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SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-10-10/
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SUMMARY:Block Party Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Can you volunteer a little time to help make this event a success? Email events@blufpark.org\, call (562) 449-0977\, or contact us here. \n\n\n\nREMINDER: Bring a MAIN OR SIDE DISH to share for the potluck picnic. \n\n\n\nNO PARKING from 11 am to 10 pm on Saturday\, October 5\, on E. 2nd Street between Temple Avenue and Molino Avenue. City of Long Beach Street Closure Permit. Violators will be towed at their own expense (although please don’t make us do it).  \n\n\n\nRain or Shine\, but let’s hope for Shine! \n\n\n\nHere are Some of the Fun Things We Have Planned for You: \n\n\n\n— Potluck Picnic : Bring a Main or Side Dish to Share \n\n\n\n— Live Music from The Jim Fisk Jazztet \n\n\n\n— Kids’ Entertainment by Auntie Kayte \n\n\n\n— Face Painting for Kids \n\n\n\n— Kids’ Jumper \n\n\n\n— Kids’ Craft: Candy Decorating (tickets required) \n\n\n\n— Opportunity Raffle Drawings (tickets required) \n\n\n\n— Branded Limited Edition BPNA T-shirts (on sale) \n\n\n\n— Anniversary Wine Glasses (discounts or free for BPNA Members) \n\n\n\n— Kids’ Game: Wonka’s Golden Ticket Where Everyone’s a Winner (tickets required) \n\n\n\n— Photography by Kayte Deioma Creative \n\n\n\n— Long Beach Public Health Department Providing FREE Flu and Covid Vaccines \n\n\n\n— Insider Kids’ View of a Long Beach LBPD Police Car and LBFD Fire Truck \n\n\n\n— Meet Your Vice Mayor/City Council District 2 Office Staff (free hotdogs) \n\n\n\n— Feature Movie “Wonka” Starting at Sunset on a Big Screen \n\n\n\n— Pizza\, Drinks\, and Movie Snacks Compliments of BPNA (free\, but donations are appreciated) \n\n\n\n— Welcome\, BPNA Membership and Historic Lamppost Project Booths \n\n\n\n— And Much More Fun for the Whole Family \n\n\n\nNO PARKING posted from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm on E. 2nd Street\, between Molino Avenue and Temple Avenue. City of Long Beach Street Closure Permit #25-056-E04460. Violators will be towed. \n\n\n\nSpecial Opportunities: \n\n\n\n— Join or Renew as a BPNA Member — It comes with lots of perks! \n\n\n\n— New BPNA Members get a FREE Limited Edition 50/40 Anniversary Wine Glass \n\n\n\n— Purchase Anniversary Wine Glasses with Discounts for BPNA Members \n\n\n\n— Specially Discounted Personalized Lamppost Plaque on Phase 4 – Limited Time Only \n\n\n\n— Brand New BPNA Designed T-Shirts with Discounts for BPNA Members \n\n\n\n— Volunteer with Us to Help Make All We Do Happen.  Visit the Information Booth \n\n\n\n— Sign Up for BPNA’s Emails \n\n\n\nTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKayte Deioma Creative \n\n\n\nKalindi Ghiotti \n\n\n\nAMC Theater\, Long Beach \n\n\n\nBelmont Shore Residents Association (BSRA) \n\n\n\nJohn Brown\, Filming Location Management \n\n\n\nN & M Production Services \n\n\n\nCity of Long Beach Health & Human Services Department \n\n\n\nLong Beach Fire Department \n\n\n\nLong Beach Police Department \n\n\n\nMovie & Movie Photo Licensed to BPNA by Swank Movies\, Inc.  Other Photo Credits: BPNA by Katye Deioma Creative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated 2024_0301. Last revised 2024_0925
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/block-party-2024/
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SUMMARY:Long Beach Gives to BPNA's Lamppost Project
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nhttps://www.longbeachgives.org/bpna-historic-lamppost-project
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/long-beach-gives-2024/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000
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SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
DESCRIPTION:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024 \n\n\n\n6:30 p.m.  Social Time & Info Tables.   \n\n\n\n7:00 p.m.  Meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOPIC“What’s Happening Around Town” \n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKERCindy Allen\, Vice Mayor and 2nd District Councilwoman\, City of Long Beach \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFO \n\n\n\nHear updates from the BPNA board on the latest neighborhood news\, events\, and projects\, including the BPNA’s involvement in Long Beach Gives 2024. \n\n\n\nLearn about even small ways you can get involved and help! \n\n\n\nINFO TABLES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPORT BPNA IN LONG BEACH GIVES. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly giving begins online on September 12\, and the big giving day is Thursday\, September 19.Donate HERE: longbeachgives.org/bpna-historic-lamppost-project/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION    \n\n\n\nBixby Park Community Center\, 130 Cherry Ave\, Long Beach 90802 \n\n\n\nSocial Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building \n\n\n\nWalk.  Bike.  Rideshare.  Drive & Park.  \n\n\n\nParking\, including accessible parking\, is available nearby.  The entry is at ground level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \n\n\n\n\nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.\n\n\n\nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!\n\n\n\nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community.\n\n\n\nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero.\n\n\n\nMeetings take place a short distance from our neighborhood at the Bixby Park Recreation Center\, Social Hall #1.\n\n\n\n\nGET YOUR WINE GLASSES \n\n\n\nCommemorative wine glasses make a great gift for yourself or someone you love\, especially for sipping outside on autumn nights.   Order yours now here\, while supplies last. Also available at the meeting. Current BPNA members (one per household) are eligible to receive a complimentary (free) wine glass to start their collection.  Not a member?  Join or renew now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHARITY SPOTLIGHTCome learn about another great nonprofit in our city. At every community meeting in 2023\, we are inviting a nonprofit to share its mission and efforts. \n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETINGS \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 25\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+++
