Bluff Park Neighborhood Association

BPNA Board Meeting
2021-06-03, 2021-07-08, 2021-08-12, 2021-09-09, 2021-10-14, 2021-11-11, 2021-12-09
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org

Neighborhood Clean Up & Breakfast
2021-06-19 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

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 2nd letter of our city?

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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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

Fall Block Party - Movie Night
2021-10-02 16:00 - 21:00 | 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

Rev. 2021_0719

Halloween at Bixby Park
2021-10-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States

Holiday Bow Breakfast: Decorating Our Icon
2021-11-28 09:00 - 10:30 | 117 Paloma Avenue, 117 Paloma Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90803-2629, United States
Join us for our Annual Holiday Bow Breakfast and decorating party. After breakfast we will hit the streets and adorn our iconic lampposts with beautiful red bows for the holidays. All are invited!

Were 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 Segelhorst and her husband, of blessed memory, Elbert Segelhorst, let us together recreate this wonderful holiday tradition that brightens our streets.

Free and family friendly event!

We will meet for a light breakfast fare and then place bows on the historic lampposts at the intersections all along East 1st Street and the NEW lampposts along Paloma Avenue and Temple Avenue.

No experience needed. 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 2nd phase of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.

Saturday, November 28. Meet at 117 Paloma Avenue @ 9:00 AM for the Holiday Fun.

BPNA Board Meeting
2022-01-06, 2022-02-10, 2022-03-17, 2022-04-14, 2022-05-12
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org
Posted 2021_0904

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2022-01-15 09:00 - 10:30
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, January 15
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Location: Meet at the Corner of Molino Ave & E. 1st St
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– 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 2021_0904, 2022_0108

Bluff Park Community Meeting
2022-01-19 19:00 - 20:30
Wednesday, January 19 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom*
Bluff Park Community Meeting
FREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED. ALL ARE INVITED.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Michael Richens, Commander, East Division, Long Beach Police Department

MEET OUR COUNCILWOMAN
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, 2nd District, City of Long Beach

All are welcome for an engaging, interactive meeting with LBPD’s new leadership addressing

simple strategies you can implement to help reduce and report crime
issues impacting 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
Current BPNA Members will VOTE during the meeting on Ratification of the Board-Approved 2022 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.
* PLEASE NOTE: The BPNA is following all guidance from the City’s public health directives. While we thoroughly enjoyed last September having our first in-person meeting since the pandemic started, with the recent surge the board has decided for everyone’s better health, this meeting will be online. As usual, you can still expect an informative, engaging, interactive meeting experience. We are eager and looking forward to gathering again and meeting in-person with friends and neighbors for our future events and meetings.
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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 March 2022. Fingers crossed!

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

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, March 19
Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, March 23
Meet, Greet & Eat – Friday, April 29
Historic Lamppost Project Fundraiser – Saturday, May 21
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, June 18
Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, June 22

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete the form NOW while there is still space for the Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 19 @ 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

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Updated 2021_0904, 2022_0103

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2022-03-19 09:00 - 10:30
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, March 19
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet up at the corner of Lindero Ave & E. 1st Street
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Coffee & Breakfast Goodies as Thanks for Participating
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

The City of Long Beach Public Works Clean Team has made special arrangements to have trucks driving through the neighborhood to pick up large items and electronic-waste left by the curb before 9am or bring items with you to the clean up. Specific address requests need to be emailed the night before to events@bluffpark.org

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 2021_0904, Rev. 2022_0313

Bluff Park Community Meeting (Board Election to Follow)
2022-03-23 19:00 - 20:30
Wednesday, March 23 @ 7:00 pm PDT – Live Online via Zoom*

Bluff Park Community Meeting

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

SPECIAL TOPIC:
“Talking Trash and Other Interesting Updates from City Department Leaders”
** Waste & Recycling
** Tree Management
** Animal Services
Are you curious about what things can be recycled, what are the City’s plans for green recycling, how to reduce your own waste, or how to request help with collection and cans?
Are you curious about when and how you can trim trees according to the City’s latest requirements to protect bird nesting, how you can plant new trees in the parkway, or how the City informs and gets input on managing and preventing diseased and vulnerable trees?
Are you curious about how to handle stray animals, what to do when you see a coyote or downed wildlife, or how the City operates its pet adoption shelters or provides animal services, such as registration and vaccines?
Do you have other questions you wish you could have answered from these City departments?
If you answered “Yes”, then you won’t want to miss this informative and interactive meeting!
GUEST SPEAKERS
Erin Rowland, Waste Diversion and Recycling Officer; Department of Public Works, City of Long Beach

Marc Wright, Public Services Bureau Manager; Department of Public Works, City of Long Beach

Staycee Dains, Animal Care Services Bureau Manager; Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine, City of Long Beach

OTHER MEETING TOPICS:

Hear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings, events, projects, and news impacting the neighborhood and broader community and ways you can get involved.
Board Election 2022 (See details below. Scroll down on this page below the meeting registration form.) Only current BPNA Members, as defined by the Bylaws as of the day of this meeting, are eligible to run and/or vote in this year’s annual board election. Do you need to JOIN or RENEW as an annual BPNA Member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. Do it before the meeting to ensure your eligibility to run and vote.
Stay safe and learn about opportunities and Board’s efforts to get to know and connect nearby neighbors, even informally, via small Community Watch groups throughout the neighborhood.
Meet with others in our community in a fun, engaging, educational way. Fraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.

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MEETING REGISTRATION: Free & Open to the Public

FILL OUT THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM MEETING LINK, CALL-IN PHONE NUMBERS & INSTRUCTIONS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE MEETING.

