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What's Up: Breaking Bad, Venice Lutheran School, Venice Boulevard Resurfacing

Here are five things to know in Venice-Mar Vista today.

1. Street repairs on Venice Boulevard at Lincoln Boulevard have begun. The entire stretch will be repaved and there will be disruptions and delays through Sept. 9. During this time parking on this section of Venice Boulevard will be prohibited between 7p.m. and 6 a.m.

2. Congratulations to the Venice Lutheran School at 815 Venice Blvd., celebrating its 65th anniversary.

3. Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul and creator Vince Gilligan celebrated the launch of the show's new episodes by hosting a special screening party in Venice, recently at a private home. Guests were served cocktails themed around the popular show, with names such as Yeah Science!, Blue Ice, Mr. White and Cap'n Cook, as well as cupcakes decorated with blue crystals - a reference to the drama's crystal meth drug theme.

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4. A take out cereal and milk only café is set to open on Abbot Kinney in September. Read about it here.

5. Have something you’d like posted in 5 things? Email kelly.hartog@patch.com

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