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/community-meeting-2024_04/
LOCATION:Bixby Park\, 130 Cherry Ave\, long beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast \nA FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES! \nSaturday\, September 14 \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nMeet at the Corner of Kennebec Avenue & E. 2nd Street \n– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.\n– Stop by anytime and come as you are.\n– Stay for as long or as short as you like.\n– Bring friends and family.\n– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.* \n– Start the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!\n \nThe City of Long Beach Public Works Clean Team will accept large items and electronic-waste that are brought with you to the Neighborhood Clean Up location above. \n\n\n \n* We are trying to REUSE\, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste!  BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n \n\n\n\n\n \n            \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: The Jakarta Post.\n \nUpdated 2022_0716\, 2023_0514\n \n 
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/clean-up-2024_04/
CATEGORIES:Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T235959
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CREATED:20240714T191359Z
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SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-72/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T183000
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SUMMARY:Puttin' on the Ritz with Lamppost Glitz
DESCRIPTION:Our PREMIER Event of the Season! \n\n\n\nOnline PRE-BIDDING in the Silent Auction is now open\, but only until 5:00 p.m. PDT on August 17\, 2024.   \n\n\n\nMore than 60 items to bid on! In-person bidding will resume for ticketed guests only at the event. \n\n\n\nFINAL DAYS. Advance event entry tickets are required.  Sales on the day-of or at-the-door are highly unlikely and\, if available\, will be at a higher cost.  Get yours NOW here. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? Get raffle tickets or donate. Click HERE.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to Get Your Event Tickets and Raffle Tickets\, Make a Donation\, or Bid Online in the Silent Auction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn exclusive benefit evening of fun\, featuring … \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Watch 1920s era world-class\, Hollywood-style musical song and dance performances.\n\n\n\n+ Enjoy gourmet chef-inspired catered food.\n\n\n\n+ Hosted wine bar and specialty drink.\n\n\n\n+ Silent auction from local businesses.\n\n\n\n+ Opportunity drawings.\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting the BPNA’s Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project\, a community-enhancement\, preservation project benefiting residents and visitors across Long Beach. \n\n\n\nDedication Celebration for newly installed Phase 3. Honoring donors\, partners and supporters. Fundraising for upcoming Phase 4 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 17 @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: A private\, exclusive oceanfront residence outdoor courtyard in the Bluff Park Historic District. An unforgettable home which is rarely experienced by the public.  The address will be provided to ticketed guests via email the day before. \n\n\n\nAttire: Classy casual or period appropriate. Wear flat shoes for the outdoors. \n\n\n\nAdvance tickets required: Entry given only to those on the Guest List.  At-the-door ticket sales are unlikely and subject to availability for higher cost.  Prior events have been sold out. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tickets. Raffle Tickets. Donate. Bid Online. \n\n\n\nDo it today while there’s still time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to Get Your Event Tickets and Raffle Tickets\, Make a Donation\, or Bid Online in the Silent Auction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe ENTERTAINED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLA FOLLIES:  With a nod to the nostalgia of MGM’s grand musicals and Hollywood’s silver screen sirens\, the LA Follies will infuse a 1920s era grandeur with the pop dance spectacle of today’s entertainment scene. World class dance performances.  \n\n\n\nAMANDA CASTRO: Her rich voice\, energetic charisma and fun personality bring music of the past back to life in a vintage\, but modern fashion. Experience the glitz and glamour of a bygone era as she sings with the dance troupe and is our Master of Ceremonies.  \n\n\n\nTHE GOODFELLAS JAZZ BAND: An upbeat vibe from experienced musicians to accompany our star-studded performers with a period sound you’re sure to remember.  Accompanying our dance company and singing icon. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe PAMPERED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKORA KROEP:  Gourmet Chef and CEO of West Coast Event Productions (WCEP). Her gourmet cuisine will bring us back to the flavors and foods enjoyed in the 1920s with flair and an elegant presentation mixed in with a modern sensitivity to the environment. For more than 30 years\, she has been catering and producing thousands of quality events. \n\n\n\nWINE & DRINK BAR:  Hosted wine bar with the BPNA’s famous “Lit Lamppost VIP Cocktail” – a tasty way to enjoy a summer evening for a great cause! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe GIVING \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHISTORIC LAMPPOST PROJECT: The 1st phase was installed in 2019. The 2nd phase was installed in 2021. The 3rd phase was newly installed along Molino Avenue a couple months ago. Funds from the event will go towards the 4th phase and beyond.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we are BRINGING LAMPPOST HISTORY BACK.  Seeking to remove inappropriate lights and install replicas by the original manufacturer of the late-1920s ornamental lampposts to fill across the entire historic Bluff Park District. Harkening back to the long intended nostalgic streetscape charm. For more info visit the Lamppost Project page link above or click here. \n\n\n\nLONG BEACH GIVES:  The event proceeds will help us meet our Long Beach Gives goals and Matching Funds Challenge\, supporting the BPNA as part of the citywide annual online giving day culminating on Thursday\, September 19\, with a goal to raise millions of dollars for worthy organizations\, including ours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe LUCKY \n\n\n\nRAFFLE 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION:  (UPDATE: August 15) There are more than 60 items donated from supporting local businesses\,  organizations\, and individuals to bid on.  \n\n\n\nThe Silent Auction has two phases: \n\n\n\n\nOnline Pre-Bidding: Open to the public only until Saturday\, August 17\, at 5:00 PM PDT.\n\n\n\nIn-Person Bidding: Available exclusively to ticketed guests during the event.\n\n\n\n\nTo view silent auction items or pre-bid online\, visit bluffpark.org/glitz.auction. After you sign in as a bidder\, we suggest you add your mobile phone number under the Profile icon (upper right) and mark the box to receive text notifications. \n\n\n\nNote:  Maximize your chances during the online pre-bidding phase by placing your highest bids before it closes at 5:00 PM PDT on Saturday.  The in-person bidding will resume exclusively for registered ticketed guests at the event.  Winners will be notified after the event. \n\n\n\nHaven’t gotten your event tickets yet?  Advance tickets for the event are required.  Limited entry tickets for the event can still be purchased here.  Sales on the day-of or at-the-door are highly unlikely and will be at a higher price.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe GENEROUS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDONATE: All donations are fully tax-deductible and will go to fulfill the Project‘s vision and goals. Another great way to give your much needed support even if you cannot attend. \n\n\n\nMATCHING FUNDS: Help us meet a Challenge Grant for donor matching funds and prizes in Long Beach Gives.  Double your impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe ONLINE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAN’T ATTEND?  You can still participate in the Opportunity Raffle Drawings and Silent Auction or Make a Donation. Use the Order Form below.  \n\n\n\nRAFFLE TICKETS:  Winners need not be present to win. Your chance to win a large value set of gift cards and a customized lamppost name plaque. Use the Form below to get your tickets. \n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION ONLINE PRE-BIDDING:  Winners need not be present to win. See details above and use the link here to view or start your online pre-bidding..  Use the Form below to be notified via email about the Silent Auction. Payment information will not be requested until you make your first pre-bid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe THANKFUL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORS: We are grateful to these event sponsors and supporters: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROJECT SUPPORTERS: We are grateful to these additional major partners and supporters for Phase 3’s completion: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe TICKETED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tickets. Raffle Tickets. Donate. Bid Online. \n\n\n\nLIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT TICKETS:  Members receive a discount.  Join or renew using the order form to get the Member rate.  \n\n\n\nRAFFLE OPPORTUNITY TICKETS:  You do not have to be present to win. Can’t attend? Use the Order Form to purchase your raffle tickets. \n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION: You do not have to be present to bid or win. Winners need not be present to win. See details above and use this link here to view or start your online pre-bidding.  Use the Form below to be notified via email about the Silent Auction. Payment information will not be requested until you make your first pre-bid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Discount $125.\n\n\n\nNon-Member $145.\n\n\n\nRaffle Starting at $20.\n\n\n\nAdvance Paid Entry Ticket Registration Required.\n\n\n\nSame Day or At-the-Door Event Ticket Sales are Unlikely and Subject to Availability at Higher Cost.\n\n\n\nOnline Pre-Bidding for Silent Auction Items: Visit bluffpark.org/glitz.auction.
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/ritz/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T235959
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SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-08-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T183000
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SUMMARY:National Night Out
DESCRIPTION:WHAT? All are invited to enjoy a summer evening to mix and mingle with neighbors and\, most importantly\, meet some of the officers in the Long Beach Police Department. Enjoy refreshments and entertainment at our hosts’ homes in their front yards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to all current BPNA Members\, whose voluntary annual membership dues help with the costs associated with this event. Not a current Member? JOIN or RENEW Click Here or visit the Membership tab above. It’s tax-deductible and comes with perks! \n\n\n\nAre you interested in getting more involved in Your Neighborhood’s Safety?  Consider starting up or joining an existing Neighborhood Watch Group where you live or helping out as a BPNA board officer or committee member. TELL US YOUR INTERESTS Click Here or visit the Contact tab above.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHY? Have casual\, impromptu\, collegial discussions with the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers and personnel to learn about the hard work and service they do for our neighborhood and citywide. Bring up your questions and concerns to them. Share goals\, tips and strategies to help make us all safer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE? With very special thanks to our generous 2024 NNO hosts\, you may visit any or all of the following front-yard locations in our Bluff Park Historic District neighborhood: \n\n\n\n\n3040 E. 1st Street – Hosts: Justin and Ralph – Seeking donations of non-perishable food items and books – From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm \n\n\n\n20 Lindero Avenue – Hosts: Denise and John – Featuring gourmet home cooking and a dessert bar – From 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm \n\n\n\n2535 E. 1st Street – Hosts: Joe\, Lisa and Jim – Featuring live musical entertainment by singing crooner Paul Munoz – From 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Munoz\, The SingingWineTender\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFUN & FREE for all. Open to the Public. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to the Long Beach Police Department. \n\n\n\nSince 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. This year marks NNO’s 40th year! \n\n\n\nSince 2017\, the BPNA has been coordinating this annual event helping facilitate police-community partnership\, education\, and camaraderie.  \n\n\n\nCome out and meet your neighbors and your police officers! \n\n\n\nFor more info or questions:  Visit the NNO website https://natw.org.  Email the BPNA at safety@bluffpark.org.  Email the LBPD East Division at LBPDEast@longbeach.gov.  \n\n\n\nSEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING. \n\n\n\nCall 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. \n\n\n\nCall (562) 435-6711 for non-emergency police dispatch.
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/national-night-out-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T072756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T203233Z
UID:10000359-1720656000-1720742399@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-07-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231125T224759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T052307Z
UID:10000378-1719426600-1719433800@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
DESCRIPTION:6:30 p.m. – Social Time\, Refreshments & Information Tables \n\n\n\n7:00 p.m. –  Meeting Starts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL TOPIC\n\n\n\n“City Operations Uncovered: Conversations with the Manager and Attorney”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nApril Walker\, Assistant City Manager\, City of Long Beach \n\n\n\nDawn McIntosh\, City Attorney\, City of Long Beach \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril Walker\, Assistant City Manager\, City of Long Beach\n\n\n\nDawn McIntosh\, City Attorney\, City of Long Beach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT THEY DO\n\n\n\nThe Office of the City Manager leads\, directs\, and supports all of the City’s departments. The office systematically enhances the Long Beach life for residents\, business owners\, and visitors by governing responsibly and effectively managing and protecting public resources. \n\n\n\nThe Office of the City Attorney prepares all ordinances and resolutions for the City. The office receives\, investigates and handles all liability claims for money damages and all workers’ compensation claims and represents the City in all litigated matters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER MEETING HIGHLIGHTS\n\n\n\n\nHear 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet with others in our community in a fun\, engaging\, educational way.  Fraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit information tables staffed by the Council District 2 Office and BPNA’s Charity Spotlight organization. \n\n\n\n\nInterested in JOINING or RENEWING as a Member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. It comes with perks and discounts and is tax-deductible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMAKE US YOUR FAVORITE NON-PROFIT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDonations of all sizes are used to support the important work that BPNA does for the community.  It’s even fully tax-deductible.  Visit https://bluffpark.org/donate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION   \n\n\n\nBixby Park Community Center\, 130 Cherry Ave\, Long Beach 90802 \n\n\n\nSocial Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building \n\n\n\nWalk.  Bike.  Rideshare.  Drive & Park.  \n\n\n\nParking\, including accessible parking\, is available nearby.  The entry is at ground level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . FREE FOR ALL\n\n\n\n\nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.\n\n\n\nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments.\n\n\n\nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community. Bring the whole family.\n\n\n\nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero.\n\n\n\nMeetings take place a short distance from our neighborhood.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET YOUR WINE GLASSES\n\n\n\nCommemorative wine glasses make a great gift for yourself or someone you love\, especially for sipping with friends and relatives.   Order yours now here\, while supplies last. Also available at the meeting. Current BPNA members (one per household) are eligible to receive a complimentary (free) wine glass to start their collection.  Not a member?  Join or renew now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHARITY SPOTLIGHT\n\n\n\nLearn about another great nonprofit in our city. At every community meeting\, we invite a outside nonprofit to share its mission and efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTEP UP. HELP OUT.  VOLUNTEER AND JOIN OUR FUN TEAM OF NEIGHBORS!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETINGS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 25\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit:  American Academy of Arts & Science. \n\n\n\nEvent Posted 2023_1125. Updated 2023_1125\, 2024_0613
