Bluff Park Neighborhood Association

BPNA Board Meeting
2017-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Monthly Meeting of the BPNA Board of Directors

Craig and Lucy Remember Pearl Harbor
2017-12-07 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Historical Society of Long Beach, 4620 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90807
The Historical Society of Long Beach Presents…

Craig & Lucy Remember Pearl Harbor

www.hslb.org

Lamppost Committee Meeting
2017-12-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project Committee Meeting
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
For More Information, email Bluff.Park.Historic.Lamppost@gmail.com

Farmers' Market in Bixby Park
2017-12-05 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-11-28 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-11-21 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-11-14 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-10-31 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver), 2017-10-24 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver), 2017-10-17 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Local Harvest Certified California Grown Farmers’ Market
Open Every Tuesday
Hours: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Located in Bixby Park in front of the Band Shell on Junipero between 1st and 2nd Streets

Victorian Christmas at the Bembridge House
2017-12-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle, Long Beach, 90813, United States
Long Beach Heritage Presents a Victorian Holiday Experience at the Bembridge House
Return to the enchantment. Learn about holiday traditions of yore. Marvel at the beauty of the decorations.

Opening Celebration on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be refreshments and crafts for children in the Carriage House, a visit from Santa, caroling by the South Coast Chorale Singers and the always popular garden boutique! Children are free with an adult on Sunday.

December 1 -30, 2017
Opening Celebration | Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Nighttime Adults-only Tours | Friday, December 1, 2017 & Friday, December 8, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Daytime Tours | Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm

Tickets
Cost: $10 per adult. There is no charge for children under twelve accompanied by an adult (excluding the Evening Events). Purchase tickets here.

Parking
The Bembridge House is in a residential neighborhood, located at 953 Park Circle, Long Beach. There is free street parking near the home and around Drake Park. Alternative modes of transportation are encouraged.

About Long Beach Heritage

Long Beach Heritage is a non-profit education and advocacy group which promotes public knowledge and preservation of significant historic and architectural resources and the cultural heritage of Long Beach.
www.lbheritage.org

Belmont Shore Parade
2017-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Belmont Shore Business Association’s (BSBA) Annual Christmas Parade is in its 35th year. Happening Saturday, December 2nd from 6pm to 9pm
Grand Marshal will be a Long Beach legend, 5-time Olympic Medalist Tony Azevedo!
The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade will begin on Livingston & 2nd and march down East Second Street to the beat of over a dozen local marching bands. Featuring over 100 entries, including floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, and local personalities and dignitaries. And of course, no Christmas Parade would be complete without an appearance by good ole’ St. Nick!
Belmont Shore side streets will be closed at 2pm and 2nd St. will be closed to traffic at 5pm. No property of any kind is permitted on the sidewalk or center median until 5:00 pm (chairs, blankets, tables, coolers, tape, chains etc ). All items will be removed and taken to Bayshore Library for pick-up. Most importantly, the areas may not be “roped off”. Such obstacles and possessions may be removed and taken to the Bay Shore Library for pick up after the event. The City of Long Beach has made this request for the purpose of protecting public safety and allowing pedestrian access along the sidewalk.

Parking is available at the Marine stadium parking lot & Ocean Ave. beach lots.

Visit: http://www.belmontshore.org/christmas-parade/ for updated parade information.

Farmers' Market in Bixby Park
2017-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-11-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles), 2017-11-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver), 2017-10-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver), 2017-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Local Harvest Certified California Grown Farmers’ Market
Open Every Saturday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Located in Bixby Park in front of the Band Shell on Junipero between 1st and 2nd Streets

Holiday Bow Breakfast: Decorating Our Icon
2017-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Trolley Park, Trolley Park at the corner of East 2nd Street and Redondo Avenue
Where you here years ago when the neighborhood’s iconic lampposts were decorated with bows for the holidays?
Inspired by our esteemed residents and local historic preservationists, Helena and Elbert Segelhorst, let us together bring back this wonderful holiday tradition that brightens our streets.
Free and family friendly event!
We will meet at Trolley Park for a light breakfast fare and then place bows on the historic lampposts at the intersections all along East 1st Street. Trolley Park is located at Redondo Avenue and East 2nd Street. Come out to help us place the bows and enjoy some holiday cheer with your friends and neighbors!
If interested, your tax-deductible and much appreciated donation will help offset the costs of the bows and breakfast and raise funds for the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.

