BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bluff Park Neighborhood Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bluff Park Neighborhood Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluffpark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bluff Park Neighborhood Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210702T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123603 CREATED:20210529T045346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210530T210957Z UID:10000301-1625234400-1625234400@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Dress Your Door with 4th Décor DESCRIPTION:Dress Your Door with 4th Décor \nSign up NOW\, while supplies last\, or no later than Wednesday\, June 23\, to receive a wreath kit and goody bag with items to create your own holiday wreath just in time for decorating your door for the July 4th Independence Day holiday. \nScroll down to sign up. \nThe wreath kit contains a wire frame that must be the basis for creating your custom-made wreath for the contest. \nBe creative\, use all or some of what is provided and feel free to add your own embellishments. Cut\, glue\, tape any way you wish. \nFun for the whole family. No experience needed. \nBPNA will deliver\, or you may choose to pick up\, the wreath kit on Friday\, June 25. \nDuring the days that follow\, you will make your wreath with the BPNA’s provided wire frame. \nTo be eligible for the judging\, you must display it prominently outdoors by no later than 2:00 p.m. PST on Friday\, July 2. \nPrizes from local businesses and ribbons will be given out to the winning wreaths! \nCost per Wreath:  $8 BPNA Member / $10 Non-Member. \nNot a Member? Join or renew now for your entire household (click here). \nAdvance payment requirement. Additional donations are much appreciated to help offset the BPNA’s costs for the event. \nSorry\, the contest is only available to those who live in the Bluff Park Historic District. \nORDER YOUR WREATH MAKING KIT NOW. CLICK HERE. \n \n  \nRev. 2021_0527 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/dress-your-door-with-4th-decor-2021/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Dress-Your-Door-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T211543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T170008Z UID:10000288-1624474800-1624480200@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 23 @  7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom* \nBluff Park Community Meeting \nFREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  ALL ARE INVITED. \n\n\nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS \nDeputy Chief Michael Lewis\, Long Beach Police Department Patrol Bureau \nPaul Duncan\, MSW\, Homeless Services Officer\, Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services \nAna Maria Rios\, Community Liaison\, Long Beach Police Department Patrol Bureau East Division \n \nAll are welcome for an engaging\, interactive meeting with our guests addressing \n\nsimple strategies you can implement to help reduce and report crime\nthoughts for setting up your own informal neighborhood watch group\nefforts to address and understand homelessness and unhoused people\, and\nways to engage effectively online and on social media and smartphone apps related to public safety in the city.\n\nYou will have a chance to interact in small groups and choose the topics that interest you the most and socialize with neighbors and friends. \nGet to know the neighbors near you who can be part of your own informal neighborhood watch group. \nWe also have a couple surprises which the BPNA board is still working on\, so we can’t announce them quite yet. \nCome back and revisit this page to find out about all we have planned for you on various issues of public safety. \nThis will surely be another BPNA Bluff Park Community Meeting you won’t want to miss! \nOTHER MEETING ITEMS: \n\nFraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.\nHear updates and volunteer needs from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings\, events\, projects and news.\n\n* PLEASE NOTE: The BPNA is following all guidance from the City’s public health directives. We are eager and looking forward to gathering again and meeting in-person with friends and neighbors for our future events and meetings. In the meantime\, this may be our last all virtual (Zoom) Community Meeting. We will the most of it and have fun! \n+++ \nMEETING REGISTRATION: Free & Open to the Public \nFILL OUT THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM MEETING LINK\, PHONE NUMBERS & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE \nDON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED. \n+++ \nSUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING \nPlease submit questions in advance through the online registration form below.  We suggest you register by day before the meeting to reserve your spot.  Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PST on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org.  The small group breakout sessions will provide you other opportunities to address your questions.  NOTE: At times\, all attendees will be muted\, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed. \nINTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL BE ENHANCED BY UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM \nWe will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download.  For those without a supported device and internet access\, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only. \n\n\n\n\n\nNOT A BPNA MEMBER? HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED?  \nJoin or renew your annual membership NOW. Click on the Membership page above. Or\, ask us here.  Membership comes with lots of perks! \n+++ \nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . FREE EVENT.  OPEN TO ALL.  \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings\, but all are invited. \nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community. \nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \nEnjoy free refreshments once we are back to meeting in-person at the Bixby Park Recreation Center in September 2021 — Fingers crossed! \n\nBOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates. \n+++ \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES: \n\nBluff Park Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, September 22\n‘Long Beach Gives’ to BPNA’s Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project – Thursday\, September 23\n\n \n  \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE \nComplete the form NOW while there is still space for the Community Meeting on Wednesday\, June 23 @ 7:00 pm PST. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before the meeting. If there is still space available and you register on the day of the event\, you will be sent an email by late afternoon\, or you will be immediately shown your personalized Zoom connection instructions on the confirmation page after completing your registration. \nBe sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our emails from bluffpark.org. \nDon’t forget: Update or download to your computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download \n  \n Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells\, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Watch for our email. Check your spam folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Deputy Chief Michael Lewis\, Long Beach Police Department (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for Paul Duncan\, MSW\, Homeless Services Officer\, City of Long Beach (Optional) Write in questions you have for our guest speaker. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for Ana Maria Rios\, Community Liaison\, Long Beach Police Department Patrol Bureau East Division (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for the BPNA Board (Optional)Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.How Many Will be Attending\, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. Tax-deductible. Gives you perks and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Already Connected to Your Nearby Neighbors in a Kind of (Even Informal) "Neighborhood Watch" Group? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureNeighbors can connect in various ways to look out for each other and nearby happenings. These are referred to as "Community Watch" or "Neighborhood Watch" groups\, even if arranged informally and casually. We are interested in knowing if you are already engaged or interested in this kind of connectivity with your immediate neighbors.Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out in the BPNA's Functions & Events? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time\, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectDecorate Your Door with 4th DecorSummer Meet\, Greet & EatBlock Party / Movie NightIt's the Great Pumpkin\, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventWalking Tour of Historic HomesFundraisingBunny HopNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 4th letter of our association? \n \n \n\n EmailSubmit \nPhoto Credit: City of Mercer Island \nUpdated 2020_0906\, 2021_0529\, 2021_0609 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2021-03/ LOCATION:Live Online Via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/community_meeting_City-of-Mercer-Island-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210619T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20201227T195110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T050414Z UID:10000295-1624093200-1624098600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean Up & Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast* \nA SOCIALLY DISTANCED\, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT \nSaturday\, June 19 \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nMeet at the intersection of Molino Avenue & E. 1st Street \n– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided\n– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required\n– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n\n\n\n* If health precautions permit\, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. Subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions. In lieu of breakfast which is typically offered\, a coupon to a local eatery will be provided to participants in the clean-up event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: The Jakarta Post.\n\nUpdated 2020_1215 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/neighborhood-clean-up-2021-03/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Clean-Up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210604 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T205155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T192505Z UID:10000280-1622678400-1622764799@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-49/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210514 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T205131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T205131Z UID:10000279-1620864000-1620950399@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-48/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210503T194500 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20210430T054430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T045828Z UID:10000300-1620068400-1620071100@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Zoom Open House DESCRIPTION:YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!\nAs We Plan for our Post-Pandemic Events \nJoin us for a “BPNA Zoom Open House“ \nPhone in or log on to chat informally with board members about different opportunities — even small things that meet your own interest and availability.  Drop in any time during the 45-minute time-frame on either of the two dates below. \nIf you cannot or prefer not to join us during these times\, email events@bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977\, and we would be happy to arrange some other time to chat at your convenience. \nWe value\, appreciate and need the kindness and assistance of volunteers in order to make the BPNA’s efforts and upcoming events come to fruition. \nBPNA Zoom Open Houses: \n\nSunday\, May 2\, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. PT\nMonday\, May 3\, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. PT\n\nJoin by Telephone: (669) 900-6833\, Meeting ID 815 2245 6833\, Passcode 151342 \nJoin by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81522456833?pwd=bmNtNVdEUnBKRFJheVJzWWN6aWNZQT09 \nClipart Credit: Tennessee Valley Theatre School \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/zoom-open-house-for-volunteers-2021-may-3/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/358-3586457_volunteer-at-the-tennessee-valley-theatre-school-volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210502T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210502T174500 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20210430T054300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T171026Z UID:10000299-1619974800-1619977500@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Zoom Open House DESCRIPTION:YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!\nAs We Plan for our Post-Pandemic Events \nJoin us for a “BPNA Zoom Open House“ \nPhone in or log on to chat informally with board members about different opportunities — even small things that meet your own interest and availability.  Drop in any time during the 45-minute time frame on either of the two dates below. \nIf you cannot or prefer not to join us during these times\, email events@bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977\, and we would be happy to arrange some other time at your convenience. \nWe value\, appreciate and need the kindness and assistance of volunteers in order to make the BPNA’s efforts and upcoming events come to fruition. \nBPNA Zoom Open Houses: \n\nSunday\, May 2\, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. PT\nMonday\, May 3\, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. PT\n\nJoin by Telephone: (669) 900-6833\, Meeting ID 815 2245 6833\, Passcode 151342 \nJoin by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81522456833?pwd=bmNtNVdEUnBKRFJheVJzWWN6aWNZQT09 \nClipart Credit: Tennessee Valley Theatre School \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/zoom-open-house-for-volunteers-2021-may-2/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/358-3586457_volunteer-at-the-tennessee-valley-theatre-school-volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20210315T003726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T060333Z UID:10000298-1617541200-1617544800@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Bunny Hop DESCRIPTION:For more info and to sign-up to be a yard host in front of your home\, condo or apartment\, email events@bluffpark.org. \nHere are the addresses of volunteer hosted front yards: \n \nHappy Spring & Happy Hopping! \n  \nPosted 2021_0314\, 2021_0403 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-bunny-hop-2021/ LOCATION:Bluff Park Historic District\, Paloma Avenue\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90803\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Bunny-Hop-Icon-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T211348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T070051Z UID:10000287-1616612400-1616617800@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting (Board Election to Follow) DESCRIPTION:ALL ARE WELCOME! \nWednesday\, March 24 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom \nBluff Park Community Meeting (with Board Election to Follow) \n \n\n\n  \nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER \nMaureen Neeley\, MLIS\, Historian and Owner of HouStories \n “Our Origins: The People\, Events and Architecture of the Neighborhood and Surroundings in Long Beach” \nLearn about the interesting origins of the Bluff Park Historic District and the greater Alamitos Beach Townsite in the city of Long Beach. This prized strip was one of the first neighborhoods annexed by Long Beach. Discover early investors\, events and architecture. Using  stories\, maps and photographs\, you will see the many changes — and some things that have stayed the same. \nOTHER AGENDA ITEMS: \n\nEngage with new and old neighbors and friends in informal CHAT.