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Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance to Host National Night Out Potluck

Editor — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:30:12 +0000

Once again Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) will host a National Night Out to Fight Crime Potluck at the mini-Park located between West 21st & Hill Streets west of San Francisco Avenue next to the LA River.

Public is welcome! Bring a neighbor, kids and a lantern! WANA will provide water, soft drinks, coffee, dessert, plates, napkins, and silverware.

Bring a salad, side dish, casserole or main dish to share. WANA will provide a grill and charcoal if you want to BBQ your own hamburgers.

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Wrigley Neighborhood meeting presents Metro Blue Line audit

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:30:14 +0000

Review the findings from the Metro Blue Line Bike and Walk Audits conducted this past December at the upcoming Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance meeting.

The neighborhood organization will discuss the bike and walk audit findings from the stations in the Wrigley area on Monday, March 15 at the regular monthly WANA meeting at Veteran’s Park Social Room 101 E. 28th St. Atlantic Avenue.

In 2009, the City of Long Beach awarded funding from Caltrans to develop a Metro Blue Line Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Plan

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7th District Council Candidates to square off in forum Monday.

Editor — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:30:10 +0000

On Monday, February 1, the Wrigley Association and California Heights Neighborhood Association will host a forum with candidates running for the Long Beach Seventh District City Council seat. The election will be held April 13, 2010.

There are 4 candidates vying for the 7th District Council seat: Jill Hill (www.jillhillforqualityneighborhoods.com), James Johnson (www.johnsonforcitycouncil.com), Jack Smith (www.justvotejack.org) and write-in candidate Tonia Reyes-Uranga (www.longbeach.gov/District7). All the candidates have been invited to attend. Alan Tolfkoff, long time leader at the Wrigley Association, will server as moderator at the forum.

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Neighborhood meeting imagines Wrigley in 2030

Editor — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:30:13 +0000

A representative from the Long Beach Sustainability Commission will speak at the next Wrigley Association Meeting on Monday, January 25, at 7: 00 p.m. in Veteran’s Park Community Center, 101 East 28th Street, Long Beach.

The guest speaker will be Steve Gerhart from the Long Beach Planning Department. He will speak on Long Beach 2030: Imagine One Great Wrigley Community.

Also, Joan Greenwood will present a special report for Wrigley Heights on the response from the Environmental Health Investigations Branch of the California Department of Public Health regarding concerns to the Oil Operators property.

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Parade and festival honor legacy of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr

Editor — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:23 +0000

The 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade Celebration will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Long Beach. This year, the parade’s theme is “Strength To Love” — taken for Dr. King’s (1963) book published under the same name.

“I chose this theme to bring attention to the contents and teachings that this publication expresses,” said 6th District Council member Dee Andrews. “Dr. King’s book calls for a return to love. Its teachings focus on loving your enemies and it invites the reader to dive into a wellspring of information that can assist you to become a greater person for all.”

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Where to go see the fantastic displays of Christmas lights in Long Beach

Barbara Holbrook — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:09:14 +0000

Do you feel like your holiday is ruined because you missed the Long Beach Christmas parades? Don’t fret, there’s still a chill in the air and it’s the perfect time to go look at Christmas lights.

Whether you prefer to stroll the streets to get an up close view or drive the decorated streets listening to your own holiday mix, there are several places to go take in the awesome displays of holiday lights. If you’re looking for something to do tonight, try one of these popular destinations to see Christmas lights in Long Beach.

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Christmas Tree Lane holiday events plan for Santa and Snow

Editor — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:34 +0000

The Christmas Tree Lane parade may have already marched into the twilight, but the fun continues in this festive area of Wrigley with holiday events all month long.

Additional Daisy Avenue Entertainment Nights are planned for December 18-20 starting at 7:00 p.m. on the green at 20th Street and Daisy Avenue.

Santa will be on the lane from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. each night. Entertainment will also be provided by:

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Holiday events bring cheer to Long Beach in December

Barbara Holbrook — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:00:11 +0000

The left-over turkey is put away and the holiday season is officially in full swing. The city will be filled with goodwill and holiday cheer everywhere you look. For those that like to stroll the streets looking at Christmas lights, there will be decorative lights downtown and uptown, along with Christmas trees and holiday parades, and shopping events with Santa.

Long Beach has a month-long celebration planned for December. The holiday events start the first weekend in December and continue through the season — not to mention all the Long Beach Christmas parades!

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Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade lights up Wrigley

Editor — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:00:37 +0000

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade will march on December 12 — rain or shine!

“The annual event is more than a parade,” 7th District Council member Tonia Reyes Uranga in an email to constituents. “It’s an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the holidays with our friends and family.”

The Christmas Tree Lane Parade begins at 5 p.m. and travels along Daisy Avenue from Hill Street to Pacific Coast Highway and returns. Don’t miss the annual holiday village set up in the grassy median as well. The display stays up all month for folks driving through Wrigley to enjoy while out scouting for lights.

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Everyone loves a (Christmas) Parade

Barbara Holbrook — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:00:49 +0000

When we finally set the clocks back and the sun starts to go down early, it can only mean one thing — it’s just about time for the holiday parades to begin!

