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Councilwoman Rae Gabelich will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the North Long Beach Community Action Group, Sunday, September 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Police Sub-station, 4891 Avenue Avenue.
Gabelich will discuss her annual 8th District Review and final year as councilwoman.
For information call 562-428-7710.
The Disney movie Cars will be the next Movie on the Green, Saturday, September 3 at dusk at the median at 20th Street and Daisy Avenue.
The event is free and open to the public and free lemonade, popcorn or movie candy will be available while supplies last. Those attending are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on and a sweater or jacket. Information is available from Maria at 562-427-5021 or by email :wrigleyalliance@msn.com
The Long Beach Police Department is inviting residents to attend what it hopes will be a series of educational forums entitled AWARE or Alert Well-prepared And Ready for Emergencies.
The first of these will be Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. at the Veteran's Park Community Room, 101 E. 28th Street.
Here's what police say about the pilot program i is unveiling:
"Natural disasters, earthquakes, tsunamis and wild fires, as well as man made disasters, such as industrial accidents or acts of terrorism are just a few of the many possible emergencies that police and fire departments respond to in the United States. While many of these emergencies are unpredictable and are not preventable, they will affect large numbers of individuals who are unprepared to deal with such events. It is important for people to be
prepared to take appropriate action and have the knowledge to care for themselves, their
families and possibly even their community in the event of an emergency.
The Long Beach Police Department is implementing an educational pilot program for
community members who are interested in emergency preparedness and response. The
Police Department and Fire Department will be presenting information regarding what steps
people can take to better prepare themselves in the event of an emergency or disaster.
These departments will also be providing networking information and opportunities to
become more involved in the emergency response community.
If you are interested in attending this educational community event, please email your name,
contact information, and email address to LBPDwest@longbeach.gov
All community members interested in emergency preparedness are encouraged to attend.
The Police Department hopes to host presentations in other neighborhoods in the future."
Long Beach photographer Ken Renk's image of minnows in the nearby Bolsa Chica wetlands, has been chosen a finalist in the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest with National Geographic. Now it's up to the public to decide if he's a winner.
Through Sept. 15, the public can vote for their favorite photo in each of the six categories at www.nationalgeographic.com/
Those who want to vote can go to the link above then click on the vote now button so see the categories and finalist images. One vote per person per day is allowed.
Finalists were chosen from more than 6,000 entrants. About Renk's photo, Jim Richardson, 20-year National Geographic photographer and the contest judge wrote, "[Renk's photo of] minnows struggling upstream are transformed into a beguiling image of the complexity of life in the natural world ... an image that rewards simple contemplation."
Category winners receive prize pack valued at approximately $1,000.
The Central Project Area Committee is holding its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at the community room above Union Bank, 1900 Atlantic Ave.
Here's the agenda:
CENTRAL LONG BEACH PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE AGENDA
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6004, Long Beach, CA 90806
General Membership Meeting
September 1, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Agenda
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes for August 4, 2011
Comments: All Council Districts
All council districts or their representatives are invited to inform the PAC and guests
of any information pertaining to redevelopment issues.
Public Comment (3 min. per speaker)
Members of the public are invited to address the PAC on items of interest/relevance
within the PAC's jurisdiction.
RDA Presentation
a. Status of Redevelopment
b. Project Status Update
Chair Report
a. Bob Lee Memorial
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting:
October 6, 2011, 6:00 PM
Local history and Art Deco expert John Thomas will play host to one of his popular downtown walking tours presented by Long Beach Heritage Saturday, August 27 at 9 a.m. The cost is $40 for Heritage members and $50 for nonmembers and includes a copy of Thomas' book "Long Beach Art Deco."
Downtown Long Beach contains a number of examples of 1920s and '30s deco and streamline moderne architecture. The tour will emphasize the history of Long Beach and the Art Deco era and discuss the contributions of architects such as Cecil Schilling, Horace Austin, Nate Piper and Hugh Davies. Among the architectual highlights are the Arts Building, Metro Apartment Building, the U.S. Post Office and the WPA mural. There will also be a tour inside the Lafayette, which was built as a hotel in 1929.
The tour is scheduled to last about 2 1/2 hours and begins at the WPA mural on Third Street and the Promenande. Payment can be made via PayPal or by check to Long Beach Heritage, Information is available online at www.lbheritage.org or by calling LB Heritage at 562-493-7019.
