A 9th District Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 5885 Downey Avenue.
More...
|
|
The City is looking for candidates from the Ninth District for two commissions.
More...
|
|
The Long Beach Neighborhood Store Partnership offers FREE cooking demonstrations...
More...
|
|
Join Vice Mayor Val Lerch and friends for a healthy walk to start the day on Friday, October 16, 2009 (8:15 a.m.) at Starr King Elementary School, 145 E. Artesia Blvd.
More...
|
|
Looking for ways to give back? Get connected to your community? Meet new friends? ...Attend Volunteer Village Wednesday, October 14, 2009, noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nordic Lounge, LBCC (Carson & Clark). Free event to the public!
More...
|
|
Saturday, November 7, 2009: the thirteenth annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade, "A Salute to Those Who Served" ! NEW October 26 Press Release - Announcement of Grand Marshal
More...
|
|
Foreclosure prevention counseling is offered on September 12, 2009...
More...
|
|
Have a hard time remembering who your elected representatives are? You can find them on the Internet by following these simple instructions...
More...
|
|
Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Community Grace Brethren Church, 5885 Downey Avenue, in North Long Beach.
More...
|
|
Long Beach residents are invited to safely recycle unwanted electronic waste products at the Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E. Willow Street, on Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
More...
|
|
California Pools of Hope has a new name, but the location remains at 6801 Long Beach Boulevard, where it has been for over 50 years.
More...
|
|
USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children offers free lunches to children under the age of 18, at Long Beach City Parks in low-income areas.
More...
|
|
Project Oasis announces the first "Top of the Town Arts Festival", to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Houghton Park. At 6 p.m. Barbara Morrison is the featured singer at a Blues and Jazz program at Jordan High School.
More...
|
|
Leadership Long Beach Class of 2009 invites you to a FREE Community Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave, from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
You are invited to participate in a Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, April 25, 2009, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at 6900 Murial Avenue. High School Community Service Hours are available!
More...
|
|
|
Vice Mayor Val Lerch invites his constituents to a Town Hall Meeting on April 22, featuring City Manager Pat West and Budget Manager Dave Wodynski, who will talk about the City Budget Challenges.
More...
|
|
May 16 is the date 9th District residents are invited to enjoy a Long Beach Symphony POPS concert to hear "Legends of American Film Music" at a special discounted price.
More...
|
|
Come join the Litter Free Long Beach sponsored community cleanup on Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 10 am to Noon. Meet at Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St. Accepting e-waste and tires! See the flyer...
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Join your neighbors in a tree planting event on March 14, 2009. Meet at Coolidge Park (352 Neece Street) at 8:30 a.m. Click "more" to see the pdf flyer...
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Antonio Pierce of the New York Giants and a native of Compton, California, will host his 5th Annual Free Youth Football camp on March 28, 2009 at El Camino college. Four-hundred youth from Compton and Long Beach are expected...
More...
|
|
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services hosts a monthly series entitled "Growing a Healthy Family" at the Miller Health Education Center, 3820 Cherry Avenue, 9 a.m. - noon. Admission is free. See the November 12, 2009 flyer:
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Friends of Long Beach Animals is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction...
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
You are invited to attend a Conceptual Site Plan Review for proposed affordable senior apartments at 3290 Artesia.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
If your child will begin kindergarten in the Fall of 2009, here is how you can learn about preparing your child for success in school and receive a free backpack filled with school supplies.
More...
|
|
If you are disposing of your old television, please remember it is considered hazardous waste and requires special handling. Go to the City's Environmental Services Bureau to learn more, or go to the next page to find an e-waste drive in the City of Long Beach .
More...
|
|
There are no scheduled events being held at your local park for Halloween this year in 2009. Have a safe fun Halloween from Parks, Recreation & Marine!
More...
|
|
You are invited to participate in a Freedom Walk as a part of the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue at Harding Street, loops at 56th Street and returns to Houghton Park for festivities honoring our Veterans. For more information go to the website at www.lbveteransdayparade.com.
|
|
In an effort to help everyone have both a fun and a safe Halloween, Commander Billy Quach, North Division, Long Beach Police Department, offers the following safety tips:
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
The bi-annual Ninth District Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Houghton Park Community Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. See the details...
