Bluff Park Neighborhood Association

Fall Block Party - Movie Night
2021-10-02 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | E. 1s Street, Between Coronado Ave & Paloma AVe, 3135 E. 1st St, Long Beach, 90803
Fall Block Party – Movie Night

Saturday, October 2 @ 4 pm to 9 pm

Let’s all get out and party, finally! The BPNA’s annual autumn festivities are back and not to be missed!

FREE FUN for all ages!

Please bring a main or side dish for the potluck picnic. Enter the baking contest and dog costume contest.

BOOTHS AND FUN GALORE!
HERE’S THE RUNDOWN SO YOU WON’T MISS A MINUTE
POTLUCK PICNIC 4 pm to 5:45 pm: Bring your favorite main or side dish to share

BAKING CONTEST: 4 pm to 5:45 pm: Prizes for the best Pies and Cakes or Cookies and Brownies.

DOG COSTUME PARADE: 4:15 pm: Dress your dog in fun Fall or COCO Movie inspired theme. Two prize categories: Cake/Pie and Cookie/Brownie

BIKE DECORATING CONTEST 5:15 pm: Decorate your bike with festive decor supplied by the BPNA. Arrive at 4 pm to apply decorations and get ready to roll in the 5:15 pm bike parade.. Ride and show off your rolling masterpiece to win a special prize.

LIVE MUSIC 4 pm – 6:30 pm: Enjoy acoustic sounds throughout the afternoon performed by Aynee and Hugh.

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT 4 pm – 6 pm: Entertainer Auntie Kayte will capture the imagination of your child.

OUTDOOR BIG SCREEN MOVIE 6:45 pm: For the whole family enjoy Disney Pixar’s academy award winning animated movie COCO

And that’s not all! Additional fun includes:
Kids’ Entertainment by Auntie Kayte
Live Music by Aynee & Hugh
National Anthem Performed by Aynee Osborn
Carnival Fun & Games
Kids’ Games & Crafts
Inflatable Slide
Face Painting
Selfie Photo Booth
BPNA Welcome & Membership
Historic Lamppost Project
LBPD Police Car
LB Health Department Free COVID Vaccines
3rd District Council Office
Bike Registration
Opportunity Drawing from Local Businesses

BOOKMARK this page. Attractions subject to change. Check back here for updates and added feature attractions!

Presenting at sunset the featured film by Disney Pixar COCO

THANKS TO OUR LIST OF SPONSORS AND OPPORTUNITY DONORS:

Coming Soon

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Lighting the Path - Dedication Celebration - Phase 2
2021-09-23 17:00 - 17:30
Thurs., September 23 @ 5 pm PT LIVE ONLINE

Watch Live HERE
Anyone can watch online, even without a Facebook account. Free and open to the public. Broadcast starts at 5 pm PT on September 23.

Donate HERE
Support us through Long Beach Gives, from September 17 at midnight through September 24 at 9:59 am PT. Donations of all sizes are tax-deductible and appreciated.

Join us for a Facebook Live event to commemorate the installation of the 2nd Phase of the BPNA’s Bluff Park Historic Lmappost Project along Temple Ave. Even though it may not be complete, let’s celebrate the progress and thank all who made this milestone possible.

Broadcast live from the site of the invitation-only reception. Hear from the project’s project’s supporters and community leaders.

Not yet a plaque-level donor for Phase 2? Find out more at bluffpark.org/lamp-post-project.

Make a difference with LONG BEACH GIVES. Donate any amount today Click HERE.

Watch the event live online using any internet-enable device with link: https://www.facebook.com/BluffPark.org/live_videos/

Photo Credit: BPNA

Posted 2021_0904

Long Beach Gives to Support BPNA
2021-09-23
SAVE THE DATE

Early giving begins September 17: Click Here to Donate
The BPNA is honored and privileged to have been selected for Long Beach Gives for the city’s annual day of online giving on September 23, 2021. By donating you help ensure that our community can continue to count on the Project in the years ahead and make a positive impact on the nostalgia, value and historic preservation across the city. Like other nonprofits, our in-person fundraiser event has been postponed. Please help us make the most out of this opportunity.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD. SHARE THIS EVENT. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The citywide, online event intends to raise $2 million for 200+ nonprofit organizations, including BPNA, making an impact in Long Beach.

Donations support the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project. For more info about the project, visit bluffpark.org/lamp-post-project.

Coinciding with this fundraising opportunity will be a dedication celebration of the Phase 2 installation with a reception for major donors and supporters. Watch our live Facebook feed on Wed., Sept. 23 @ ~5:30 pm.

The BPNA has already secured several thousand dollars of matching funds in its pursuit of its $50,000 goal which will support future phases to cover the entire historic district. Major donors are being recognized with plaques affixed around the bases of the new lampposts, yet donations of all sizes (starting at $10) are welcome, needed and much appreciated!

Early online giving starts on Sept 17. Extended giving ends on Sept 24 @ 10:00 am PT.

DID YOU SEE OUR FRONT PAGE COVERAGE?

The Grunion Gazette published a front page feature article on the project on Thursday, September 2. Click here to read it.

About LONG BEACH GIVES
Long Beach Gives is our city’s annual online giving event that provides an easy and fun way for our entire city to give together. It also provides Long Beach nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure and start relationships with new donors.

Our goal is to inspire individuals and businesses in our community to come together to make a difference in the exemplary work of the 150+ local, participating nonprofits. The success of Long Beach Gives last year helped raise awareness about nonprofits and the critical role they play in our community. We surpassed our $1 million fundraising goal and raised over $1.7 million for the 150+ participating organizations.
Long Beach Gives is returning on Thursday, September 23, 2021 with a $2 million goal and 200+ participating nonprofits making a difference in Long Beach!

Photo Credit: J. Christopher Launi Photography

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In collaboration with Long Beach Gives campaign, the BPNA will soon announce the names of those making pledges for a Donor Matching Challenge. Are you interested in participating in the challenge? No pledge is too big or too small. Inquire or contact us, click here.

For more info on Long Beach Gives, CLICK Here.

Rev 2021_0527

Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
2021-09-22 18:00 - 20:30 | 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
JOIN US IN-PERSON (FINALLY!) FOR THE NEXT
Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
Wednesday, September 22.
Social Time @ 6:00 pm. Meeting @ 7:00 pm.
GUEST SPEAKER: Suzie Price, Councilwoman, 3rd District, City of Long Beach
TOPIC: “What’s Happening Around Town”
Hear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings in the neighborhood

Free & Open to the Public
We are so excited that we can meet and be together in-person once again! We missed you!
Following the City’s Public Health Directives *

WHEN
Wednesday, September 22
6:00 pm – Social with Free Refreshments Compliments of BPNA
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Meeting Promptly Starts @ 7pm

WHERE
Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Avenue NEW LOCATION
Social Hall Room #1. Enter at the South-West Corner of the Community Center Building
Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.
Parking, including accessible parking, is available nearby.

* HEALTH DIRECTIVES
Face masks will be REQUIRED for all 2 years old and up, in accordance with directives from the Long Beach Department Health & Human Services.
Masks may be removed only when actively eating or drinking. Physical distancing will be encouraged.
Please be kind and neighborly and help us keep everyone safe and healthy during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL
All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.
The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!
Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.
The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.

SAVE THE DATES
Click on the links below for more information
Long Beach Gives – Thurs., September 23 – Early Giving Going on Now
Lighting the Path Dedication Celebration – Phase 2 – Thurs., September 23
Fall Block Party & Movie Night – Sat., October 2
Holiday Bow Breakfast – Sat., November 28
Neighborhood Clean Up & Breakfast– Sat., January 15
Community Meeting & Social – Wed., January 19
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Sat., March 19
Community Meeting & Social – Wed., March 23

READ ALL ABOUT IT!
In case you missed it, read our latest e-newsletter: Click Here

BOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates.
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Updated 2020_0906, 2021_0904

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2021-09-18 09:00 - 10:30
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast*
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, September 18
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Location in the Bluff Park Historic District: E. 1st Street at Paloma Avenue
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2020_1215

BPNA Board Meeting
2021-09-09, 2021-08-12, 2021-07-08, 2021-06-03, 2021-05-13, 2021-03-11, 2021-02-11, 2021-01-07 and 2 more dates
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org

National Night Out with the LB Police Department
2021-08-03 18:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, August 3 @ 6 to 9 pm
National Night Out: Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party
Since being established by the National Association of Town Watch in 1984, National Night Out has become a celebration of neighborhoods across the nation, including all over the city of Long Beach, promoting public safety.
The annual event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
The theme of this year’s 2021 National Night Out is “Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party”.
Stroll the streets in the Bluff Park Historic District to find resident hosts who are set up on their porches or front lawns. Officers in the Long Beach Police Department will show up to chat informally; meet folks in our neighborhood; hear what is on your mind; and share ideas, goals and strategies to help keep us all safer.
Go out and meet your neighbors and police officers!
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING HOSTS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VISIT ANY OR ALL:

2535 E. 1st Street (6-7 pm)
3040 E. 1st Street (6-7:30 pm)
2124 E. 1st Street (6-8 pm)
3120 E. 1st Street

With the recent evolving surge and contagiousness of COVID-19 cases, the BPNA encourages face masks, physical distancing, and avoiding close-knit crowds during this outdoor event. Being a good neighbor means being respectful, understanding, kind and looking out for one another.
For more info, visit the national website www.natw.org or email BPNA at safety@bluffpark.org or LBPDEast@longbeach.gov

Rev. 2021_0719, 2021_0802

Summer Meet, Greet & Eat
2021-08-01 11:00 - 13:00
The BPNA’s ever-popular summer event is back!
This year’s theme is Sunday Brunch.
Sunday, August 1 @ 11 am to 1 pm
See old Friends, meet new neighbors and enjoy tasty treats. This Sunday stroll through Bluff Park and enjoy a walking brunch.
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORS FOR HOSTING THIS SUNDAY’S EVENT.
Please visit homes in any order and enjoy!
2515 E. Ocean Blvd
2739 E. Ocean Blvd
2525 E. 1st Street
3048 E. 1st Street
3120 E. 1st Street
(UPDATE: 8/1 @ 9:50 am. Sorry, 2725 E. 2nd Street is unable to host due to sudden, unforeseen circumstances.)

With the recent evolving surge and contagiousness of COVID-19 cases, the BPNA encourages face masks, physical distancing and avoiding close-knit crowds during this outdoor event. Being a good neighbor means being respectful, understanding, kind and looking out for one another.

Free, Fun & Safe Outdoor Event for All Residents and Friends in the Bluff Park Historic District

Photo Credit: A Girl Called Adri
Rev. 2021_0717

Dress Your Door with 4th Décor
2021-07-02 14:00
Dress Your Door with 4th Décor
Sign 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.
Scroll down to sign up.
The wreath kit contains a wire frame that must be the basis for creating your custom-made wreath for the contest.
Be creative, use all or some of what is provided and feel free to add your own embellishments. Cut, glue, tape any way you wish.
Fun for the whole family. No experience needed.
BPNA will deliver, or you may choose to pick up, the wreath kit on Friday, June 25.
During the days that follow, you will make your wreath with the BPNA’s provided wire frame.
To be eligible for the judging, you must display it prominently outdoors by no later than 2:00 p.m. PST on Friday, July 2.
Prizes from local businesses and ribbons will be given out to the winning wreaths!
Cost per Wreath: $8 BPNA Member / $10 Non-Member.
Not a Member? Join or renew now for your entire household (click here).
Advance payment requirement. Additional donations are much appreciated to help offset the BPNA’s costs for the event.
Sorry, the contest is only available to those who live in the Bluff Park Historic District.
ORDER YOUR WREATH MAKING KIT NOW. CLICK HERE.

Rev. 2021_0527

Bluff Park Community Meeting
2021-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Live Online Via Zoom
Wednesday, June 23 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom*
Bluff Park Community Meeting
FREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED. ALL ARE INVITED.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Deputy Chief Michael Lewis, Long Beach Police Department Patrol Bureau
Paul Duncan, MSW, Homeless Services Officer, Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services
Ana Maria Rios, Community Liaison, Long Beach Police Department Patrol Bureau East Division

All are welcome for an engaging, interactive meeting with our guests addressing

simple strategies you can implement to help reduce and report crime
thoughts for setting up your own informal neighborhood watch group
efforts to address and understand homelessness and unhoused people, and
ways to engage effectively online and on social media and smartphone apps related to public safety in the city.

You will have a chance to interact in small groups and choose the topics that interest you the most and socialize with neighbors and friends.
Get to know the neighbors near you who can be part of your own informal neighborhood watch group.
We also have a couple surprises which the BPNA board is still working on, so we can’t announce them quite yet.
Come back and revisit this page to find out about all we have planned for you on various issues of public safety.
This will surely be another BPNA Bluff Park Community Meeting you won’t want to miss!
OTHER MEETING ITEMS:

Fraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.
Hear updates and volunteer needs from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings, events, projects and news.

* 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!
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MEETING REGISTRATION: Free & Open to the Public
FILL OUT THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM MEETING LINK, PHONE NUMBERS & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED.
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SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please 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.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL BE ENHANCED BY UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We 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.

NOT A BPNA MEMBER? HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED?
Join or renew your annual membership NOW. Click on the Membership page above. Or, ask us here. Membership comes with lots of perks!
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SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . FREE EVENT. OPEN TO ALL.
All 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.
Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.
The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
Enjoy free refreshments once we are back to meeting in-person at the Bixby Park Recreation Center in September 2021 — Fingers crossed!

BOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates.
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SAVE THE DATES:

Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, September 22
‘Long Beach Gives’ to BPNA’s Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project – Thursday, September 23

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete 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.
Be sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our emails 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

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 3rd letter of our city?

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Photo Credit: City of Mercer Island
Updated 2020_0906, 2021_0529, 2021_0609

Neighborhood Clean Up & Breakfast
2021-06-19 09:00 - 10:30
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast*
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, June 19
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the intersection of Molino Avenue & E. 1st Street
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

* 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.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2020_1215

BPNA Zoom Open House
2021-05-03 19:00 - 19:45
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
As We Plan for our Post-Pandemic Events
Join us for a “BPNA Zoom Open House“
Phone 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.
If 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.
We value, appreciate and need the kindness and assistance of volunteers in order to make the BPNA’s efforts and upcoming events come to fruition.
BPNA Zoom Open Houses:

Sunday, May 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. PT
Monday, May 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. PT

Join by Telephone: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID 815 2245 6833, Passcode 151342
Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81522456833?pwd=bmNtNVdEUnBKRFJheVJzWWN6aWNZQT09
Clipart Credit: Tennessee Valley Theatre School

BPNA Zoom Open House
2021-05-02 17:00 - 17:45
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
As We Plan for our Post-Pandemic Events
Join us for a “BPNA Zoom Open House“
Phone 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.
If 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.
We value, appreciate and need the kindness and assistance of volunteers in order to make the BPNA’s efforts and upcoming events come to fruition.
BPNA Zoom Open Houses:

Sunday, May 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. PT
Monday, May 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. PT

Join by Telephone: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID 815 2245 6833, Passcode 151342
Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81522456833?pwd=bmNtNVdEUnBKRFJheVJzWWN6aWNZQT09
Clipart Credit: Tennessee Valley Theatre School

Bluff Park Bunny Hop
2021-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Bluff Park Historic District, Paloma Avenue, Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
For more info and to sign-up to be a yard host in front of your home, condo or apartment, email events@bluffpark.org.
Here are the addresses of volunteer hosted front yards:

Happy Spring & Happy Hopping!

Posted 2021_0314, 2021_0403

Bluff Park Community Meeting (Board Election to Follow)
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:30
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Wednesday, March 24 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom
Bluff Park Community Meeting (with Board Election to Follow)

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Maureen Neeley, MLIS, Historian and Owner of HouStories
“Our Origins: The People, Events and Architecture of the Neighborhood and Surroundings in Long Beach”
Learn 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.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:

Engage with new and old neighbors and friends in informal CHAT.
Hear UPDATES and OPPORTUNITIES from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings, events, projects and news.
Meet 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.

FREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED.
ALL ARE INVITED.

NOT A MEMBER? HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED?
Join 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.

Board Elections 2021
In 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.
Only 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.
Balloting 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.
Add 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.
The election results will be posted on our home page by or about April 4, 2021.
All 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.
Checklist for Interested Persons in a Board Officer Position

Give yourself a pat on the back for considering running for a board officer position. (We THANK you and couldn’t be more thrilled!)
Read the BPNA Bylaws and Policies. These documents can be found via links at the bottom of the About Us page on this website.
Ensure 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.
Complete 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.
Plan to attend the Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 24. Attendance is not required, but qualified candidates who are present will be introduced publicly.
Submit 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.
Hold the date of Thursday, April 8, if elected for the transitional board meeting.
Send any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977.

STEP UP. HELP OUT. VOLUNTEER AND JOIN OUR FUN TEAM OF NEIGHBORS!

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MEETING REGISTRATION: Free & Open to the Public
FILL OUT THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM MEETING LINK, PHONE NUMBER & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED.

SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please 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.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We 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.

INFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GUEST SPEAKER MAUREEN NEELEY, MLIS
Visit https://HouStories.net

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SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . FREE EVENT FOR ALL
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 roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Informative and fun for all ages!
Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.
When 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.

BOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates.

SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Social Times:

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 6:30 pm
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 @ 6:30 pm

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ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete 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.
Be sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our emails 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

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 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 the 3rd letter of our association?

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Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast*
2021-03-20 09:00 - 10:30
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast*
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, March 20
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Location: Meet at the Corner of Coronado Ave & E. 1st Street
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

Click 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

* 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.

Updated 2020_1215, 2021_0312

Engaging in Corageous Conversations: Special Series Part 3
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:30
Special BPNA Exclusive Interactive Series!
Thursday, February 25 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom
Part 3 (Series Finale) of Our Special Exclusive Timely Series
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER(S):

Josef Levy, Commander (Retired), Long Beach Police Department; President, Embassy Consulting Services
Naomi Rainey-Pierson, President, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Long Beach Branch

TOPIC:
“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”
Part 3: Engaging in Courageous Conversations
This 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.
Josef 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:

Part 1: “Unconscious Bias” with Josef Levey & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” with Katie Balderas, Wednesday, January 20 (CLICK HERE)
Part 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” with Josef Levy, Thursday, February 4 (CLICK HERE)
Part 3: “Engaging in Courageous Conversations” with Josef Levy and Naomi-Rainey Pierson, Thursday, February 25

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Free & Open to the Public
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please 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.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We 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.
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READ MORE about JOSEF LEVY Click Here
READ MORE about NAOMI RAINEY-PIERSON Click Here
READ MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here
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SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details:

Wednesday, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, September 22

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete 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
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. 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 4th letter of our association?

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Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion: Special Series Part 2
2021-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
Special BPNA Exclusive Interactive Series!
Thursday, February 4 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom
Part 2 of Our Special Exclusive Timely Series
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:

Josef Levy, Commander (Retired), Long Beach Police Department; President, Embassy Consulting Services

TOPIC:
“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”
Part 2: Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion
This 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.
Josef 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:

Part 1: “Unconscious Bias” with Josef Levey & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” with Katie Balderas, Wednesday, January 20 (CLICK HERE)
Part 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” with Josef Levy, Thursday, February 4
Part 3: “Engaging in Courageous Conversations” with Josef Levy and Naomi Rainey-Pierson, Thursday, February 25 (CLICK HERE)

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Free & Open to the Public
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE NIGHT BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please 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.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We 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.
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READ MORE about JOSEF LEVY Click Here
READ MORE about NAOMI RAINEY-PIERSON Click Here
READ MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here
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SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details:

Wednesday, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, September 22

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete 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
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. 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 state?

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Bluff Park Community Meeting
2021-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Live Online: Register in Advance to Receive the Link & Instructions
Special Timely Topic! You Won’t Want to Miss It!
Wednesday, January 20 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online
Join Us for Next Bluff Park Community Meeting!
Scroll down on this page to complete the required advance registration.
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:

Katie Balderas, MPH, Equity Officer of City of Long Beach
Josef Levy, Commander (Retired) of the Long Beach Police Department and President of Embassy Consulting Services

TIMELY TOPIC:
“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”
DON’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.
Katie 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.
Josef 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.”
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
Hear UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings in the neighborhood.
Current BPNA Members will VOTE during the meeting on Ratification of the Board-Approved 2021 BPNA Budget.
Per BPNA’s Bylaws, members must be paid, in good standing and present during this meeting to cast votes. One (1) vote per household.
Interested 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.
SAVE 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.

Part 1: “Unconscious Bias” & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” – Wednesday, January 20
Part 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” – Thursday, February 4 CLICK HERE
Part 3: “How to Engage in Courageous Conversations” – Thursday, February 25 CLICK HERE

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Free & Open to the Public
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
LIVE ONLINE VIA ZOOM.
Be 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
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please 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.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We 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.
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We 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.
READ MORE about COMMANDER JOSEF LEVY Click Here
READ MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here
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The BPNA’s quarterly Bluff Park Community Meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all.
All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate.
The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
Typically the meetings are preceded by Social Time with snacks & drinks, but the current public health directives preclude this.
Let’s stay safe as we stay engaged.

SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details:

Wednesday, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, September 22

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete 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

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 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?

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Neighborhood Clean-Up
2021-01-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Orizaba Ave & E. 1st St in Bluff Park Historic District
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, January 16
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Location in the Bluff Park Historic District: Corner of Orizaba Ave & E. 1st St
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to Steelhead Coffee in support of this event

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

* 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.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2020_1215

Holiday Bow Tying: Decorating Our Icon
2020-12-06 09:00
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.
In 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.
Watch this short video for a quick tutorial on tying the bows. CLICK Here.
Our 4th Annual Holiday Bow Tying
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. STROLL, JOG OR DRIVE THE STREETS TO ENJOY SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!
Inspired 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.
Let’s have fun placing bows on the historic lampposts at the intersections all along East 1st Street and the new lampposts along Paloma Avenue.
No experience needed. Bows and personal instructions will be provided. Come out to help us spread 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 raise funds for the 3rd phase of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.
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COMPLETE THIS FORM TO VOLUNTEER TO TIE BOWS:
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