How Many?

One Bow $20.00 USDTwo Bows $40.00 USDThree Bows $60.00 USD

Meeting with the New Police Commander
2017-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 117 Paloma Avenue, 117 Paloma Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90803-2629, United States
Saturday, November 18 @ 10:00 AM – Location: 117 Paloma Avenue
We will be joined by the new Long Beach East Division Police Commander Erik Herzog for a dialogue on crime prevention and reporting in the neighborhood.
The agenda is being formulated based on the our residents’ own concerns. To contribute your ideas for the agenda, Contact Us Here — No later than November 16, 2017
Learn strategies to reduce your chances of being a victim and key things about which to inform the police when you suspect a crime.
All residents of the Bluff Park Historic District are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Seating is limited. If you can, please bring a folding chair or two with you.
Parking is available on the nearby streets. Arrive early for best availability.
Dress accordingly for the outdoors. In the case of inclement weather conditions, check back here for possible updates.
Click HERE for the BPNA’s Thanksgiving 2017 Safety Tips (NEW)

See Something? Say Something. Just Call the Police at (562) 435-6711. Or In An Emergency, Dial 911.
SAVE THE DATE: Our Next Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 17 @ 7:00 PM will focus on Emergency Preparedness and Crime Prevention.

Preservation of Our Historic Homes Meeting
2017-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | 340 Nieto Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814, 340 Nieto Avenue, Long Beach, CA - California, 90814
Interested in Protecting Our Historic Homes in the Bluff Park Historic District?
Saturday, November 11, 2017 @ 10:00 AM – Location: 340 Nieto Avenue at the Conservation Corps Building
We will meet to discuss how our neighborhood residents and homeowners, the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association, the city’s Planning Department, and historic preservation leaders can work together collaboratively to best ensure that the significantly historic homes and properties in the Bluff Park Historic District are preserved — balancing the rights and responsibilities of owners, city laws and historic ordinance requirements.
We will be joined and led by Christopher Koontz, City of Long Beach Advance Planning Officer.
Louise Ivers, Former Member of the Cultural Heritage Commission, will also be on hand to help us.
At this meeting, indirect attention will be given to the current status and plans for 3065 E. Ocean Boulevard, also known as “Weathering Heights” (pictured here).
Seating is limited. If you can, please bring an extra folding chair with you.
Parking can be found on the nearby streets. Arrive early for best availability.
The meeting will take place inside the Conservation Corps building, which is across from the Colorado Lagoon.
Helpful Links and Info:

Historic Preservation Guidelines for the City of Long Beach
Info Pertaining to Public Hearing on 3065 E. Ocean Blvd

Historical Cemetery Tour
2017-10-28 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
www.hslb.org

Taken from the Historical Society of Long Beach Website: http://hslb.org/historical-cemetery-tour/
There is some parking inside the cemetery, overflow parking is behind the cemetery at Willow Springs Park (enter from Orange Ave.), and there is also open street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
The ground is uneven, so we recommend comfortable shoes. Typically the morning is chilly while the afternoon is sunny and warm, so a sweater or light coat is recommended.

