November 2011 Archives

Sixth District residents will be beneficiaries Saturday when motorcycle groups join together to bring the fourth annual Popeye Toy Run to town. Here are the specifics:


WHAT:           4^th Annual Popeye's Toy Run

WHEN:           Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

WHERE:        Martin Luther King Jr., Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach

Several motorcycle clubs from Long Beach & the surrounding communities will gather to spread the cheer of Christmas for children in the 6^th District of Long Beach. The motorcyclists, made up of off-duty Sheriff's and Los Angeles County employees, will meet at 10 a.m. at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, off of Shoreline Drive and will be traveling northbound on Alamitos Avenue to their destination at Martin Luther King Jr., Park. Once they've arrived, they will pass out over three hundred toys to the youth of the Midtown area for the holiday season. Free entertainment, games, crafts, and bike raffles will also be provided. "It's truly a blessing to have these bikers coming together for our kids because this maybe the only Christmas gifts that these children will get this year. You can really tell that the bikers are pouring their hearts and souls into this to make sure our youth keep smiling", said Councilman Andrews.

Ann Matulin, Secretary of the all women's Just Us Motorcycle club, mentioned, "My husband, Mark "Popeye" Matulin, loved making people happy and fulfilled. In honor of his memory, we bring gifts to children who might not be able to get something this year. Last year we provided over 600 children with toys, meals and fun activities.

The Central Project Area Committee is celebrating the holidays with its annual mixer. Here's the flier.

 First Fridays festivities in Bixby Knolls will be highlighted by a tree and menorah lighting Friday at Nino's Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Ave., at 6 p.m.
 Residents, businesses and schools are encouraged to bring decorations for the tree. Carols will be played and hot chocolate served.
 Here's information from the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association:

The 4th Annual Bixby Knolls Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place by the fountains at Nino's Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Avenue, beginning at 6:00pm. The entire community is invited to come celebrate this tradition with the lighting of the tree and Hanukah Menorah, listen to carols, and enjoy some hot chocolate. Lights get turned on at 6:30pm.

As this will be a community tree, the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association is encouraging the tree decorations be donated from area businesses, schools, and residents. Ornaments can either be dropped off at the BKBIA office at 4313 Atlantic Avenue prior to December 2, or brought to the tree lighting ceremony on December 2.

Tree lighting ceremony includes:
• Carolers and holiday music
• Blessing of the Hanukah candles
• Hot chocolate provided by Nino's
• Bixby Belle passing out candy canes and Day-Glo bracelets to kids
• Post-ceremony parade led by local girl scout troop

First Fridays Highlights:
• First Books @ First Fridays - Dana Branch Library, 5:30pm. Guest readers: Community Leaders John Royce & Thor Carlson
• Santa's Workshop at First Bank, 4040 Atlantic, with Santa, music, and Big Elf
• Long Beach Clothing Co. will donate 10% of all sales to the Bixby Knolls Camp Fire Neighborhood Association for its community tree planting project on January 8
• "Cider Stops" at About U, Averyboo Arts, Bella Cosa, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, It's a Grind Coffee House
• Egg Nog at Roy Robbins Gifts & Stationery
• Scavenger Hunt for kids in six locations: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Roy Robbins Gifts, Averyboo Arts, Bixby Exchange, EmbroidMe, and It's a Grind.
• Uptown Village Market @ Expo Arts Center - www.uptownvillagemarket.com
• Comedy Improv Show "Wreck the Halls" at Elise's Tea Room
• Over 10 music stations ranging from holiday songs, jazz, blues, rock, dance hits and the Sublime tribute band "Saw Red"

• Support our local businesses by doing some of your holiday shopping on Friday night. There are many wonderful treats to purchase along Atlantic. The Big Red Bus will help you get to all the participating locations.

Stop by Bella Cosa (3803Atlantic) from 6:30pm - 8:00pm to find all the information about First Fridays, maps, business info, and restaurant recommendations.

When the businesses start to close, "First Fridays After Hours" begins across the district. Nino's Italian Restaurant will host a fun mix of music, dancing, and late night dining. The Factory and EJ Malloy's also go late into the night with dinner, drinks, music, and community mingling. Why go home early? Stay out and continue the energy.