More...
|
|
Limited to residents of the 9th District...
More...
|
|
Friends of Long Beach Animals is sponsoring a free spay and neuter for up to 2 cats per household on Sunday, August 31, 2008. For details...
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
|
Long Beach Animal Control is now called Long Beach Animal Care Services! They have formed an all-volunteer Adoption Committee that is launching their first donation drive for the animals called, "A Toy for Every Animal". To learn how you can help click on more:
More...
|
|
|
You are invited to a Community Meeting to hear a presentation and discuss plans for the new facility and location of Fire Station 12. August 6, 2008, 6:30 p.m. is the date and time of the meeting, which will be held at the Community Presbyterian Church, 6380 Orange Avenue, in North Long Beach.
More...
|
|
America's night out against crime is celebrating it's 25th year! The City of Long Beach will hold their annual event on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2900 Bellflower Blvd (at Spring Street) in the K-Mart parking lot.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
The Jordan High School swimming pool (6500 Atlantic Ave) is open to the public for swim lessons for all ages, adult lap swim, excercise classes and recreational swim. See attachment for details.
( Jordan Pool Schedule )
More...
|
|
Please join Councilman Lerch and other volunteers as we clean up business corridors in the 9th District. See the schedule...
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Saturday, June 21, from 9:00 am to 5 pm., you can receive a free smoke detector at your local Long Beach Fire Station.
More...
|
|
What do old tires and old computers have in common? They both need to be disposed of properly.
More...
|
|
|
Prevent identity theft! Safely dispose of old records and paperwork on June 14, 2008...
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Long Beach Muncipal band offer entertainment at various park locations in the City all summer. See the schedule...
More...
|
|
The Long Beach Fire and Lifeguard Departments encourage residents to practice safety in and around water to prevent drowning and injuries from occurring.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
|
The Kiwanis Club of Bixby Knolls and North Long Beach is holding its annual carnival today through Monday at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach. Hours are: Friday, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m - 11 p.m. Monday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Proceeds go toward local schools, food banks and non-profits.
|
|
Long Beach Transit customers can buy direct transportation access to a variety of Southern California's finest museums. The summer schedule runs from June 1 through August 30. For more information click here.
|
|
You are invited to a community workshop, "Let's Talk Port" on April 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Mark your calendars... What: Town Hall Meeting; When: April 23, 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Where: Greater Open Door Church, 132 E. Artesia Blvd.
More...
|
|
The public is invited to review and comment on the scope and contents of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the proposed North Village Center Redevelopment Project Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the Houghton Park Community Building, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Free income tax preparation will be provided to qualified individuals and small businesses on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More...
|
|
"Rebels With a Cause" is a Smithsonian event coming to Jordan High School (6500 Atlantic Ave) on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Presented by the Arts Council for Long Beach, this event is FREE.
More...
|
|
On Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the North Police Athletic League (PAL), 2311 E. South St, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring the family to a BIKE RODEO!
More...
|
|
March 10, 2008 is the 75th Anniversary of the biggest and deadliest earthquake The City of Long Beach has ever experienced. You are invited to an informative event about the '33 quake and our state of readiness for future earthquakes...
More...
|
|
Join Councilmember Val Lerch at another demolition of the old, to bring in the new!
More...
|
|
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine has announced Snow Day for Houghton Park is scheduled for March 1, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting). This event is free.
|
|
Saturday, March 22, 2008, is the day children are invited to Houghton Park to hunt for hidden eggs! This event is free and will be held between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
|
|
Recycling your Christmas tree is easy in Long Beach. There are two ways to do this. Click on 'more' to learn how:
More...
|
|
* BREAKING NEWS * In the event of rain on Saturday, January 5, 2008, "Snow Day" in Long Beach City Parks will be postponed to another day. Check this site for updates.