DON’T DELAY. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED. SAME-DAY REGISTRATION IS SUBJECT TO SPACE LIMITATIONS.

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SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING

Please submit questions in advance through the online registration form below. Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PDT on the day of meeting. During the plenary portions of the meeting when attendees are muted, you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org.

Small group breakout sessions will provide you opportunities to self-select and talk with our guest speakers and have your questions addressed.

NOTE: We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed due to our limited time.

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. Download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download.

For those without a supported device and internet access, registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE

Complete the form below NOW for the Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 23 @ 7:00 pm PDT. 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, coming 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 Erin Rowland, Waste Diversion & Recycling Officer, City of Long Beach (Optional)Questions for Marc Wright, Public Works Manager for Trees, City of Long Beach (Optional)Questions for Staycee Dains, Director of Animal Services, City of Long Beach (Optional)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.Questions for Councilwoman Cindy Allen or Field Deputy Aliah Kahn, Council District 2, City of Long Beach (Optional) Write in questions you have for the Councilwoman Cindy Allen and her Staff. NOTE: We will bring the Councilwoman back soon as our keynote speaker for greater engagement.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? (NOTE: Only Paid Current Members, As Defined by the Bylaws as of the End of This Meeting, Are Eligible to Run and Vote in the Board Election.) *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 or Community Watch" Group? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureNeighbors can connect in various ways to stay safe and look out for each other and share 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) *EventsSafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryTreasurerPresidentCommunicationsHistoric PreservationNew Neighbor WelcomeFundraisingLamppost ProjectMeet, Greet & Eat HostBlock Party / Movie NightHoliday Decorating The Bembridge HouseHoliday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpsWalking Tour of Historic HomesHistoric Lamppost Project Fundraising EventLong Beach Gives CampaignDress Your Door with 4th DécorNational Night Out with the LBPDPlay Music on Your Porch DayNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 2nd letter of our city?

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Board Elections 2022

In compliance with the BPNA Bylaws, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting. The three (3) positions up for election this year are as follows: Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President of Communications. All positions serve for a 2-year term. Only the role of President is limited to serving for 3 consecutive terms.

Important qualifications, roles, and responsibilities are outlined in the BPNA’s Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting, which can be found on the About Us page on this website.

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 24 through March 30, 2022. 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 website’s home page by or about April 2, 2022.

All interested Voting Members in good standing must complete the Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here) and submit an optional headshot 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 all of the BPNA Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting. 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 an adult current, paid Voting Member in good standing, and (b) being a current, homeowner, condominium owner, renter, or resident living within the Bluff Park Historic District.
Complete the online Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here), including the attestation to comply with the BPNA Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting. All entries must be received in advance of or at the Bluff Park Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 23.
Plan to attend the Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 23. Attendance is not required, but qualified candidates who are present will have their names 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 14, if elected for the transitional board meeting. Additional key dates can be found in the Calendar section of this website.
Send any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977.

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

SAVE THE DATES:

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, March 19
Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, March 23
Meet, Greet & Eat Appetizer Social – Friday, April 29
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, June 18
Commemorative Anniversary Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, June 22
Dress Your Door with 4th Décor – Sign up starts in May and ends on June 22
National Night Out with the LB Police Department – Tuesday, August 2
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, September 17
Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, September 21

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.
Meetings typically take place a short distance from our neighborhood at the Bixby Park Recreation Center, Social Hall #1.

SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL

Updated 2021_0904, 2022_0109, 2022_0309

Meet, Greet & Eat
2022-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
SAVE THE DATE. SIGN UP TO HOST.
Meet, Greet & Eat Appetizer Social
The BPNA’s popular outdoor strolling event is back!

Friday, April 29 @ 6 pm to 8 pm

See old friends, meet new neighbors and enjoy tasty treats. Residents and guests will stroll the streets of the Bluff Park Historic District to nosh and socialize.

Volunteer NOW to become a host on the yard or sidewalk in front of your home, condo or apartment. Email us to let us know of your interest or to inquire at events @ bluffpark.org or Contact us HERE.

For fun PEOPLE PHOTOS of past Meet, Greet & Eat Socials, visit our Gallery page

Rev. 2022_0109, 2022_0416, 2022_0428

Historic Districts' Mayoral Candidates Forum
2022-05-19 18:30 - 21:00 | 855 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
BLUFF PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Is proud to collaborate with
Other Long Beach Historic Districts Neighborhood Leaders, Long Beach Heritage, and LB Living
For the
Historic Districts’ Mayoral Candidates Forum
Thursday, May 19 @ 6:30 pm, at Scottish Rite Center, 855 Elm Ave, Long Beach 90814

Hear from the mayoral candidates as they address questions related to historically designated neighborhoods, such as ours, and historic landmarks in Long Beach. *

Come early, starting at 6:30 pm, for an opportunity to mix and mingle socially with the candidates and fellow neighbors and residents, and enjoy light refreshments.

The formal program with questions and answers pertaining to historic preservation will run from 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm.

FREE & Open to the Public.
ALL are Welcome.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL event for those who live, own, and rent in the city’s eighteen HISTORIC DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOODS and for those in or near any historic building or landmark elsewhere in the city.

JOINTLY PRESENTED BY:
– Long Beach Historic Districts’ Leaders Group (BPNA is an active member)
– Long Beach Heritage
– LB Living

* Note: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association does not endorse nor support any candidate for public office.

REGISTER to VOTE in California’s Primary Election on Tuesday, June 7th. Find out more at https://lavote.gov/…/voter…/register-to-vote/register

COME AS YOU ARE. RSVP NOT NEEDED. FREE & OPEN TO ALL.

For more info, CLICK HERE

Rev. 2022_0416