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/community-meeting-2024_03/
LOCATION:Bixby Park\, 130 Cherry Ave\, long beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231027T022748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T022749Z
UID:10000353-1719046800-1719052200@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast \nA FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES! \nSaturday\, June 22 \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nMeet at the Corner of Redondo Ave & E. 1st Street \n– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.\n– Stop by anytime and come as you are.\n– Stay for as long or as short as you like.\n– Bring friends and family.\n– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.* \nStart the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!\n \nThe City of Long Beach Public Works Clean Team will accept large items and electronic-waste that are brought with you to the Neighborhood Clean Up location above. \n\n\n \n* We are trying to REUSE\, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste!  BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n \n\n\n\n\n \n            \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: The Jakarta Post.\n \nUpdated 2022_0716\, 2023_0514\n \n 
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/clean-up-2024_03/
CATEGORIES:Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T072756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T203233Z
UID:10000358-1718236800-1718323199@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-06-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T072756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T203233Z
UID:10000357-1715212800-1715299199@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-05-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T072756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T203233Z
UID:10000356-1712793600-1712879999@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-04-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231125T224016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T215748Z
UID:10000377-1710959400-1710966600@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social (Board Election to Follow)
DESCRIPTION:6:30 p.m. Social Time & Info Tables. \n\n\n\n7:00 p.m. Meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOPIC“Recreation Renewal: A Strategic Plan and Opportunities for Fun” \n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKERBrent Dennis\, Director of Parks\, Recreation and Marine\, City of Long Beach \n\n\n\nTOPIC HIGHLIGHTS \n\n\n\nGet an overview of pertinent Department of Parks\, Recreation\, Marine\, and Animal Care Services programs\, special events\, and improvement projects that relate to the neighborhood\, our surroundings and citywide.  \n\n\n\nDive into some of the goals of the Department’s recently approved 10-year Strategic Plan to be implemented through 2032.   “Parks make Long Beach. Parks make life better.” \n\n\n\nOTHER MEETING TOPICS \n\n\n\n\nHear 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nBoard Election 2024  Scroll down to see important details and actions below. Only current BPNA Members\, as defined by the Bylaws\, as of the designated time during of this Community 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/or vote.\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet with others in our community in a fun\, engaging\, educational way.  Fraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.\n\n\n\n\nInterested 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. It comes with perks and discounts and is tax-deductible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION    \n\n\n\nBixby Park Community Center\, 130 Cherry Ave\, Long Beach 90802 \n\n\n\nSocial Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building \n\n\n\nWalk.  Bike.  Rideshare.  Drive & Park.  \n\n\n\nParking\, including accessible parking\, is available nearby.  The entry is at ground level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \n\n\n\n\nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.\n\n\n\nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!\n\n\n\nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community.\n\n\n\nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero.\n\n\n\nMeetings take place a short distance from our neighborhood at the Bixby Park Recreation Center\, Social Hall #1.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET YOUR WINE GLASSES \n\n\n\nCommemorative wine glasses make a great gift for yourself or someone you love\, especially for sipping with friends and relatives.   Order yours now here\, while supplies last. Also available at the meeting. Current BPNA members (one per household) are eligible to receive a complimentary (free) wine glass to start their collection.  Not a member?  Join or renew now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHARITY SPOTLIGHTCome learn about another great nonprofit in our city. At every community meeting\, we are inviting a outside nonprofit to share its mission and efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoard Elections 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn compliance with the BPNA Bylaws\, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting. \n\n\n\nThe 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 in that position. Board positions in elections are staggered to help ensure continuity. \n\n\n\nImportant qualifications\, roles\, and responsibilities of board officers are outlined in the BPNA’s Bylaws\, Policies\, and Manners of Acting\, which can be found on the About Us page on this website. \n\n\n\nAdult 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. \n\n\n\nBalloting of the BPNA’s Voting Membership will be conducted electronically via email over a 7-day period from March 21 through March 27\, 2024. 