Whether you prefer a marching band or flotilla of lighted boats, get out your calendar and circle these dates. There is at least one parade in Long Beach every weekend in December leading up to Christmas.

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Plant Sale at The Wrigley Garden next Saturday

Editor — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:00:40 +0000

Fall is planting time in southern California, so get growing at the Wrigley Garden plant sale on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 to noon at the beautiful double-lot garden at 1950 and 1960 Henderson Avenue in Long Beach. Choose from great vegetables, seeds, herbs and gorgeous ornamental plants. Take a break with bake-sale items like pumpkin bread and apple muffins. All proceeds benefit the Wrigley Garden, a community garden.

Choose from broccoli, cauliflower, beets and other cool-winter crops. Considered by many to be the best time to garden, fall offers freedom from heat and pests and the possibility of some much-needed rain for natural, no-cost irrigation.

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Dining Out in Long Beach becomes a neighborhood tradition

Barbara Holbrook — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:00:29 +0000

Dining out in Long Beach is always a treat. When it comes to choice, the restaurants are as diverse as the diners! What happens when you add a dash of community and a pinch of neighborhood pride to your meal? In the case of these neighborhood dining clubs it’s a recipe for success.

North Long Beach and Bixby Knolls have a long-standing tradition of community consumption and now Wrigley is joining the party with their own Taste of Wrigley.

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Wrigley Association welcomes Sustainabilty Commission at next meeting

Editor — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0000

A representative from the Long Beach Sustainability Commission will speak at the next Wrigley Association Meeting on Monday, September 14, at 7: 00 p.m. in Veteran’s Park Social Hall, 101 East 28th Street, Long Beach.

The Wrigley Association’s guest speaker will be Meredith Reynolds from the Sustainability Commission. She will discuss the city’s master plan.

Also on the agenda,

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Wrigley Village Community Garden sows seeds of change

Editor — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:08 +0000

On Saturday, August 1, 2009, Long Beach Organic, Inc. in collaboration with private property owner and local business woman (SISco Business Services Inc.), Annette LaBarca, City of Long Beach’s Neighborhood Leadership Program team – Waves4Change; Wrigley Association and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency invite you to break ground on the Wrigley Village Community Garden.

The Wrigley Village Community Garden will be located at 2044 Pacific Avenue in the heart of the Pacific Corridor. This grass roots celebration will complement the City of Long Beach’s own extensive redevelopment efforts to improve Pacific Avenue through the Wrigley Village Streetscape Project.

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Wrigley Community Garden takes root on Henderson Avenue

Editor — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:00:11 +0000

A fresh new community garden spanning two city lots now blossoms at the site of a former drug house. Wrigley is Going Green (WiGG) and Council member Dee Andrews have secured the use of 1950-1960 Henderson Avenue for use as a temporary space for the Wrigley Community Garden.

Volunteers turned out last Saturday to prep the land and get ready for the first season of gardeners. Thanks to mulch from the Long Beach Mulch-a-Lot program and the group of hard working residents, the empty land was transformed into 39 ready-to-plant plots.

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Wrigley Neighborhood Group hosts summer potluck at Veterans Park

Editor — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:00:05 +0000

Join the Wrigley Neighborhood Group to celebrate summer with a festive potluck and party Monday, July 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The potluck will take place at Veterans Park, 101 W. 28th Street.

The Wrigley Neighborhood Potluck will be the perfect occasion to get reacquainted with your neighbors and get to know the three new Wrigley Neighborhood Group board members—Adriana Martinez, Bethel Cope-Vega and Raul Romo. The neighborhood group just elected new officers, so residents are encouraged to take a few moments to discuss their interests and concerns with them.

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Averyboo Brings Fun to Wrigley River Run Tadpole Trot

Editor — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:00:46 +0000

Averyboo Arts is sponsoring a Bounce House at the Wrigley River Run / Tadpole Trot this Saturday, June 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. All events start at Pacific & Willow.

The ‘Tadpole Trot’ is a kids run for children 10 and under. For only $5 your child can enter this fun event which includes:

Admission to the bounce house- sponsored by Averyboo Arts & NEWS Insurance
The opportunity to run a “race” with people cheering for them.
A bib with a race number on it
A medal
A day pass to the Aquarium
2 tickets to the Home Depot Ctr for a professional soccer game
Pizza
and Stickers

Parents can run with the child if they want/need to. You can sign up online at http://www.wrigleyriverrun.com or in person Saturday 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All events start at Pacific & Willow.

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Wrigley River Run Takes Off Saturday, June 6

Editor — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:00:25 +0000

Run a flat, fast course through Wrigley Village and along the L.A. River bike path in the Long Beach Neighboorhood Foundation’s 2nd Annual Wrigley River Run 5K/10K and Tadpole Trot on Saturday June 6, 2009.

Last year’s Wrigley River Run was the focus of most of LBNF’s energies for 2008. The event drew many runners of all ages and backgrounds. The Long Beach business community also supported the River Run, with race sponsors including Buono’s Pizzeria, Road Runner Sports, and many others.

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