Full listing of participating businesses at: www.firstfridayslongbeach.com

 

Aviation Youth Career Day will feature a brief program and information booths Saturday from local industry leaders and education programs.
The event, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be at the Aeroplex/Aerolease Group, 3333 East Spring St., Long Beach. Parking is free.
The event is intended to expose high school and college students to the array of career paths that aviation offers.
 The vendor area will include recruiters from the Long Beach Campus of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Long Beach City College's Aviation Maintenance Program, Cessna Aircraft Company, The Transportation Security Authority and the California National Guard, among others.
Visitors will also experience a static air show highlighting World War II era aircraft, a Black Hawk military combat helicopter and several experimental planes constructed by local aviation enthusiasts.
"Long Beach has a rich aviation history and Aviation Youth Career Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach our young people about their aviation roots and include them in the centennial celebration of flight," Curt Castagna, president and CEO of the Aeroplex/Aerolease Group, said in a prepared statement.
More details, including Airport Modernization Plan updates and links, can be found at the Airport's website, www.lgb.org, by signing up with the City's e-Notify system, on Facebook at Long Beach Airport and on Twitter at LBAirport. 

   Frank Martin, producer of the award winning documentary "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots" will be in Long Beach Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. to air a portion of his film at Earnest McBride Park & Cal Rec Community Center, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
  According to promotional material: "If prevalent and accepted accounts of American History - both scholarly and those portrayed by Hollywood - are to be believed, the face of the United States Armed Services was white.

 "The truth is over 5,000 Black soldiers fought in the American Revolution. And though most were not recognized as citizens or even free man, more than 200,000 took up arms in the Civil War. Over 380,000 African-Americans served in WW I and more than 2,000,000 defended this country in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Yet most accounts of their valiant actions are absent from history books and contemporary film."

 Although the documentary is four hours and spans the history of blacks in American warfare, Sunday's screening will deal with the Civil War period. The screening is being presented by Long Beach Central Area Association/MusicUNTOLD at the monthly NAACP meeting in tribute to Veterans Day and 150th anniversary of Civil War.
 

Cambodia Town will play host to its third annual Cambodian Arts and Culture Exhibition Saturday, Nov. 19. Here is information provided the the 6th District Council office:


 Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodia Town, Inc. to host
 3^rd Annual Cambodian Arts & Culture Exhibition

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodian Town, Inc. to host the 3^rd  Annual Cambodian Arts and Culture Exhibition, 10:00 am, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, California.

This is the third year that the open-air festival will have hands-on demonstrations of a variety of art forms from Cambodia's rich and ancient culture.  Local Cambodian artisans and culture bearers will share their expertise through interactive demonstrations. "This event is a jewel in our city. It reaches beyond the barriers to bring residents together to celebrate and educate with the beauty of art", said Councilman Dee Andrews.  

Among the arts and cultural practices on display will be Cambodian classical dance and costuming, drawing, shadow puppets, music and musical instruments, textiles, dressmaking, weddings, gardening, cooking, and games. This year the Exhibition will begin with a traditional Khmer (Cambodian) prayer ceremony at 10:00 am.

All of this is free and open to the public. For more information call the Office of Councilman Dee Andrews at (562) 570-6816 or the Exhibition program coordinator, Susan Needham, Ph.D. CSU Dominguez Hills, at (310) 243-3485.

 Residents are being urged to help two local groups that are finalists vying for funding from a national program sponsored by Pepsi.
 Until Nov. 30, community members can go online and vote for projects they believe should receive funds. The Long Beach Boy Scouts are hoping to add a new kitchen to their Sea Base and the Long Beach Education Foundation wants to save middle school sports programs.
 Information on the grant proposals and how to vote are here:
 
Help two of our local neighborhood groups to receive funding for their community improvement projects!  In June 2011, the Neighborhood Resource Center shared information with the community about Pepsi Refresh Project grant program.  Two of Long Beach's very own community groups are finalists!  The Long Beach Education Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America, Long Beach Council are each eligible to receive $50,000 in funding to make their ideas become realities.  
They need your help to win the grants by going to the Pepsi Refresh Project website and voting for their ideas.  Here are the links:
http://www.refresheverything.com/scoutseabase
http://www.refresheverything.com/save-lbusd-ms-sports
Voting is open until Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 9:00 p.m.