Congresswoman Laura Richardson's office announced an upcoming town hall with the Congressional Black Caucus and a job fair in Los Angeles.
The town hall will discuss job-creating legislation by the caucus. It will be held Tuesday, August 30, at Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 S. Vermont Ave. at 6 p.m. Registration at 5 p.m.
The jobs fair is Wednesday, August 31 at Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 S. Vermont Ave., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Central Project Area Committee has joined the digital age. And while the future may be dubious for Redevelopment Agencies, this community group that advises the Long Beach RDA, is showing no sign of letting up. To prove it intends to remain relevant, the local group has started a Facebook page that is crammed with information and events happening in the project area.
Free vaccinations that protect against whooping cough are being offered by the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services for children in grades 7 through 12.
Four clinics will be held in which the Tdap vaccine, which protects against whooping as well as tetanus and diphtheria, will be offered. Whooping cough has been in California in epidemic levels in the last year.
The clinics will be Monday, August 29, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Long Beach Health Department, 2525 Grand Ave. and Wednesday, August 31, Thursday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 6, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Tucker Elementary School, 2221 Argonne Ave.
A parent or guardian must be present and they are advised to bring any records of previous vaccines. All students in grades 7 -12 need to have a Tdap booster recorded in their school immunization record.
According to the Health Departement " The Tdap requirement was enacted into State law last fall and became effective July 1, 2011. One dose of Tdap after the age of 7 meets the school requirement. Schools in Long Beach began notifying parents about the upcoming Tdap deadline late last year and about 68 percent of students have already submitted their Tdap records. All students who have not already met the requirement will be asked for their Tdap record when they return to school.
"More than 9,000 cases of whooping cough were reported in California in 2010, including 10 infant deaths. The number of cases was the most since 1947. So far this year, more than 1,900 cases of whooping cough have been reported. Most cases of whooping cough occur between May and November so the start of school often brings additional cases. For students who have not already had their Tdap, getting it as soon as possible will not only make school registration easier but it will also provide protection at the time it is needed most. For information about Tdap and other school immunization requirements, visit www.ShotsForSchool.org. For information about clinics in Long Beach, call the Long Beach Health Department Immunization Project at 562-570-4212."
The Neighborhood Resource Center will stage a workshop entitled Save Energy and Save Money Wednesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. at its offices at 425 Atlantic Avenue.
The presenters will be Sarah Price, City of Long Beach Office of Sustainability, Matthew Veeh, Long Beach Water Department, Jim Hodge, Southern California Edison and Darick J. Simpson, Long Beach Community Action Partnership.
Topics covered will include a variety of conservation, rebate and low-cost programs provided by the city and utility companys.
RSVP to the Neighborhood Resource Center are requested at 562-570-1010
or email Scottie Hinkey at Sharron.Hinkey@longbeach.gov
Spanish and Khmer translation available. Free parking behind the building and on surrounding streets
The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network is offering a free, hands-on Construction Jobs Training Program.
Here's the information, provided by the group:
To learn more, attend one of these Information Sessions:
· August 25, 10:00 am, Career Transition Center - 3447 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach 90807
· August 25, 2:00 pm, Torrance Career Center - 1220 Engracia Ave., Torrance 90501
"Job training programs are key to rebuilding our economy," Mayor Bob Foster said. "This free program provides job-seekers with important skills that are valued in the workforce."
Eligible participants can develop skills and knowledge by preparing for career opportunities in the Construction Industry. Program includes certifications for Hazardous Waste Worker Protection and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER 40);OSHA 30 safety program; CPR/First Aid; Confined Space; Traffic Control; and Trenching and Shoring.
Individuals will also enhance their industry skills, knowledge and certifications to assist in the job search effort, participate in life skills, resume writing and interview techniques workshops, and receive physical fitness and nutrition instruction. Successful candidates will receive job placement assistance.
The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network, which is administered by the City of Long Beach, is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call 562.570.3738 or TTY 562.570.4629, at least 72 hours prior to event.
For more information about Network job seeker and employer services call: 562.570.WORK, Toll Free 800.292.7200, TTY 562.570.4629 or visit www.pacificgatewayworkforce.
The West East Side Community Association monthly meeting and clean-up are this week.
The meeting is Thursday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul, 2750 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
The clean-up is Saturday, August 27 at 8 a.m. at 2641 E. Spaulding Street followed by a barbecue. Water and gloves will be provided. Organizers say they especially need people with trucks to help.