A Little Background on the
Historical Cemetery Tour
Beginning in 1995, the HSLB has conducted an annual living history tour at the city’s two oldest cemeteries. Located on Willow Street between Orange and California and adjacent to one another, Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemetery are “home” to more than 20,000 past residents of the area.
The tour takes place the Saturday on or before Halloween and features graveside presentations by professional and volunteer actors who relate the life and demise of the person lying in rest. Each year’s program features a number of stories – some are individuals who helped shape the city’s political past, others are ordinary people whose tales remind us that rich or poor, famed or nearly forgotten, everyone has a story to tell. Period costumes worn by all the performers further heighten the experience with an aura of authenticity. Many guests get so involved in the presentation that questions like “What was it like to live here in 1920?” are often asked of the performers.
The tour is appropriate for families and all ages. There is nothing scary about the vignettes or the location.
Tickets are sold online and at the gate from 8:30 a.m. until noon just inside the main gateway on Willow Street or at the Orange Avenue entrance. The tour takes approximately two hours to complete, and the last presentations are between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
A big thank you to the Long Beach Playhouse and Artistic Director Denis McCourt for his assistance providing costume coordination for the Historical Cemetery Tour. Former Long Beach mayor Bob Foster, above right, has been a volunteer actor for several past tours. Among the stories he has told, a favorite was Kid Mexico, a.k.a. the Bingo Baron of Signal Hill.

3rd Council District Residents' Meeting
2017-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 5200 E. Eliot Street, Long Beach, 5200 E. Eliot Street, Long Beach, CA
All residents of the Bluff Park Historic District are part of the 3rd City Council District and are encouraged to participate in this meeting for issues relevant to our neighborhood and adjoining neighborhoods.

Saturday, October 21, 2017, @ 10:00 AM at Fire Station 14, located at 5200 E Eliot Street.

This month, we have planned a special community meeting based on feedback from you and your neighbors! The new East Division Police Commander Erik Herzog will be leading a discussion on various topics related to crime.

This Community Meeting will answer such questions as:

how do I effectively report crime;
what is the difference between a theft, burglary, and robbery;
how do I request contact from the Police Department after I report a crime;
when is an arrest made; and
what is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony.

Attendees will learn about the arrest and booking process. The meeting will take you from the time an arrest occurs to when the individual appears in front of a judge. We will also discuss the common issues that law enforcement agencies run into in California during that process.
Crime is a growing concern in our District, City, and Country. This Community Meeting will shed light on the intricacies of the criminal justice process and how we as residents can proactively contribute.

In addition to this wonderful program from the Long Beach Police Department, you will receive a regular update from your Third District Council Office on many of the exciting projects going on in the Third District.

Hope to see everyone there!

– By Nina Moussavi

3rd District, District Office Director
www.suzieaprice.com

Land Use Element: Public Forum Discussion
2017-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | scherer park, 4891 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA - California, 90807
Are you concerned about increased density and growth potential in Long Beach?
Make sure to attend an upcoming public discussion forum!

BPNA would like to help spread the word about Long Beach’s Land Use Element of the General Plan, and its future impact on the density and growth of the city.

City staff recently completed the Land Use Element (LUE) of the General Plan and brought it to the Planning Commission.

Some citizens voiced their concerns about the increased density allowed on major thoroughfares and other areas in Long Beach detailed in the LUE.

The Commission voted to allow more public discussion of the matter before any action is taken.

Four meetings are scheduled in various venues around the city between now and October 18. The public is invited to attend and participate in them.

Dates and locations are as follows:

1. Saturday, Sept 30, 3-5 p.m. at Veterans Park Community Center, 101 E. 28th St.

2. Weds, October 4, 6-8 p.m. at Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 Atherton St.

3. Saturday, October 14, 11am-1 pm at Best Western Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E. PCH

4. Wednesday, October 18, 6-8 p.m. at Scherer Park, 4891 Atlantic Ave. Outdoor tent area adjacent to the Long Beach Police North Division

