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 5:00pm. The event is free with priority given to El Cerrito residents. The event is part of the City’s Night Out program and will include a brief pre-film traffic safety presentation geared for children ages 3 to 10 as well as free popcorn compliments of Rialto Cinemas Cerrito. Police Officers will be at the event to meet and talk with residents of all ages and there will be a special appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog.

A flyer for the event can be downloaded from www.el-cerrito.org/nightout

National Night Out is a unique annual safety event highlighting crime, drug and violence prevention across the country. El Cerrito’s Night Out provides a unique opportunity for El Cerrito residents to connect with the Police Department and each other to learn about safety and crime prevention. El Cerrito’s Night Out program has won a national award for the past seven years (2004-2010).

National Night Out is Tuesday August 7, 2012. El Cerrito residents are encouraged to host a block party in their neighborhood. The City will provide a “block party host kit” as well as arrange for a temporary road closure (if requested) as well as a visit on National Night Out by public safety personnel and other City officials. To register to host a block party, complete the online form at www.el-cerrito.org/nightout. Registration closes August 3rd at 5 PM. For more information, or to get involved, contact Detective Sergeant Scott Cliatt at 510-215-4418 or scliatt@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.

If you are not an El Cerrito resident, contact your local police department or contact the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) at 1-800-NITE OUT or www.nationalnightout.org.

Synopsis of Cars 2

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in Cars 2 when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile (voice of Michael Caine) and the stunning rookie field spy Holley Shiftwell (voice of Emily Mortimer). Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors.

Sing along with Wizard of Oz, July 12, 7pm

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No American movie is more beloved than “The Wizard of Oz.” Judy Garland, as Dorothy, takes us “Over the Rainbow,” on a quest with her friends, to a fantastically-imagined land, “where wishes really do come true”–whether it is for heart, courage, or brains.

Their adventures and the amazing characters they encounterr–both good and evil–have earned a place in our memories.

Now, in a very special event you can join in even more delightfully than ever before. It’s the “Sing-Along Wizard of Oz”

This magical experience takes place on Thursday, July 12 at 7:00. Don’t miss it!

This show is certain to sell out–so buy your tickets now, at the box office or online. The showing is on Thursday, July 12, at 7pm. All seats are $8. And, getting to the theater early is always a good idea–for a choice of seating and to order freshly-made food and drinks.

Enjoy a summer evening with Julie Andrews! Victor/Victoria (1982) June 14, 7pm

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On the verge of starvation in 1930s Paris, erstwhile entertainer Victoria (Julie Andrews) is rescued by gay cabaret performer Toddy (Robert Preston). What she needs to succeed, opines Toddy, is a gimmick. What if she becomes a male impersonator? Better still: what if she becomes a male impersonator, pretending to be a female impersonator? As “Victor/Victoria,” s/he becomes the toast of Paree, and an object of fascination for big-time Chicago gangster King Marchan (James Garner), who can’t quite understand the teasing sensations he experiences whenever watching her in action-especially since he, like everyone else, assumes that she is a he. Enjoyable though the stars of Blake Edwards’ comedy may be, the film is stolen by Lesley Ann Warren, who won an Oscar nomination as King’s screechy-voiced moll, and Alex Karras as King’s chief henchman, who, assuming that his boss is “that way,” literally comes out of the closet. Victor/Victoria was a remake of the 1931 German film Viktor und Viktoria, which had previously be reworked in 1937 as the Jessie Mathews vehicle First a Girl. In 1996, Victor/Victoria was transformed into a Broadway musical, again directed by Edwards and starring Andrews. (Credit: Yahoo Movie )

The showing is on Thursday, June 14, at 7pm. All seats are $8. Getting to the theater early is always a good idea–for a choice of seating and to order freshly-made food and drinks. You are strongly advised to buy tickets in advance at the box office or online.