John Malveaux, who helped bring award-winning documentary films to Long Beach, sends the following announcement about the first installment in the upcoming season of films which are held on the last Tuesdays of the month:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 at 6pm
Long Beach Main Library - Library Auditorium
Long Beach ITVS Community Cinema 2011/2012 Season. This series of 
by Abigail E. Disney, Pamela Hogan, Gini Reticker
When the U.S. troop surge was announced in late 2009, women in Afghanistan knew that the ground was being laid for peace talks with the Taliban. Peace Unveiled follows three women in Afghanistan who are risking their lives to make sure that women have a seat at the negotiating table.
Residents are encouraged to vote for Admiral Kidd Park, which is entered in a contest sponsored by Coca Cola in its Live Positively campaign. The three parks that receive the most votes by Tuesday, September 6, 2011 will be awarded grants ranging from $100,000 to $25,000. The grants must be used to restore, rebuild or enhance places within the park.
How You Can Vote
Vote on-line at LivePositively.com: Go to "Vote" on the left hand side of the page.
Type "Admiral Kidd Park" in the park same section.
Vote and type in the security letters and numbers to complete the voting process.
Vote as many times as you want between now and Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
You can also vote using Facebook.
Admiral Kidd Park is a 12.29-acre park on the city's Westisde on Santa Fe Avenue, between Hill Street and Willard Street.
The BMX and skateboarding craze is coming to North Long Beach, where the inaugural Long Beach BMX Skate Park Jam will be staged Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hougton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue.
The event will feature Long Beach skaters and bikers competing for prizes including skate and bike gear and medals. Competition begins at 1:30 p.m. Signups start at10 a.m.
It is being presented by ASK Long Beach, which supports skatepark in Long Beach, and Councilmember Steven Neal.
Mike Donelon os ASK Long Beach, said he expects a crowd of 600 to attend and says its the biggest such event to be held in Long Beach thus far.
Long Beach Firefighters will provide hot dogs and refreshments.
Skateboarding lessons will be available for kids beginning at noon.
The event is also intended as a fund-raiser for repairs at the Houghton Skate Park.
For more information, please contact district9@longbeach.gov or call 562-570-6137.
Meanwhile, in other skateboarding news, work on the new facility at Ernest McBride Park is well under way and shouldbe completed within a couple of months. Another park at Orizaba is ready to go but unavailable because of landscaping around the facility. The park has been covered until the landscaping is ready.
The Willmore City Heritage Association is hosting a fundraiser night at Polly's Pies, 3490 Atlantic Ave. Wednesday, August 24. The WCHA receives 20% of the proceeds from this event and all you have to do is go to lunch and/or dinner on August 24. Present the flyer to your server (or print out this email if you can't)
Here's the flyer:
They have staged community events, learned how to marshal resources, been taught about conflict resolution and community organizing. And now before they take their newfound skills out into the community, there's one bit of business remaining.
The Neighborhood Leadership Program Class of 2011 will graduate Saturday, August 20 at the Main Branch of the Long Beach Public Library, 101 Pacific Avenue.
The graduation ceremony begins at 1 p.m., with a reception to follow at 3 p.m.
RSVPs are requested at 562-570-3818 or by email to lydia.calvillo@longbeach.gov
A free disaster preparedness presentation will be delivered by the Long Beach American Red Cross, Thursday, August 18, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Red Cross offices, 3150 E. 29th Street.
The presentation will present ideas on how families can instantly put themselves in a better situation should a natural disaster strike.
You will learn how to make an emergency disaster kit, make a family plan and be informed about disasters. To RSVP contact Guillermo Sanchez at 562-595-6341.
Councilman Dee Andrews office lists the following free events for the rest of the month of August:
6th District Food Distribution
Friday, August 19, 9 a.m. until food disbursed
Ernest McBride Park
1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
(Free food to those in need.)
6th District Document Shredding & Recycling Event
Saturday, August 20, 9 a.m. - noon
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
1950 Lemon Ave.
(Includes free drive up service to drop off documents that you want shredded. The first five boxes per car is free. Also recycling e-waste.)
6th District Evening at Museum of Latin American Art "Target Free Day at MOLAA"
Sunday, August 21, Noon - 4 p.m.
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue
Neighborhood Clean-up
Saturday, August 27, 8 a,m, - noon
Locust at 23rd Street
Cambodian Business Expo
Sunday, August 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mark Twain Library,
1401 East Anaheim St.
Information is available by calling the 6th District Council office 562-570-6816
The Neighborhood Resource Center is offering a free workshop on starting a new business, Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. at the NRC office, 425 Atlantic Ave.
