Bluff Park Neighborhood Association

Historic Walking Tour - Long Beach Heritage - Downtown Long Beach
2018-10-20 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Long Beach Heritage invites you to their Historic Walking Tours
Downtown Long Beach

A few of the building included on the tour:

WPA Mural-Recreation in Long Beach Insurance Exchange Building
The Breakers
The Wilmore Building
Farmers & Merchants Bank
First National Bank Security Bank Building
and many more

Details
Schedule: 3rd Saturday of every month
Start time: 9:30 am
Where: Meet in front of the WPA Mural at the north end of the Promenade. 205 East 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
Parking: Free, at 3rd & Promenade parking structure until noon
Length: 2-2 1/2 hours
Distance covered: About 1-1/2 miles total walking
Walking difficulty: Moderate
Cost: $10 per adult payable through PayPal

More info and tickets: Click Here

All tickets will be held at will call at the start of the tour.
In the event of significant rain the tour will be cancelled and you may attend a later tour.

Special tours may be scheduled for groups of five or more people. Contact preservation@lbheritage.org

Photo by J. Christopher Launi Photography

BPNA Board Meeting
2018-10-18 19:15 - 22:15, 2018-07-12 19:15 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles)

Annual Fall Harvest Block Party
2018-10-14 00:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 1st Street – Bluff Park
Annual Fall Harvest Block Party
Sunday, October 14, 2018 @ 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
On E. 1st Street between Lindero and Molino in the Bluff Park Historic District
Free Family Fun for All Ages.
Bring a Main Dish or Savory Side Dish to Share for the Potluck Picnic.
SPECIAL BENEFIT: Current, New and Renewing BPNA Members Get a FREE Bag of Popcorn & an Anniversary Wine Glass & a Port of Long Beach Bag
SPECIAL THANKS to Major Corporate Sponsor Underwriter: See below for other wonderfully generous donors & sponsors.
NO Parking will be permitted along E. 1st St between Lindero and Molina from 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Long Beach Street Closure Permit # 19-10256.

Post and share your photos at hashtag #BPNABlockParty

Special Appearances & Booths:

Firefighters Local 372 Serving Hot Dogs & the Fixin’s
Long Beach Police Department: Check Out the Cop Car
3rd District Council Office and Councilwoman Suzie Price
Free Bike Registration (Helps to Recover If Lost or Stolen)
Register to Vote or Register to Vote-By-Mail for the Upcoming Election
BPNA Membership (Current Members Get Perks!)
Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project (Special Discount on Engraved Plaques!)
Aynee Osborn Singing the National Anthem
Wally Downing and the “Bluff Park National Band” Performing Live
Pumpkin Patch & Decorating
Bike Decorating & Contest (Bring Your Bike, We Provide the Decor)
Dog Costume Parade & Contest
Live T-Shirt Screening with Custom Design by Caryn Coblio’s Whimsy Bear Design
Bounce Castle for the Kids
Kids’ Activities, Games & Prizes
Balloon Clown
Opportunity Drawings From Lots of Local Businesses

Events Not to Be Missed:

Opening Ceremony – 12:00 PM
Dog Costume Parade & Award Ceremony – 12:15 PM
Bike Decorating Contest & Award Ceremony – 1:00 PM
Gourd Race – 1:35 PM
Hula Hoop Contest – 1:50 PM
Opportunity Drawing – 2:10 PM
Donut Eating Contest – 2:45 PM
Opportunity Drawing – 3:20 PM
Closing Ceremony – 3:50 PM

Thanks to Our Sponsors & Donors:
Click on the Links Below to Visit Our Donors’ Websites. Support Those Who Supported Us!
Aynee Osborn
Belmont Heights Liquor & Mart
Camp Cammie
Caryn Coblio’s Whimsy Bear Design
Claire’s at the Museum
Councilwoman Suzie Price
Doug Hawks Photography
Wally Downing & the “Bluff Park National Band”
Elite Organic Nail & Spa
Firefighters Local 372
Flamin Curry
Freedom Writers Foundation
Hot Java Community Coffeehouse
Long Beach Police Department Officer Dean Pimentel
Long Beach Symphony
Marco Pizzo Design Studio
Michael Mortsensen
Michael’s Pizzeria
Michelle Murray
Musical Theatre West
Olives Gourmet Grocer
Panxa Cocina
Port of Long Beach
Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden
Red Eye Media ScreenPrinting & Embroidery
Roe Seafood
Smart & Final
Spa Sidney
the Attic
The Bicycle Stand
The Wine Crush
Yoga108

Thanks to the 2018 Block Party Committee Members:

Renee Barot
Megan & Dave Barry
Kim Campanelli & Ron Trowbridge
Ketty Cetterio
Elizabeth De La Ossa
Wally Downing
Rob Lucci
Sergio Macias
Mary & Scott McDonell
Michelle Murray
Sara O’Connor
Megan O’Keefe
Marco Pizzo & Jeffrey Mallin

