Long Beach Gives Supports Historic Lamppost Project
2022-09-22 | Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States

Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
JOIN US FOR THE
Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
Wednesday, September 21
6:30 pm Social. 7:00 pm Meeting.

TOPIC“What’s Happening Around Town”

GUEST SPEAKERCouncilwoman Cindy Allen, 2nd District, City of Long Beach

LOCATION
Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach 90802
Social Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building
Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.
Parking, including accessible parking, is available nearby. The entry is at ground level.

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

GET YOUR WINE GLASSES
New commemorative wine glasses make a great gift for yourself or someone you love, especially for sipping outside on summer nights. Order yours now here, while supplies last. Also available at the meeting. Current BPNA members will receive a free, complimentary wine glass at the meeting. Not a member? Join or renew now.

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a Vintage Night under the Lamp Light
2022-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
A Premier Fundraiser Benefitting the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.

Saturday, September 17 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: A private, exclusive Bluff Park courtyard. 3117 E. 1st Street, Long Beach 90803

Attire: Classy casual or period appropriate. Wear comfortable flat shoes for the outdoors.

SCROLL DOWN TO THE ORDER FORM >> Get your tickets to the event and opportunity drawings NOW

be ENTERTAINED

JOSEPH TRAN: World-renown magician, comedian, mindreader. A regular headliner at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Just coming off tour, he will be the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.

#TheACCIDENTALS: Quartet singers and entertainers in the vintage barbershop style. Seen recently on television, in commercials, and at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

be PAMPERED

KEVIN LEMMON: Executive Chef at Kevin’s Kitchen. Delicious home-cooking made wholesome. Invitees to the BPNA’s dedication celebration last year will remember how he pleased palates.

WINE & DRINK BAR: Hosted wine bar with the BPNA’s famous “Lit Lamppost VIP Cocktail” – a tasty way to enjoy an end-of-summer evening for a great cause!

be GIVING

LONG BEACH GIVES: A Special Live Event during Long Beach Gives Early Giving supporting the BPNA as part of the citywide annual online giving day culminating on Thursday, September 22, with a goal to raise millions of dollars for worthy organizations, including ours.

HISTORIC LAMPPOST PROJECT: The 1st phase was installed in 2019. The 2nd phase was installed in 2021. The 3rd phase is funded and expected to be installed in early 2023. Funds from the event will go towards the 4th phase and beyond with the vision to complete the entire Historic District! Together, we are BRINGING LAMPPOST HISTORY BACK. For more info visit the Lamppost Project page link above or click here.

be LUCKY

RAFFLE PRIZES: Enter to win a Restaurant Gift Card Extravaganza (Worth $100+) or a Personalized Name Plaque on the newly installed lampposts (Worth $1,000+). Raffle tickets start at $20. Multiple tickets are discounted. Winners do not have to be present. A great way to support the Project even if you cannot attend — but you’ll have so much more fun if you do attend too!

SILENT AUCTION: Items from local businesses and organizations to bid on. Including an exclusive stay in a mid-century modern home in Palm Springs and a private boat ride and tour of the THUMS islands off the coast.

be GENEROUS

DONATE: All donations are tax-deductible and will go to fulfill the Project‘s ambitious vision and goals. Another great way to give your much needed support even if you cannot attend.

MATCHING FUNDS: Help us meet a Challenge Grant for donor matching funds and prizes in Long Beach Gives. Double the impact.

CAN’T ATTEND? You can still participate in our Opportunity Raffle Drawings or Make a Donation. Use the Order Form below. Your chance to win a large value set of gift cards and a customized lamppost name plaque. Winners need not be present. Raffle tickets start at $20.

be THANKFUL

be TICKETED

Members $85

Non-Members $105

Raffle Starting at $20

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Play Music on the Porch Day 2022
2022-08-27 | Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
Play Music on the Porch Day
Saturday, August 27
YOUR MUSIC – YOUR DAY – YOUR WAY
It started as an idea: What if for one day everything stopped? And we all just listened to the music.
It’s easy to participate. Just go outside and play music. Bring friends or play alone.
If you let us know when and where you will be playing, we will share and post your location right here.
Sign Up is OPTIONAL.
For more on the worldwide event, click here.