\nHear UPDATES and OPPORTUNITIES from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings\, events\, projects and news.\nMeet and learn about the candidates\, last call\, and details for the BOARD ELECTION which will be conducted by e-balloting of the Voting Membership following the meeting.  For more Election info\, see below.\n\nFREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  \nALL ARE INVITED. \n\n\n\n\n\nNOT A MEMBER? HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED?  \nJoin or renew your annual membership NOW. Click on the Membership page above. Or\, ask us here.  Don’t miss your final chance to join or renew beforehand in order to run and/or vote in the Board Election 2021.  \n\n\n  \nBoard Elections 2021 \nIn compliance with the BPNA Bylaws\, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting. The four (4) positions up for election this year are as follows: President\, Vice President of Historic Preservation\, Vice President of Public Safety\, and Vice President of Events & Fundraising.  All positions serve for a 2-year term. Qualifications\, roles and responsibilities are outlined in the BPNA’s Bylaws and Policies\, which can be found on the About Us page on this website. \nOnly adult BPNA Members who are paid; current; in good standing; and living\, owning or renting within the Bluff Park Historic District are eligible to run for positions and/or vote in the BPNA’s Board Elections. The final call for candidates will take place during this Community Meeting. \nBalloting of the BPNA’s Voting Membership will be conducted electronically via email over a 7-day period from March 25 through March 31\, 2021. Dates are subject to minor changes based on the e-notification being sent. Be sure to check your email (and spam folder) for our email with the balloting link and further instructions. \nAdd our email addresses (secretary @ bluffpark. org and membership @ bluffpark. org) to your list of trusted email addresses\, so your ballot email is not labeled as spam. Only one (1) vote may be cast per household. Only valid ballot responses received by the stated deadline will be counted.  \nThe election results will be posted on our home page by or about April 4\, 2021. \nAll interested Voting Members in good standing must complete the Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here) and submit a head-shot type photo in advance of or at the Community Meeting.  The statements of all eligible candidates will be shared with the Voting Membership during the election and balloting period. \nChecklist for Interested Persons in a Board Officer Position \n\nGive yourself a pat on the back for considering running for a board officer position. (We THANK you and couldn’t be more thrilled!)\nRead the BPNA Bylaws and Policies. These documents can be found via links at the bottom of the About Us page on this website.\nEnsure you are qualified to be considered for candidacy for a board officer position by (a) being a current\, paid Voting Member in good standing\, and (b) being a current\, adult owner\, renter or resident living within the Bluff Park Historic District.\nComplete the online Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire\, including the attestation to comply with the BPNA Bylaws and Policies. All entries must be received in advance of or at the Bluff Park Community Meeting on Wednesday\, March 24. \nPlan to attend the Community Meeting on Wednesday\, March 24.  Attendance is not required\, but qualified candidates who are present will be introduced publicly.  \nSubmit an optional headshot photo of your face to president @ bluffpark . org to be posted along with your questionnaire answers during the election and balloting period.\nHold the date of Thursday\, April 8\, if elected for the transitional board meeting.\nSend any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977. \n\n  \nSTEP UP. HELP OUT.  VOLUNTEER AND JOIN OUR FUN TEAM OF NEIGHBORS! \n\n\n+++ \nMEETING REGISTRATION: Free & Open to the Public\nFILL OUT THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM MEETING LINK\, PHONE NUMBER & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE \nDON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED. \n\n\nSUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING \nPlease submit questions in advance through the online registration form below.  We suggest you register by day before the meeting to reserve your spot.  Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. At times all attendees will be muted\, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed. \nINTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM \nWe will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access\, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting. \n\n\nINFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GUEST SPEAKER MAUREEN NEELEY\, MLIS \nVisit https://HouStories.net \n \n+++ \n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings. The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all.  Informative and fun for all ages! \nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community. \nWhen public health directives permit\, we will gather in-person at the Bixby Park Community Center for Social Time beginning at 6:30 pm before each of our Community Meetings. \n\nBOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates. \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Social Times: \n\nWednesday\, June 23\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm\n\n+++ \n  \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE \nComplete the form NOW while there is still space for the Community Meeting on Wednesday\, March 24 @ 7:00 pm PT. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before the meeting. If there is still space available and you register on the day of the event\, you will be sent an email by late afternoon\, or you will be immediately shown your personalized Zoom connection instructions on the confirmation page after completing your registration. \nBe sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our emails from bluffpark.org. \nDon’t forget: Update or download to your computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download \n  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells\, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Watch for our email. Check your spam folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Maureen Neeley\, MLIS\, Historian & Owner\, HouStories (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Maureen Neeley. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for the BPNA Board (Optional)Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.How Many Will be Attending\, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? ONLY current Members in good standing will be able to RUN or VOTE in the Board Election 2021 *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. Tax-deductible. Gives you perks and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time\, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin\, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet\, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventBunny HopNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is 1st letter of our state? \n \n \n\n NameSubmit \n\n\nPosted & Updated: 2020_0906\, 2021_0227\, 2021_0314 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2021_02/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Maureen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20201227T194842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T225445Z UID:10000293-1616230800-1616236200@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast* DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast* \nA SOCIALLY DISTANCED\, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT \nSaturday\, March 20   \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nLocation: Meet at the Corner of Coronado Ave & E. 1st Street \n– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided\n– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required\n– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n\nClick here to see the City’s COVID-19 Clean-Up Event Protocols: http://longbeach.gov/globalassets/long-beach-recycles/media-library/documents/refuse/clean-lb_spanish\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n  \n\n\n\n* If health precautions permit\, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. Subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions. In lieu of light breakfast fare which is typically offered\, a coupon (while limited supplies last) to a local eatery will be provided to participants in the clean-up event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdated 2020_1215\, 2021_0312 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/neighborhood-clean-up-2021-02/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BPNA-Social-Media-Flier-PW-e1615992949439.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210312 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T205022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T205022Z UID:10000230-1615420800-1615507199@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-46/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20210110T003737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T055605Z UID:10000296-1614279600-1614285000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Engaging in Corageous Conversations: Special Series Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Special BPNA Exclusive Interactive Series! \nThursday\, February 25 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom \nPart 3 (Series Finale) of Our Special Exclusive Timely Series\nFEATURED GUEST SPEAKER(S):  \n\nJosef Levy\, Commander (Retired)\, Long Beach Police Department; President\, Embassy Consulting Services\nNaomi Rainey-Pierson\, President\, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Long Beach Branch\n\nTOPIC: \n“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”  \nPart 3: Engaging in Courageous Conversations \nThis unique\, interactive series in January and February 2021 will start us on the path to recognizing our own unconscious biases; building trust\, equity\, inclusion and compassion; becoming an ally; and being courageous in starting empathic conversations; and we will hear about the City’s efforts to learn from history and build a more equitable community in Long Beach. \nJosef Levy will lead us in a 3-part special\, exclusive BPNA interactive series on building and maintaining a safe\, respectful and inclusive community.  Other guest speakers for the series are Katie Balderas and Naomi Rainey-Pierson. Click on the links below for details. All meetings take place at 7:00 pm PST live online via Zoom: \n\nPart 1: “Unconscious Bias” with Josef Levey & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” with Katie Balderas\, Wednesday\, January 20 (CLICK HERE)\nPart 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” with Josef Levy\, Thursday\, February 4 (CLICK HERE)\nPart 3: “Engaging in Courageous Conversations” with Josef Levy and Naomi-Rainey Pierson\, Thursday\, February 25\n\n+++ \nFree & Open to the Public\nSCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE \nDON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED. \nSUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING \nPlease submit questions in advance through the online registration form below.  We suggest you register by day before the meeting to reserve your spot.  Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted\, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed. \nINTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM \nWe will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access\, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting. \n+++ \nREAD MORE about JOSEF LEVY Click Here \nREAD MORE about NAOMI RAINEY-PIERSON Click Here \nREAD MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here \n+++ \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details: \n\nWednesday\, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting\nWednesday\, June 23\nWednesday\, September 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE \nComplete the form NOW while there is still space for Part 3 of the BPNA’s special series meeting on Thursday\, February 25 @ 7:00 pm PST. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before the meeting. If you register on the day of the event\, you will be sent an email by late afternoon\, or you will be immediately shown the Zoom connection instructions on the confirmation page after completing your registration. Be sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our email from bluffpark.org. Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells\, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Advance registrants should watch for our email on the night before the meeting from membership@bluffpark.org. Be sure to check your SPAM folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Naomi Rainey-Pierson\, President\, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Long Beach Branch (Optional)We will be engaging in a courageous conversation with one of the foremost\, respected leaders in our city on diversity and racial inequities. Write in questions you have for her. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. Questions for Josef Levy\, Retired Police Commander\, LBPD; President\, Embassy Consulting Services (Optional)As a world-renowned educator and leader\, Josef has been facilitating our 3-part special\, interactive series presented exclusively by and for the BPNA. Write in questions you have for him. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. How Many Will be Attending\, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. It is tax-deductible and gives you perks\, the ability to vote and run for a board position\, and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time\, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin\, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet\, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 3rd letter of our city? \n \n \n\n WebsiteSubmit \n  \nClick on each of the logos below for information about the great entities supporting this series: \n         \n  \n  \nRev. 2021_0108\, 2021_0131 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/building-an-inclusive-community-03/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Naomi-Josef.