More...
|
|
The Police Athletic League (PAL) will offer parenting classes beginning January 12, 2008 at 2311 South Street.
More...
|
|
|
You are invited to attend the Long Beach Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Task Force meeting on Monday, November 12, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Center for Working Families, 1900 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach.
More...
|
|
The Long Beach Police Department's Police Athletic League (PAL) will host a haunted house on October 26, 27 and 31. Watch this page for more information...
|
|
A Declaration for Immediate, Extraordinary Water Conservation has been made by the Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners. Residents and businesses, citywide, are strongly urged to immediately begin implementing three water conservation measures:
More...
|
|
Learn your tenant rights and your responsibilities at a workshop at the Neighborhood Resource Center at 425 Atlantic Avenue, on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
More...
|
|
During the month of August members of the community are invited to attend one of four Neighborhood Design Workshops to help develop a plan to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods along the I-710 corridor.
More...
|
|
|
Wednesday, July 4: Have a fun and safe Fourth of July with the Long Beach Firefighters! Gates open at 5:00 pm, at Long Beach Veteran's Stadium.
More...
|
|
Avoid traffic when you travel in air-conditioned comfort to the region's finest museums! From June 1 through August 31, 2007, you can ride the bus to many of our local treasures. Find out how:
More...
|
|
|
On Saturday June 9, at Jordan High School, 6500 Atlantic Avenue, the Planning and Building Department will host the third of five community festivals to present information and get your input on the future of the Long Beach community.
More...
|
|
The office of 9th District Councilmember Val Lerch is hosting an E-Waste Drive for Goodwill at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue, on June 23, 2007, from 9 am - 2 pm. The collection drive gives residents the opportunity to safely dispose of their computer monitors, televisions and other electronics. The event is free to local residents and items donated are tax deductible.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Bring the family to Houghton Park on Saturday, May 19, 2007, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for fun, food and helpful information for all.
More...
|
|
Looking for some interesting activies for the whole family to do this summer? Check out the list of movies and concerts in our North Long Beach parks, offered by the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, beginning June 18.
More...
|
|
On Saturday, May 12, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Sultans Car Club will host a car show to benefit the Long Beach Police Department's K-9 Officers Association.
More...
|
|
The Environmental Services Bureau (ESB) has established a new program to help reduce litter while responding to the common resident complaint of receiving unwanted handbills.
More...
|
|
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following lane and ramp closures for the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lane reconstruction and pavement replacement project on the westbound Artesia Freeway (SR-91), from the Harbor Freeway (SR-110) to Downey Avenue in Bellflower.
More...
|
|
Councilman Val Lerch will hold a Town Hall Meeting for residents of the 9th District on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Special guests will be Mayor Bob Foster, Police Chief Anthony Batts and Fire Chief Dave Ellis.
More...
|
|
Kindergarten Festivals are coming to four local schools, bringing useful information for parents of students who will soon enter the school system.
More...
|
|
The Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross invites you to a free "Lunch and Learn" event on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at noon. The topic for discussion is the recent Paradise Gardens Apartment fire in the 9th District of North Long Beach.
More...
|
|
|
Long Beach Firefighters are holding an opportunity drawing to raise funds to assist two Long Beach Police Officers and their families as they continue to mend from serious gunshot wounds. ATTENTION: The drawing will be held at the Party on Pine, Saturday, February 24, at about 9:00 p.m.
More...
|
|
Saturday, January 6, 2007, is snow day in Houghton Park! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., crafts, a snow play area and a snow hill for sliding down will be available - free - for children 5 -12 years old. Houghton Park is located between Atlantic and Myrtle Avenue, at Harding Street.
|
|
The City of Long Beach is proud to sponsor a Health and Safety Fair at Starr-King Elementary School, 145 E. Artesia Boulevard, on Saturday, December 2, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
More...
|
|
Please join residents of both the 8th and 9th Districts for a Charter Amendment Committee meeting at Hughes Middle School, on Monday, December 11, 7:00 p.m.