The Long Beach finalists are:

Boy Scouts of America, Long Beach Council

Put a new community kitchen in at the Boy Scouts of America Sea Base
(From the grant submission)
Specifically, my idea will help All users of the sea base to have access to a functional kitchen space!
I believe my idea is unique and innovative because It has the potential to affect not just one org (BSA LB) but all base users!
One thing that might surprise people about my idea is That all scout units may use the Sea Base!

To vote for this project, visit this page:  
http://www.refresheverything.com/scoutseabase


Long Beach Education Foundation

Save free Long Beach, CA after-school middle school sports program
(From the grant submission)
Specifically, my idea will help Several thousand Long Beach Unified School District middle school students
I believe my idea is unique and innovative because It promotes fitness while teaching preparation, cooperation, and courage
One thing that might surprise people about my idea is Many LBUSD students can't afford rec sports, few can make high school teams

To vote for this project, visit this page:  
http://www.refresheverything.com/save-lbusd-ms-sports
  Applications can be submitted during submission periods via

 Residents and workers interested in becoming certified in lead-related construction work are invited to a free three-day program offered by the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services beginning Monday, Nov. 14. Here are the details:


Environmental Health Bureau
Lead Hazard Control Program

Presents:

Free Training and Certification to become
a Lead-Related Construction Worker

Anyone who is a painter, construction worker, or home renovator should have this certification.
 This important construction certification will make you more valuable and more employable to your boss or potential employer in the construction trades!
Any building built before 1979 is assumed to have lead-based paint. You need to be a certified lead-related construction worker to work on these buildings.


What Is It?  Three day training class (in English, must attend all days.)
When? November 14, 15 and 16, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Where?  Health Science Associates, 10771 Noel Street, Los Alamitos, CA.  No lunch or transportation is provided.
How Do I Sign Up?  Contact Victoria Chavez at (562) 570-4168 or Victoria.chavez@longbeach.gov.  You will need a drivers license or California ID card to register and receive your certification.

 The Conservation Corps of Long Beach will celebrate America Recycles Day, Tuesday, Nov. 15 with an E-Waste collection, mobile
recycling collection and tours of its new Environmental Education Center at 3251 E. 19th Street in Signal Hill from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 Organizers says "This event will bring awareness to the
city of Long Beach and surrounding communities of the significance of recycling,
conservation and youth programs. This event is free to the public.
 "The Conservation Corps of Long Beach aims to raise self-esteem, develop basic
work skills, promote teamwork, and enhance work ethic and education for Long
Beach area at-risk youth through a combination of work, conservation and education
programs."
 Information is available from Kedrin Hopkins at the Conservation Corps 562- 597-8071.

 An event to raise funds for the Memorial Care Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial will be staged Thursday November 10, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Broadway near Redondo Avenue.
 Ten food trucks will be stationed along a six-block stretch of Broadway on either side of Redondo Avenue serving food and donating a portion of their proceeds to the Breast Center. Stores will also be open with sales and activities during the event and into the evening. Among the participating trucks will be several on Zagat's Best 10 in L.A., according to organizers. Participating businesses in the area will have goodie bags to hand out.
 

 The newly former AOC7 neighborhood group will be staging its first neighborhood clean-up Saturday Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are needed and asked to assemble at Choices Cafe, 1601 E. 10th Street.
 A dumpster will be provided for us along with gloves, masks and other
tools. Information is available by contacting Mounir Hilmi at 562-912-4500.
 The AOC7 group was formed in the wake of a shooting death in the neighborhood. Members meet every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Choices Cafe.

Members of nonprofits interested in understanding how to judge and what to look for in an executive directors are invited to a workshop presented by the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership. The cost is $40 for members and $65 for nonmembers.
 Here are the details:

Board Members - Effectively Evaluating Your Executive Director
Tuesday, November 8th
$40 for Members/ $65 for Not-Yet Members
2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: LBNP Office
4900 E. Conant St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
The performance evaluation of an Executive Director is critical to the organization fulfilling its mission. The Executive Director directly influences the organizations success. A well written evaluation can help to improve the relationship between the Executive Director and Board by clearly identifying the challenges in programs or performance, rewarding the Executive Director for work well done and strengthen the organization's overall administration. In this workshop we will discuss the steps in creating an effective evaluation tool and process for the Executive Director.
Trainer: Anne L. Laguzza, M.A. The Works Consulting
To register visit www.lbnp.org or contact Rebecca Buckley, Education Program Coordinator at 562-290-0018 ext. 4 or by e-mail at rbuckley@lbnp.org