Michael Daniel, program manager for the Small Development Center and Phil Jennings with the city's Business Startup Grant Program and Commercial Improvement Rebate Program will make the presentation. Topics will include what it takes to start a business, writing an effective business plan, legal structure and incorporation, financing and marketing and assistance programs available from the city.
RSVPs are required to the Neighborhood Resource Center 562-570-1010 or by email to Sharron.Hinkey@longbeach.gov.
Spanish and Khmer translation are available.
Free parking behind the building and on the street.
Despite what pundits might say about the improving economy, the flood of families and homeowners facing foreclosures, evictions or problems with their home mortgages continues for many in the community.
Those with loan problems or looming issues are invited to attend either of a pair of free two-hour mortgage worshops sponsored by the Long Beach Housing Development Company and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services.
The workshops are Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at Community Grace Brethren Church, 5885 Downey Ave., or Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Antioch Church,
1535 Gundry Ave.
Counselors from LANHS, a HUD-approved counseling agency, will be on hand, Also available will be representatives from Chase Bank, Bank of America, GMAC, and Citi Mortgage who will be able to meet with those who have mortgage loans with their banks.
Those who attend will be asked for information on your existing loan(s) such as balance, interest rate and payments, as well as your income and budget information. Mortgage statements and monthly budgets should be brought.
Those who would like to attend should call the LANHS at 888-895-2647 or send an RSVP email to rsvp@lanhs.org Emails should include name, address, phone number and the clinic day you want to attend.
Information is available from the LBHDC at 562-570-6949, by email at LBHDC@longbeach.gov or online at www.lbhdc.org. Or from the LANHS 213-381-2862 or online at www.lanhs.org.
Long Beach Rescue Mission is launching its annual Back to School Backpack drive and seeks donations and volunteers to join the effort by Friday. Aug. 19.
Last year, the Mission, in collaboration with a number of groups, including fire and police, supplied more than 3,500 backpacks filled with supplies. The backpacks are given directly to the schools for distribution.
This year the Mission is hoping to buy and fill more than 3,000 backpacks.
Those who are interested in helping can donate any of the following itmes: new solid color backpacks, packets of college-ruled paper, two- and three-ring binders, Boxes of No. 2 pencils, boxes of blue, black and red pens, large erasers, pencil cases and sharpeners, 12-inch rulers and one subject notebooks.
Donations can be dropped off at the Mission at 1335 Pacific Ave, before
Aug. 19. Monetary donations for the drive can also be made and applied to the purchase of the packs and supplies. Information on donations to the Mission and volunteering is available online at www.LBRM.org or by phone to Denise
Carrillo at 562-591-1292 or volunteer@lbrm.org
Councilman Dee Andrews and city officials will talk about the looming 2012 city budget at Andrews' monthy 6th District Town Hall meeting, Tuesday, August 30 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park, 101 East 28th Street,
Joining Andrews will be City Manager Pat West and Director of Financial Management Paul Gross. There will be added discussion on public safety.
The city's fiscal year begins Oct. 1 and official project a $20.3 million deficit in the general fund, which plays for so-called core services such as police, firefighters, libraries,parks and sidewalk and steet repairs.
For more information, call the office of Councilman Andrews at 562-570-6816.
Residents are invited to attend a celebration and ceremonial street lighting on Pacific Avenue in Wrigley Village Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. The celebration staged at the Wrigley Village Community Garden 2044 Pacific Avenue.
The event is to celebrate improvements made along the roadway and in the median of the business area between Pacific Coast Highway and Willow Street.
The event will spotlight the streetscape improvements along the median, including the installation of drought tolerant landscaping, the addition of street banners and facade improvements all designed to make the Village area more attractive to shoppers. There will also be a lighting at 7 p.m. of the decorative new street lamps in the area.
Residents and assorted clean freaks are invited to join neighborhood groups from Rose Park, North Alamitos Beach and Craftsman Village for clean-ups along 7th Street on Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. until noon. Groups will assemble at 7th Street and Temple Avenue and 7th Street and Orange Avenue. Information is avalable by calling Emily Stevens 562-368-4877, by e-mail at info@rpna.org or online a www.rnpa.org
Ivy Goolsby of Long Beach is one of two new board members named to the Board of Trustees for the Goodwill of Southern Los Angeles County. Also named was Dan Bonawitz of San Pedro.