City of Long Beach Block Party Street Closure Permit # 19-10256.
Event Map (Click Here)
Letter to Host Homes Fronting the Block Party (Click Here)
No Parking Vehicle Notice Flyer (Click Here)

Last Updated: 13 Oct 2018

LBPD Coffee with a Cop
2018-10-03 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sent on behalf of Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) East Division Commander Patrick O’Dowd
No agenda, no presentation. Just an invitation to the public for coffee and conversation with the Commander and his staff.
Come to talk and hear others on any issues related to policing, crime and safety in our community.
Wed October 3, 2018

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Portfolio Coffeehouse, 2300 E. 4th Street (at Junipero), Long Beach, CA 90814
From 11:40 AM to 12:40 PM — The Red Leprechaun, 4000 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90804

Bluff Park Community Meeting
2018-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States
Community Meeting: Wednesday, September 26 @ 7:00 PM at 370 Junipero Avenue (Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church). Social Time Begins @ 6:30 PM
You’re Invited . All are Welcome . Free Event

Curious about the latest happenings around the city and those most impacting our neighborhood from Councilwoman Suzie Price?
Like to know how the city is addressing homelessness, beach safety, police, and the recently passed 2019 city budget?
Want to meet our new East Division Police Commander Patrick O’Dowd?
Looking to understand the 5 city ballot initiatives to be decided in November’s election, as explained by City Attorney Charles Parkin?
Need to Register to Vote* or want to Register to Vote-by-Mail* so you don’t have go to an election polling site?

Come to the Bluff Park Community Meeting, and we will provide all of the above!

Arrive early at 6:30 to mix and mingle with your neighbors and enjoy tasty refreshments.
All 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 from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
Walk . Bike . Drive . It’s just a short jaunt from your home! Free Parking is available in the back of the building. Heading north on Junipero Avenue, turn right on Carroll Park West and proceed to the parking lot behind the church. The meeting room is designated as the Bjerke Fellowship Hall.
Special Thanks to our neighbor, Pastor James Proper, for the generous use of the meeting facilities at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church!
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 26 @ 7:00 PM!
* To register to vote or to register to vote-by-mail at the Voter Registration Table during the meeting, simply write down and bring along the following pieces of information: (1) California driver’s license or ID number, (2) Last 4 digits of Social Security Number, and (3) Date of Birth.

SAVE THE DATE for next year’s first quarterly Bluff Park Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2019!

Bob Baker Marionettes
2018-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
August 26th from 11 a.m. to Noon

Bob Baker Marionettes
2018-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States

John Parkin Greenspace Dedication
2018-08-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | John Parkini Greenspace in the Bluff Park Historic District, Loma Ave at East 1st Street, Long Beach, CA, 90803
Councilwoman Suzie Price and the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association invite you on Saturday, August 18 @ 9:30 AM to Loma Ave & East 1st Street to celebrate and remember John Parkin at the newly named “John Parkin Greenspace” in the Bluff Park Historic District.

John’s family will be there, making it a wonderful time to meet and mingle, share stories and reflect on the wonderful life and lasting legacy of one of our founding and influential residents and leaders! All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free community event!

Special thanks goes Councilwoman Suzie Price and her team and to the many residents over the years for their passion and love of John, of our historic district, and of the little park that now bears his name.

Read the BPNA’s letter about John’s contributions to the neighborhood and city!

View the e-news blast with our residents’ reflections on John. He lived as a well-respected human being from 1926 to 2015. We will forever miss and always remember!

Sunset Harbor Cruise Port of Long Beach Tour
2018-08-17 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Harbor Cruise Port Tour
Friday, August 17 @ 6:00 PM
Join the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association and the Port of Long Beach for one of the highly regarded Harbor Port Tours.
This year, we are in for a special treat: A Summer Sunset Cruise!
Advance Registration Required by Monday, August 13, 2018.
Free for BPNA Members. Non-Members: Suggested Donation $10 per person.
If you’re not a current BPNA member, join or renew now. Click on the Membership tab above.
Registrants will receive an email by August 16th with the logistical information on the location and parking.
Click HERE to get your tickets NOW.

Click HERE to get your tickets NOW.

Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting
2018-08-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802
Cultural Heritage Commission on Monday, August 13th, 5:30pm at City Hall.

Art in Bixby Park
2018-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
Please join Friends of Bixby Park for a great FREE event in our local Park.
Artists will be displaying, working, and selling their art & crafts.
Food trucks will also be available.
Come out and enjoy a great day at the Bixby Park Bandshell.
We appreciate and thank you for your support.

Bluff Park Community Yard Sale & Historic Lamppost Project Fundraiser Yard Sale
2018-08-04 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
City permit fees, refreshments and yard sale starter tips are being provided thanks to our longtime neighbors and sponsors Juvie Borges and Jennifer Hirsh of Coldwell Banker Coast Alliance Realty.

