Bluff Park Neighborhood Association

Art in Bixby Park
2017-09-03 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
A carefully curated stable of Southern California artists display works of art, such as paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, woodwork, photography, folk art and much more.
Food and music complement the art exhibitors, creating a sensory filled experience.
Be a part of the tradition. Join the celebration of art, food and fun!
Open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of Bixby Park
For more information, visit www.friendsofbixbypark.org

Farmers' Market in Bixby Park
2017-09-02 10:00, 2017-08-26 10:00, 2017-08-19 10:00, 2017-08-12 10:00 UTC
Local Harvest Certified California Grown Farmers’ Market
Open Every Saturday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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

Community Budget Meeting
2017-08-31 18:00 (America/Denver) | 340 Nieto Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814, 340 Nieto Avenue, Long Beach, CA - California, 90814
MESSAGE FROM 3RD DISTRICT COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE PRICE:
On Thursday, August 31, at 6:00 PM at the Field Office (340 Nieto Ave.) Councilwoman Suzie Price will be hosting a community budget meeting to discuss the proposed 2018 City Budget. The City Manager will do a brief presentation, then open up to questions and answers from various departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Tidelands, and Homeless Services.
If you are interested in the budget process I would encourage you to attend this meeting and learn more about the upcoming budget. Additionally, in order to be mindful of the fact that this meeting is being held during dinner time for many residents we will be including small appetizers to make attending easier for those just getting home from work.
The budget is a major endeavor and dominates the months of August and September every year. I always advocate for a prudent budget that looks realistically at how we can ensure the city is on strong financial footing, while also offering the best essential services that Long Beach can provide. The budget is an important time for us to collectively reflect our values through the way we allocate resources.
For me, those values are simple – I want our budget to be balanced and responsible. One bad budget can put the city on the wrong track for years, so ensuring we put Long Beach on a strong foundation for many years to come is a major focus for me. Additionally, our public safety and infrastructure are seeing bigger investments than they have seen in decades, so making sure that these funds are allocated in a way that Long Beach residents get the biggest bang for their bucks is very important because we need more police and more road repairs throughout the City. I am also a big supporter of the arts, our libraries, and ensuring Long Beach businesses are given every advantage and all the support they need in order to be successful.
Link to City Manager’s Proposed Budget
I look forward to seeing you there on Thursday, and If you have any questions please contact my office at (562)570-6300 or District3@longbeach.gov.
Sincerely,
Suzie Price
Councilwoman, Third District

Farmers' Market in Bixby Park
2017-08-29 15:00, 2017-08-22 15:00, 2017-08-15 15:00, 2017-08-08 15:00 UTC
Local Harvest Certified California Grown Farmers’ Market
Open Every Tuesday
Hours: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Located in Bixby Park in front of the Band Shell on Junipero between 1st and 2nd Streets

Shakespeare for Kids in the Park
2017-08-27 18:00, 2017-08-26 18:00, 2017-08-25 18:00 UTC
William Shakespeare’s
12th Night
Special program for kids and families!
Directed by Phil Shwadron
August 25, 26, and 27 @ 6:00 PM
At the Bixby Park Bandshell
For more information, visit www.friendsofbixbypark.org

Marionettes at Bixby Bandshell
2017-08-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Bob Baker Marionettes perform at the bandshell in Bixby Park
Bring the kids! Enjoy the show!

Sweet Meet & Greet
2017-08-18 18:00 - 20:30 UTC
Get to Know Your Neighbors! Enjoy Fun Conversations & Tasty Goodies!
Special Thanks to Our Host Homes:
Paloma Ave: 14
E. 1st St: 3348, 3101, 2810, 2525
E. 2nd St: 2725, 2525
BPNA Members Get an Extra Special Treat at 2525 E. 1st St

Food Truck Fun
2017-08-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2017-07-20 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Every 3rd Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM
From April thru September 2017
On Broadway between Loma & Obispo

Jazz in the Park
2017-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Bring your family and friends to Bixby Park for an enjoyable, relaxing summer evening of live jazz music!

BPNA Board Meeting
2017-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Monthly Meeting of the BPNA Board of Directors

Lamppost Project Committee Meeting
2017-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project Committee Meeting
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
For More Information, email Bluff.Park.Historic.Lamppost@gmail.com

Lamppost Committee Meeting
2017-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 UTC

Farmers' Market in Bixby Park
2017-08-05 10:00 UTC
Local Harvest Certified California Grown Farmers’ Market
Open Every Saturday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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

Part of Rancho Los Alamitos, John W. Bixby and the original park superintendent, Mr. Nessick planted trees on the site between 1886 and 1903. The original portion of the park was donated in 1903, by the Alamitos Land Company, as part of the subdivision of the Alamitos Beach Town site. It was known as Alamitos Park. After annexation to the Long Beach in 1905, the park was renamed Jotham Bixby Park in February 1907. By 1928 Bixby Park was famous for large state picnics.
A great location for a special event, it is the home of Bixby Park Local Harvest Farmers’ Market.
There is a variety of farm fresh Certified California Grown Fruits and Vegetables, along with fresh cooked fare vendors, and a wide variety of gourmet specialty foods.
Arts, crafts and jewelry from local area vendors can also be found and purchased here.
Musicians from the surrounding communities will entertain you while you shop, eat, or spend the day just leisurely strolling through.

Community Yard Sale & Lamppost Project Fundraiser Yard Sale
2017-08-05 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | 2828 E. 1st Street, 90803, 2828 E. 1st St., Long Beach, CA - California, 90803
Stroll the Streets for Great Buys. A Yard Sale for You & Charity!
The Annual Bluff Park Community Yard Sale Event is returning with a record number of locations.
Shop over 30 yard fronts throughout the community! Participating addresses:

Coronado Ave: 16
Lindero Ave: 19, 21
E. Ocean Blvd: 3209
E. 1st St: 2215, 2520, 2528, 2534, 2618, 2621, 2632, 2634, 2725, 2761, 2740, 2828, 3048, 3053, 3063, 3117, 3216, 3228, 3320, 3411
E. 2nd St: 2742, 2936, 3021, 3314, 3333

Stop by 2828 E. 1st St. for the yard sale benefiting the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project. Charitable tax-deductible monetary donations will be accepted and deeply appreciated. All proceeds and donations at this location will go towards the 2nd phase of the community’s historic preservation project. For more info on the Project, click here.
Sell . Shop . Donate !
Saturday, August 5 @ 8 AM to 1 PM
Special thanks to neighbors Juvie Borges and Jennifer Hirsch of Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance. They have coordinated this event and generously paid for the necessary city permit fees for all participants.

National Night Out
2017-08-01 17:00 - 20:30 UTC
National Night Out (NNO) is a community-building campaign annually on the first Tuesday in August.
Neighborhoods across the nation host community events to promote public safety and partnerships between the community and law enforcement.
The 3rd District Council Office and the Long Beach Police Department have teamed to support your hosting an event at your home:

Make it a casual get-together on your front lawn or porch
Invite your neighbors and friends
Make it a team effort –Make it a potluck for dinner, desserts, or drinks
Turn on the outdoor lights and lock the doors — for everyone’s safety

Call or email LBPD Neighborhood Services Specialist Ruth Anne Salau so she can arrange to have a member of the Long Beach Police Department stop by your event. Call (562) 570-5808 or email mailto:ruthanne.salau@longbeach.gov
National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Additionally, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. The program enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.
When neighbors connect, crime is reduced!

Farmers' Market in Bixby Park
2017-08-01 15:00 UTC
Local Harvest Certified California Grown Farmers’ Market
Open Every Tuesday
Hours: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Located in Bixby Park in front of the Band Shell on Junipero between 1st and 2nd Streets

Part of Rancho Los Alamitos, John W. Bixby and the original park superintendent, Mr. Nessick planted trees on the site between 1886 and 1903. The original portion of the park was donated in 1903, by the Alamitos Land Company, as part of the subdivision of the Alamitos Beach Town site. It was known as Alamitos Park. After annexation to the Long Beach in 1905, the park was renamed Jotham Bixby Park in February 1907. By 1928 Bixby Park was famous for large state picnics.
A great location for a special event, it is the home of Bixby Park Local Harvest Farmers’ Market.
There is a variety of farm fresh Certified California Grown Fruits and Vegetables, along with fresh cooked fare vendors, and a wide variety of gourmet specialty foods.
Arts, crafts and jewelry from local area vendors can also be found and purchased here.
Musicians from the surrounding communities will entertain you while you shop, eat, or spend the day just leisurely strolling through.

Melinda Roney: A Celebration of Life
2017-07-30 13:30 - 16:00 UTC | Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle, Long Beach, 90813, United States
We mourn the loss and remember our active resident, friend and supporter, Melinda Roney.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle, Long Beach, 90813. All are welcome to attend.
Read more about Melinda Roney in our July 2017 Lamppost News Update: https://goo.gl/9djS1o

3rd Council District Meeting
2017-07-20 18:00 UTC | Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, 7201 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, United States
The July Third District Council Community meeting will be held on

Thursday, July 20th at 6pm at the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (7201 E. Ocean Blvd.)

According to Councilwoman Suzie Price:

The meeting will focus on Measure A. Public Works will discuss the recent Measure A projects that have been completed throughout the Third District, as well as give an overview on the kinds of Measure A projects we will see throughout the City in the coming months and years. In addition, attendees will enjoy the monthly update from my office and the Long Beach Police Department.
