Long Beach sports

The World Dodgeball Society Launches Long Beach Season

World Dodgeball Society (WDS), the premier co-ed sports and social organization based on nostalgia and camp of the 80s, kicks off their first 2012 season with an open gym play time today, Tuesday January 31st at 8pm at Cesar Chavez Elementary School; the official league will start the week after on February 7th.

YMCA of Long Beach Cambodia Project

Six of The YMCA of Greater Long Beach Community Development YMCA Cambodian American Staff have been working on a service learning cultural exchange experience in Cambodia partnering with the Cambodia YMCA. The team of six young Cambodian Americans along with the Vice President of Community Development, the Senior Art Director of Change Agent Productions and [...]

2011 LBFD Spark of Love Toy Drive

Once again, the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) kicks off the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Through the combined generosity of businesses and residents, each year the Spark of Love program provides gifts to needy kids throughout Long Beach.  Spark of Love works in conjunction with several other charitable organizations to both giving and receiving [...]

Long Beach Bike Community Grows As New Bike Shop Opens in Bixby Knolls

Long Beach Resident Brian Keate Opens Brand New Bike Shop in Bixby Knolls Saturday December 3, 2011. Mr. Brian Keate (a.k.a. Turtle, a.k.a. Tortuga; infamous like a notorious celebrity in the cycling community) is bringing his outrageous professional expertise and vision for bicycling retail and service to Bixby Knolls in Long Beach.

Stephanie Bryson, First CSULB Graduate Awarded Rhodes Scholar

Stephanie Bryson, a 2011 graduate of California State University, Long Beach, has been named a Rhodes Scholar, the first graduate of the university to receive the internationally renowned award. The Rhodes Trust named a total of 80 recipients worldwide, 32 from the United States, in this year’s class of Rhodes Scholars who will begin their [...]

Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation Names Swimmer Jessica Hardy Aquatic Athlete of the Year

Swimmer Jessica Hardy was named the 2011 Long Beach Aquatic Athlete of the Year at an awards dinner and fundraiser hosted by the Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation last Thursday night, Nov. 10th. Hardy was honored for capturing the world title in the 50 meter breaststroke and taking a silver medal in the [...]

Long Beach Joins “It Gets Better” Project; Features Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Foster and LGBT Community Leaders

Long Beach City Councilmember Robert Garcia has released the Long Beach contribution to the national “It Gets Better” Project, a series of videos aimed at supporting LGBT youth who may be experiencing bullying or harassment because of their sexual orientation. The campaign, which was started by syndicated columnist Dan Savage, features supporters as well as [...]

LB Aquatic Capital Of America Announces Aquatics Athlete Of The Year Finalists

The Long Beach Aquatic Capital of America Foundation will host its third annual Aquatic Athlete of the Year ceremony on November 10, 2011, with an awards dinner and special reception with Long Beach Olympians at Keesal, Young & Logan.

Great Fall Classes Available for Everyone From Parks, Recreation and Marine

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has something for just about everyone, with more than 400 classes, adult sports leagues and aquatics programs scheduled from September through December 2011 throughout the entire city.

CSULB Recreation Society Sets Up Green Spots on Campus Lots During PARK(ing) Day

The Recreation Society at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) will host its third annual PARK(ing) Day event on Friday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Parking Lot 15, which is adjacent to the campus’ College of Business Administration building. Created in 2005, PARK(ing) Day is an annual, worldwide event that invites [...]

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