Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
Wed, June 24 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
6:30 p.m. Social Time, Refreshments & Information Tables.
7:00 p.m. Meeting.
SPECIAL TOPIC
“Red Flags & Blue Cans: Outsmart Scammers, Recycle or Not!“
GUEST SPEAKERS
- Luis Corona, Financial Crimes Detective, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Detectives Division
- Tory Romero, Waste Diversion & Recycling Specialist, City of Long Beach Materials Management Bureau
DESIRED OUTCOMES
- Bring along items from home you’re unsure how to dispose of, share and learn as a community.
- Know where your discards go after they leave your home, and what can’t go in any of the three cans.
- Participate in an interactive “Recycle or Not” activity featuring commonly misplaced items.
- Identify common scam tactics, including urgency and deception, targeting local residents and elders.
- Protect personal and financial information and verify suspicious calls, texts, emails, and requests.
ADDITIONAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
- Hear updates from the BPNA board on the latest neighborhood news, events, and projects.
- Learn about and volunteer in even small ways you can get involved and help the community.
- Engage with Councilwoman Cindy Allen (or her staff) on latest topics for our neighborhood and city.
- Meet informally the new LBPD East Division Police Commander Danielle Quinones.
- Connect with friends and neighbors in a fun, engaging way during the preceding social time.
VISIT INFORMATION TABLES DURING THE SOCIAL TIME
- Senior Police Partners of the Long Beach Police Department.
- Long Beach Heritage.
- Office of the 2nd City Council District, City of Long Beach.
- BPNA Membership and Welcome.
LOCATION
- Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802.
- Social Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building.
- Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.
- Parking, including accessible parking, is available.
- Access is ADA compliant. For other special needs, please contact us here.
SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL
- All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate.
- The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free, and open to the public.
- Enjoy free refreshments, compliments of paid BPNA Members.
- Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors, and leaders within the community.
- The Historic District runs roughly from E. Ocean Blvd to Broadway, from Loma Ave to Junipero Ave.
- Photography, videography, and conduct of facilitated discussion at meetings are governed by BPNA’s policies to ensure safety and respect for all.
GET YOUR WINE GLASSES
Commemorative wine glasses make a great gift for yourself or someone you love, especially for summertime sipping & socializing with neighbors, friends and family. Order yours now here, while supplies last. Also available at the meeting.
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Come learn about another great nonprofit in our city. At each Community Meeting since 2022, BPNA specially invites an outside nonprofit organization that is relevant to share briefly its mission and efforts.
SAVE THE DATES FOR MORE COMMUNITY MEETINGS & SOCIALS
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Wednesday, January 27, 2027
- Wednesday, March 24, 2027
- Wednesday, June 23, 2027
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