  Representatives from several local companies that offer funding for community projects will be held at the Neighborhood Resource Center.
 Here's the info:

MEET THE FUNDER



RSVP to the Neighborhood Resource Center at (562) 570-1010
or e-mail Scottie Hinkey at Sharron.Hinkey@longbeach.gov

This FREE workshop will be presented in
English with Spanish and Khmer translation available

Free parking behind the building and on surrounding streets

 A free paper shredding and electronic waste collection will be staged Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Stanford Middle School, 5871 E. Los Arcos St.
 The on-site shredding will be conducted by bonded Sergeant Shredder. The school earns money by the sale of the recycled paper and raised $2,500 last year/
 The electronic waste is any equipment that had electricity running through it at some point. No batteries or light bulbs.
 Information is available by calling 562-243-2171 or by email at Michele@FollowMeToHome.com

 Residents are invited to join two-time Daytime Emmy award winning actress Michelle Stafford and actress Stacy Haiduk at a beach cleanup Saturday, Nov,.5 at Alamitos Beach from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 The event is being organized by Los Angeles-based chapter of The Earth Organization (TEO), an international non-profit conservation and environmental group headquartered in South Africa.

 Organizers expect about 150 volunteers to come out for the event which they hope to use to spotlight ocean conservancy and the need for non-toxic cleanup solutions worldwide, particularly in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico, according to Barbara Wiseman, president of The Earth Organization.

 Alamitos Beach was chosen last year as part of the Adopt a Beach Program facilitated by the City of Long Beach, California Coastal Commission and El Dorado Nature Center.

 Information is available by calling 323-908-0700; or online at 


www.TheEarthOrganization.org


 Long Beach Animal Care Services will be conducting its monthly low cost mobile pet clinic at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Below are some of the services and costs:

Low-Cost Pet Clinic
  Date:        Saturday, November 12, 2011
  Time:        10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Location:    Houghton Park
           6301 Myrtle Avenue
           Long Beach, CA 90805
  Call:        (562) 570-7387
No reservations. Cash only.
A  State  Licensed  Veterinarian  from  the  Southern California Veterinary
Vaccine  Clinic  (SCVVC) will be onsite to provide the shots, and residents
can process their license renewals onsite.

Visit  http://scvvc.webs.com/  for  a  full  listing  of  prices.  Services
available include:

  ·    Dog Rabies: $7
  ·    Cat Rabies: $7 (or if preferred, "Purevax" Rabies @ $20)
  ·    DHPP (DA2PP): $16 (dogs)
  ·    Bordetella: $13 (dogs)
  ·    Lyme: $22 (dogs)
  ·    FVRCP: $16 (cats)
  ·    FELV: $18 (cats)
  ·    AVID Microchips: $28 (cats and dogs)
  ·    Altered Dog License: $20 (half-price for seniors)
  ·    Unaltered Dog License: $95
  ·    Altered Cat License: $10 (half-price for seniors)

Low-cost  pet  clinics  are  scheduled every month in Long Beach to provide
residents with a one-stop shop for vaccination, microchipping and licensing
services. More information about upcoming pet clinics online:
http://www.longbeach.gov/acs/pet_license/microchip/microchip_clinic_schedule.asp


Animal Care Services is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, from
10:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  The
Village is closed on Monday, Tuesday and all holidays.  Call 570-PETS
(7387) for service.  Visit ACS online: www.longbeach.gov/acs.

City of Long Beach
Animal Care Services
7700 E. Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
ACS on Facebook

Contact Us:
animalcare@longbeach.gov
(562) 570-PETS (7387)
www.longbeach.gov/acs

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011

Time: 9 AM until 11 AM

Location: Public Parking Lot Located on Appian Way at Colorado Street

  Residents and volunteers are invited to sign up for a tree planting to be staged along Appian Way between Nieto Avenue and Colorado Street on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The parking lot at Colorado Street will be the staging area.
 The office of Councilman Gary DeLong will provide refreshments and planting materials, although volunteers are urge to bring gloves, shovel and buckets if they can/
 About 100 volunteers are sought. Interested people and groups should contact Julie Maleki via email at julie.maleki@longbeach.gov or by phone at 562-570-8756.