More...
|
|
Make sure you mark your calendars for Saturday, November 11th as the City of Long Beach plays host to Southern California's only Veterans Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. Activities follow at Houghton Park.
More...
|
|
Join Councilmember Lerch and City staff for an informative Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m. at Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St.
|
|
Long Beach's resident professional theatre company will perform an original musical play, Pollution Solution!, at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center on July 22 at 11 a.m.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
You are cordially invited to join Mayor Beverly O'Neill and the Redevelopment Agency Board for The First Annual Redevelopment Agency Town Hall Event on Monday June 19, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at The Grand Long Beach Event Center.
More...
|
|
Are you looking for activities the whole family can enjoy this summer? Check out the list of movies and concerts being shown at City parks in the 9th District - no admission charge! For a list of movies and concerts to be shown, click on "more".
More...
|
|
Fun for the whole family this Memorial weekend! Click on "more" for detailed information.
More...
|
|
On Saturday, June 3, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a one-block section of Cummings Lane in North Long Beach will be used to host an all day community improvement event. Come check it out and learn home improvement/landscaping ideas from the experts!
More...
|
|
Travel in air-conditioned comfort to the region's finest museums, art colonies, and majestic gardens! Round trip cost for trips throughout the summer are only $6 each with Long Beach Transit (transportation only).
More...
|
|
The NAACP, in partnership with Medicare and State Senator Alan Lowenthal, will host a free Medicare Prescription Education & Enrollment Event in Long Beach on April 20, 2006.
More...
|
|
The previously planned meeting on May 1, at Houghton Park, has been cancelled. Watch this site for notice of date and place of the rescheduled meeting.
|
|
The 10th Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. The parade takes place on Atlantic Avenue and is staged at Houghton Park. The Parade Committee is looking for volunteers to help plan this year's event. Interested individuals should call 562-422-6669.
|
|
Women of all ages are invited to celebrate women's health, attend free workshops on a variety of health topics and receive free health screenings on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Cal State LB, 9am to 3pm.
More...
|
|
The Grand Opening of a new center on the south/east corner of Artesia Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue has been postponed.
|
|
Free workshops with helpful information on how to keep your home's environment healthier, cleaner and safer will be in North Long Beach on Saturday, February 25, 9:30-1:30 at 3820 Cherry and Wednesday, March 22, 4:30 - 7:30 at Powell Elementary, 150 W. Victoria Ave.
More...
|
|
Saturday, April 1, 2006, 9:00 a.m -3:00 p.m., at Veteran's Stadium Parking Lot, 5000 Lew Davis Street (off of Clark Avenue) is the date, time and place for you to SAFELY dispose of hazardous household materials.
More...
|
|
Thursday, March 30, 2006 is the date set for a Town Hall Meeting at Star-King Elementary, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
More...
|
|
|
The next Community Police Academy is scheduled to begin February 8, 2006. Members of the community are welcome to take the class.
More...
|
|
“Snow Hill Days” free at Chavez, El Dorado, Houghton, Cal Rec, Silverado 10-2pm. Crafts, snow playground.
|
|
Request from City Clerk for Poll Workers Needed for Citywide Primary Nominating Election, Earn $100-$125 in April 2006
More...
|
|
|
Would you like your neighborhood to be named Neighborhood of the Year? The Neighborhood Resource Center is pleased to share with you the following press release announcement from Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) announcing their 2006 Neighborhood of the Year Awards Program.
More...
|
|
January 7th, at 1:00 p.m. is the date set for the Mural Dedication at 67th Way and Orizaba Avenue.
More...
|
|
|
The Public Safety Advisory Commission has called for a special public input meeting to discuss the increasing problem of methamphetamine production and use and its related crime. The meeting is Wednesday, October 12, at 7:00, in the Houghton Park Auditorium.
More...
|
|
|
Monday, October 31, 5:30-8:30. Come join your neighbors for a safe and fun alternative to trick-or-treating! Addresses for the participating Park locations are:
More...
|
|
On October 27, 9 a.m to noon, vaccinations for the flu will be given at the Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Avenue. Appointments for flu shots can be made beginning Oct 10 by calling 562 570-4270. Shots will be given at various locations through Nov. 8.
|
|
|
On November 19, 2005, Academic Up-Rise and Long Beach Unified School District will present the 4th Annual Educational Symposium for Middle and High School students and their parents.
