Bluff Park Community Meeting (Board Election to Follow)
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Wednesday, March 24 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom
Bluff Park Community Meeting (with Board Election to Follow)

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Maureen Neeley, MLIS, Historian and Owner of HouStories
“Our Origins: The People, Events and Architecture of the Neighborhood and Surroundings in Long Beach”
Learn about the interesting origins of the Bluff Park Historic District and the greater Alamitos Beach Townsite in the city of Long Beach. This prized strip was one of the first neighborhoods annexed by Long Beach. Discover early investors, events and architecture. Using stories, maps and photographs, you will see the many changes — and some things that have stayed the same.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:

Engage with new and old neighbors and friends in informal CHAT.
Hear UPDATES and OPPORTUNITIES from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings, events, projects and news.
Meet and learn about the candidates, last call, and details for the BOARD ELECTION which will be conducted by e-balloting of the Voting Membership following the meeting. For more Election info, see below.

FREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED.
ALL ARE INVITED.

NOT A MEMBER? HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED?
Join 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 beforehand in order to run and/or vote in the Board Election 2021.

Board Elections 2021
In compliance with the BPNA Bylaws, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting. The four (4) positions up for election this year are as follows: President, Vice President of Historic Preservation, Vice President of Public Safety, and Vice President of Events & Fundraising. All positions serve for a 2-year term. Qualifications, roles and responsibilities are outlined in the BPNA’s Bylaws and Policies, which can be found on the About Us page on this website.
Only 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 25 through March 31, 2021. 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 home page by or about April 4, 2021.
All 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.
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 the BPNA Bylaws and Policies. 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 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.
Complete 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 24.
Plan to attend the Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 24. Attendance is not required, but qualified candidates who are present will be introduced publicly.
Submit an optional headshot photo of your face to president @ bluffpark . org to be posted along with your questionnaire answers during the election and balloting period.
Hold the date of Thursday, April 8, if elected for the transitional board meeting.
Send any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977.

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

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MEETING REGISTRATION: Free & Open to the Public
FILL OUT THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM MEETING LINK, PHONE NUMBER & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED.

SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please submit questions in advance through the online registration form below. We suggest you register by day before the meeting to reserve your spot. Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. At times all attendees will be muted, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting.

INFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GUEST SPEAKER MAUREEN NEELEY, MLIS
Visit https://HouStories.net

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SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . 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 Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Informative and fun for all ages!
Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.
When public health directives permit, we will gather in-person at the Bixby Park Community Center for Social Time beginning at 6:30 pm before each of our Community Meetings.

BOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates.

SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Social Times:

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 6:30 pm
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 @ 6:30 pm

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ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete the form NOW while there is still space for the Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 24 @ 7:00 pm PT. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before the meeting. If there is still space available and you register on the day of the event, you will be sent an email by late afternoon, or you will be immediately shown your personalized Zoom connection instructions on the confirmation page after completing your registration.
Be sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our emails from bluffpark.org.
Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Watch for our email. Check your spam folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Maureen Neeley, MLIS, Historian & Owner, HouStories (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Maureen Neeley. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for the BPNA Board (Optional)Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.How Many Will be Attending, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? ONLY current Members in good standing will be able to RUN or VOTE in the Board Election 2021 *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. Tax-deductible. Gives you perks and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventBunny HopNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 3rd letter of our association?

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Posted & Updated: 2020_0906, 2021_0227, 2021_0314

Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast*
2021-03-20 09:00 - 10:30
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast*
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, March 20
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Location: Meet at the Corner of Coronado Ave & E. 1st Street
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

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

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

Click here to see the City’s COVID-19 Clean-Up Event Protocols: http://longbeach.gov/globalassets/long-beach-recycles/media-library/documents/refuse/clean-lb_spanish

* If health precautions permit, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. Subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions. In lieu of light breakfast fare which is typically offered, a coupon (while limited supplies last) to a local eatery will be provided to participants in the clean-up event.

Updated 2020_1215, 2021_0312

BPNA Board Meeting
2021-03-11, 2021-02-11, 2021-01-07, 2020-12-10, 2020-11-12, 2020-10-08, 2020-09-10, 2020-08-13 and 4 more dates
For more information, email president @ bluffpark.org

Engaging in Corageous Conversations: Special Series Part 3
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:30
Special BPNA Exclusive Interactive Series!
Thursday, February 25 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom
Part 3 (Series Finale) of Our Special Exclusive Timely Series
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER(S):

Josef Levy, Commander (Retired), Long Beach Police Department; President, Embassy Consulting Services
Naomi Rainey-Pierson, President, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Long Beach Branch

TOPIC:
“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”
Part 3: Engaging in Courageous Conversations
This unique, interactive series in January and February 2021 will start us on the path to recognizing our own unconscious biases; building trust, equity, inclusion and compassion; becoming an ally; and being courageous in starting empathic conversations; and we will hear about the City’s efforts to learn from history and build a more equitable community in Long Beach.
Josef Levy will lead us in a 3-part special, exclusive BPNA interactive series on building and maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive community. Other guest speakers for the series are Katie Balderas and Naomi Rainey-Pierson. Click on the links below for details. All meetings take place at 7:00 pm PST live online via Zoom:

Part 1: “Unconscious Bias” with Josef Levey & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” with Katie Balderas, Wednesday, January 20 (CLICK HERE)
Part 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” with Josef Levy, Thursday, February 4 (CLICK HERE)
Part 3: “Engaging in Courageous Conversations” with Josef Levy and Naomi-Rainey Pierson, Thursday, February 25

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Free & Open to the Public
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please submit questions in advance through the online registration form below. We suggest you register by day before the meeting to reserve your spot. Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting.
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READ MORE about JOSEF LEVY Click Here
READ MORE about NAOMI RAINEY-PIERSON Click Here
READ MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here
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SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details:

Wednesday, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, September 22

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete the form NOW while there is still space for Part 3 of the BPNA’s special series meeting on Thursday, February 25 @ 7:00 pm PST. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before the meeting. If you register on the day of the event, you will be sent an email by late afternoon, or you will be immediately shown the Zoom connection instructions on the confirmation page after completing your registration. Be sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our email from bluffpark.org. Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Advance registrants should watch for our email on the night before the meeting from membership@bluffpark.org. Be sure to check your SPAM folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Naomi Rainey-Pierson, President, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Long Beach Branch (Optional)We will be engaging in a courageous conversation with one of the foremost, respected leaders in our city on diversity and racial inequities. Write in questions you have for her. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. Questions for Josef Levy, Retired Police Commander, LBPD; President, Embassy Consulting Services (Optional)As a world-renowned educator and leader, Josef has been facilitating our 3-part special, interactive series presented exclusively by and for the BPNA. Write in questions you have for him. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. How Many Will be Attending, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. It is tax-deductible and gives you perks, the ability to vote and run for a board position, and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 3rd letter of our association?

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Click on each of the logos below for information about the great entities supporting this series:

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Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion: Special Series Part 2
2021-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
Special BPNA Exclusive Interactive Series!
Thursday, February 4 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online via Zoom
Part 2 of Our Special Exclusive Timely Series
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:

Josef Levy, Commander (Retired), Long Beach Police Department; President, Embassy Consulting Services

TOPIC:
“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”
Part 2: Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion
This unique, interactive series in January and February 2021 will start us on the path to recognizing our own unconscious biases; building trust, equity, inclusion and compassion; becoming an ally; and being courageous in starting empathic conversations; and we will hear about the City’s efforts to learn from history and build a more equitable community in Long Beach.
Josef Levy will lead us in a 3-part special, exclusive BPNA interactive series on building and maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive community. Other guest speakers in this series include Katie Balderas and Naomi Rainey-Pierson. Click on the links below for details. All take meetings place at 7:00 pm PST live online via Zoom:

Part 1: “Unconscious Bias” with Josef Levey & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” with Katie Balderas, Wednesday, January 20 (CLICK HERE)
Part 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” with Josef Levy, Thursday, February 4
Part 3: “Engaging in Courageous Conversations” with Josef Levy and Naomi Rainey-Pierson, Thursday, February 25 (CLICK HERE)

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Free & Open to the Public
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE NIGHT BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please submit questions in advance through the online registration form below. We suggest you register by day before the meeting to reserve your spot. Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting.
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READ MORE about JOSEF LEVY Click Here
READ MORE about NAOMI RAINEY-PIERSON Click Here
READ MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here
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SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details:

Wednesday, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, September 22

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete the form NOW while there is still space for Parts 2 and 3 of the BPNA’s special series meeting on Thursdays, February 4 and 25 @ 7:00 pm PST. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before each of the meetings. Be sure to check your spam folder then to ensure that our email gets from bluffpark.org to you properly. Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: Visit: https://zoom.us/download
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Advance registrants should watch for our email on the night before the meeting from membership@bluffpark.org. Be sure to check your SPAM folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Josef Levy, Retired Police Commander, LBPD; President, Embassy Consulting Services (Optional)Josef will be facilitating our 3-part special, interactive series presented exclusively by and for the BPNA. Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Josef. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. How Many Will be Attending, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Are You Planning to Attend the Next Part of the BPNA's Special Interactive Series on Thursday, February 25, at 7:00 pm PT, live online via Zoom? *CHOOSE ONEYesNoNot Sure (Maybe)Let us know if you are thinking of attending and would like to receive the unique connection information that will be sent the night before. ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required for a LIMITED number of participants. Free and open to the public, but preference will be given to those who attend the earlier parts.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. It is tax-deductible and gives you perks, the ability to vote and run for a board position, and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 2nd letter of our state?

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Click on each of the logos below for more information on these great entities supporting this series:

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Bluff Park Community Meeting
2021-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Live Online: Register in Advance to Receive the Link & Instructions
Special Timely Topic! You Won’t Want to Miss It!
Wednesday, January 20 @ 7:00 pm PST – Live Online
Join Us for Next Bluff Park Community Meeting!
Scroll down on this page to complete the required advance registration.
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:

Katie Balderas, MPH, Equity Officer of City of Long Beach
Josef Levy, Commander (Retired) of the Long Beach Police Department and President of Embassy Consulting Services

TIMELY TOPIC:
“Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics”
DON’T MISS this unique, interactive meeting that will start us on the path to build trust, equity, inclusion and compassion and become more courageous in starting empathic conversations. Hear about the City’s efforts to learn from history and build a more equitable community in Long Beach.
Katie Balderas will share some of the history of racial disparities and home ownership in the City, touch upon our neighborhood and highlight the four goals of the Framework for Reconciliation adopted by the Long Beach City Council to end systemic racism in response to last year’s public outcry to condemn the violence and inequalities, largely impacting people of color.
Josef Levy will lead us in the first of a 3-part special, exclusive BPNA interactive series on building and maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive community. This evening’s Part 1 is on “Unconscious Bias.” As the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BCE) said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
Hear UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings in the neighborhood.
Current BPNA Members will VOTE during the meeting on Ratification of the Board-Approved 2021 BPNA Budget.
Per BPNA’s Bylaws, members must be paid, in good standing and present during this meeting to cast votes. One (1) vote per household.
Interested in JOINING or RENEWING as a member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. Do it before the meeting to ensure your ability to vote.
SAVE THE DATES & REGISTER NOW for the other 2 parts of this timely and action-oriented series. Click on the links below for more info. All the meetings start at 7:00 pm PST via Zoom.

Part 1: “Unconscious Bias” & “Equity and Reconciliation in the City” – Wednesday, January 20
Part 2: “Understanding & Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion” – Thursday, February 4 CLICK HERE
Part 3: “How to Engage in Courageous Conversations” – Thursday, February 25 CLICK HERE

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Free & Open to the Public
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE
DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
LIVE ONLINE VIA ZOOM.
Be sure to download or update your computer or device to the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit https://zoom.us/download
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please submit questions in advance through the online registration form below. We suggest you register by Tuesday, January 19 to reserve your spot. Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PT on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed.
INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL REQUIRE UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM
We will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Be sure to download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download. For those without a supported device and internet access, advance registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting.
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We are unable to have our usual Social Time beforehand by order of the City’s ‘Safer at Home’ ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Community Meeting will be held virtually online live for only a limited number of participants.
READ MORE about COMMANDER JOSEF LEVY Click Here
READ MORE about the CITY’S OFFICE OF EQUITY Click Here
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The BPNA’s quarterly Bluff Park Community Meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all.
All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate.
The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
Typically the meetings are preceded by Social Time with snacks & drinks, but the current public health directives preclude this.
Let’s stay safe as we stay engaged.

SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials. Click on the links below for more details:

Wednesday, March 24 – Annual Board Officer Election to Follow March’s Meeting
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, September 22

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete the form. Only advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night of January 19. Be sure to check your spam folder then to ensure that our email gets to you properly. Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Watch for our email on the evening of Tuesday, January 19. Check your spam folder in case our email inadvertently lands there.Questions for Katie Balderas, MPH, Equity Officer, City of Long Beach (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Katie Balderas. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for Josef Levy, Retired Police Commander, LBPD; President, Embassy Consulting Services (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker Josef Levy. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting. Questions for the BPNA Board (Optional)Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.How Many Will be Attending, Including Yourself? *CHOOSE ONE123 or moreHow many people do you anticipate will be participating at your location. Count yourself as one.Are You Planning to Attend the Rest of the BPNA's Special Interactive Series with Josef Levy: "Building an Inclusive Community: Exploring Human Relations Topics"? *CHOOSE ONEYesNoNot Sure (Maybe)BPNA's special 3-part series will continue with our expert Josef Levy on Thursdays, February 4 and 25 @ 7:00 pm, Let us know if you are planning to participate and would like to register now. Which Next Parts in the Series Are You Planning to Attend? *CHOOSE ONEOnly Part 2: Understanding and Appreciating Diversity and Inclusion (Thursday, February 4 @ 7:00 pm PT)Only Part 3: How to Engage in Courageous Conversations (Thursday, February 25 @ 7:00 pm PT)Both Part 2 and Part 3 (Thursdays, February 4 and 25 @ 7:00 pm PT)Not SureLet us know which part(s) you would like to be automatically registered to attend. Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? ONLY Current Members will be able to VOTE during the meeting on Ratification of the BPNA's 2021 Budget. *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureVoluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. Tax-deductible. Gives you perks and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now. Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectIt's the Great Pumpkin, Bluff Park!Holiday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpWalking Tour of Historic HomesSummer Meet, Greet & EatFundraisingLampposts & Lines Artful Fundraiser EventNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 3rd letter of our association?

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Neighborhood Clean-Up
2021-01-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Orizaba Ave & E. 1st St in Bluff Park Historic District
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, January 16
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Location in the Bluff Park Historic District: Corner of Orizaba Ave & E. 1st St
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

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

Thanks to Steelhead Coffee in support of this event

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

* If health precautions permit, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. Subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions. In lieu of breakfast which is typically offered, a coupon to a local eatery will be provided to participants in the clean-up event.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

Updated 2020_1215

Holiday Bow Tying: Decorating Our Icon
2020-12-06 09:00
Update as of November 19, 2020: Unfortunately, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Long Beach issued stricter guidelines due to the current increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections in our community. For the safety of all, we have had to cancel this annual event which usually involves breakfast.
In lieu of the event, scroll down and sign up below for an intersection to tie the holiday ribbons into bows on the decorative lampposts. Bows may be picked up around 9:00 am on Saturday, December 6, 2020.
Watch this short video for a quick tutorial on tying the bows. CLICK Here.
Our 4th Annual Holiday Bow Tying
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. STROLL, JOG OR DRIVE THE STREETS TO ENJOY SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!
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.
Let’s have fun placing bows on the historic lampposts at the intersections all along East 1st Street and the new lampposts along Paloma Avenue.
No experience needed. Bows and personal instructions will be provided. Come out to help us spread some holiday cheer with your friends and neighbors!
If interested, your tax-deductible and much appreciated donation will help offset the costs of the bows and raise funds for the 3rd phase of the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project.
Click on the image above to DONATE: on Facebook: All fees are being paid by Facebook so 100% of your donation goes to the Project. Fully tax-deductible! https://www.facebook.com/donate/425235595310921/

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO VOLUNTEER TO TIE BOWS:
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.On Which Intersection Do You Wish to Tie Holiday Bows: 1st CHOICE *Choose 1st ChoiceJuniperoKennebecLinderoMolinoTempleOrizabaPalomaCoronadoRedondoOn Which Intersection Do You Wish to Tie Holiday Bows: 2nd CHOICE *Choose 2nd ChoiceJuniperoKennebecLinderoMolinoTempleOrizabaPalomaCoronadoRedondoName *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *LandlineMobile / CellAre You a Current BPNA Member? *Choose OneYesNoNot SureAre You Interested in Volunteering with the BPNA? *Choose OneYesNoLet's TalkNameSubmit.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Bluff Park
2020-10-31
Trick-or-Treating is Canceled, But We’re Still Gonna Have Some Halloween Fun!
BPNA is Pleased to Offer Residents of the Bluff Park Historic District a Fun Alternative
It’s The Great Pumpkin, Bluff Park

Sign up by Saturday, October 24 to receive a pumpkin and goody bag with items to carve and decorate your pumpkin.
BPNA will deliver your pumpkin and carving/decorating supplies from our festively decorated truck on Thursday afternoon, October 29.
You carve and decorate the BPNA’s provided pumpkin and put it on display by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
All eligible entries will be judged on the afternoon of Halloween with prizes given out.

Cost per Pumpkin: $5 BPNA Member / $6 Non-Member
Not a Member? Join or renew now for your entire household (click here).
Advance payment requirement. Additional donations appreciated.
ORDER YOUR PUMPKIN NOW. CLICK HERE.
Only available to those who live in the Bluff Park Historic District.
We will be following all public health directives to help keep everyone safe.

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Bluff Park Community Meeting - Live Online
2020-09-23 19:00 - 20:30
Join Us for Next Bluff Park Community Meeting!
GUEST SPEAKER: Suzie Price, Councilwoman, 3rd District, City of Long Beach
TOPIC: “What’s Happening Around Town”
Hear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings in the neighborhood
Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm PDT – Live Online
Free & Open to the Public
REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS
SCROLL DOWN FURTHER TO REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 22. DON’T DELAY. SPACE IS LIMITED.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING
Please submit questions in advance through the online registration form below. We suggest you register by Tuesday, September 22 to reserve your spot. Once you are registered you may then come back to the online form to submit more questions up until 3:00 pm on the day of meeting. During the meeting you may type in questions via the online Q&A function or email president @ bluffpark.org. All attendees will be muted, so you will not be able to speak nor ask audible questions. We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed.
We are unable to have our usual Social Time beforehand by order of the City’s ‘Safer at Home’ ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting will be held virtually online live for only a limited number of participants. Advance registration REQUIRED.

BOOKMARK this page and visit us again for ongoing updates.
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SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL
The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all.
All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.
The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.

SAVE THE DATES for the next Community Meetings & Socials:

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE
Complete the form below by Tuesday, September 22. Only registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before.
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. REGISTRATION HAS ENDED.
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Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2020-09-19 09:00 - 10:30
Join Us for the BPNA’s Quarterly
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast*
A SOCIALLY DISTANCED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED EVENT
Saturday, September 19 (NEW DATE)
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Meet at the corner of Temple Avenue & E. 1st Street
– Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Provided
– Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Required
– All Ages Welcome. Come As You Are. Free & Fun

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

Free breakfast coupons, courtesy of Knead Donuts & Tea or Hot Java Community Coffeehouse, for those who participate.

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

* If health precautions permit, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. Subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions.

Photo Credit: The Jakarta Post.

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Block Party: Movie Night (CANCELED)
2020-08-22 20:00 - 22:00
CANCELED
Annual Block Party: Movie Night
Saturday, August 22*
6:00 PM
*We are sorry to say that current public health conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic preclude us from holding this event. We are considering rescheduling it if permissible and feasible.
Visit our website and social media for ongoing updates.
Updated 2020_0325, 2020_0731

Summer Meet, Greet & Eat
2020-07-18 17:00 - 19:00
Annual Summer Meet, Greet & Eat CANCELED
Saturday, July 18 @ 5:00 pm*

*UPDATE as of July 11, 2020:
After much consideration and in consultation with the City of Long Beach’s Department of Health & Human Services, the BPNA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision in the best interests and for the safety of our community to CANCEL this year’s “Meet, Greet & Eat” event scheduled for next Saturday, July 18.

Last week the City revised its Safer at Home Order for the Control of COVID-19 which states, “All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household are prohibited….” We are deeply disappointed to have to cancel this summer favorite; however, it is important we all do our part in curbing the spread.

SPECIAL THANKS to our residents who had planned to serve as HOSTS:

Joe Lazo & Dan Corrado
Sergio Macias & Andreas Gerogiannis
Michelle & Patrick Murray
Todd Turley

Hosts were going to provide a spot in the front of their residences where neighbors throughout the community stop by for a tasty summer treat. This is always a fun event for neighbors and friends, new and old, to meet, mingle, and strengthen the sense of community block by block.

Shout out also to the LOCAL businesses who were planning to provide special GOURMET FOOD and MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Please support them by clicking on the links below:

Chef Pavel Kremen

Naples Strings

Please SAVE THE DATES for these upcoming BPNA events and visit the Calendar (above) for updates and more info:*

Annual Block Party – Saturday, August 22
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, September 12
Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, September 25
Holiday Bow Breakfast – Sunday, December 6

* Subject to cancellation or change based on current city health directives

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Bluff Park Community Meeting (Live Online)
2020-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Live Online: Register in Advance to Receive the Link & Instructions
Join Us for Next Bluff Park Community Meeting!
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Kelly Colopy, Director, Health and Human Services Department, City of Long Beach
SPECIAL TOPIC: “COVID-19: What is the New Normal Living in Long Beach”
Additionally, get updates from the BPNA Board of Directors on the latest happenings in the neighborhood!
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm PDT – A Live Online Only Event *
REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ONLINE MEETING LINK & INSTRUCTIONS
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS USING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW **
* While we typically have Social Time beginning at 6:30 pm, we are not able to meet in-person this month by order of the City’s ‘Safer at Home’ ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this meeting will be held virtually online live at 7:00 pm PDT for a limited number of participants. Advance registration REQUIRED to receive the online meeting link. Complete the form below and submit your questions.
** Due to the meeting format, all attendees will be MUTED and will NOT be able to ask questions directly to the presenters. Please be sure to submit your questions in advance of the meeting through the online registration form below or, if available, during the meeting using the online chat function. You may come back to the form below repeatedly to submit more questions up until 3:00 pm PDT on June 24th. We will do our best, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed during the meeting.
SCROLL DOWN FURTHER TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM.

BOOKMARK this page for updates as they become available.
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SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL
The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all.
All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.
The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR LAST COMMUNITY MEETING OF 2020:

Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, September 23 – With Special Guest: 3rd District Councilwoman Suzie Price

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED SPACE.
To receive information on how to log on to the free live online meeting on June 24th, complete the form below.
We will send you connection instructions and the link via email the day before.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastThe BPNA never sells, barters or rents your personal information and uses it only to communicate with you for neighborhood purposes.Email *EmailConfirm EmailWe will use this address to send you the link and connection details for the meeting. Watch for our email on the evening of Tuesday, June 23, from membership@bluffpark.org.Questions for Kelly Colopy, Director, Health & Human Services, City of Long Beach (Optional)Write in questions you have for our guest speaker. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Questions for the BPNA Board (Optional)Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Type of Phone *CHOOSE ONEMobile / CellLandlineAre You a Current BPNA Member? *CHOOSE ONEYesInterestedNoNot SureBPNA Memberhip is only $35 per year for your entire household. It is tax-deductible and gives you a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above.Are You Interested in Volunteering or Helping Out? *CHOOSE ONEYesMaybeNoWe could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time, skills and interest.In Which Area(s) are You Interested in Helping Out? (Check ALL that apply) *EventsPublic SafetyNeighborhood WatchMembershipSecretaryNew Neighbor WelcomeCommunicationsHistoric PreservationHistoric Lamppost ProjectWalking Tour of Historic HomesBlock PartySummer Meet Greet 'n' EatHoliday Bow BreakfastNeighborhood Clean UpNot Sure. Let's TalkOther (Specify)Other Specify *Captcha *What is the 3rd letter of our association?

NameSubmit Your Advance Registration by Tuesday, June 23
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Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2020-06-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Kennebec Ave & E. 1st St, 29 Kennebec Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90803
Join Us for Our Next
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
A Socially Distanced Event *
Saturday, June 20
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Meet at the corner of Kennebec Ave & E. 1st St at 9:00 AM
Cleaning Supplies Provided
Face Coverings and 6′ Distancing Urged
Let’s help make the neighborhood streets and parkways more beautiful. Free breakfast coupons, courtesy of Knead Donuts & Hot Java Community Coffeehouse, for those who participate. All ages welcome. Come as you are. Equipment will be provided.

A Fun and Free Event for All Ages — Even While Physically Distancing!

* If health precautions permit, this is a fun way to stay socially and civically engaged while physically distancing. The event is subject to cancellation or change based on City directives and weather conditions.
Photo Credit: The Jakarta Times

"Lampposts & Lines At The Top" Special Fundraiser Experience
2020-04-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Shannon’s At The Top, 201 S. Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
This event is postponed due to cautionary advice for everyone’s health and wellbeing in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Once a new date is confirmed, we will post it using this link (click here) and hope you can join us. We deeply appreciate the charitable donations, sponsorships and ticket purchases and will honor and make good use of them for the rescheduled event. If you have questions, concerns or would like us to handle your contribution differently, please let us know.
In the meantime, we are continuing to move forward with the City of Long Beach and our partners and residents on the exciting plans for the 2nd phase installation.
Thank you for your important help in BRINGING LAMPPOST HISTORY BACK.

“Lampposts & Lines At The Top”
Sunday, April 26, 2020
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Another Unique Fundraiser Experience for the Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project
Seeking Silent Auction Donations and Spronsorhsips. Options available. Contact us here.

Fun for All Ages. Engage with Professional Local Artists.
Take Home a Masterpiece of Your Own Making.
Artful Drawing, Dining & Drinks!

Current BPNA Members SAVE $$$ with a DISCOUNT.
Click HERE to Purchase Your Tickets NOW.
Bookmark this page for even more exciting details to be announced!
THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS (As of Feb 13)
Ask Us NOW How You Can Get Your Name Listed Below and on the Printed Postcards or Brochures.

Request Letter for Donations & Sponsorships (Click Here)

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Bluff Park Community Meeting & Social
2020-03-25 18:30 - 20:30
This meeting and social have been cancelled due to cautionary advice for everyone’s health and wellbeing in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
See below for information about BPNA’s annual 2020 Board Elections and Budget Ratification.

AGENDA & IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Special 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.
Updates from BPNA Board Officers on the latest happenings, events, projects and news for the neighborhood.
Ratification 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.
Introduction 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.
Board 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.

NOT A MEMBER? HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED?
Join 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.

Board Elections
In 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.
Update: With the meeting being cancelled, the Budget Ratification will be handled through the balloting process described below.
Balloting 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.
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 ballot responses received by the stated deadline will be counted.
The election results will be posted on our home page by or about April 4, 2020.
All 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.
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 the BPNA Bylaws and Policies. 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 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.
Complete 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.
Plan 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.
Submit 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.
Send any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977.

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

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.

SAVE THE DATES AND VISIT THE CALENDAR FOR MORE DETAILS:

Lampposts & Lines At The Top Fundraiser Event – Sunday, April 26 POSTPONED. TO BE RESCHEDULED
Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, June 12
Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, June 24
Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, September 23

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Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast
2020-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | E. 2nd Ave & Redondo Ave
Join Us for the 1st Neighborhood Clean Up
Saturday, March 14
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Meet at Trolley Park, at the corner of E. 2nd St and Redondo Ave
Light Breakfast Fare will be served. A Fun and Free Event!
For Questions and to Let Us Know You’re Coming, email secretary @ bluffpark . org
-The Clean Team will set up at Trolley Park where anyone can drop off unwanted, non-hazardous items from their homes.
-If they are unable to move the items to Trolley Park, then register their address for pickup by The Clean Team.
-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.
-All tools and supplies are provided by The Clean Team.
-The City will collect tires and e-waste for recycling.
-High school community service hours available
Hazardous materials will NOT be accepted such as:
pool 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.

Dine Out & Raise Funds at La Paraloccia
2020-03-10 17:00 - 21:00 | La Parolaccia Osteria, 2945 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
