BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bluff Park Neighborhood Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bluff Park Neighborhood Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluffpark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bluff Park Neighborhood Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191103T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T042731Z UID:10000125-1585161000-1585168200@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nThis meeting and social have been cancelled due to cautionary advice for everyone’s health and wellbeing in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). \nSee below for information about BPNA’s annual 2020 Board Elections and Budget Ratification. \n  \nAGENDA & IMPORTANT INFORMATION: \n\nSpecial Guest Speaker with a presentation from the City of Long Beach Public Works on some new and upcoming projects going on nearby and throughout the city.\nUpdates from BPNA Board Officers on the latest happenings\, events\, projects and news for the neighborhood.\nRatification of the BPNA’s 2020 Annual Budget. Only BPNA Voting Members in good standing and in attendance at the Community Meeting may cast a vote. One vote per household.\nIntroduction of Candidates for the Board Positions of Secretary\, Treasurer and Vice President of Communications\, Each to Serve a 2-Year Term. Only current adult BPNA Voting Members in good standing (as defined by the BPNA’s Bylaws) are permitted to run for a board position. The final call for candidates will take place during the meeting. One vote per household. See details below.\nBoard Election to be conducted by e-balloting following this Community Meeting. Only current BPNA Voting Members will receive an email with instructions to vote within 7 days of the noticing. Only one (1) vote may be cast per Voting Member household\, per BPNA’s Bylaws. We suggest you watch for an email and check your spam folder on or about Thursday\, March 26\, 2020.\n\nNOT A MEMBER? HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED?  \nJoin or renew your annual membership NOW. Click on the Membership page above. Or\, ask us here.  Don’t miss your final chance to join or renew in order to run and/or vote in the Board Election 2020.  \n\n\n  \nBoard Elections \nIn compliance with the BPNA Bylaws\, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting. The positions up for election this year are as follows: Secretary\, Treasurer and Vice President of Communications. \nUpdate: With the meeting being cancelled\, the Budget Ratification will be handled through the balloting process described below. \nBalloting of the BPNA’s Voting Membership will be conducted electronically via email from March 26 through April 1\, 2020. Dates are subject to minor changes based on the notification. Be sure to check your email (and spam folder) for our email with the balloting link and further instructions. \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 ballot responses received by the stated deadline will be counted.  \nThe election results will be posted on our home page by or about April 4\, 2020. \nAll interested Voting Members in good standing must complete the Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here) and submit a head-shot type photo in advance of or at the Community Meeting.  The statements of all eligible candidates will be shared with the Voting Membership during the election and balloting period. \nChecklist for Interested Persons in a Board Officer Position \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!)\nRead the BPNA Bylaws and Policies. These documents can be found via links at the bottom of the About Us page on this website.\nEnsure you are qualified to be considered for candidacy for a board officer position by (a) being a current\, paid Voting Member in good standing\, and (b) being a current\, adult owner\, renter or resident living within the Bluff Park Historic District.\nComplete the online Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire\, including the attestation to comply with the BPNA Bylaws and Policies. All entries must be received in advance of or at the Bluff Park Community Meeting on Wednesday\, March 25\, 2020. Update: The deadline is at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on Wednesday\, March 25\, since the meeting has been cancelled due to community health concerns related to COVID-19.\nPlan to attend the Community Meeting on Wednesday\, March 25.  Attendance is not required\, but qualified candidates who are present will be introduced publicly.  Update: The meeting has been cancelled.\nSubmit an optional photo headshot photo of your face to president @ bluffpark . org to be posted along with your questionnaire answers during the election and balloting period.\nSend any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977. \n\n  \nSTEP UP. HELP OUT.  VOLUNTEER AND JOIN OUR FUN TEAM OF NEIGHBORS! \n  \n  \n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.  \nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages! \nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community. \nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES AND VISIT THE CALENDAR FOR MORE DETAILS: \n\nLampposts & Lines At The Top Fundraiser Event – Sunday\, April 26 POSTPONED. TO BE RESCHEDULED\nNeighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday\, June 12\nCommunity Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, June 24\nCommunity Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, September 23\n\n\n \n  \nRev 2019_1030\, 2020_0213\, 2020_0315 \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2020-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/content_photo__1_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20200311T020639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T232132Z UID:10000130-1584176400-1584183600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 1st Neighborhood Clean Up \nSaturday\, March 14 \n9:00 to 11:00 AM \nMeet at Trolley Park\, at the corner of E. 2nd St and Redondo Ave \nLight Breakfast Fare will be served. A Fun and Free Event! \nFor Questions and to Let Us Know You’re Coming\, email secretary @ bluffpark . org \n-The Clean Team will set up at Trolley Park where anyone can drop off unwanted\, non-hazardous items from their homes. \n-If they are unable to move the items to Trolley Park\, then register their address for pickup by The Clean Team. \n-For pick up\, place the item in the parkway in front of their residence.  They are not allowed to go onto anyone’s property to retrieve any items. \n-All tools and supplies are provided by The Clean Team.\n-The City will collect tires and e-waste for recycling.\n-High school community service hours available \nHazardous materials will NOT be accepted such as:\npool or garden chemicals\, cleaning products\, fluorescent tubes\, lamps or bulbs containing mercury\, thermostats\, auto or household batteries\, motor oil\, anti-freeze\, solvents\, paint\, aerosol cans\, industrial waste and construction material. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/neighborhood-clean-up-2020-01/ LOCATION:E. 2nd Ave & Redondo Ave ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Neighborhood-Clean-Up-March-2020-FLYER-5.5-x8.5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20200211T043212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T043212Z UID:10000129-1583859600-1583874000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Dine Out & Raise Funds at La Paraloccia DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/dine-out-raise-funds-at-la-paraloccia/ LOCATION:La Parolaccia Osteria\, 2945 E. Broadway\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90803\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200306 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191103T173421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173421Z UID:10000268-1583366400-1583452799@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-34/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191103T173338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173338Z UID:10000267-1581552000-1581638399@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191013T204337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200111T194413Z UID:10000265-1579113000-1579120200@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging\, unique fun meeting!  \n  \nGain hands-on practical skills for EMERGENCY  & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.  \n  \nParticipate in short training stations led by the expert team of the City of Long Beach Firefighters CERT* and our fellow residents & neighbors. \n  \nHear from the BPNA Board officers about the latest happenings\, news\, events and projects and the upcoming board election. \n  \nLearn about new special neighborhood projects for 2020 for our youth and our young-at-heart. \n  \nVolunteer and help us create a sense of community and goodwill. \n  \nJoin or renew as a BPNA Member for perks\, discounts and good feelings. \n  \nMix and mingle with your neighbors. Meet and welcome new residents. Connect with old friends. \n  \nDon’t miss this interactive\, informative meeting! \n  \nFree. Open to the everyone of all ages! \n  \n      \n* CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team \n  \nWHEN \n6:30 pm – Social with Free Refreshments Compliments of BPNA \n7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Meeting Promptly Starts @ 7pm \n  \nWHERE \nBixby Park Community Center\, 130 Cherry Avenue  NEW LOCATION \nSocial Hall Room #1. Enter at the South-West Corner of the Community Center Building \nWalk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park. \nParking\, including accessible parking\, is available nearby.   \n  \n\n\nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.  \nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages! \nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community. \nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \n\n\nSAVE THE DATES \n\nCommunity Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, March 25 @ 6:30 pm\nNeighborhood Clean Up & Tree Dedication Ceremony – Saturday\, March 28 @ 9:30 am\n“Lampposts & Lines At The Top” – Saturday\, May 2 @ 12:00 pm\nCommunity Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, June 24 @ 6:30 pm\nCommunity Meeting & Social – Wednesday\, September 23 @ 6:30 pm\n\n\nNEW YEAR MESSAGE \nIn case you missed it\, read our New Year Message E-Blast\, looking back on 2019 and looking forward in 2020. \nClick Here. \n \n\n\n \nRev 2019_1030. 2020_0108 \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2020-1/ LOCATION:130 Cherry Ave\, Bixby Park Community Center\, Long Beach\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/community-meeting-web-size-1024-683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200110 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191103T173250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T173250Z UID:10000266-1578528000-1578614399@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-32/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191209 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20190127T012453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T174356Z UID:10000257-1575763200-1575849599@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more information\, email president @ bluffpark.org. \nThis will be the annual year-end board development meeting and will largely be for BPNA board officers only. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191204 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191013T204254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T204254Z UID:10000264-1575331200-1575417599@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday DESCRIPTION:#GivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is a movement to create an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season.  BPNA is funded by donations\, and would be forever grateful to be part of your charitable giving on this day\, or your end of year donations. \nYour donation is tax deductible as we operate as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit entity under Federal Tax ID  95-3080429. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/giving-tuesday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191013T203758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T184924Z UID:10000263-1575190800-1575198000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Holiday Bow Breakfast: Decorating Our Icon DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual Holiday Bow Breakfast and decorating party.  After breakfast we 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 along Paloma Avenue.  \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 will help offset the costs of the bows and breakfast and raise funds for the 2nd phase of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project. \nSunday\, December 1\, 2019. Meet at 117 Paloma Avenue @ 9:00 AM for the Holiday Fun.  \n    URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/holiday-bow-breakfast-decorating-our-icon-2019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Revised-Image-for-Lamppost-Bow-Concept-e1572807404106.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20190127T012409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T012409Z UID:10000255-1573758900-1573769700@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20191013T203515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T203515Z UID:10000262-1571331600-1571331600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Planning Commission Public Hearing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/planning-commission-public-hearing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191010T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191010T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20190127T012328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T012328Z UID:10000227-1570734900-1570745700@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20181020T200508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T200432Z UID:10000106-1569436200-1569443400@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social DESCRIPTION:Bring a neighbor\, friend or family member and join us for our last Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social of 2019. \nHear the latest updates from our 3rd District representative Councilwoman Suzie Price. \nDon’t be late\, because you don’t want to miss the free refreshments\, including tasty fare from Flamin Curry\, an authentic Indian food eatery on Broadway\, and ice cream (as a last hoorah to the recent bygone days of summer). \nGet to meet East Division Quality of Life Long Beach Police Officers. \nHear Updates from the BPNA Board. \nSee you at 6:30 pm on Wednesday\, September 25\, 2019\, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, located at 370 Junipero Avenue\, Long Beach\, CA 90814\, in the Bjerke Fellowship Hall. Close enough to walk\, bike\, or scooter. Plenty of parking if you decide to drive! \nA free event. All are welcome. \nSAVE THESE FUTURE DATES – More Details Coming Soon: \n\nSunday\, December 1\, 2019 – Holiday Bow Breakfast/Decorating Our Icon\nWednesday\, January 15\, 2020 – Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2019-4/ LOCATION:Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 370 Junipero Ave\, Long Beach\, CA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/70416130_1368483666639425_1119437978221936640_n.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20190127T012243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T012243Z UID:10000254-1568315700-1568326500@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190808T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190808T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20190127T012201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T012201Z UID:10000253-1565291700-1565302500@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190727T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190727T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100538 CREATED:20190527T215156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190818T145438Z UID:10000228-1564252200-1564264800@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Lighting the First Path: Dedication Celebration & Block Party DESCRIPTION:A huge thank you to Lorna Hart at lornahartphotography.com for these beautiful photos of our Block Party & Lamppost Dedication Ceremony! \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \n \n \n\nSaturday\, July 27\, 2019 @ 6:30 pm \nFree & Open to the Public! Food! Live Music! Lampposts! Family Fun & Games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nALL ARE INVITED for the Public Dedication Event of the inaugural phase of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project combined with our ever-popular annual Block Party. This year promises new fun activities never before done in our neighborhood! You don’t want to miss it!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEDICATION CELEBRATION\nWe will honor the awesome support and hard work of so many\, including many of YOU\, scores of residents and neighbors who over more than 4 years’ time donated their time\, money\, ideas\, sweat and talents to bring the Project to this major milestone. We will thank those that serve as Project Committee members and look to find new members to help bring forth the next phase of the Project. Help us decide where that will be based on the interest and commitment of the community.  \n\nLet us thank Councilwoman Suzie Price\, Mayor Robert Garcia\, the Port of Long Beach\, and other special guests\, supporters and donors. \n\nThe event will be timed to coincide with sunset as the new lampposts come to light!\n\n\n\n\nBLOCK PARTY\nOur annual fun & festive Block Party will include kids’ activities\, food\, drink and The Greatest Showman\, a Hollywood feature outdoor Big Screen Movie with all the fun and fixin’s you come to expect from BPNA’s parties … and much more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATTENTION PLAQUE-LEVEL DONORS \nName plaques of significant donors’ and supporters’ choosing will be affixed to the lampposts newly installed along Paloma Avenue.  Tell us what you want your plaque(s) to say and where using this online form by Sunday\, June 30\, 2019. Click Here.  Then\, watch for your notice and RSVP request to the Special Invitation-Only VIP Preview Reception\, which will immediately precede the Dedication Celebration.  \n\n\nOUR SPONSORS \n\nInterested in being a sponsor and seeing your name below? Contact us at events @ bluffpark. org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n           \n\n                              \n\nLorna Hart Photography      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore fun details to be added soon. Bookmark this page!\n\n Page Updated 5/26/2019\, 7/1/2019 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/lighting-the-first-path/ LOCATION:Bluff Park Historic District\, Paloma Avenue\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90803\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Lighting-the-First-Path-Block-Party-LOGO-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190127T012113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T012114Z UID:10000252-1562872500-1562883300@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20181020T200201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T055716Z UID:10000105-1561573800-1561581000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social DESCRIPTION:Participate in YOUR Community Meeting: Wed June 26   \n\nHear about and provide your input on the City’s new proposal for a Bluff Enhancement & Safety Project whose goals are to bring accessibility\, illumination\, visibility and socialization to the grassy bluff  area overlooking the Pacific Ocean just south of our neighborhood. Conceived by our resident Isaac Waksul\, one of the first areas of attention will be on lighting options. Our guest speakers will be Brian Ulaszewski and Mina Roades from City Fabrick\, a local non-profit urban design studio that is working with the City of Long Beach Public Works Department. (Note: This is not the BPNA’s Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.)\n\n  \n\nLearn about\, ask questions and provide your input on the City’s efforts to rescind a decades’ old Special Setback Requirement and how it will impact the neighborhood’s construction projects. The impetus and immediate direct impact for the discussion relate to a proposed development plan for the empty lot at 29 Kennebec Avenue.  Our guest speakers will be Gina Casillas\, Alejandro Plascencia\, and Christopher Koontz from the City of Long Planning Bureau. For answers to some of the early questions about the Special Setback and its impact on development at 29 Kennebec\, click here.\n\n  \n\nGet News Updates from the Board Officers and 3rd District Council Office Staff on happenings and the work being done in the neighborhood and beyond.  \n\n  \n\nShare in the progress and celebration of the BPNA’s Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project. Get ready for our annual Block Party & Dedication Event on the evening of Saturday\, July 27. For more event info\, click here.\n\n  \n\nPick up your complimentary wine glass if you are a new or renewing BPNA Member. Not a member? Click on the Membership tab above.\n\n  \nSOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL \nAll who live\, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.  \nThe meetings are informative\, engaging\, fun\, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages! \nMeet and mingle with friends\, neighbors and leaders within the community. \nThe Bluff Park Historic District runs from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \n\n\nSocial time @ 6:30 PM.  Meeting promptly @ 7:00 PM.\nOur Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 370 Junipero Avenue\nWalk . Bike . Drive .  It’s just a short jaunt from your home! Free Parking is available in the back of the building. Heading north on Junipero Avenue\, turn right on Carroll Park West and proceed to the parking lot behind the church. The meeting room is designated as the Bjerke Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nSave the Date for the next quarterly Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social on Wednesday September 25\, 2019 @ 6:30 pm. \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2019-3/ LOCATION:Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 370 Junipero Ave\, Long Beach\, CA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170628_201311-e1560696487422.