BPNA Update as of August 26, 2022: WE HAVEN’T HEARD YET FROM ANYONE WHO WILL BE PLAYING, BUT THAT SHOULDN’T STOP YOU. BE SPONTANEOUS. HAVE FUN.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Will you be playing music outdoors on Saturday, August 27, 2022, for the Annual Worldwide "Play Music on the Porch Day"? *Choose OneYesMaybe, please contact me to discuss
TIME What Annual

What TIME will you be STARTING? *What TIME will be you be ENDING? *Where will you be playing (HOST ADDRESS)? *Would you like to share WHAT you will be playing? (Optional)Name *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityCaliforniaAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStatePhone *Type of Phone *Choose OneMobileLandlineAre you a Current BPNA Member? *Choose OneYesNoInterestedNot Sure. Please check my status.Membership is encouraged but not required to participate. Click on the Membership page above to join or renew for your entire household. It comes with perks!Additional Comments (Optional)NameSubmit

Photo Credits: PlayMusicOnThePorchDay.com

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2022-08-13 09:00 - 10:30
Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES!
Saturday, August 13
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the Corner of Kennebec Ave & E. 1st St
– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.
– Stop by anytime and come as you are.
– Stay for as long or as short as you like.
– Bring friends and family.
– Start the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!

NOTE the new date for this our final quarterly clean-up scheduled this year.

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_0528

BPNA Board Meeting
2022-08-11, 2022-07-14, 2022-06-09, 2022-05-12, 2022-04-14, 2022-03-17, 2022-02-10, 2022-01-06
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org
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National Night Out with the LB Police Department
2022-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
Tuesday, August 2 @ 6 to 9 pm

National Night Out

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING HOSTS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VISIT ANY OR ALL:

2525 E. 1st St – 6 pm to 8 pm
2515 E. Ocean Blvd – 6 pm to 8 pm
3040 E. 1st St – 6 pm to 7:30 pm
2124 E. 1st St – 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
2703 E. 2nd St – 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Special thanks to the Long Beach Police Department.

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.

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!

For more info, visit the national website www.natw.org or email BPNA at safety@bluffpark.org or LBPDEast@longbeach.gov

Dress Your Door with 4th Décor
2022-07-01 16:00
DRESS YOUR DOOR with 4th Décor
Sign up NOW, while supplies last, or no later than Wednesday, June 22, 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.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR KIT(S) NOW.

For important details, read this letter (click here).

For photos of last year’s entries, visit our Gallery page (click here).

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 at least some of what decorations are 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 24.
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 4:00 p.m. PST on Friday, July 1.
Prizes from local businesses and ribbons will be given out for the winning wreaths!
Cost per Wreath: $10 BPNA Member / $12 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.
You can participate from anywhere nearby, but contest winners will be awarded only among those who live in the Bluff Park Historic District.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR KIT(S) NOW.

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Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
2022-06-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
JOIN US IN-PERSON (FINALLY!) FOR THE NEXT
Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
Wednesday, June 22
6:30 pm Social. 7:00 pm Meeting.

A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MEETING.
This year marks 50 years of BPNA as an association and 40 years of the Bluff Park Historic District having landmark designation status as the city’s second historic district!

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS: Maureen Neeley and Tim Grobaty
TOPIC: “A Program & Conversation on the Unique History of the Bluff Park Neighborhood”

Interact with neighbors to share your stories and experiences living in the neighborhood and city. Whether you own, rent, or reside here, you’ll find this to be an informative and fun meeting!

Current BPNA Members receive a new 50/40 Anniversary Commemorative Wine Glass free as our way of saying thanks for being a great and supporting neighbor. Additional wine glasses available for sale.

Hear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings around the neighborhood and ways you can volunteer and get involved.

Free & open to the public. All are welcome. We’re so glad to be able to gather in-person again!*

Not a BPNA Member? Has your annual membership lapsed? Join or renew here online now. It’s tax-deductible and gives you that good feeling.

Come early for light refreshments and social time, beginning at 6:30 pm. Small bites from Olives Gourmet Grocer provided compliments of the BPNA. Mix and mingle. Visit informational tables during the social time from the City of Long Beach Development Services, Historical Society of Long Beach, and Long Beach Heritage. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm.

LOCATION
Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach 90802
Social Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building
Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.
Parking, including accessible parking, is available nearby. The entry is at ground level.

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

GET YOUR WINE GLASSES
New commemorative wine glasses make a great gift for yourself or someone you love, especially for sipping outside on summer nights. Order yours now here, while supplies last. Also available at the meeting. Current BPNA members will receive a free, complimentary wine glass at the meeting. Not a member? Join or renew now.

MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS

Maureen Neeley is a reference librarian and owner of HouStories, having researched over 4000 properties in Long Beach. She is a past recipient of Long Beach Heritage‘s Preservationist of the Year, served as past president of Belmont Heights Community Association, and serves in numerous leadership and advisory roles for historic preservation organizations. She has lived in Long Beach since 1996.

Tim Grobaty is a columnist for the Long Beach Post. He began his newspaper career at the Press-Telegram in 1976 as a copy boy and then became a feature writer, music critic, TV critic, copy editor, and daily columnist. He has been with the Post since 2018. He is the author of several books, including I’m Dyin’ Here. He is an award-winning, off-beat, and always-funny voice in Long Beach.
Tim Grobaty’s Photo Credit: Long Beach Post, by Thomas R. Cordova

SAVE THE DATE for the next and final quarterly Community Meeting & Social of the year: Wednesday, September 21
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* HEALTH DIRECTIVES
This will be an indoor event on City-owned property. We will be following the current directives from the Long Beach Department Health & Human Services. In alignment with current guidelines, we will not require attendees to wear masks. You are welcome and encouraged to wear a mask. Although we will not require documentation, current health guidelines recommend all 5 years old and up be vaccinated (and boosted) with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Please be kind and neighborly and help us keep everyone safe and healthy during the ongoing and evolving coronavirus pandemic.
Updated 2021_0904, 2022_0528

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2022-06-18 09:00 - 10:30
Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES!
Saturday, June 18
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the Corner of Redondo Ave & E. 2nd St (Trolley Park)
– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.
– Stop by anytime and come as you are.
– Stay for as long or as short as you like.
– Bring friends and family.
– Start the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!

The City of Long Beach Public Works Clean Team is working to make special arrangements to have a truck driving through the neighborhood to pick up large items and electronic-waste left by the curb before 9am or items can be brought with you to the Neighborhood Clean Up location above before 10am. To confirm the availability of this service and make specific address requests, send an email by the night before to events@bluffpark.org

A MESSAGE FROM PUBLIC WORKS:

We’ll be able to provide Public Works support with one refuse truck and one e-waste stake bed throughout the duration of your clean-up event,

If neighbors are able to bring their e-waste and large items for dumping to the clean-up site that would be best. Another option would be for that resident to call in for a special pick-up if their items are not picked up or report via the GO Long Beach app if they are items that do not belong to them.

Note: At this time Public Works is still unable to accept any hazardous waste at our clean-up events. I’ve attached a couple of PDFs (see links below) with information on what is considered hazardous waste and where LB residents can go to dispose of it. E-waste includes items such as stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, TVS, microwaves, other electronic appliances. Our e-waste stake bed is also able to accept tires.

Hazardous Waste Drop Off Flyer_Bilingual

Hazardous Waste List

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.

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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

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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

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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.
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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 1st letter of our state?

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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

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
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

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 Commander Michael Richens, East Division, 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 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.Questions for Councilwoman Cindy Allen, District 2, City of Long Beach (Optional) Write in questions you have for the Councilwoman. NOTE: At this meeting, she will be introduced. We will bring her back as our keynote speaker for greater engagement at a future Community Meeting later this year. 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 / CellLandline
Volunteering of for

Are You a Current BPNA Member? (NOTE: Only Current Members Will Be Able To Vote on the 2022 BPNA Budget During the Meeting.) *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) *EventsSafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryTreasurerPresidentNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationFundraisingLamppost ProjectMeet, Greet & EatBlock 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 DécorCommunity Meetings Set Up & Flyer Drop OffNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is 1st letter of our state?

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Photo Credit: City of Mercer Island
Updated 2021_0904, 2022_0103

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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