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. \n\n\n\nAdd 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. \n\n\n\nThe election results will be posted on our website’s home page by or about March 30\, 2024.  The Transitional Board Meeting will take place on April 11\, 2024. \n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nChecklist for Interested Persons in a Board Officer Position\n\n\n\n\nGive yourself a pat on the back for considering running for a board officer position. (We THANK you and couldn’t be more thrilled!)\n\n\n\nRead 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.\n\n\n\nEnsure 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.\n\n\n\nComplete 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 this Community Meeting or no later than the designated\, announced time during this Bluff Park Community Meeting on Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024.\n\n\n\nPlan to attend this Community Meeting on Wednesday\, March 20.  Attendance is not required\, but qualified candidates who are present will have their names introduced publicly and be asked to stand.\n\n\n\nSubmit in advance an optional headshot photo of your face to president @ bluffpark . org to be posted online along with your questionnaire answers during the election and balloting period.\n\n\n\nHold (save) the date of Thursday\, April 11\, from 5pm to 9pm\, if elected\, for the transitional board meeting.  Additional key dates\, including board meeting dates\, can be found in the Calendar section of this website.\n\n\n\nSend any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or secretary @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977.\n\n\n\n\nSTEP UP. HELP OUT.  VOLUNTEER AND JOIN OUR FUN TEAM OF NEIGHBORS! \n\n\n\nElection Info: Posted November 25\, 2023. Last Updated November 25\, 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETINGS \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 26\, 2024\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 25\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit:  American Academy of Arts & Science. \n\n\n\nEvent Posted 2023_1125.  Updated 2024_0306
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/community-meeting-2024_02/
LOCATION:Bixby Park\, 130 Cherry Ave\, long beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231027T022543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T022825Z
UID:10000352-1710579600-1710585000@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast \nA FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES! \nSaturday\, March 16 \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nMeet at the Corner of Molino Avenue & E. 2nd Street \n– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.\n– Stop by anytime and come as you are.\n– Stay for as long or as short as you like.\n– Bring friends and family.\n– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.* \nStart the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!\n \nThe City of Long Beach Public Works Clean Team will accept large items and electronic-waste that are brought with you to the Neighborhood Clean Up location above. \n\n\n \n* We are trying to REUSE\, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste!  BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n \n\n\n\n\n \n            \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: The Jakarta Post.\n \nUpdated 2022_0716\, 2023_0514\n \n 
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/clean-up-2024_02/
CATEGORIES:Clean Up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T072756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T203233Z
UID:10000355-1710374400-1710460799@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-03-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20240108T060113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T215020Z
UID:10000383-1708711200-1708718400@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Meet\, Greet & Eat
DESCRIPTION:Meet\, Greet & Eat Appetizer Social\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BPNA’s popular outdoor neighborhood social event is back! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 23  \n\n\n\nFrom 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to location hosts at 2739 E. Ocean Blvd \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring a food item\, and please coordinate and reach out via email to marylouville@gmail.com (click here) or call (562) 449-0977. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your own cup or glass and your own beverage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStop by anytime. MEET new neighbors. GREET old friends. Enjoy tasty EATS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResidents and guests from all over the Bluff Park Historic District neighborhood will gather informally to nosh and socialize. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo matter if you’re new to the neighborhood or a seasoned local\, this event is the perfect opportunity to catch up\, exchange stories\, and foster friendships near and far. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credits: BPNA
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/meet-greet-eat-2024_01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20240204T193422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T003100Z
UID:10000386-1708021800-1708030800@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Council District 2 Neighborhood Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Meet the Candidates. \n\n\n\n7:00 pm – Forum Program Begins. \n\n\n\nOur Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 370 Junipero Ave\, Long Beach 90814 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalifornia’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024.  All registered voters receive mail-in ballots in advance sent to their home address. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our special event “Council District 2 Neighborhood Candidates Forum” \n\n\n\nKnow before you vote! \n\n\n\nAn engaging opportunity to meet the candidates running in the election for Long Beach City Council District 2.  Hear an election overview from the Office of the City Clerk.  Hear the candidates’ answers to key questions and their visions and perspectives.  Have an opportunity to ask the candidates your questions. \n\n\n\nFree for all and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot sure which is your Council District?  Check out the Map below.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL THANKS to the BPNA’s collaborating organizations for their help in planning and putting on this special community event:  Rose Park Neighborhood Association\,  Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association\, and the City of Long Beach Office of the City Clerk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResidents\, homeowners\, and business owners all across District 2 are invited to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Election and Voting Information\, visit https://www.longbeach.gov/cityclerk/elections/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note:  BPNA\, RPNA\, and BHNA operate as 501(c)(3) nonprofits and\, by following their bylaws\, do not endorse any candidate in any election. This special citywide event is being carefully and solely planned by the neighborhood associations to be fair\, respectful\, balanced\, and informative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdate as of February 9\, 2024:  According to the Office of the City Clerk\, there are only two (2) candidates running for the District 2 City Council seat: Cindy Allen and Ketty Citterio.  The City Clerk is currently not aware of any official Write-In candidates.  A third candidate listed on the ballot is Sara Zaidi\, but she has withdrawn her candidacy as of January 16\, according to her campaign web page https://sara2citycouncil.com/ and according to her email to us\, pasted below: \n\n\n\n\nFrom: Sara Zaidi <saramzaidi@gmail.com>Date: Fri\, Feb 2\, 2024 at 8:36 AMSubject: Re: Candidate Forum for CD-2 Long BeachTo: BPNA Preservation <preservation@bluffpark.org>Hi Jeff\, Thanks for reaching out. I will not be participating in the candidates forum and while I’m aware that my name is still on the ballot\, my statement clearly states that I am not longer pursuing candidacy for City Council. Please refer to my statement at sara2citycouncil@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thanks\,Sara \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotos by  ALA and RPNA.  Posted 2024_0203. Last Revised 2024_0211.
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/candidates-forum-cd2-2024_01/
LOCATION:Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 370 Junipero Ave\, Long Beach\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T072756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T203233Z
UID:10000354-1707350400-1707436799@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-02-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231027T021612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T232256Z
UID:10000350-1705516200-1705523400@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
DESCRIPTION:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social \n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\n6:30 p.m.  Social Time & Info Tables. \n\n\n\n7:00 p.m.  Meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOPIC“Building Tomorrow\, Preserving Heritage: Public Works and Development Projects in Our Historic District Neighborhood & Citywide” \n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKERSEric Lopez\, Director\, Department of Public Works\, City of Long Beach \n\n\n\nChristopher Koontz\, Director\, Department of Community Development\, City of Long Beach \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFO \n\n\n\nCurrent BPNA Members will VOTE during the meeting on Ratification of the Board-Approved 2024 BPNA Budget to be presented at this meeting. The BPNA’s Bylaws require Voting Members to be current\, paid\, in good standing and present during this meeting in order to cast votes for or against the budget.  One (1) vote per household. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested 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. It comes with perks and discounts and is tax-deductible. \n\n\n\nHear Updates from the BPNA board on the latest neighborhood news\, events\, and projects. \n\n\n\nLearn about even small ways you can get Involved and Help! \n\n\n\nINFO TABLES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPORT BPNA AS WE RING IN A NEW YEAR. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDonations of all sizes are used to support the important work that BPNA does for the community.  It’s even fully tax-deductible.  Visit https://bluffpark.org/donate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION    \n\n\n\nBixby Park Community Center\, 130 Cherry Ave\, Long Beach 90802 \n\n\n\nSocial Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building \n\n\n\nWalk.  Bike.  Rideshare.  Drive & Park.  \n\n\n\nParking\, including accessible parking\, is available nearby.  The entry is at ground level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \n\n\n\n\nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.\n\n\n\nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!\n\n\n\nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community.\n\n\n\nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero.\n\n\n\nMeetings take place a short distance from our neighborhood at the Bixby Park Recreation Center\, Social Hall #1.\n\n\n\n\nGET YOUR WINE GLASSES \n\n\n\nCommemorative wine glasses make a great gift for yourself or someone you love\, especially for sipping during the winter holidays.   Order yours now here\, while supplies last. Also available at the meeting. Current BPNA members (one per household) are eligible to receive a complimentary (free) wine glass to start their collection.  Not a member?  Join or renew now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHARITY SPOTLIGHTCome learn about another great nonprofit in our city. At every community meeting\, we are inviting a outside nonprofit to share its mission and efforts. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETINGS \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 20\, 2024\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 26\, 2024\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 25\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n+++ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2022_1022.  Updated 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/community-meeting-2024_01/
LOCATION:Bixby Park\, 130 Cherry Ave\, long beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231027T022203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T022418Z
UID:10000351-1705136400-1705141800@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly \nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast \nA FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES! \nSaturday\, January 13 \n9:00 to 10:30 AM \nMeet at the Corner of Loma Avenue & E. 1st Street \n– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.\n– Stop by anytime and come as you are.\n– Stay for as long or as short as you like.\n– Bring friends and family.\n– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.* \nStart the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!\n \nThe City of Long Beach Public Works Clean Team will accept large items and electronic-waste that are brought with you to the Neighborhood Clean Up location above. \n\n\n \n* We are trying to REUSE\, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste!  BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.\n \n\n\n\n\n \n            \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: The Jakarta Post.\n \nUpdated 2022_0716\, 2023_0514\n \n 
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/clean-up-2024_01/
CATEGORIES:Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T072756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T203233Z
UID:10000338-1704931200-1705017599@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2023_1125
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-70/2024-01-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231210T220757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T223308Z
UID:10000382-1702724400-1702738800@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Come visit BPNA in Winter Wonderland! \n\n\n\nA Community Concert and Resource Fair\, hosted by 2nd District Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Cindy Allen. This event will feature a live DJ and performances\, real snow\, toy giveaway\,  meet Santa\, and free food.  \n\n\n\nPeruse various neighborhood association and community organization booths to chat and learn about all the great resources\, work\, and volunteerism throughout Long Beach. \n\n\n\nVisit the BPNA Booth for information about your neighborhood association\, meet volunteers and neighbors\, and enter our free giveaway game contest. \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself with family and friends in the magic as real snow blankets the park\, creating a whimsical atmosphere. Vendors\, games\, and complimentary delights await\, making this a celebration for all ages.  \n\n\n\nFree & Open to the Public!  \n\n\n\nOh what FUN! \n\n\n\nMeet Long Beach City College Trustee Sunny Zia.  \n\n\n\nLet the festivities begin! \n\n\n\nLocation: Orizaba Park\, 1435 Orizaba Avenue\, Long Beach 90804 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdated 2023_1203
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/winter-wonderland-2023/
LOCATION:Orizaba Park\, 1435 Orizaba Avenue\, Long Beach\, California\, 90804\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231204T045533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T053510Z
UID:10000381-1702661400-1702670400@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Caroling Neighborhood Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with the Long Beach Camerata Singers. \n\n\n\nThey will spread joy through caroling song at these enchanting locations in our Bluff Park Historic District Neighborhood and the nearby Bluff Heights Historic District Neighborhood: \n\n\n\n🎄 5:30 p.m. – 2828 E. 1st Street🎄 6:00 p.m. – 3060 E. 2nd Street🎄 6:30 p.m. – 3020 Vista Street \n\n\n\nThe festive cheer crescendos with a magical caroling performance at  \n\n\n\n🎄 7:30 p.m. – Art Theatre of Long Beach – 2025 E. 4th Street \n\n\n\nEmbrace the holiday magic and join us for an unforgettable evening of caroling and merriment! \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public.   \n\n\n\nDress warmly with comfortable shoes\, as this is an outdoor event at night. You are welcome to come to any of the locations or stroll with us to all of them. \n\n\n\nSpecial THANKS to 2nd District Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Cindy Allen for the inspiration and generous coordination\, in collaboration with the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association (BPNA) and the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association (BHNA). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdated 2023_1203
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/caroling-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T041541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T071642Z
UID:10000198-1701907200-1701993599@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2022_1002
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-67/2023-12-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231011T004202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T004235Z
UID:10000349-1701594000-1701599400@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Bow Breakfast: Decorating Our Icon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 7th 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! \nWere you here years ago when the neighborhood’s iconic lampposts were decorated with bows for the holidays? \nInspired 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. \nFree and family friendly event!  \nWe 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 installed as a result of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project. \nNo experience needed. Come out to help us place the bows and enjoy some holiday cheer with your friends and neighbors! \nIf interested\, your tax-deductible and much appreciated donation of any size will help offset the costs of the bows and breakfast. \nIf you can\, please bring an optional unwrapped pet item for donation to Operation Santa Paws. \nSunday\, December 3.  Meet at 117 Paloma Avenue @ 9:00 AM for the Holiday Fun.  \nPosted 2023_1010\n     
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/holiday-bow-breakfast-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20230905T041541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T071642Z
UID:10000197-1699488000-1699574399@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted 2022_1002
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-67/2023-11-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T070654
CREATED:20231004T052618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T053207Z
UID:10000348-1698588000-1698595200@bluffpark.org
SUMMARY:Halloween at Bixby Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/halloween-at-bixby-park-2023/
LOCATION:Bixby Park\, 130 Cherry Ave\, Long Beach\, CA 90802\, 130 Cherry Ave\, Long Beach\, California\, 90802\, United States
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