Local officials are putting out the word to encourage residents to volunteer for a couple of upcoming events.
In the Central Area, volunteers are needed to help stage the 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Unity Parade Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 17.
The event is always popular and volunteers are needed to help with the parade along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and the celebration afterward at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
Those interested can call Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews office at 562-570-4006.
Also searching for volunteer are organizers of the fourth biennial count of the city's homeless population Thursday, Jan. 29.
About 300 volunteers, in teams of three, span the city to count, talk to and offer service to the homeless.
The count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for federal funds for the city's continuum of care for homeless.
A one-hour orientation session is recommended before the count. Information is available bac calling 562-570-4003 or on-line at www.longbeach.gov/health/fss/homeless_services/default.asp .
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