According to the Goodwill:
"Goolsby was born and raised in Long Beach and is very involved and well connected in the community. She is extremely devoted to her family which includes her husband, 2 daughters, stepson, 5 grandchildren and 6 godchildren.
She was the first African American President of the Long Beach area Chamber of Commerce Women's Council 2005-2006. Under her leadership and guidance the organization made history in numerous ways including raising more money for scholarships in the history of the organization ($24,000.00) and awarding more scholarships to students than in the history of the organization (over $21,500.00). She also established a fund for Women Transitioning from Shelter to Workforce and as a first step awarded grants to women in this category. She is also a member of The Zonta Club of Long Beach and a Board Member of St Mary's Medical Center Foundation.
Dan Bonawitz resides in the south Los Angeles County community of San Pedro. He is retired after 25 years of executive level experience in the automotive industry, the most recent with American Honda Motor Company, Inc. His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Trustees for Pittsburg State University in Kansas, the Home Healthcare and Hospice Board for Torrance Memorial Hospital, and the Board of Directors for both Flexcar and Fuelmaker.
Because of the working background, community activities, and their experience serving on boards, these two fine leaders will bring great support, knowledge and resource to the Goodwill SOLAC Board.
Goodwill serves the people of southern Los Angeles County as a community resource providing training and employment placement services to individuals with barriers to employment. Last year, Goodwill provided services for more than 4,300 people, trained more than 1,200 and placed 151 people in competitive employment. To learn more about our services, visit us at www.thinkgood.org; follow us on www.twitter.com/thinkgoodwill; and join us as a friend on www.facebook.com/goodwill.
Ninth District Councilman Steven Neal will provide an annual update to residents of North Long Beach at the monthly meeting of the North Long Beach Community Action Group, Sunday August 7, at 2 p.m. at the North Police Sub-station 4891 Atlantic Avenue. The meeting is free and open to the public,
Assistant City Manager Suzanne Frick will talk about the city's recently proposed 2012 budget at the next 3rd District Neighborhood Association meeting, Thursday, Aug. 11, at 11:45 AM at the Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 Appian Way.
Reservations for lunch need to be made before Tuesday, Aug. 9. The BLT sandwich with French fries and fresh fruit is $15. Lunch reservations and information available from Julie Maleki, 562-570-8756
.
Sue Ann Robinson will discuss New Deal Easel Art in Long Beach, Friday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave. The presentation is one of a bevy of activities in Bixby Knolls at its monthly First Friday celebration.
Here is some information from the HSLB:
This free program is held in conjunction with the exhibit, "Rebuilding for the Future: A New Deal for Long Beach 1933 - 1942."
Long Beach Museum of Art Director of Collections, Sue Ann Robinson will talk about easel paintings created by artists employed by Roosevelt's New Deal and its WPA (Works Progress Administration), program.
Robinson discovered some of the paintings while conducting a city-wide inventory of art. Easel paintings, unlike murals painted during the New Deal, had a tendency to "wander. " Thanks to Robinson's discoveries, they are being catalogued for preservation.
The history of the works sheds light on the diversity of artists who were able to survive and continue their careers during and after the Great Depression through the federal art program.
Information is available by calling Letticia Montoya: 562-424-2220 or by e-mail at letticiam@hslb.org or online.
The Historical Society of Long Beach is also on Facebook.
The Bixby Knolls Literary Society will tackle Evelyn Waugh's "Brideshead Revisited" in its next meeting, Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m, at the Expo, 4321 Atlantic Avenue.
Press materials describe the book like this:
"In this classic tale of British life between the World Wars, Waugh examines affairs of the heart. Charles Ryder finds himself stationed at Brideshead, the family seat of Lord and Lady Marchmain. Exhausted by the war (WWII), he takes refuge in recalling his time spent with the heirs to the estate before the war--years spent enthralled by the beautiful but dissolute Sebastian and later in a more conventional relationship with Sebastian's sister Julia.
Ryder portrays a family divided by an uncertain investment in Roman Catholicism and by their confusion over where the elite fit in the modern world.
Brideshead Revisited was the Book of the Month Club selection for January 1946.In 2005, it was chosen by Time magazine as one of the one hundred best English-language novels from 1923 to the present."
Street parking is available and refreshments will be provided
More information is available from the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association:
562-595-0081 or by email: info@bixbyknollsinfo.com