More...
|
|
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 5, 2005. Please join us as we pay tribute to our veterans and active military service personnel at the 9th Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade, at 10:00 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue in North Long Beach.
More...
|
|
|
ATTENTION LONG BEACH RESIDENTS! Do you want to learn how to become empowered and reclaim your neighborhood? Do you want to learn how to resolve chronic neighborhood nuisances, mediate disputes, and clean up trash in your neighborhoods?
More...
|
|
On July 30, 2005, from 8 a.m to 3 p.m., residents of the 3300-3400 block of Andy Street host an arts, crafts, and education fair.
More...
|
|
On Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue, Councilman Lerch will host the 2nd Town Hall meeting in the 9th District for 2005.
|
|
An invitation to high school young ladies... please spread the word!
More...
|
|
|
Join members of your community in a monthly clean up of the business corridors this summer and fall.
( View PDF )
More...
|
|
Looking for something fun to do in the City of Long Beach this summer? Just go to the City's main web page and click on the "calendar" tab, then navigate to "special events" to view a summer's worth of scheduled activities.
|
|
Wednesday, May 25, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the California Community Center, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue.
More...
|
|
The Study Team, an independent team of consultants hired by the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, cordially invites you to a community meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th Street.
More...
|
|
Until further notice, all meetings of the North Long Beach Redevelopment PAC will be held at the Long Beach Police Department's North Substation, at 4891 Atlantic Avenue. The meeting time remains the same, at 6:30 p.m.
|
|
Councilman Val Lerch has been signed as a one-day only player with the Long Beach Jam, our own professional basketball team! Come see the Councilman play ball (maybe) with Dennis Rodman and the rest of the team, this Sunday, March 6. Gametime is 2:00 p.m. at The Pyramid.
|
|
Heavy snow has fallen in North Long Beach! Happily, the winter wonderland is confined to Houghton Park, at 6301 Mrytle Avenue in the 9th District. Courtesy of the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, this unique opportunity to play in the snow in our own neighborhood includes free refreshments and the use of sleds for children, ages 2 -12 years.
More...
|
|
|
Councilmember Val Lerch would like to introduce two new members to his staff.
More...
|
|
|
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the first of two Town Hall meetings coming to the "Top of the Town". Hosted by Councilmember Lerch, this community meeting is a good way to learn more about matters of concern to the 9th District.
On Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., at Ramona Park, 4900 E. 65th St, Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department's Gang Unit will speak to the continuing problem with tagging and other forms of graffiti. You will learn what the City is doing to eliminate this kind of vandalism and what you can do to help rid your neighborhood of this problem.
|
|
The North Facilities Center, in which the 9th District Field office is located, will be undergoing remodeling construction until mid-January, 2005, to make room for the Center for Families and Youth program. During construction the building will be closed to walk-in visitors. The 9th District Field office will continue to be staffed part-time, but Council aides will be unable to meet with constituents during regular daytime hours. Please continue to call the field office at 570-4524 or the City Hall office at 570-6137 for assistance from Councilman Lerch's staff.
|
|
The annual Halloween Carnival at Houghton Park will take place this year on Saturday, October 30th, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There is no admission cost to the carnival, but for 25 cents per ticket, children can participate in carnival games in a variety of booths inside the tennis court area at Houghton Park. Parking is available in the lot off of Myrtle Avenue, between Artesia and Harding Streets. For more information, call Houghton Park at 570-1640.
|
|
Effective immediately and until further notice, meetings of the North Long Beach Project Area Committee (North PAC) will be held at the Long Beach Petroleum Club at 3636 Linden Avenue.
|
|
A Mural to beautify the south side of the pedestrian tunnel for the 91 Freeway, at Orizaba Avenue, will be going up this summer.
More...
|
|