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210212 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T204953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T204953Z UID:10000251-1613001600-1613087999@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-45/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20210110T004007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T070546Z UID:10000297-1612465200-1612468800@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion: Special Series Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Special BPNA Exclusive Interactive Series! \nThursday\, February 4 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom \nPart 2 of Our Special Exclusive Timely Series\nFEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:  \n\nJosef Levy\, Commander (Retired)\, Long Beach Police Department; President\, Embassy Consulting Services\n\nTOPIC: \n“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”  \nPart 2: Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion \nThis unique\, interactive series in January and February 2021 will start us on the path to recognizing our own unconscious biases; building trust\, equity\, inclusion and compassion; becoming an ally; and being courageous in starting empathic conversations; and we will hear about the City’s efforts to learn from history and build a more equitable community in Long Beach. \nJosef Levy will lead us in a 3-part special\, exclusive BPNA interactive series on building and maintaining a safe\, respectful and inclusive community. Other guest speakers in this series include Katie Balderas and Naomi Rainey-Pierson. Click on the links below for details. All take meetings place at 7:00 pm PST live online via Zoom: \n\nPart 1: “Unconscious Bias” with Josef Levey & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” with Katie Balderas\, Wednesday\, January 20 (CLICK HERE)\nPart 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” with Josef Levy\, Thursday\, February 4\nPart 3: “Engaging in Courageous Conversations” with Josef Levy and Naomi Rainey-Pierson\, Thursday\, February 25 (CLICK HERE)\n\n+++ \nFree & Open to the Public\nSCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE NIGHT BEFORE \nDON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. \nSUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING \nPlease submit questions in advance through the online registration form below.  We suggest you register by day before the meeting to reserve your spot.  Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted\, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed. \nINTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM \nWe will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access\, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting. \n+++ \nREAD MORE about JOSEF LEVY Click Here \nREAD MORE about NAOMI RAINEY-PIERSON Click Here \nREAD MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here \n+++ \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details: \n\nWednesday\, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting\nWednesday\, June 23\nWednesday\, September 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE \nComplete the form NOW while there is still space for Parts 2 and 3 of the BPNA’s special series meeting on Thursdays\, February 4 and 25 @ 7:00 pm PST. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before each of the meetings. Be sure to check your spam folder then to ensure that our email gets from bluffpark.org to you properly. Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: Visit: https://zoom.us/download \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells\, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Advance registrants should watch for our email on the night before the meeting from membership@bluffpark.org. Be sure to check your SPAM folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Josef Levy\, Retired Police Commander\, LBPD; President\, Embassy Consulting Services (Optional)Josef will be facilitating our 3-part special\, interactive series presented exclusively by and for the BPNA. Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Josef. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. How Many Will be Attending\, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Are You Planning to Attend the Next Part of the BPNA's Special Interactive Series on Thursday\, February 25\, at 7:00 pm PT\, live online via Zoom? *CHOOSE ONEYesNoNot Sure (Maybe)Let us know if you are thinking of attending and would like to receive the unique connection information that will be sent the night before. ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required for a LIMITED number of participants. Free and open to the public\, but preference will be given to those who attend the earlier parts.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. It is tax-deductible and gives you perks\, the ability to vote and run for a board position\, and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time\, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin\, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet\, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 2nd letter of our city? \n \n \n\n EmailSubmit \n  \nClick on each of the logos below for more information on these great entities supporting this series: \n           \nRev. 2021_0108\, 2021_0131 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/building-an-inclusive-community-02/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/About-Josef-Levy-Embassy-1-e1609403667441.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T210141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T183718Z UID:10000286-1611169200-1611174600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting DESCRIPTION:Special Timely Topic! You Won’t Want to Miss It! \nWednesday\, January 20 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online \nJoin Us for Next Bluff Park Community Meeting!\nScroll down on this page to complete the required advance registration. \nFEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS: \n\nKatie Balderas\, MPH\, Equity Officer of City of Long Beach\nJosef Levy\, Commander (Retired) of the Long Beach Police Department and President of Embassy Consulting Services\n\nTIMELY TOPIC: \n“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics” \nDON’T MISS this unique\, interactive meeting that will start us on the path to build trust\, equity\, inclusion and compassion and become more courageous in starting empathic conversations.  Hear about the City’s efforts to learn from history and build a more equitable community in Long Beach. \nKatie Balderas will share some of the history of racial disparities and home ownership in the City\, touch upon our neighborhood and highlight the four goals of the Framework for Reconciliation adopted by the Long Beach City Council to end systemic racism in response to last year’s public outcry to condemn the violence and inequalities\, largely impacting people of color.   \nJosef Levy will lead us in the first of a 3-part special\, exclusive BPNA interactive series on building and maintaining a safe\, respectful and inclusive community.  This evening’s Part 1 is on “Unconscious Bias.”  As the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BCE) said\, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” \nADDITIONAL TOPICS: \nHear UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings in the neighborhood. \nCurrent BPNA Members will VOTE during the meeting on Ratification of the Board-Approved 2021 BPNA Budget. \nPer BPNA’s Bylaws\, members must be paid\, in good standing and present during this meeting to cast votes.  One (1) vote per household. \nInterested in JOINING or RENEWING as a member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. Do it before the meeting to ensure your ability to vote. \nSAVE THE DATES & REGISTER NOW for the other 2 parts of this timely and action-oriented series. Click on the links below for more info. All the meetings start at 7:00 pm PST via Zoom. \n\nPart 1: “Unconscious Bias” & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” – Wednesday\, January 20\nPart 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” – Thursday\, February 4  CLICK HERE\nPart 3: “How to Engage in Courageous Conversations” – Thursday\, February 25  CLICK HERE\n\n+++ \nFree & Open to the Public\nSCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE \nDON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. \nLIVE ONLINE VIA ZOOM.  \nBe sure to download or update your computer or device to the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit https://zoom.us/download \nSUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING \nPlease submit questions in advance through the online registration form below.  We suggest you register by Tuesday\, January 19 to reserve your spot.  Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted\, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed. \nINTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM \nWe will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access\, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting. \n+++ \nWe are unable to have our usual Social Time beforehand by order of the City’s ‘Safer at Home’ ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This Community Meeting will be held virtually online live for only a limited number of participants. \nREAD MORE about COMMANDER JOSEF LEVY Click Here \nREAD MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here \n+++ \n\nThe BPNA’s quarterly Bluff Park Community Meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all.  \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate. \nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \nTypically the meetings are preceded by Social Time with snacks & drinks\, but the current public health directives preclude this. \nLet’s stay safe as we stay engaged. \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details: \n\nWednesday\, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting\nWednesday\, June 23\nWednesday\, September 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE \nComplete the form. Only advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night of  January 19. Be sure to check your spam folder then to ensure that our email gets to you properly. Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer\, laptop\, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download \n  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells\, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Watch for our email on the evening of Tuesday\, January 19. Check your spam folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Katie Balderas\, MPH\, Equity Officer\, City of Long Beach (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Katie Balderas. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for Josef Levy\, Retired Police Commander\, LBPD; President\, Embassy Consulting Services (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Josef Levy. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. Questions for the BPNA Board (Optional)Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.How Many Will be Attending\, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Are You Planning to Attend the Rest of the BPNA's Special Interactive Series with Josef Levy: "Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics"? *CHOOSE ONEYesNoNot Sure (Maybe)BPNA's special 3-part series will continue with our expert Josef Levy on Thursdays\, February 4 and 25 @ 7:00 pm\, Let us know if you are planning to participate and would like to register now. Which Next Parts in the Series Are You Planning to Attend? *CHOOSE ONEOnly Part 2: Understanding and Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion (Thursday\, February 4 @ 7:00 pm PT)Only Part 3: How to Engage in Courageous Conversations (Thursday\, February 25 @ 7:00 pm PT)Both Part 2 and Part 3 (Thursdays\, February 4 and 25 @ 7:00 pm PT)Not SureLet us know which part(s) you would like to be automatically registered to attend. Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? ONLY Current Members will be able to VOTE during the meeting on Ratification of the BPNA's 2021 Budget. *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. Tax-deductible. Gives you perks and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time\, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin\, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet\, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 4th letter of our association? \n \n \n\n NameSubmit \n  \n \n  \n \nUpdated 2020_0906\, 2020_1228\, 2021_0108 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2021-01/ LOCATION:Live Online: Register in Advance to Receive the Link & Instructions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Photos-of-Speakers-2-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210116T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20201227T194542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T235312Z UID:10000292-1610787600-1610793000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up  \nA SOCIALLY DISTANCED\, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT \nSaturday\, January 16  \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nLocation in the Bluff Park Historic District: Corner of Orizaba Ave & E. 1st St \n– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided\n– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required\n– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to Steelhead Coffee in support of this event \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n* If health precautions permit\, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. Subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions. In lieu of breakfast which is typically offered\, a coupon to a local eatery will be provided to participants in the clean-up event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: The Jakarta Post.\n\nUpdated 2020_1215 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/neighborhood-clean-up-2021-01/ LOCATION:Orizaba Ave & E. 1st St in Bluff Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Clean-Up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210108 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200906T204904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T205411Z UID:10000256-1609977600-1610063999@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-44/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201211 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T173954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173954Z UID:10000124-1607558400-1607644799@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-43/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200925T012258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T021801Z UID:10000291-1607245200-1607245200@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Holiday Bow Tying: Decorating Our Icon DESCRIPTION:Update as of November 19\, 2020: Unfortunately\, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Long Beach issued stricter guidelines due to the current increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections in our community.  For the safety of all\, we have had to cancel this annual event which usually involves breakfast. \nIn lieu of the event\, scroll down and sign up below for an intersection to tie the holiday ribbons into bows on the decorative lampposts. Bows may be picked up around 9:00 am on Saturday\, December 6\, 2020. \nWatch this short video for a quick tutorial on tying the bows. CLICK Here. \nOur 4th Annual Holiday Bow Tying \nFUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.  STROLL\, JOG OR DRIVE THE STREETS TO ENJOY SOME HOLIDAY CHEER! \nInspired by our esteemed residents and local historic preservationists\, Helena Segelhorst and her husband\, of blessed memory\, Elbert Segelhorst\, let us together recreate this wonderful holiday tradition that brightens our streets. \nLet’s have fun placing bows on the historic lampposts at the intersections all along East 1st Street and the new lampposts along Paloma Avenue.  \nNo experience needed. Bows and personal instructions will be provided. Come out to help us spread some holiday cheer with your friends and neighbors! \nIf interested\, your tax-deductible and much appreciated donation will help offset the costs of the bows and raise funds for the 3rd phase of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.  \nClick on the image above to DONATE: on Facebook: All fees are being paid by Facebook so 100% of your donation goes to the Project. Fully tax-deductible!  https://www.facebook.com/donate/425235595310921/ \n  \n    \nCOMPLETE THIS FORM TO VOLUNTEER TO TIE BOWS: \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.On Which Intersection Do You Wish to Tie Holiday Bows: 1st CHOICE *Choose 1st ChoiceJuniperoKennebecLinderoMolinoTempleOrizabaPalomaCoronadoRedondoOn Which Intersection Do You Wish to Tie Holiday Bows: 2nd CHOICE *Choose 2nd ChoiceJuniperoKennebecLinderoMolinoTempleOrizabaPalomaCoronadoRedondoName *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *LandlineMobile / CellAre You a Current BPNA Member? *Choose OneYesNoNot SureAre You Interested in Volunteering with the BPNA? *Choose OneYesNoLet's TalkCommentSubmit. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/holiday-bow-breakfast-decorating-our-icon-2020/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Flyer-Bow-Breakfast-2020-V2-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201113 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T173916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173916Z UID:10000277-1605139200-1605225599@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-42/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200912T060442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201011T021719Z UID:10000290-1604102400-1604188799@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:It's the Great Pumpkin\, Bluff Park DESCRIPTION:Trick-or-Treating is Canceled\, But We’re Still Gonna Have Some Halloween Fun! \nBPNA is Pleased to Offer Residents of the Bluff Park Historic District a Fun Alternative \nIt’s The Great Pumpkin\, Bluff Park\n\nSign up by Saturday\, October 24 to receive a pumpkin and goody bag with items to carve and decorate your pumpkin.\nBPNA will deliver your pumpkin and carving/decorating supplies from our festively decorated truck on Thursday afternoon\, October 29.\nYou carve and decorate the BPNA’s provided pumpkin and put it on display by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday\, October 31.\nAll eligible entries will be judged on the afternoon of Halloween with prizes given out.\n\nCost per Pumpkin: $5 BPNA Member / $6 Non-Member \nNot a Member? Join or renew now for your entire household (click here). \nAdvance payment requirement. Additional donations appreciated. \nORDER YOUR PUMPKIN NOW. CLICK HERE. \nOnly available to those who live in the Bluff Park Historic District. \nWe will be following all public health directives to help keep everyone safe. \n \n  \nRev. 2020_0911 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/its-the-great-pumpkin-bluff-park-2020/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sticker-Image-for-Great-Pumpkin-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201009 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T173843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173843Z UID:10000275-1602115200-1602201599@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-41/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T180223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T011134Z UID:10000127-1600887600-1600893000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting - Live Online DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Next Bluff Park Community Meeting! \nGUEST SPEAKER: Suzie Price\, Councilwoman\, 3rd District\, City of Long Beach \nTOPIC: “What’s Happening Around Town” \nHear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings in the neighborhood \nWednesday\, September 23 at 7:00 pm PDT – Live Online \nFree & Open to the Public \nREGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS \nSCROLL DOWN FURTHER TO REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 22. DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. \nSUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING\nPlease submit questions in advance through the online registration form below.  We suggest you register by Tuesday\, September 22 to reserve your spot.  Once you are registered you may then come back to the online form to submit more questions up until 3:00 pm on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online Q&A function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted\, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed. \nWe are unable to have our usual Social Time beforehand by order of the City’s ‘Safer at Home’ ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This meeting will be held virtually online live for only a limited number of participants. Advance registration REQUIRED.  \n \nBOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates. \n+++ \n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all.  \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.  \nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials: \n\nWednesday\, January 20\, 2021\nWednesday\, March 24\, 2021\nWednesday\, June 23\, 2021\nWednesday\, September 22\, 2021\n\n\n  \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE \nComplete the form below by Tuesday\, September 22. Only registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before. \nTHIS EVENT HAS PASSED. REGISTRATION HAS ENDED. \nRev 2020_0610\, 2020_0619\, 2020_0905 \n  \n  \n \n  \nRev 2019_1030\, 2020_0906 \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2020-4/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Suzie-Price-Image.-2020_09.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200919T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200312T231938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T220538Z UID:10000134-1600506000-1600511400@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast* \nA SOCIALLY DISTANCED\, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT \nSaturday\, September 19  (NEW DATE) \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nMeet at the corner of Temple Avenue & E. 1st Street  \n– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided\n– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required\n– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\nFree breakfast coupons\, courtesy of Knead Donuts & Tea or Hot Java Community Coffeehouse\, for those who participate. \n\n\n\n\nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n* If health precautions permit\, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. Subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: The Jakarta Post.\n\nUpdated 2020_0312\, 2020_0906 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/neighborhood-clean-up-2020-03/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/100089058_1604543359700120_7268232357402902528_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200911 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T173808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173808Z UID:10000274-1599696000-1599782399@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-40/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200822T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200822T220000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200614T200527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200809T053511Z UID:10000276-1598126400-1598133600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Block Party: Movie Night (CANCELED) DESCRIPTION:CANCELED \nAnnual Block Party: Movie Night \nSaturday\, August 22* \n6:00 PM \n*We are sorry to say that current public health conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic preclude us from holding this event.  We are considering rescheduling it if permissible and feasible. \nVisit our website and social media for ongoing updates. \nUpdated 2020_0325\, 2020_0731 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/block-party-2020/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_7320.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200814 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T173733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173733Z UID:10000272-1597276800-1597363199@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-39/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200718T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20200614T195547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T153019Z UID:10000136-1595091600-1595098800@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Summer Meet\, Greet & Eat DESCRIPTION:Annual Summer Meet\, Greet & Eat CANCELED \nSaturday\, July 18 @ 5:00 pm*  \n  \n*UPDATE as of July 11\, 2020: \nAfter much consideration and in consultation with the City of Long Beach’s Department of Health & Human Services\, the BPNA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision in the best interests and for the safety of our community to CANCEL this year’s “Meet\, Greet & Eat” event scheduled for next Saturday\, July 18.\n\n\n\n\nLast week the City revised its Safer at Home Order for the Control of COVID-19 which states\, “All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household are prohibited….”  We are deeply disappointed to have to cancel this summer favorite; however\, it is important we all do our part in curbing the spread.\n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL THANKS to our residents who had planned to serve as HOSTS:\n\n\nJoe Lazo & Dan Corrado\nSergio Macias & Andreas Gerogiannis\nMichelle & Patrick Murray\nTodd Turley\n\nHosts were going to provide a spot in the front of their residences where neighbors throughout the community stop by for a tasty summer treat.  This is always a fun event for neighbors and friends\, new and old\, to meet\, mingle\, and strengthen the sense of community block by block. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShout out also to the LOCAL businesses who were planning to provide special GOURMET FOOD and MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.  Please support them by clicking on the links below:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChef Pavel Kremen\n \n\n\n\nNaples Strings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease SAVE THE DATES for these upcoming BPNA events and visit the Calendar (above) for updates and more info:*\n\n\nAnnual Block Party – Saturday\, August 22 \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday\, September 12 \nCommunity Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, September 25\nHoliday Bow Breakfast – Sunday\, December 6 \n\n* Subject to cancellation or change based on current city health directives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nUpdated 2020_0530\, 0707\, 0711 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/meet-greet-eat2020/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/b98d3a40-fa63-49e0-9a4b-d9c9cfe177d6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200710 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T173654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173654Z UID:10000273-1594252800-1594339199@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-38/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123604 CREATED:20191103T180059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T201123Z UID:10000126-1593025200-1593030600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting (Live Online) DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Next Bluff Park Community Meeting! \nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Kelly Colopy\, Director\, Health and Human Services Department\, City of Long Beach \nSPECIAL TOPIC: “COVID-19: What is the New Normal Living in Long Beach” \nAdditionally\, get updates from the BPNA Board of Directors on the latest happenings in the neighborhood! \nWednesday\, June 24\, 2020 at 7:00 pm PDT – A Live Online Only Event * \nREGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS \nSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS USING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW ** \n* While we typically have Social Time beginning at 6:30 pm\, we are not able to meet in-person this month by order of the City’s ‘Safer at Home’ ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Therefore\, this meeting will be held virtually online live at 7:00 pm PDT for a limited number of participants. Advance registration REQUIRED to receive the online meeting link. Complete the form below and submit your questions. \n** Due to the meeting format\, all attendees will be MUTED and will NOT be able to ask questions directly to the presenters.   Please be sure to submit your questions in advance of the meeting through the online registration form below or\, if available\, during the meeting using the online chat function.  You may come back to the form below repeatedly to submit more questions up until 3:00 pm PDT on June 24th. We will do our best\, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed during the meeting. \nSCROLL DOWN FURTHER TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM.  \n      \nBOOKMARK this page for updates as they become available. \n+++ \n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all.  \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.  \nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \n\n\nSAVE THE DATE FOR OUR LAST COMMUNITY MEETING OF 2020: \n\nCommunity Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, September 23 – With Special Guest: 3rd District Councilwoman Suzie Price\n\n\n  \nADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED SPACE. \nTo receive information on how to log on to the free live online meeting on June 24th\, complete the form below. \nWe will send you connection instructions and the link via email the day before. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells\, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Watch for our email on the evening of Tuesday\, June 23\, from membership@bluffpark.org.Questions for Kelly Colopy\, Director\, Health & Human Services\, City of Long Beach (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for the BPNA Board (Optional)Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately\, due to time constraints\, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureBPNA Memberhip is only $35 per year for your entire household. It is tax-deductible and gives you a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above.Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time\, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectWalking Tour of Historic HomesBlock PartySummer Meet Greet 'n' EatHoliday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 2nd letter of our state? \n \n \n\n CommentSubmit Your Advance Registration by Tuesday\, June 23 \nRev 2020_0610\, 2020_0619 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2020-3/ LOCATION:Live Online: Register in Advance to Receive the Link & Instructions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kelly-Colopy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR