BPNA Board Meeting
2024-07-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-05-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-03-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-02-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-01-11 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org.

Posted 2023_1125

Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
2024-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
6:30 p.m. – Social Time, Refreshments & Information Tables

7:00 p.m. – Meeting Starts

SPECIAL TOPIC

“City Operations Uncovered: Conversations with the Manager and Attorney”

GUEST SPEAKERS

April Walker, Assistant City Manager, City of Long Beach

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, City of Long Beach

April Walker, Assistant City Manager, City of Long Beach

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, City of Long Beach

WHAT THEY DO

The 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.

The 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.

OTHER MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Hear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings, events, projects, and news impacting the neighborhood and broader community and ways you can get involved.

Meet with others in our community in a fun, engaging, educational way. Fraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.

Visit information tables staffed by the Council District 2 Office and BPNA’s Charity Spotlight organization.

Interested in JOINING or RENEWING as a Member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. It comes with perks and discounts and is tax-deductible.

MAKE US YOUR FAVORITE NON-PROFIT

Donations 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.

LOCATION

Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach 90802

Social Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building

Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.

Parking, including accessible parking, is available nearby. The entry is at ground level.

SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . FREE FOR ALL

All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.

The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments.

Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community. Bring the whole family.

The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.

Meetings take place a short distance from our neighborhood.

GET YOUR WINE GLASSES

Commemorative 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.

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

Learn about another great nonprofit in our city. At every community meeting, we invite a outside nonprofit to share its mission and efforts.

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

SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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Photo credit: American Academy of Arts & Science.

Event Posted 2023_1125. Updated 2023_1125, 2024_0613

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2024-06-22 09:00 - 10:30 | CA
Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES!
Saturday, June 22
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the Corner of Redondo Ave & E. 1st Street
– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.
– Stop by anytime and come as you are.
– Stay for as long or as short as you like.
– Bring friends and family.
– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.*
Start the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!

The 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.

* We are trying to REUSE, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste! BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2022_0716, 2023_0514

Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social (Board Election to Follow)
2024-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
6:30 p.m. Social Time & Info Tables.

7:00 p.m. Meeting.

TOPIC“Recreation Renewal: A Strategic Plan and Opportunities for Fun”

GUEST SPEAKERBrent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, City of Long Beach

TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS

Get 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.

Dive 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.”

OTHER MEETING TOPICS

Hear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings, events, projects, and news impacting the neighborhood and broader community and ways you can get involved.

Board Election 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.

Meet with others in our community in a fun, engaging, educational way. Fraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.

Interested in JOINING or RENEWING as a Member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. Do it before the meeting to ensure your ability to vote. It comes with perks and discounts and is tax-deductible.

LOCATION

Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach 90802

Social Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building

Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.

Parking, including accessible parking, is available nearby. The entry is at ground level.

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

All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.

The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!

Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.

The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.

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

GET YOUR WINE GLASSES

Commemorative 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.

CHARITY 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.

Board Elections 2024

In compliance with the BPNA Bylaws, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting.

The three (3) positions up for election this year are as follows: Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President of Communications. All positions serve for a 2-year term. Only the role of President is limited to serving for 3 consecutive terms in that position. Board positions in elections are staggered to help ensure continuity.

Important 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.

Adult BPNA Members who are paid; current; in good standing; and living, owning or renting within the Bluff Park Historic District are eligible to run for positions and/or vote in the BPNA’s Board Elections. The final call for candidates will take place during this Community Meeting.

Balloting of the BPNA’s Voting Membership will be conducted electronically via email over a 7-day period from March 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.

Add our email addresses (secretary @ bluffpark. org and membership @ bluffpark. org) to your list of trusted email addresses, so your ballot email is not labeled as spam. Only one (1) vote may be cast per household. Only valid ballot responses received by the stated deadline will be counted.

The election results will be posted on our website’s home page by or about March 30, 2024. The Transitional Board Meeting will take place on April 11, 2024.

All interested Voting Members in good standing must complete the Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here) and submit an optional headshot type photo in advance of or at the Community Meeting. The statements of all eligible candidates will be shared with the Voting Membership during the election and balloting period.

Checklist for Interested Persons in a Board Officer Position

Give yourself a pat on the back for considering running for a board officer position. (We THANK you and couldn’t be more thrilled!)

Read all of the BPNA Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting. These documents can be found via links at the bottom of the About Us page on this website.

Ensure you are qualified to be considered for candidacy for a board officer position by (a) being an adult current, paid Voting Member in good standing, and (b) being a current, homeowner, condominium owner, renter, or resident living within the Bluff Park Historic District.

Complete the online Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here), including the attestation to comply with the BPNA Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting. All entries must be received in advance of this Community Meeting or no later than the designated, announced time during this Bluff Park Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Plan 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.

Submit 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.

Hold (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.

Send any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or secretary @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977.

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

Election Info: Posted November 25, 2023. Last Updated November 25, 2023.

SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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Photo credit: American Academy of Arts & Science.

Event Posted 2023_1125. Updated 2024_0306

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:30 | CA
Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES!
Saturday, March 16
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the Corner of Molino Avenue & E. 2nd Street
– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.
– Stop by anytime and come as you are.
– Stay for as long or as short as you like.
– Bring friends and family.
– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.*
Start the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!

The 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.

* We are trying to REUSE, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste! BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2022_0716, 2023_0514

Meet, Greet & Eat
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Meet, Greet & Eat Appetizer Social

The BPNA’s popular outdoor neighborhood social event is back!

Friday, February 23

From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Special thanks to location hosts at 2739 E. Ocean Blvd

Bring a food item, and please coordinate and reach out via email to marylouville@gmail.com (click here) or call (562) 449-0977.

Bring your own cup or glass and your own beverage.

Stop by anytime. MEET new neighbors. GREET old friends. Enjoy tasty EATS.

Residents and guests from all over the Bluff Park Historic District neighborhood will gather informally to nosh and socialize.

No 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.

Photo Credits: BPNA

Council District 2 Neighborhood Candidates Forum
2024-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States
6:30 pm – Meet the Candidates.

7:00 pm – Forum Program Begins.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero Ave, Long Beach 90814

California’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5, 2024. All registered voters receive mail-in ballots in advance sent to their home address.

Join us for our special event “Council District 2 Neighborhood Candidates Forum”

Know before you vote!

An 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.

Free for all and open to the public.

Not sure which is your Council District? Check out the Map below.

SPECIAL 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.

Residents, homeowners, and business owners all across District 2 are invited to attend!

For Election and Voting Information, visit https://www.longbeach.gov/cityclerk/elections/

Please 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.

Update 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:

From: 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

Photos by ALA and RPNA. Posted 2024_0203. Last Revised 2024_0211.

Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
2024-01-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

6:30 p.m. Social Time & Info Tables.

7:00 p.m. Meeting.

TOPIC“Building Tomorrow, Preserving Heritage: Public Works and Development Projects in Our Historic District Neighborhood & Citywide”

GUEST SPEAKERSEric Lopez, Director, Department of Public Works, City of Long Beach

Christopher Koontz, Director, Department of Community Development, City of Long Beach

ADDITIONAL INFO

Current 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.

Interested in JOINING or RENEWING as a Member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. Do it before the meeting to ensure your ability to vote. It comes with perks and discounts and is tax-deductible.

Hear Updates from the BPNA board on the latest neighborhood news, events, and projects.

Learn about even small ways you can get Involved and Help!

INFO TABLES

SUPPORT BPNA AS WE RING IN A NEW YEAR.

Donations 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.

LOCATION

Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach 90802

Social Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building

Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.

Parking, including accessible parking, is available nearby. The entry is at ground level.

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

All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.

The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!

Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.

The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.

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

GET YOUR WINE GLASSES

Commemorative 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.

CHARITY 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.

SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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Posted 2022_1022. Updated 2023_1125

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2024-01-13 09:00 - 10:30 | CA
Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES!
Saturday, January 13
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the Corner of Loma Avenue & E. 1st Street
– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.
– Stop by anytime and come as you are.
– Stay for as long or as short as you like.
– Bring friends and family.
– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.*
Start the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!

The 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.

* We are trying to REUSE, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste! BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2022_0716, 2023_0514

Winter Wonderland
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Avenue, Long Beach, California, 90804, United States
Come visit BPNA in Winter Wonderland!

A 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.

Peruse various neighborhood association and community organization booths to chat and learn about all the great resources, work, and volunteerism throughout Long Beach.

Visit the BPNA Booth for information about your neighborhood association, meet volunteers and neighbors, and enter our free giveaway game contest.

Immerse 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.

Free & Open to the Public!

Oh what FUN!

Meet Long Beach City College Trustee Sunny Zia.

Let the festivities begin!

Location: Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Avenue, Long Beach 90804

Updated 2023_1203

Caroling Neighborhood Stroll
2023-12-15 17:30 - 20:00 | CA
Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with the Long Beach Camerata Singers.

They 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:

🎄 5:30 p.m. – 2828 E. 1st Street🎄 6:00 p.m. – 3060 E. 2nd Street🎄 6:30 p.m. – 3020 Vista Street

The festive cheer crescendos with a magical caroling performance at

🎄 7:30 p.m. – Art Theatre of Long Beach – 2025 E. 4th Street

Embrace the holiday magic and join us for an unforgettable evening of caroling and merriment!

Free and open to the public.

Dress 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.

Special 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).

Updated 2023_1203

BPNA Board Meeting
2023-12-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-11-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-10-12 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-09-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-08-10 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org.

Posted 2022_1002

Holiday Bow Breakfast: Decorating Our Icon
2023-12-03 09:00 - 10:30 | CA
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!
Were you here years ago when the neighborhood’s iconic lampposts were decorated with bows for the holidays?
Inspired by our esteemed residents and local historic preservationists, Helena Segelhorst and her husband, of blessed memory, Elbert Segelhorst, let us together recreate this wonderful holiday tradition that brightens our streets.
Free and family friendly event!
We will meet for a light breakfast fare and then place bows on the historic lampposts at the intersections all along East 1st Street and the new lampposts installed as a result of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.
No experience needed. Come out to help us place the bows and enjoy some holiday cheer with your friends and neighbors!
If interested, your tax-deductible and much appreciated donation of any size will help offset the costs of the bows and breakfast.
If you can, please bring an optional unwrapped pet item for donation to Operation Santa Paws.
Sunday, December 3. Meet at 117 Paloma Avenue @ 9:00 AM for the Holiday Fun.
Posted 2023_1010

Halloween at Bixby Park
2023-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, California, 90802, United States

Block Party Movie Night
2023-10-07 16:30 - 22:00 | CA
BPNA’s Annual Fall Block Party Movie Night

Saturday, October 7 @ 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm

REMINDER: Bring a MAIN OR SIDE DISH to share for the potluck picnic.

CAKE WALK Returns: Bring a dessert item for the game of chance. (Optional)

Posted NO PARKING from 11 am to 10 pm. City of Long Beach Street Closure Permit.

Rain or Shine, but let’s hope for Shine!

Here are Some of the Fun Things We Have Planned for You:

— Potluck Picnic : Bring a Main or Side Dish and an Optional Recipe to Photo Share

— Live Music from The Jim Fisk Jazztet

— Kids Entertainment by Auntie Kayte

— Cake Walk (tickets required): Bring an optional baked good. Play to win one.

— Kids Craft (tickets required)

— Opportunity Raffle Drawings (tickets required)

— Face Painting

— Kids Jumper

— Scavenger Hunt (tickets required)

— Photography by Kayte Deioma Creative

— Long Beach Public Health Department Providing FREE Flu Vaccines

— Insider Kids’ View of a Long Beach LBPD Police Car and LBFD Fire Truck

— Meet Your Councilwoman Cindy Allen and the District 2 Council Office Staff

— Feature Movie “The Goonies” Starting at Dusk on a Big Screen

— Big Screen Premier of “Jill O’Lantern”

— Pizza, Drinks, and Movie Snacks Provided by BPNA (free, but donations are appreciated)

— Welcome, BPNA Membership and Lamppost Project, Information Booths

— And Much More Fun for the Whole Family

NO PARKING posted from 11am to 10pm on E. 2nd Street, between Molino Avenue and Temple Avenue. City of Long Beach Street Closure Permit # 24-550-E03495. Violators will be towed.

Special Opportunities:

— Join or Renew as a BPNA Member

— New BPNA Members get a FREE Limited Edition 50/40 Anniversary Wine Glass

— Purchase Your Anniversary Wine Glasses

— Get a Specially DISCOUNTED Personalized Lamppost Plaque & FREE Photo Book (SAVE at least $100)

— Volunteer and Sign Up for BPNA’s Emails

— Doug Hawks’ Black & White Long Beach Photography Book on Sale

Photo Licensed to BPNA by Swank Movies, Inc.

Long Beach Gives
2023-09-21 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
SAVE THE DATE

https://www.longbeachgives.org/bpna-historic-lamppost-project

Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
2023-09-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, long beach, CA, 90802, United States
Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social

Wednesday, September 21

6:30 pm Social & Info Tables Open. 7:00 pm Meeting.

TOPIC“What’s Happening Around Town”

GUEST SPEAKERCindy Allen, Vice Mayor and 2nd District Councilwoman, City of Long Beach

ADDITIONAL INFO

Hear updates from the BPNA board on the latest neighborhood news, events, and projects, including the BPNA’s involvement in Long Beach Gives 2023.

Learn about even small ways you can get involved and help!

INFO TABLES– City of Long Beach Health & Human Services on “Greenlight LB”. An initiative to help reduce distracted and drug-impaired driving

– Long Beach Rescue Mission. Another nonprofit doing great work in the city on homelessness. Part of the BPNA’s quarterly “Charity Spotlight”. See below.

– 2nd City Council District Staff. Get a chance to meet with Aliah Kahn, Field Representative, for questions or concerns.

SUPPORT BPNA IN LONG BEACH GIVES.

Early giving begins online on September 14, and the big giving day is Thursday, September 21.Donate HERE: longbeachgives.org/bpna-historic-lamppost-project/

LOCATION

Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach 90802

Social Hall Room #1 – Enter at the southwest corner of the building

Walk. Bike. Rideshare. Drive & Park.

Parking, including accessible parking, is available nearby. The entry is at ground level.

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

All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.

The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!

Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.

The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.

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

GET YOUR WINE GLASSES

Commemorative 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.

CHARITY 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.

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Long Beach Gives to BPNA
2023-09-14 00:00 - 2023-09-21 23:59 | CA
Be a Fundraiser

Be a Donor

Support Our Matching Funds Challenge

Visit https://www.longbeachgives.org/bpna-historic-lamppost-project

BPNA Board Meeting
2023-09-07 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org.

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2023-08-12 09:00 - 10:30 | CA
Lend a Helping Hand at the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A FEEL GOOD CIVIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES!
Saturday, August 12 [note: new date]
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the Corner of Paloma Ave & E. 2nd St
– All cleaning supplies and personal equipment provided.
– Stop by anytime and come as you are.
– Stay for as long or as short as you like.
– Bring friends and family.
– Bring your reusable mug for coffee.*

Start the weekend with a good feeling for the work you’ve done!

The 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.

* We are trying to REUSE, REDUCE and RECYCLE waste! BRING your reusable coffee mug or cup coffee and breakfast goodies – Free for participants!

Let’s do our part to help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful.

Thanks to our helpful partners at the City of Long Beach Clean Team. Long Beach Public Works.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2022_0716, 2023_0514