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190522T151549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T193630Z UID:10000261-1561215600-1561222800@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of our fun “Meet & Greet” events of the past\, let’s kick off summer with an Ice Cream Social! Hosts will provide a spot in the front of their home where their Bluff Park neighbors can stop by for a visit and enjoy a summer treat. BPNA is teaming up with WeLoveLB.org ‘s annual City Wide Ice Cream Social event. This is always a fun event that allows neighbors new and old to meet\, mingle\, and strengthen the sense of community block by block. \nSPECIAL THANKS to all our neighborhood hosts this year: TeaJ\, Todd\, Shelly & Brian\, Jenn & Lee\, Andreas & Sergio\, Shay & Michelle! \n \nSIGN UP TO HOST HERE \nSpecial Bonus: BPNA members will receive a “Host Kit”! URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-ice-cream-social/ LOCATION:Bluff Park Front Yards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190420T185530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T182605Z UID:10000260-1557766800-1557774000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:CHC Hearing for Garage at 3065 E. Ocean Blvd DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING\nMonday\, May 13 @ 5:00 PM at City Hall Council Chambers\, 333 W. Ocean Blvd\nAttend the public hearing of the City’s Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) which will hear and decide on an application seeking to approve the removal of the 2-car garage and the construction of a new 2-car garage\, as a required condition of the lot subdivision that was previously approved by the City’s Planning Commission in July 2017\, for 3065 E. Ocean Blvd\, located at the corner of Paloma Ave and E. Ocean Blvd. This stately\, significant historic property is widely known as Weathering Heights. \nClick on the Links Below: \nTentative Drawings for CHC Hearing on Garage (Rev 2019_0424)  NEW \nBPNA Letter for CHC Hearing on Garage. Final. 2019_0422  NEW \nPublic Notice of CHC Hearing for May 13\, 2019    NEW \nCity Website for CHC Hearing Agenda & Documents    NEW \n*Bookmark this page & come back for the latest info*\nClick on the Links below for previous reference material: \nCULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION STUDY SESSIONS \n\nCHC Study Session – July 14\, 2014\nCHC Study Session – August 8\, 2016\n\nPLANNING COMMISSION HEARING TO SUBDIVIDE LOT – July 6\, 2017 \n\nPublic Notice\nStaff Report & Exhibits\nMeeting Video\nMeeting Agenda & Minutes\nCity Website\n\nHISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR BLUFF PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT \n\nVisit our website’s About page\n\n\n\n  \n  \n Event posted 4/20/2019. Updated 4/20/2019\, 5/5/2019 URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/chc-hearing-for-garage-plans-at-3065-e-ocean-blvd/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 333 W. Ocean Blvd\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/3065-E.-Ocean.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190509T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190509T223000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190127T011931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T011931Z UID:10000250-1557429300-1557441000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190127T011844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T011844Z UID:10000249-1555010100-1555020900@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190412 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20181020T191457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T191457Z UID:10000098-1554940800-1555027199@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20181020T194405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190324T185602Z UID:10000103-1553713200-1553718600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Bluff Park Community Meeting and BPNA Board Candidates' Forum DESCRIPTION:Participate in YOUR Bluff Park Community Meeting: \nWednesday March 27\, 2019 @ 7:30 pm\nTemple Israel\, 269 Loma Ave\, Long Beach\, CA 90803 \nCome Early at 7:00 pm to Mingle & Enjoy Refreshments \n\nEngage with Police Chief Robert Luna on city safety initiatives and what you can do to help\nHear Board Officer updates about the BPNA’s efforts\, events\, budget and policy\nLearn about another community organization: “We Love Long Beach”\nGet all the info you need for the 2019 Board Elections and the candidates for officers\nConsider volunteering for a Board Officer position. Contact us now to find out more\n\n \n  \n  \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. 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 from Ocean to Broadway\, and from Loma to Junipero. \n\n\nSocial time starts at 7:00 PM. The meeting starts promptly at 7:30 PM. \nTemple Israel\, 269 Loma Ave\, Long Beach\, CA 90803\nWalk . Bike . Drive .  It’s just a short jaunt from your home! \nParking is available on the nearby streets. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Wednesday\, March 27th @ 7:00 PM! \n\nIs Your BPNA Membership Current? Not Sure? Contact Us to Inquire NOW. Click Here. \nOnly current\, paid BPNA members in good standing can run for the board and cast votes. \n\nNote: By policy\, photography\, filming and passing out handouts are not permitted at any BPNA Community Meeting without prior approval of the BPNA Board. Thank you for your cooperation. \n\n\nBoard Elections \nIn compliance with the BPNA Bylaws\, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting which will include the Board Candidates’ Forum. Balloting of the BPNA’s Voting Membership will be conducted electronically via email from March 28 through April 3\, 2019. Be sure to check your email for the balloting link and further instructions\, and add our email address (membership @ bluffpark. org) to your list of trusted email addresses so your ballot email is not labeled as spam. Only one vote may be cast per household. Only ballot responses received by the stated deadline will be counted.  