Participating Homes
2525 Ocean
2311 1 st
2526 1 st
2528 1st
2618 1st
2621 1st
2632 1st
2711 1st
2740 1st
2819 1st
2933 1st
3135 1st
3228 1st
2609 2nd
2725 2nd
2742 2nd
2746 2nd
2904 2nd
2936 2nd
2935 2nd
3011 2nd
3030 2nd
3333 2nd
16 Coronado
19 Lindero
139 Lindero

Jazz Classics in the Park
2018-07-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
Sponsored by The Port of Long Beach

Annual Summertime Meet, Greet & Eat
2018-07-27 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
List of Host Homes:
111 Loma Avenue

3500 E 1st Street

3120 E 1st Street

3063 E 1st Street

2817 E 1st Street
14 Paloma Avenue
2535 E 1st Street
6 18th Place “The Swan”

District 3 All Resident Community Meeting
2018-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bayshore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
The July 23rd Community Meeting will feature a presentation from Neighborhood Impact Prosecutor, Randy Fudge. The program is funded through 3rd District Council Office as a way to provided targeted attention on individuals chronically committing crimes, and ensure they get the services they need by working with police and with judges to tailor prosecution in a way that helps reduce negative impacts on the community. The Neighborhood Impact Prosecutor works closely with our Police Department, so we will have Commander Herzog, from our East Division also present at the meeting. There will also be an update from our Tidelands Bureau on the coming Junior Lifeguard facility project that is moving forward.
The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM at the Bayshore Library, so please arrive on time, we expect great updates from City staff that you won’t want to miss.

Short Term Rental - Community Workshop
2018-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Museum of Latin American Art Balboa Studio, 628 alamitos ave, long beach, United States
Long Beach Short-Term Rental Ordinance – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – JULY 21

What is a short-term rental?
A short-term rental (STR), or vacation rental, is a property that is typically
furnished and rented for a short-term stay. STRs can provide several
economic benefits, such as increased tourism activity and more spending
at local businesses. STRs can also present challenges to the housing stock,
and have adverse impacts on traffic and parking in neighborhoods.

Let’s keep the conversation going.
The City of Long Beach is in the process of developing a proposed STR
ordinance to establish regulations for operating STRs, and we want your
input. The community is invited to provide opinions, ask important questions, and voice any concerns on this effort.

Join us for a Community Roundtable Workshop.
The City is hosting a series of opportunities for the community to offer input. You’re invited to attend a Community Roundtable Workshop:

When: Saturday, July 21, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: NEW LOCATION Museum of Latin American Art Balboa Studio
628 Alamitos Ave.

Translation services in Spanish, Tagalog, and Khmer, as well as light
refreshments will be provided.

Get Involved.
To learn more about STRs in Long Beach, and to sign up to receive LinkLB
notifications about important updates and upcoming events on this topic,
go to: www.lbds.info/lbshorttermrental. “Like” the Development Services
Facebook page, and “follow” us on Twitter for the latest news.

Local Harvest Farmers Market
2018-06-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-25 15:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-18 15:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-11 15:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States

Bluff Park Community Meeting
2018-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States
Community Meeting: Wednesday, June 27 @ 7:00 PM at 370 Junipero Avenue (Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church)

Have you ever had an emergency situation needing police, paramedics or fire fighters. Have you ever called 9-1-1?
Do you wonder what happens from the moment you call, how the calls are handled, and how services are dispatched and sent out?
Come to this meeting to find out about the real life experiences of a 9-1-1 dispatcher.
Commander Erik Herzog of the Long Beach Police Department East Division will lead us in an engaging and informative presentation.
Learn how you can help get needed services in the most timely and efficient manner.

NEW: Arrive early at 6:30 to mix and mingle with your neighbors and enjoy tasty summer refreshments.

All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are welcome and invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.
The Bluff Park Historic District runs from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
Walk . Bike . Drive . It’s just a short jaunt from your home!
Free Parking available in the back of the building. Heading north on Junipero Avenue, turn right on Carroll Park West and proceed to the parking lot behind the church.
The meeting room is designated as the Berke Fellowship Hall.
Special Thanks to our neighbor, Pastor James Proper, for the generous use of the meeting facilities at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church!
We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, June 27!

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SAVE THE DATE: The last Bluff Park Community Meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, featuring our guests Mayor Robert Garcia and Councilwoman Suzie Price. More details to come.
DID YOU KNOW? You can now text 9-1-1 if you can’t call.

BPNA Board Meeting
2018-06-14 19:15 - 21:15 (America/Denver), 2018-06-14 19:15 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles), 2018-05-10 19:15 - 21:15 (America/Denver)
Monthly meeting of the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association (BPNA) Board of Directors

Lamppost Committee Meeting
2018-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project Committee Meeting
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
For More Information, email Bluff.Park.Historic.Lamppost@gmail.com
