Councilmember Robert Garcia

Councilmember Robert Garcia has introduced two new pieces of legislation for the February 7 City Council meeting agenda, both aimed at improving the health of Long Beach residents by encouraging participation in physical fitness, extending healthful food choices into underserved neighborhoods, and creating policies that support nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.  Both items are cosponsored by Vice-Mayor Suja Lowenthal and Councilmember James Johnson.

“Childhood obesity is a major challenge for our kids and for our country,” said Garcia. “We need to come together as a city to promote physical fitness and healthy food choices.” 

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The Long Beach Geophysical Survey uses state of the art technology to image and map geological strata and potential faults of the Long Beach area.

This week, the Vibro-Seis truck will again be in the 5th District to perform acoustic tests to create maps of the underground.

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Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal

Residents and business are invited to attend the grand opening of Long Beach’s first parklet at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine, today, Friday, January 20th at Noon.  Long Beach is the first city in Southern California to approve the parklet concept.  Three restaurants have been permitted to construct a parklet in a parking space in front of their business. Each parklet will add approximately 20 additional seats to the respective restaurant and contribute to an active streetscape.  

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Councilmember James Johnson

On Tuesday, January 31st, join Councilmember James Johnson as he hosts the 7th District Aquarium Night.

The Councilmember invites all 7th District residents to join him for a fun and educational evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This popular event attracted over 1,800 residents last year, and a greater attendance is expected this year. The Aquarium of the Pacific will validate parking tickets for a reduced cost of $8 for the evening. Bring the whole family for a fun, free, enriching evening at one of Long Beach’s most exciting attractions.

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Councilman Dee Andrews

Councilmember Dee Andrews, 6th District, The Long Beach Housing Development Company (LBHDC) and Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree) are proud to announce the start of the rehabilitation of Pinecrest Apartments located at 1893 – 1911 Pine Avenue. Three severely blighted buildings will be rehabilitated to provide affordable housing for local families. The public is invited to a “Wallbreaking” Ceremony at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 5, at 1893 Pine Ave.

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Councilmember Steven Neal

Councilmember Steven Neal invites North Long Beach families to the third “North Long Beach Community Assembly,” Saturday, January 21, 2012. This assembly is a platform for neighbors to meet each other, receive neighborhood updates, and discuss the progress of the North Long Beach community.

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Councilman Dee Andrews

The Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and the Peace Week Committee are pleased to announce the Long Beach 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Maker Awardees.

Five award recipients will be honored at 5:00 pm, on January 10th, at the Long Beach City Council meeting, 333 West Ocean Blvd, as part of Peace Week —a week-long celebration leading up to the City of Long Beach’s 24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace & Unity Parade Celebration, on January 14th. The candidates have been selected for their history of volunteering, community work, or support in areas of peace making, nonviolence, and community support/building.  “The Peace Maker Award acknowledges the spirit in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. demonstrated compassionate, non-violent strategies toward peace and community building, which are ideas we value in the City of Long Beach”, said Councilman Andrews. This year honorees include King Chan, Jessica Quintana, Darryl Smith, Food Bank of Southern California, and Ralphs Food 4 Less.

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The City of Long Beach and Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Residents of Long Beach are pleased to announce that the 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade Celebration will take place on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the City of Long Beach. This year’s theme is “Peace! Passion! Purpose!”

This year, more than any other, there is reason to celebrate and reason to reaffirm hope for the future. The 2012 celebration theme is in Dr. King’s own actions, “Peace! Passion! Purpose!”. The theme was taken from Dr. King’s teachings that “everyone can be great… because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love”. Everyone is a leader because everyone has the power to influence and develop others – whether at your work, home, church, or school. All it takes is Peace in your heart and actions, the Passion to generate enthusiasm and excitement about your actions, and the Purpose, something to stand or aim for.

“As we reflect on this years’ parade theme, let us remember the purpose of this special City of Long Beach event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and moves us towards Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community”, said Councilman Dee Andrews.

On Saturday morning, January 14th, the parade will begin on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue intersecting Anaheim Street, and is followed by a multi-cultural celebration at King Park located at 1950 Lemon Avenue. The celebration will be filled with music and dance performances; a children and teen area filled with free carnival rides and give-a-ways. There will be lots of food, general merchandise vending booths, and community services information, as well as a Health Pavilion that will provide a number of free health test and flu shots.

Last year, the celebration attracted over 20,000 people that participated in the parade and visited the park. This year, the weeklong celebration will attract cultures from all over Long Beach to continue the legacy and teachings of a great leader, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more information call (562) 570-6816.

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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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The Downtown Residential Council is comprised of resident leaders from the six Downtown neighborhood associations: Promenade Area Residents Association, Ocean Residents Community Association, North Pine Neighborhood Alliance, West End Community Association, Willmore City Heritage Association, and East Village Association.

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Councilman Dee Andrews

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and Walgreens invite residents to the “CHiPs for Kids” Toy Drive, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, today, December 5, at the Walgreens, 2627 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

The drugstore chain Walgreens, located on the busy Pacific Avenue corridor, at the corner of Willow Avenue, is partnering with the California Highway Patrol and 93.1 Jack FM to support “CHiPs for Kids.” The toy drive looks to bring toys to hospitalized and disadvantaged children for the holidays. It will take place on Monday, December 5th, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, however all Walgreens are accepting toys everyday up until December 22nd. “This is a great opportunity to provide some toys and joy to some kids who are less fortunate. I am so happy to see a thriving business in the 6th District giving back”, said Councilman Dee Andrews.

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“Fourteen banners will be flown at the Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive Center in honor of these Long Beach ‘hometown heroes’ who gave their lives while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan,” explained Schipske. “It’s the least we can do to remember them.”

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Councilman Dee Andrews

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews is pleased to announce his 3rd Annual “Serving With A Thankful Heart” Thanksgiving luncheon and dinner on Monday, November 21, 2011, at Ernest S. McBride Park.

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Councilman Dee Andrews

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, in conjunction with A New Way of Life Reentry Project and All of Us or None, announces the distinguished panelist for the Long Beach Community Peace & Justice Summit, with a focus on reentry, at 9:00 a.m. to 3:00pm, on Wednesday, October 26th, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Seaside Ballroom, 300 East Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA.

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Councilmember Patrick O'Donnell

Fourth District Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell is inviting residents to join him for a free evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific. On Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. all are invited to enjoy the Aquarium’s numerous attractions highlighting the mysteries and beauty of the Pacific Ocean.

O’Donnell will be on hand to meet with residents, answer questions and discuss issues of interest to the community. Guest will be encouraged to explore the Aquarium’s displays which include more than 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits

“It is my great pleasure to host a free night at the Aquarium for all residents to enjoy the more than 11,000 ocean animals on display,” O’Donnell said. “The Aquarium of the Pacific is one of our City’s greatest assets and I look forward to meeting everyone who comes by to take part in this great opportunity to get to know our neighbors in the sea.”

Councilmember O’Donnell’s Free Night at the Aquarium will take place from 6:30 p.m.   to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. Admission is completely free and there will be a Halloween costume contest for kids of all ages.

Parking for the evening is $8.00 at the Aquarium parking structure. The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way in Downtown Long Beach. For more information, contact the Office of Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell at (562) 570-6918.

Councilman Dee Andrews

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, in conjunction with St. Mary Medical Center, Oxford Healthcare, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation will be hosting the 2nd annual free health seminar for all women on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, at the Union Bank Building, 1900 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806, in the City of Long Beach.

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On Saturday, October 22, Councilmembers Rae Gabelich and Steven Neal are hosting the North Long Beach Community Assembly at Dooley Elementary School from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Discussions topics will include, North Long Beach public safety, gang enforcement, local neighborhood issues, animal care services, redevelopment, and more.

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Councilmember Dr. Robert Garcia

First District City Councilmember Dr. Robert Garcia presents the Second Annual State of the First District and “Go Long Beach Awards” this Tuesday, October 25, at 6pm at the Jenny Oropeza Community Center, 401 Golden Avenue.

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Councilman Dee Andrews

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews is pleased to announce the new 6th District E-Newsletter.

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Councilmember James Johnson

The Office of 7th District City Councilmember James Johnson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation & Marine and Public Works invite the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for Baker Park on Tuesday, October 11, at 10:30 am. Baker Park is located at 625 Baker St., near Golden Avenue.

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