The election results will be posted here online on or about April 6\, 2019. \nFor more info on the BPNA’s Board Officer Roles\, as extracted from the BPNA’s Bylaws\, just ask us and CLICK HERE: Board Officer Roles. 2019_0226c \nSTEP UP. HELP OUT.  VOLUNTEER AND JOIN OUR FUN TEAM OF NEIGHBORS! \n  \n \n  \n\n\nThe remaining 2019 Bluff Park Community Meetings are currently scheduled for \n\nWednesday June 26\nWednesday September 25\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Special BPNA Town Hall with Our United States Congressman Alan Lowenthal on Tuesday\, March 19. Click HERE for more info. \n \nPage posted 10/28/2018 and last updated 3/1/2019. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bluff-park-community-meeting-2019-2/ LOCATION:Temple Israel\, 269 Loma Ave\, Long Beach\, CA - California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/download.jpe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190314T131257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T142740Z UID:10000259-1553022000-1553027400@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Town Hall with Congressman Lowenthal DESCRIPTION:Town Hall with Our United States Congressman\n \n\nA SPECIAL BPNA EVENT \nTuesday\, March 19\, 2019 @ 7:00 PM   3117 E. 1st Street Long Beach\, ca 90803 \nHear about the latest happenings in the United States Congress in Washington\, D.C.\, on key topics that impact us all. \nCongressman Alan Lowenthal lives in our own Bluff Park Historic District. He has served over many years as a leader in our city\, state and federal governments. \nCurrently in the US House of Representatives he represents the residents of the cities of Long Beach\, Lakewood\, Signal Hill\, Avalon\, Buena Park\, Cypress\, Garden Grove\, Los Alamitos\, Midway City\, Rossmoor\, Stanton\, and Westminster. \nYou don’t want to miss this unique neighborhood meeting! URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/town-hall-with-congressman-lowenthal/ LOCATION:3117 E. 1st Street Long Beach\, Ca 90803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20181020T191427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T011724Z UID:10000096-1551986100-1551996900@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190217T183755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190217T184815Z UID:10000258-1551204000-1551207600@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Informal Chat about the BPNA Board and Volunteering Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Learn more about getting involved in your neighborhood association\, including volunteering and the BPNA Board. \nJoin your neighbors and the current Board Officers for a glass of wine and an informal chat. \nDrop by The Wine Crush \nTuesday\, February 26\, 2019 @ 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM \nYour neighborhood needs you! \n \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/informal-chat-about-the-bpna-board-2019/ LOCATION:Wine Crush\, 3131 E Broadway\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90803\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/board_members.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T221500 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20181020T191331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T011649Z UID:10000248-1549566900-1549577700@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:BPNA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:For more info\, email president @ bluffpark.org. \n  URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/bpna-board-meeting-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T100539 CREATED:20190126T230447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190126T235258Z UID:10000115-1548784800-1548792000@bluffpark.org SUMMARY:Public Safety 3rd District All Residents' Meeting DESCRIPTION:From 3rd District Councilwoman Suzie Price: \nDear Neighbor\, \nOn Tuesday\, January 29\, 2019 at 6:00 PM\,  the Councilwoman will be holding an important community meeting on public safety. \nThis meeting will include updates from some of the most important City Departments on the topic of public safety in the Third District including the City Attorney’s Office\, our Neighborhood Impact Prosecutor\, and our East Division Police Commander. \nThere will be presentations on how various crimes are defined and responded to\, as well as how residents can identify and effectively report an incident they witness. Additionally\, we will be discussing the changing landscape of state laws related to criminal enforcement and the City’s efforts to appropriately enforce ordinance violations here in Long Beach. \nThere will also be information on creating and leading Community Neighborhood Watch programs with your neighbors because this is always one of the best ways you can protect yourself and our community from being a victim of a crime. \nPublic Safety is always the number one topic for me so I hope you can attend and hear the latest updates on these important issues as well as be a part of these discussions that affect us all. \nThe meeting will take place at Fire Station 14 (5200 E. Eliot St. 90803).  \nFeel free to contact the 3rd Council District Office anytime at (562)570-6300 or by email at district3@longbeach.gov. \nwww.suzieaprice.com URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/public-safety-3rd-district-all-residents-meeting-2019-0129/ LOCATION:5200 E. Eliot Street\, Long Beach\, 5200 E. Eliot Street\, Long Beach\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluffpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/unnamed-13.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR