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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for May.
( May 2013 Isssue )
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The "Recreation Connection," Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine's guide to upcoming recreation classes and programs for summer is now available. Look for it in your mailbox or pick one up at your local park community center or library!
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Rancho Los Cerritos will host an outdoor Mother's Day Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The brunch will be a great opportunity for families to celebrate their mothers in the Rancho’s beautiful historic gardens and enjoy a delightful buffet catered by TGIS.
( Mother's Day Brunch at Rancho Los Cerritos Flyer )
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Mayor Bob Foster, the Office of Councilmember James Johnson, and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Public Works, invite the public to attend an opening event for the Baker Park on Saturday, May 4, at 11 am. The new 1.25-acre park is located at 625 Baker Street at Golden Avenue.
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The Long Beach Lawn Bowls Club and the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine are hosting a "free" Open House on May 11th from 10am to 3pm, for all citizens and families in the area.
( Lawn Bowling Flyer )
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for April.
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For the first time ever, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is opening up its track to the public on Thursday, April 18, from 2 to 4 pm. The community is invited to walk, bike, roller skate or even push a stroller along the course where the world's best Indy Car drivers scream over 180 mph. No motorized vehicles or animals are allowed.
( Grand Prix Route Map )
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Come join us Saturday, May 4th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Lots of activities such as May Pole Dances, Bembridge Homesite Tours, Crafts, Health Fair and much more. Dont miss out!
( May Day Flyer )
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"Fun Day" programs will be held at parks throughout the City. Ages 5-12 can have fun with crafts, indoor and outdoor games, cooking classes, fitness activities, sports tournaments and much more. See flier for locations and hours.
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Take your family, the neighbors, your friends to the Veggie Grill on April 18th from 11am-10pm, they are doing a fundraiser for our shelter. Present the attached flyer or mention the fundraiser and 50% of your food & beverage purchases will be donated to Long Beach Animal Care Services. Thank you Veggie Grill!
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Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster announced today that Occidental Petroleum Corporation has donated $1 million to help fund improvements to Chittick Field. The 19-acre site near Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue is being revitalized with the construction of a new sports park with soccer fields, a football field, a track, restrooms and parking.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for March.
( March Issue 2013 )
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Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert and Long Beach Animal Care Services present the Animal Care and Cruelty Prevention Conference Thursday, March 21 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recreation Park Community Center 4900 E 7th St. Long Beach 90804
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Rancho Los Cerritos will screen a compelling documentary film co-produced by Martha Wheelock called "California Women Win the Vote" on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. The film illustrates the dramatic history of women's suffrage in California. Tickets for “California Women Win the Vote” are $7/general and $5/members or full-time students, and can be purchased at the door. Please RSVP in advance by calling (562) 570-1755.
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The City of Long Beach has announced that the Indoor Pool at Belmont Plaza must be permanently shuttered to ensure the safety of the community. The City's Building Official and the City Engineer have determined the Belmont Pool Natatorium, in its current condition, is a substandard building that is seismically and structurally unsafe.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for February.
( February Issue )
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The City of Long Beach announced today that the Belmont Pool must be permanently shuttered to ensure the safety of the community. On January 10, 2013 the Belmont Pool was temporarily closed due to a draft Structural and Seismic Evaluation that indicated the facility was seismically unsafe in the event of a moderate earthquake. The pool was temporarily closed in an abundance of caution for patrons and staff while City engineers reviewed the draft analysis and inspected the facility to confirm the extent of its structural safety.
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The Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (LBPRM) spring "Recreation Connection," class and program registration brochure is now available. The publication describes hundreds of recreation classes for all ages taking place from March through May 2013. LBPRM spring class registration begins February 4!
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The City of Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau invites the community to its 2013 Open House from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013. The animal shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815. All residents, friends and guests are welcome to attend. No RSVP is necessary.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine has a Facebook page! 'Like Us' & Follow all of our Parks and Recreation activities and see photos from our events! Updates, Schedule Change, Motivational Quotes and Stories are currently being added to our Facebook daily keeping everyone informed of all the great news Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has to offer.
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Rancho Los Cerritos announces a series of lectures that begin in February and run through May; the lectures explore notable women in Western history. Meet some of California history's "dangerous" women and learn about the tribulations that they have encountered as they fought for the right to vote, the welfare of children, and fair labor laws, and more. All programs begin at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary, and pre-registration is required. Please call (562) 570-1755 for reservations.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for January.
( January Issue )
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Get fit, healthy, and ready for winter with two new classes from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine!
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and
upcoming events for December.
( December Issue )
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Now through December 23, 2012, members of the community can receive discounts for adopting pets that are traditionally hard to place. Long Beach Animal Care Services is participating in the Found Animal Foundation's "12 Pets of Christmas" discount pet adoption program, which seeks to increase adoptions and reduce euthanasia among pets that are hard to place and often overlooked in shelters.
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Do you want to dance but you don't know how? Then don't miss out - Beginning Salsa - Pre-Holiday Crash Class is the class you've been waiting for! This fun class is for ages 18 and up, and is only $25 per participant. Class takes place on Saturday, December 1, from 2 to 4:30pm at El Dorado Park West.
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Get fit, healthy, and ready for winter with two new classes from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine! Zumba® Toning. This four-week course is for ages 14 and up, and is only $35 per participant. Classes take place Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30am at Recreation Park, with three available sessions: December 1 to December 29, January 5 to January 26, and February 2 to February 23.
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Enrich your child's world with fun, excitement, and learning, with these two new adaptive recreation preschool classes from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine!
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Expand your child's artistic explorations with two brand new adaptive recreation classes from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine! Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
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Just in time for the holidays, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine gift certificates, redeemable for classes, facility reservations and El Dorado Regional Park parking passes are available to make gift giving easy.
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Registration is going on now for pre-school and youth basketball programs conducted by Hawks Hoops Camp, an organization founded by former NBA Houston Rockets player Juaquin Hawkins.
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Be creative with our ArtBeat for Humanity Drum Painting & Step Out & Socialize classes this winter. Register now, space is limited.
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Long Beach, CA) Join Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Daniel Hernandez Youth Foundation for a free Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, November 17. El Dorado Park is located at 7550 E Spring Street. There is a $7 gate entry fee for vehicles.
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Long Beach, California - Rancho Los Alamitos will celebrate Hispanic holiday traditions with Chef Debbie Dubbs of Deb's Kitchen on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Following a tamale-making demonstration and tasting, adults and children 8 years and older will make tamales to take home.
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Looking for ways to grow and enhance your life this winter? Our new classes and returning favorites are listed in the Winter "Recreation Connection," which will be released November 1, 2012. Look for the publication in the mail or find one in all public libraries, community centers, and City Hall after November 5.
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During November, Long Beach Animal Care Services will provide three low-cost vaccination and licensing clinic for residents and pets. No reservation is necessary, but only cash is accepted for vaccinations!
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(Long Beach, Calif.) On Saturday, October 20, Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site will host a Water-Wise Workshop with appearances by environmental experts in Southern California. The workshop is designed to show residents how they can take better care of their plants and conserve resources, the
event will also include plant and seed sales. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $7, $5 for members and full-time students.
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Enjoy a delicious meal and raise money for a good cause at the Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) fundraiser at the Veggie Grill on Wednesday, October 24 from 4-10 p.m. The Veggie Grill is located at 6451 Pacific Coast Highway in The Marketplace in Long Beach.
( ACS Fundraiser Flier )
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The 12th Annual Pet Appreciation Fair and Walk for the Animals, presented by the Petco Foundation, will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at El Dorado East Regional Park-Archery Range, 7550 Spring St. (at the 605 freeway) in Long Beach.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and
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( October 2012 Issue )
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Beginning on September 29, the public will have another convenient option to purchase Parks, Recreation & Marine "Permits to Gather" and El Dorado Regional Park annual passes. Both transactions can now be made at the Regional Park Ranger Station at 7550 East Spring Street, on Saturdays and Sundays, from 1- 5 p.m. Call (562) 570-1771 for more information.
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The City of Long Beach invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Chittick Field Renovation project. On Saturday, September 29 at 10:00AM, Mayor Foster, Councilmember Dee Andrews, and the County of Los Angeles will formally announce the start of renovations to Chittick Field. This exciting event will take place at 1900 Walnut Avenue in Long Beach.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and
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( September 2012 Issue )
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Long Beach Department of Animal Care Services will be partnering with the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) to offer rabies vaccinations in recognition of World Rabies Day. The first twenty-five licensed dogs or cats to arrive to the event between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Friday, September 28 will receive a free rabies vaccination.
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The public is invited to El Dorado Nature Center's annual California Native Plant Sale sponsored by the Friends of El Dorado Nature Center and Partners of Parks on Saturday, October 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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This fall Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine will offer free youth flag football, and volleyball leagues for ages 5 – 14, and a new sport, volley tennis for ages 5-8 at parks and schools across the city. Sign-ups are going on now at all Long Beach park community centers.
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Celebrate a great "100 Days of Summer" season with a free screening of the Academy award winning movie “Moneyball” on Friday August 31. See this Academy award winning film starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill where it was filmed - at Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Drive in Recreation Park.
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine's El Dorado Nature Center staff and volunteers are organizing the Long Beach event to gives citizens an opportunity to take an active role in improving the health of our local beaches and waterways. It is easy to participate. Arrive at one of the six clean-up sites on Saturday, September 15 between 9 a.m. and noon.
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A community seminar presented by Long Beach Animal Care Services. Thursday August 16 from 1:30 -3:00pm at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Village Auditorium. 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach & at 6:30 -8pm at Skylinks Golf Course. Please RVSP to (562) 570-3072.
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The Long Beach District Cup Futsal Tournament for boys ages 8-17 and girls ages 12-17 will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Teams should register by August 15, 2012. Registration is online at www.lbdistrictcup.com.
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Mud Mania: A Celebration of Adobe is the perfect venue for children and adults who love to get dirty! Guests will make real adobe bricks, plaster a wall with mud, construct a mini-adobe home, compete in mud relay races, and much more as they learn about our local adobe soil and its many uses throughout history.
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Meet class instructors! See class demonstrations! Register early for hundreds of fall recreation classes including brand new offerings, and receive a $5 credit towards future class! August 11. 9am - noon.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and
upcoming events for July 2012.
( July Issue )
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Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Craftsman Village Park on Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at Craftsman Village Park is located at 851 Orange Avenue in Long Beach. Light refreshments will be served.
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The 4th Annual Homeland Cultural Center Dance Fest event will be held on Sunday, July 22, at 4 p.m., at the Center Theater in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center at 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
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This summer, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine will offer hundreds of free and low cost recreational events under the umbrella of "100 Days of Summer.
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The Long Beach Sea Festival showcases special events from June to September on the coast of Long Beach. Sea Festival brings unique and memorable fun to your summer with sponsorships by the Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Gas & Oil, Long Beach Environmental Services Bureau, Bellingham Marine, and Anchor QEA. For a comprehensive schedule packed with events for the entire family, be sure to visit the calendar at longbeachseafestival.com.
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This course is for individuals ages 18 and older, $45 per person. The Evening Photography Tour will take place Saturdays, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., in three different sessions: July 14, and August 18.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and
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( May Issue )
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Come visit Rancho Los Alamitos Grand Opening Events this May and June.
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To celebrate the grand opening of the Rancho's newly restored arroyo and brand new visitor center, the historic landmark will be hosting a series of wonderful events to showcase their new additions. Join us for these exciting times at the Rancho starting May 9.
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Adult Piano is for students ages 13 and older, $105 per person with a $5 materials fee. Class will be held Wednesdays from 5 to 5:50 p.m., May 2 to June 14, at Jammin Music (4228 Atlantic Ave).A fun and functional approach allows students to play and harmonize melodies from the beginning.
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Join us for vacation fun at the Nature Center! K-1st grade sessions take place in the morning from 9:30 to 11:30am, and K-4th grade sessions take place in the afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. Each class is $10 per student. Pre-registration is required.
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The indoor pool at Belmont Plaza Pool, 4000 Olympic Plaza, will re-open to the public with an open house on Monday, March 26. During the day the public is invited to tour the pool, use the facilities and see the changes during extended hours from 5:30 am - 2 pm and from 4 - 7 pm.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and
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( We Create March Issue )
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Healthy active Long Beach and the Junior League of Long Beach invite you to Rethink your Drink. Free Event Saturday, March 10, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1950 Lemon Ave (Orange and PCH) Long Beach, CA 90806.
( Kids in the Kitchen Flyer )
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This workshop is for participants ages 16 and older, and is $55 per student. Class will take place at the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Administration Headquarters on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., March 5 to April 2.
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This course is for participants ages 14 and older, and is $50 per person, with a supply list of approximately $60. Designs for the Senses will take place at Wardlow Park on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., March 6 to 27.
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Looking for ways to grow and learn new skills this spring? The Spring Recreation Connection has detailed information on courses for youth, teens, adults, and our 50+ citizens. Both new classes and returning favorites are available. Look for the publication in the mail, or find one in all public libraries, community centers, and City Hall.
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The Rancho youth program adds historic chores and games to a fast-paced tour of the site's 1844 adobe house and gardens, and helps young visitors understand what daily life was like on a 19th century California rancho. These tours are only $3 per person.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and
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( February 2012 Issue )
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Stop in for an afternoon of good, old-fashioned fun at Rancho Los Cerritos on Saturday, February 4. Create unique seasonal crafts and participate in historically-themed activities during "Creation Station," a drop-in program between 1-5 p.m. for families with children ages 6-11.
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The City of Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau invites residents and guests to its 2012 Open House from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 21, 2012. The animal shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815. All residents, friends and guests are welcome to attend. No RSVP is necessary.
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The grand re-opening celebration of Orizaba Park at 1435 Orizaba Avenue (Orizaba and 14th Street) will take place on Saturday, January 21 from 12-2 p.m. There free celebration will include food, fun and activities for the entire family.
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Rancho Los Cerritos is seeking volunteers to "become" rancheros, housewives, field hands, cooks, or gardeners, and then present these unique accounts of Rancho life to the general public. Pre-registration is required for docent training, so please call (562) 570-1755.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for January and February.
( January 2012 Issue )
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Join Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine at El Dorado Nature Center to celebrate the birthday of Winnie the Pooh's author, A.A. Milne! This Parent and Me Workshop is for children ages 2 to 5, and is $10 per parent/child. Winnie the Pooh Day will take place Wednesday, January 18, from 10 to 11:30am. Pre-registration is required, so be sure to sign up soon!
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Join us for the annual Rancho Los Cerritos Volunteer Opportunities Coffee this January. Find out how you can become a living history tour docent, help maintain the historic gardens, or assist with the museum shop. A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. The Volunteer Opportunities Coffee will take place at the Rancho on Saturday, January 14, at 10am. For reservations, please call (562) 570-1755.
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Santa Claus is coming to Stearns Champions Park! 4th District Councilman Patrick O'Donnell, Partners of Parks and the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite the community to enjoy a visit with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Stearns Champions Park, The Park is located at 4520 East 23rd Street.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and Animal Care Services.
( PRM December Issue )
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Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) reminds residents to keep the Thanksgiving holiday fun and safe for all family members, including pets.
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Belmont Plaza Pool, 4000 East Olympic Plaza, re-opened to the public on Monday, November 14 at 5:30 a.m. after begin closed for several weeks for maintenance and repairs.
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Rotary Centennial Park has been named a "Frontline Park" by the national urban park advocacy organization City Parks Alliance. Each month, City Parks Alliance recognizes two "Frontline Parks" to highlight examples of urban park excellence, innovation, and stewardship across the country.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for November and December.
( November 2011 Issue )
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The November meeting of the City of Long Beach's Parks and Recreation Commission will be held at the El Dorado Park West Senior Center Library, 2800 Studebaker Road on Thursday, November 10 at 9 a.m.
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Staff from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will be presenting 3 potential sites for the El Dorado Dog Park to the City's Parks and Recreation Commission in the near future.
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Bring the change of seasons into your home with festive fall decorations and harvest fare at the Rancho Los Alamitos Harvest Table and Culinary Workshop!
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for October and November.
( October Issue )
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Interested in volunteering? Don't know where to start? Answers and advice can be yours by attending the 8th Annual Fall Volunteer Village. This free event will be held at El Dorado Park West Community/Senior Center, 2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach on Tuesday, October 18 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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The office of 3rd District City Councilmember Gary DeLong and the Departments of Parks, Recreation & Marine and Public Works Building Invites you to the Grand Opening of the new Mothers Beach Restroom and Concession Building! Saturday, October 1 at 11:30 a.m. Located at Mothers Beach (Marine Park) 5839 Appian Way. For more information, call (562) 619-1980.
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Do you enjoy watching children learn and grow? Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine and Rancho Los Cerritos are in search of volunteers with a passion for kids and history.
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The Friends of Long Beach Animals Pet Appreciation Fair and WALK for the Animals will be held on Saturday, October 8 at the El Dorado East Regional Park Archery Range located at 7550 East Spring Street in Long Beach. Check-in and registration begin at 9 a.m., and walks begin at 10 a.m.
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The Office of 1st District City Councilmember Robert Garcia and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite the community to the grand opening of the 14th Street Park basketball courts on Saturday, September 24, at 11 am.
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Rancho Los Alamitos is a National Register site which includes an adobe core ranch house c.1800, five acres of lush historic gardens, and an historic barnyard area which will reopen in 2012 following extensive restoration.
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The public is invited to a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the First Phase of the Alamitos Bay Marina Rebuild Project on Saturday, September 17 at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 5875 Appian Way, in the parking lot near the Long Beach Yacht Club.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for October.
( September Issue )
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Give your puppy a solid start in training with this brand new class from Parks, Recreation and Marine. Socialization, housetraining handling, polite greetings to people and other dogs, and basic cues will be taught with positive reinforcement techniques.
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It's time to make a difference! Join us for California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This annual event, sponsored by the California Coastal Commission and the City of Long Beach!
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Free Concert on the Lawn
Sunday, August 28, 5:30-7 p.m.
The musicians accurately portray a battalion band of the Union Army and will be performing the era's most rousing tunes on period instruments.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for September.
( August Newsletter )
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Its that time of year again. Welcome to the 2nd annual vote for your favorite park competition! This year Coca-Cola will honor the top three parks with grants totaling $175,00. Vote as many times as you'd like between now and September 6th. VOTE FOR ADMIRAL KIDD PARK in Long Beach!
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for August.
( July Newsletter )
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The award-winning Homeland Cultural Center will present DanceFest 2011 on July 10 at 4pm at the beautiful and intimate Center theater downtown, part of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center on Ocean Blvd. Admission is free, tickets may be requested by calling Jim Ruggirello, Cultural Program Supervisor at Homeland Cultural Center, at (562) 570-1655.
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Enjoy the uniquely American sounds of Bluegrass, a music form influenced by Country Music, American Folk Music and Rock & Roll at the inaugural Rose Park Bluegrass Festival at Rose Park on August 21, 2011! Visit www.roseparkbluegrass.com for more information!
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Saturday, June 25 at Michale K. Green Skate Park. 14th Street (between Pine and Pacific) in Long Beach. 11am - 4pm. Registration 11am, Food 12pm and Contest starts at 1pm.
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Monday through Friday, children ages 5-12 can visit their neighborhood park for scheduled drop-in activities including games, arts & crafts, special events and field trips. Call each park for specific schedule of activities. This is a drop-in program and there is no custodial child care provided. Each site is open for 6 hours of structured fun.
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Explore the Rancho with “Visitors from the Past” for a unique perspective on the site’s history. Living history volunteers represent historical figures from the 1840s, 1870s and 1930s. Tours are taking place today at 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm – Free.
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Buy local, buy handmade.! Peruse the unique crafts on display and make a purchase from a local artisan. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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The Office of 6th District Long Beach Councilmember Dee Andrews along with the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, Long Beach Transit and the Long Beach Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works invite the public to a grand opening event for Rosa Parks Park on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Rosa Parks Park is located at Alamitos Avenue and 15th Street.
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The Office of 7th District Long Beach Councilmember James Johnson and the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite the public to a grand opening event for the Wrigley Heights Dog Park on Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. The Wrigley Heights Dog Park is located at 3401 Golden Avenue.
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Stay and play in Long Beach this summer - you and your family are encouraged to get involved and to participate in art, music, nature, sports, fitness and special interest classes right here at home.
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It's Fun! It's Free! Perfect for New Golfers, Casual Golfers and Avid Golfers!
April 16, 2011 Saturday 10:00AM - 3:00PM at Heartwell Golf Course, 6700 E. Carson St. Long Beach, Ca.
( Play Golf America )
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Get the eggs in your basket ready for Easter with this new Mommy/Daddy and Me workshop from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine! Get creative with your eggs this year as we use multi-media materials (including vintage Easter art) to design unique eggs for your Easter baskets, or to give to a special teacher or friend.
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Join Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine and El Dorado Nature Center for two new programs celebrating nature! You're Invited to the Butterfly Ball and a new Volunteer Opportunity: Sharing Nature in the City.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for April.
( March Newsletter )
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Join us for a campfire to celebrate equal hours of day and night and the start of Spring! Saturday, March 19 7-9pm $5 per person.
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Begin this spring by investing in yourself with new classes and opportunities from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine. These two brand new courses, Lean Fit Body Camp and Pet Manners Fine Tuned will keep both you and your favorite pup in shape, whether it's your biceps or their bark!
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine would like to welcome you to explore the world of our past in the years of this great city's founding. This week’s segment of Rancho Los Cerritos’ Winter Lecture Series, Slices of Everyday Life in Nineteenth-Century California.
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Read about your local news on Community Recreation Services, Planning and Development, Maintenance operations, Marine Bureau and upcoming events for March.
( February 2011 Newsletter )
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Here's your opportunity to grow and blossom this spring! Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine offers more than 400 classes, in art, music sports and fitness and special interest subjects; adult sports leagues and aquatics programs scheduled from March through May 2011.
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The offices of Mayor Bob Foster, 1st District Long Beach City Councilmember Robert Garcia, the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite the public to attend a ceremony for opening of the new Seaside Park on Saturday, February 12 at 11 am.
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More than 200 volunteers from ForestersTM, the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance, the City of Long Beach, organizers from KaBOOM! and residents of the local community will join forces on Saturday, Feb. 12 to build a new playground at 21st to Hill Mini Park.
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Enrich your child's learning in an interactive and natural setting with spring preschool classes from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine!
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Rancho Los Cerritos and Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine would like to welcome you to explore the world of our past in the years of this great city's founding. Slices of Everyday Life in Nineteenth-Century California will bring you into the realm the state’s early settlers, whose lives were determined by the forming communities of Los Angeles and new discoveries along the California Frontier.
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Seeking imaginative children, age six to eleven! Rancho Los Cerritos and Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine would like to invite you to drop in for an afternoon of good, old-fashioned fun on the first Saturday of each month, February through May. Create unique seasonal crafts and engage in historically themed Rancho activities.
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine's El Dorado Nature Center is offering two opportunities for community service in the upcoming month. Volunteer Meeting will take place Saturday, February 5, from 9 to 9:30am.
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Explore the lives of the remarkable women who witnessed the growth of early Southern California and had a hand in the very creation of Long Beach! The performance will take place on Rancho Los Cerritos' sun porch with a beautiful dessert buffet on Tuesday, February 8, at 2pm.
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Join us at El Dorado Nature Center to learn more about native plants and water-wise gardening. This free gardening class takes place the first Saturday of each month, where you can speak with experts on California native gardening and learn to perfect your garden for every season.
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The Winter Recreation Connect Class Guides are arriving at your local park facilities, be sure to check them out! Registration starts Nov. 8 at 9am. Classes run from December to February!
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You're invited to paint our park's mural on January 29th at 10am. Seaside Park at the corner of Chestnut Ave. and Cowles Street. For more information call councilmember Garcia's (562)570-6919.
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Winter swimming classes at the Belmont Plaza Pool will begin January 3 and continue to January 31. Registration has begun and can still be taken during the facility's regular scheduled hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Stay healthy and fit in the new year with tennis classes from Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine. Classes are available in many sizes and levels, including Mommy/Daddy and Me, Tennis for Tots, Tennis – First Strokes, Youth, Adult, Large Group, Small Group, and Cardio Tennis. Each session is one day per week for eight weeks. The first classes begin January 8. Pre-registration is required for all classes, so be sure to register now.
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The office of 7th District City Councilmember James Johnson and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine invite the public to attend a ceremony for opening of the new Silverado Park Skate Spot on Saturday, January 8 at noon Silverado Park is located at 1545 W. 31st Street in Long Beach.
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City Manager Patrick H. West announced today the appointment of George Chapjian as Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, effective January 10, 2011.
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here’s no business like show business! See all of your holiday favorites in a live performance this December with a musical variety show from Stearns Musical Theatre Company. “No Snow?” will take place at Bixby Elementary, 5250 E Stearns Ave, on Saturday, December 18, with two performances at 2pm and 7:30pm. Adult and senior tickets are $7 each, with a discounted price of $5 for children under 18.
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Long Beach City Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske invites the community to attend an opening ceremony celebrating the Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive Center. Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 10 am, at the corners of Clark Avenue and Conant Street, in Long Beach, More than 20 “Rosie the Riveters” and their families will participate.
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Just in time for the holidays, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine gift certificates, redeemable for classes, facility reservations and El Dorado Regional Park parking passes are available to make gift giving easy.
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Join us at the El Dorado Nature Center to learn more about native plants and water-wise gardening. This free gardening class takes place the first Saturday of each month, where you can speak with experts on California native gardening and learn to perfect your garden for every season.
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Explore the wonders of the Christmas season with Rancho Los Cerritos and Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine. Visit our own historic adobe home, entirely decorated to portray a genuine experience of 19th century seasonal traditions. Holiday crafts and storytelling will be available, and a visit from Santa himself will certainly make this a memorable event.This free event will take place Sunday, December 5, from 1 to 4pm.
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Beginning Dec. 6, 2010, the bike path in Heartwell Park will be closed for maintenance. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will repair cracked and broken sections of the bike path between Bellflower Blvd. and Lakewood Blvd. The project is expected to be completed in approximately three weeks. For more information, contact Anna Mendiola, Park Development Officer, at (562) 570-3165.
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Rare and unusual California and Southwest native plants are available for sale from the El Dorado Nature Center. In cooperation with Partners of Parks, the sale begins on Saturday, November 13, at 9:00am and will continue daily until all plant are sold!
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Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Community Recreation Services Bureau present the Grand Opening of the East Village Arts Park After School Program. The event will take place Tuesday, November 2, 2010, from 3 to 6pm. The Park is located on 150 Elm Ave in Long Beach, 90802
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Shoppers will get a head start on their holiday shopping with a relaxed evening at the Rancho Gift Shop. Everyone is welcome to this exclusive shopping event and a 15% discount will be extended to RLA Members at the Barn Raiser ($100) level or higher on Tuesday, November 16, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Free Admission
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Experience the food, fun and music of Bavarian culture at the Long Beach Oktoberfest October 28-31 at El Dorado Regional Park.
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Register beginning October 23 now for Silverado Park Pool swim lessons held from October 25- November 11.
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Visit the Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine booth at the Successful Aging Expo at The Grand Event Center on Saturday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Whether you’re a new birder or want to sharpen your skills, join members of El Dorado Audubon for this morning walk through El Dorado Nature Center on Saturday, October 10, from 8 to 10 a.m.
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Have some fun exploring your creative side at a Parks, Recreation and Marine craft class. Register for Funky Purse Workshop and Self Exploration Through Collage Art.
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City of Long Beach to Receive $2.5 Million California Resources Agency River Parkways Grant for DeForest Park Wetlands Restoration Project
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Registration for Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine classes is going on now. The Fall Recreation Connect Class Guides are arriving at your local park facilities, be sure to check them out! Classes run from September to November!
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100 Days of Summer Continues! Participate in these great events this week and have free or low cost fun with your family and friends: Visit www.100daysofsummer.org for more information.
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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine class registration system will be temporarily inactive on Wednesday, September 1 from approximately 6-8 p.m. The City is upgrading its internet bandwidth to improve speed and reliability.
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California Coastal Cleanup Day
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Nutro Company to sponsor "ROOM TO RUN" Dog Park Appreciation Project at Scherer Park Uptown Dog Park.
Residents are welcome to volunteer in helping with the improvements on June 16 at 8 a.m. and to bring their families and their dogs on June 19th at 10 a.m. to celebrate the renovated park.
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St. Mary Medical Center is currently providing free to low cost medical services to seniors at the Long Beach Senior Center.
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Mayor Bob Foster will again host the Mayor's Trophy Golf Tournament at Skylinks on Monday, July 19, 2010.
( 2010 Golf Brochure )
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine offers you more than 400 classes, day camps, adult sports leagues and aquatics programs scheduled from May through August 2010.
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Join us on Sunday, May 2 from 1:00p.m to 4:00p.m, at Rancho Los Alamitios, the garden series will resume with a garden tea and lecture by Erick Haskell.
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Saturday April 24th - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Recreation Park - 4900 E. 7th & Park Ave.,
Entertainment, Children’s Park Parade and more.
Visit www.childrensdayusa.org.
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Make it happen.. Vote Now!!
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A citywide Community Garden Policy has been developed that helps to identify park locations where Long Beach residents and organizations can establish a community garden.
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This month, Big Ed's Garden tours will be held on the second Sunday, April 11 at Rancho Los Alamitos.
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On Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10:00a.m - noon, Rancho will welcome guests to "Sustainable Landscapes Vision and Experience," a lecture and book signing by Bob Perry.
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The Office of Councilmember Gary DeLong along with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mothers Beach Playground on Saturday, March 20 at 9 a.m. at Mother's Beach (Marine Park), 5839 Appian Way.
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The Office of Councilmember Patrick O'Donnell and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the reconstructed El Dorado Nature Center streams on Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. at El Dorado Nature Center.
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On Saturday, March 13 starting at 7:30pm with HerStory: Celebrating Women's Compassion, Courage and Conviction.
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You and your tablemates will create a centerpiece composed of individual arrangements to take home and enjoy.
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Enjoy the beauty and aromas of the changing seasons as you return again and again to stroll the serene gardens! Then, after visiting the gardens, enjoy a free docent-led tour of the adobe house and browse through the Museum Shop.
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Park Clean-Up Day!!
Join us February 27 from 8:00 – 11:00am
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Smart Gardening workshop. Learn about - Backyard Composting, Worm Composting, Water-Wise Gardening, and Fire-Wise Gardening.
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Adopt-A-Wetland and Monthly Beach Cleanup activities.
Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine El Dorado Nature Center invites you to adopt a wetland or beach and help improve the environment.
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Homeland Cultural Center is a place for people of all ages to explore and share traditional and contemporary cultural traditions.
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Steve Clugston, living history presenter and former curator at March Field Air Museum, will discuss the major battles leading to the Treaty of Cahuenga that ended hostilities in Southern California in early 1847.Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m. (gates open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee)
$5/$3 for full-time students and members; please call (562) 570-1755 for reservations
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Come join with friends and neighbors to count for fun - count for the future and help contribute to conservation efforts here in Long Beach.
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A groundbreaking ceremony for the Admiral Kidd Park Expansion Project will take place on Saturday, February 8 at 10 a.m. The park expansion area is located on Santa Fe Avenue between 21st and West Willow Streets.
Click here for more information.
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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the American Golf Corporation will celebrate the completion of renovations to the Recreation Park 9-Hole Golf Course at a short ceremony on Friday, February 5 at 3 p.m. Recreation Park 9-Hole Golf Course or 'Little Rec," is located at 5000 E. 7th Street.
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine's First Serve Tennis Concession has been named the 2009 Member Organization of the Year by the Southern California Tennis Association (SCTA). "First Serve was selected to receive the award for their efforts in promoting our sport of tennis at all levels of the game," according to Henry Talbert, Executive Director of SCTA. Mr. Talbert also indicated that “First Serve’s leadership and expertise while assisting in programs conducted by the Southern California Tennis Association earned First Serve this honor. First Serve has set a favorable example that has enhanced the level of programs and has provided players with an environment in which they can compete and excel.”
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The public is invited to provide input on a proposal to install field lights at El Dorado Park West soccer field #2, located south of Willow Street on Studebaker Road. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 27 at
6 p.m. at the El Dorado Community Center Bridge Room, 2800 Studebaker Road.
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Day camps and science workshops will be offered during school spring break from April 5-9, 2010. The programs and enriching and fun for kids ages 5-12, as well as reassuring for working parents.
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On Saturday, January 23, at 10 am, discover the "actor" in you as a living history character, find out how you can share Long Beach history and culture as a tour docent, learn about opportunities in the historic gardens, explore work on the historical collections and research needs.
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The Office of Councilmember Robert Garcia along with the Departments of Community Development and Parks, Recreation and Marine invite the public to a grand opening event for the 14th Street Skate Park on Sunday, January 17 at 1 p.m. The event celebrates the enlargement and improvement of the skating facility at 14th Street between Pine and Pacific Avenues. For information , contact Cory Allen at (562) 570-6919.
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Participating volunteers will receive a special Partners of Parks CLEAN TEAM t-shirt as well as automatic sign-up for Disneyland's "Give a Day, Get a Day" ticket program. Additionally, Service Learning Hours are available to students.
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We welcome you to join us on January 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the newest mural in Long Beach, "A Neighborhood Perspective." It is located at 5660 Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach, California. The mural was created by Jose M. Loza with assistance from volunteer youth and adults.
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Take a delightful twilight walk through the Native Garden, enjoy a warm beverage as you are guided by docents along the garden paths lit with luminarias and thousands of twinkle lights. Holiday charm will glow as guests stroll through the gaily decorated ranch house rooms. Accented with legendary flowers, plants, greens and spices.
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Tour the historic adobe by candlelight with costumed living history characters, and eavesdrop on theatrical vignettes for the latest gossip on social activities, business and the economy in Los Angeles. End the evening with some shopping for unique gifts, and enjoy live holiday music, warm cider and gingerbread out on the lawn.
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Explore the adobe home, decorated for the season, and discover 19th century Mexican and American holiday traditions. Children can participate in crafts and activities from the California frontier, and will be able to take home their own hand-made decorations. Piñata breaking, bi-lingual storytelling and a visit from Santa will certainly make this a memorable event!
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To honor military veterans this Veterans Day, November 11, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine and American Golf will offer free golf carts to active or retired members of the US Armed Forces.
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Have you noticed our beautiful new plantings along the trail? Our habitat stewards have been gardening and restoring the vegetation at El Dorado Nature Center. You could be a part of this exciting crew by enrolling in this 2-day training.
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The public is invited to attend the dedication of the newest Long Beach mural, “Welcome to Long Beach” at 6454 Long Beach Boulevard at Neece Street on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. The mural reflects the building blocks of Long Beach from yesteryear until the present with images such as the ocean landscape and the former Shady Acres Miniature Golf Course.
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The public is invited to a meeting to discuss the planned rebuild of the Alamitos Bay Marina on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilson High School auditorium, 4400 E. 10th Street.
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On Saturday October 24, 2009 from 9:30 – 2:00 pm, El Dorado Nature Center will be hosting its annual California Native Plant Sale. Most of the plants are well suited to Southern California’s dry climate and require minimal watering once established. Many have fragrant foliage and bear brightly colored flowers that are attractive to butterflies and birds.
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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is offering a new class – Fitness Walking – for adults 18 years and up and the cost of the class is $30 for four weeks. The classes meet on Mondays and Wednesday from 9-10 am at El Dorado Park, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 am at Whaley Park.
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On September 26 2009, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine's El Dorado Nature Center will celebrate 40 years of Environmental Excellence. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. at the Nature Center, located at 7550 East Spring Street in Long Beach.
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Early Registration and
Recreation Class EXPO!!!
Saturday, August 15, 9-11AM, at El Dorado Park Community Center, 2800 Studebaker Rd.
Ever wonder about some of the classes you see in the Recreation Guide? Here's your chance to find out what they are all about! Meet class instructors, see class demonstrations, and register for your class early to secure your spot and receive a $5 credit towards your next class!
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Close to 150 young sailors from 6-15 years of age will participate in the 22nd Annual Jessica Uniak Memorial Beach-to-Bay Regatta on Thursday, July 30. Participants will start at 9:45 a.m. in front of the Shoreline Marina and end at the Long Beach Yacht Club. The regatta is open to all A/B/C1/C2/C3 senior fleets.
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More than $35,000 was raised at the the Fourth Annual Long Beach Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament presented by Titleist/FootJoy at Skylinks Golf Course on Monday, July 13. The day’s activities included a golf demonstration by paraplegic golfer and trick shot artist Dennis Walters, a shotgun start tournament, a variety of on-course contests, live and silent auctions, and an awards dinner.
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Are you feeling a pinch in the pocket book this Summer? Are you looking for easy ways to entertain the whole family? If you are asking yourself these questions then look no further! Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine has plenty of FREE professional concerts and big screen movies happening at your local parks!
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On Wednesday May 6th, residents are invited to a second community meeting to discuss revitalization of the Leeway Sailing Center. The meeting will be held at the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, located at 7201 East Ocean Boulevard at 6 p.m. and will focus on revitalization and improvements to the Leeway Sailing Center.
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The new Municipal Band schedule is here for the Summer of 2009! Follow this link to see the full schedule!
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The Whaley Park Kids Choir is seeking kids ages 9-13 who love music and are looking for an opportunity to meet new friends and have some fun. Pre-registration is required. Choir rehearsals will be held beginning Friday, April 17 from 4-5 p.m. OR Saturday, April 18 from 1-2 p.m., culminating in a concert on Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m.
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The Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame will be welcoming three exceptional golfers as new members in 2009, according to Hall of Fame Chairman Len Kennett. The new members are John Mallinger, John Merrick and Peter Tomasulo.
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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Marine Bureau is happy to announce that Annual Beach Parking and Overnight Parking permits are now available for purchase via the internet or phone. You may purchase the passes at www.thepermitstore.com and enter Long Beach as your parking destination, or by calling (805) 624-6672.
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Councilmember Gary DeLong, and the Departments of Parks,
Recreation and Marine and Public Works, invites you to a community meeting to
discuss potential improvements of the Belmont Plaza Pool!
Community Meeting Flyer - (PDF 31KB)
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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will trim trees in areas around Alamitos Bay Marina and several beach areas through November 19th in the following areas...
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She’s the slammin’ tennis pro who took instruction from Long Beach’s public courts and used those lessons to change the world by defeating Bobby Riggs in the 1973 "Battle of the Sexes." Billie Jean King, the world’s most beloved tennis champion would have never picked up a racquet had it not been for an invitation from a friend and free instruction at the city park.
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The public is invited to view designs and hear updates about the El Dorado Nature Center Stream Restoration Project at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5 at the El Dorado Nature Center Museum, 7550 E. Spring Street in Long Beach. Parking for this event will be FREE.
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Come celebrate the dedication of the new "Welcome to Cambodia Town" mural. The dedication will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at 1350 East Anaheim Street at Mahanna. The 53’ x 17’ mural was designed and produced by Long Beach artist Guillermo Avalos.
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Having problems keeping your garden growing? Want more drought tolerant plants? Try native plants from El Dorado Nature Center, located at 7550 East Spring Street in Long Beach. From 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Saturday, October 25, 2008, the Nature Center will be hosting its Annual California Native Plant Sale sponsored by Partners of Parks.
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The fees for your favorite Long Beach Golf Courses are changing this year! Don't get caught out of the loop! Download the new golf fee page below.
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The 15th Annual National Public Lands Day is coming up this Saturday, September 27, registration begins at 9 am and event starts at 10 am and ends at noon. The project at the El Dorado Nature Center involves restoring the original native plant life that was indigenous to the Long Beach coastal area.
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Join us for the 14th Street Demolition and Skate Park Improvement Project Event taking place this Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:00AM.
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The moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived... new classes! If you have not had a new Recreation Class Guide mailed to your residence, have no fear, you can download it! Look on our home page for the orange Recreation Class Guide button and it will take you right there.
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The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss fiscal year 2009 fees and fee changes for parks and recreation programs and facilities. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. at El Dorado Park West, in the Senior Center Bridge Room, 2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA, 90815.
( Fee Hearing Agenda )
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The City of Long Beach, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will host the fourth annual Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, July 26th at Blair Field, located at 4700 Deukmejian Drive.
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Board the Long Beach Surf Bus for a day of sun and fun in Huntington Beach. Kids ages 5 to 17 will be picked up at one of 19 locations at Long Beach parks, and taken down to Seapoint in Huntington Beach for FREE surfing lessons once a week for five weeks. The program begins the week of July 21-25 and runs through the week of August 18-22.
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On Sunday, June 29 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., visitors are invited to Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site for a FREE Living History Tour of the 164 year-old adobe. Experience the wonders of going back in time to an actual working ranch, and if they’re lucky, you might spot Mrs. Fanny Bixby Spencer driving to the Rancho in her 1926 Ford Model-T.
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Catch the sweet sounds of summer in the tranquil gardens of Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site during the 2008 Rancho Summer Concert Series. The concert series will be bringing a variety of musical styles that are sure to entertain guests of all ages. This four-concert series is free to all and will feature solid rhythms by the Wartime Radio Revue, the smooth jazz ballads of Lauren Koval, the big band music of Sharp Sounds, and folk songs of the Great Depression by singer/songwriter, Ross Altman.
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You are invited to the second Drake/Chavez Greenbelt Design Community Meeting, on Saturday, June 14, from 1-3 p.m. at the Drake Park Community Center, located at 951 Maine Avenue. The City is creating a new park to link Drake Park to Chavez Park along the lower Los Angeles River.
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You are invited to join 4th District Councilmember Patrick O'Donnell, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency at the Orizaba Park Groundbreaking Saturday, November 20 at 9 a.m., Orizaba Park (Orizaba Avenue and 14th Street)
For more information, call (562) 570-5011.
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine does...and we are waiting for you! FREE Co-ed T-Ball Leagues for ages 5-8 years. Practices and games are held weeknights. Participants will receive coaching in the fundamentals and participate in a six week season.
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On Sunday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Come see the *FREE* amazing reptile show! and on Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to noon, find out what it takes to survive in the real Long Beach.
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FREE Non-stop entertainment and music is planned for the 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration event on Saturday, June 14, 12 to 5 p.m., at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. Come "Celebrate Freedom for All," and soak up the vibrations and multi-cultural make-up of the musical magnificent seven, The Lowrider Band.
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Explore and immerse yourself in the wondrous and classic moments of the 1930s – its art and culture, politics, technological inventions, leisure past times and more – through hands-on activities, displays, and live performances at Rancho Los Cerritos as the museum hosts its annual Spring Festival, "Sights and Sounds of the ‘30s".
Sunday, May 18 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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On May 10th, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine invites the public to join in honoring Blair Field with a celebration for its 50th Anniversary. A baseball game between the Cal State Long Beach 49er Dirt Bags and the Cal State Santa Barbara Gauchos begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a fireworks display, a first for Long Beach Dirtbag fans. So bring your family and friends and join the fun. Tickets may be purchased at the CSULB box office (562) 985-4949 or for more information call (562) 570-1725.
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The community is invited to participate in the "Welcome to Cambodia Town" mural project kick-off. Hosted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, the event will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and provides a safe, creative project for participants.
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