Note: Change of Location for October 18 Public Forum Meeting
The meeting location for the fourth event has been relocated from the Expo Center due to roofing construction; and as the City expects more attendees than the facility can accommodate, based on previous General Plan meeting attendance. The event will now be held in an outdoor tent area at Scherer Park, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, adjacent to the Long Beach Police North Division, 4891 Atlantic Ave., to better accommodate the several hundred expected attendees and help ensure parking availability.
The meetings will feature a town hall presentation, a question and answer component, and an open house format to provide several opportunities for engagement. This format will enable a diversity of voices to participate and offer input on this important planning project.
For more information about the General Plan update and next steps, to view the Land Use and Urban Design Element drafts, or to take a short survey, visit: www.longbeach.gov/lueude2040.
About Long Beach Development Services
The mission of Long Beach Development Services is to make a difference in our community by building a dynamic, safe, and sustainable City that honors its past and embraces the future. Visit us at www.lbds.info, “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
More information on the city’s Land Use Element Proposal:
http://www.longbeach.gov/common/templates/city-news.aspx?id=71777

California Heights Home & Garden Tour
2017-10-15 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
Get Tickets to the 16th California Heights Home & Garden Tour
Tour through 6 historic homes and gardens.
Hear guest speaker Alexander Vertikoff, a renown architectural photographer.
For tickets and information, visit www.calheights.org or email hometour@calheights.org.
California Heights is another highly regarded historically designated neighborhood district in the City of Long Beach.

Annual Fall Harvest Block Party
2017-10-14 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
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All are Welcome to Participate in the Fun
Free to attend. Bring the whole family!
BPNA Members receive special perks. Not a current BPNA Member? Join or renew now, CLICK HERE

Bring a Savory Main Dish or Salad for the Potluck
Each household is asked please to bring a savory dish or salad for the potluck picnic, beginning at 12:00 Noon.

Opportunity Drawings: Donors & Items
Get your opportunity drawing tickets for a chance to win these great and valuable items!
Winners will be announced at about 3:30 PM and need not be present.
Please support the local businesses that are supporting us!
B&B Antique Hardware (Historic House Plaque. Value $155)
Bicycle Stand (Gift Basket. Value $65)
Camp Cammie (Dog Training Certificate. Value $150)
Claire’s Restaurant at the Museum (Gift Certificate. Value $25)
EJ Malloy’s Restaurant (Gift Certificate. Value $20)
Gallagher’s Pub & Grill (Gift Certificate. Value $25)
Jonathan Glover (Earthquake Preparedness Backpack & Supplies. Value $200)
Jonathan Glover (The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence Hardcover Book. Value $25)
Julie Glover (Cosmetics Package Gift Basket. Value $286)
Hot Java (Gift Certificate. Value $40)
La Parolaccia Osteria (Gift Certificate & Bottle of Wine. Value $50)
LaunderPet (Gift Certificate. Value $25)
Long Beach Museum of Art (Family Membership for a Year. Value $75)
Musical Theatre West (Voucher for 2 Tickets to a 2017-18 Show. Value $120)
Olives Gourmet Grocer (Gift Certificate. Value $50)
Sasha Witte Design (Large Apothecary Car with Halloween Candy. Value $90)
Spa Syndey (Gift Certificate. Value $50)
The Wine Crush (Wine Tasting for 2. Value $40)
Umberto International Clothier (Gift Certificate. Value $50)

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

The Cruz-Collins Family Doug Hawks Photography Subaru
Let us know if you are interested in being a sponsor or donor. We would be most grateful!

No Parking Posted and Alcohol Prohibited
On Saturday, October 14, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, there will be no parking permitted on East 1st Street between Lindero Avenue and Molino Avenue. Violators will be towed at owners’ expense. Barricades will be placed at the intersections restricting through traffic.
Consumption of alcohol on the streets is strictly prohibited.
City of Long Beach Street Closure Permit: 18-09676

We Still Could Use Volunteers in a Variety of Ways
Please tell us what you can bring or give of your time — before, during or after the event. Thank you!
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