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Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for taking the time to read our Fourth District weekly newsletter. It is emailed every Friday afternoon and provides updates on past and future events throughout our council district. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up to receive our publication by contacting us at: [email protected] or (562) 570-4444.
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Friday Night Spice - TONIGHT ONLY
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United Cambodian Community Anniversary Gala
Last Friday night, I attended the United Cambodian Community 40th Anniversary Gala. Many local leaders were recognized including the Pok Family which includes Bryant Ben of the 4th district. The event was emceed by Fox11's Soumada Kahn who grew up in Long Beach. Congratulations to UCC and to all the honorees!
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Fox11's Soumada Kahn and Councilman Supernaw
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| Councilman Supernaw with Kessar Norodom and Midtown BID President, Monorom Neth |
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Zaferia Neighborhood Community Meeting
Saturday afternoon, we attended a neighborhood meeting on the corner of 17th and Stanley. Commander Eric Herzog was able to address concerns and answer questions about the activity in the area. If you are interested in starting a Community Watch Group in your neighborhood please visit LBPD's
website or email
[email protected]. Thank you to all the residents who attended the first neighborhood meeting.
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Indigenous People's Day at CSULB
Monday afternoon, I attended the first Indigenous People's Day Celebration at CSULB. The event included traditional music, guest speakers and hope for the future of Natives. Dr. Elaine Bernal of the Human Relations Commission and I were recognized for our efforts at City Hall. Thank you to Craig Stone of CSULB for the invitation and to everyone who attended this inaugural event.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Wednesday night, the Public Safety Committee hosted a meeting at the EXPO Arts Center in Bixby Knolls. We received updates on various topics from both the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments. Thank you to all the city staff and residents who attended the Public Safety Committee meeting in the Eighth District!
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Chick-fil-A Traffic Circle Grand Opening
Thursday morning, I attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Chick-fil-A at the Traffic Circle. This is the second Chick-fil-A in the City of Long Beach, and the first location in the Fourth District. Congratulations to Kristie Bergstrom, New Owner and Operator, on this great accomplishment!
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Your Weekly News & Updates
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California Native Plant Sale Tomorrow!
Calling All Garden Lovers! Join us at the El Dorado Nature Center for their annual California Native Plant Sale on Saturday, October 14th from 9:30 am to 2 pm. There will be hundreds of different native and drought tolerant plants to choose from. All proceeds go to Partners of Parks/Friend of El Dorado Nature Center and support native plant restoration at the Nature Center. Please call the Nature Center for more information: 562-570-1745.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The City of Long Beach partnered with public/private agencies to open a local and permanent Environmental Collection Center for disposing of household, universal and electronic wastes. The collection event occurs the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at the EDCO Recycling and Transfer Collection Center. The next collection event will be tomorrow, October 14th from 9 AM to 2 PM.
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BARK Dogs at Brewitt Library
Tomorrow, October 14th at 1:00 PM, BARK Dogs will be at the Brewitt Library. Children can read to the dog. Founded in 2007, BARK is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Children might find it intimidating to read in front of others, but they love to read to these nonjudgmental, calming dogs. The Brewitt Library is located at 4036 E. Anaheim St.
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Long Beach Open Studio Tour
Enjoy a two-day, self-guided artist studio tour and meet established Long Beach professional artists in their working environments.
Marka Burns will be presenting her art at the Long Beach Playhouse on October 14 and 15 from 1 PM to 5 PM. Please click here to see all 40 artists and locations.
Each artists will have work available for purchase during the two day event.
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LBPD Public Survey
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's valuable input on policing in the City of Long Beach. This is their second public survey as part of a multi-layered analysis and an independent assessment conducted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The purpose of this extensive study is to provide a current understanding of the Police Department, the community's concerns, and needs on an internal and external scale. LBPD is proactively implementing the evaluation to receive practical and prioritized recommendations to help upgrade the effectiveness of police services. Please click on the
link
to complete the survey by
October 20th, 2017
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Next on the Council Agenda: October 17th
The city council meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in the council chambers on the ground floor of City Hall, located at 333 W. Ocean Blvd. City council meetings are broadcast live online and are also available on Channel 3 for Charter cable subscribers and Channel 21 for FIOS subscribers. Here are a few of the topics that will be discussed at Tuesday's city council meeting:
- The City Council will consider asking the City Attorney and Dept. of Health to draft an ordinance requiring all restaurants within Long Beach who have bundled Kid's Meals to offer water, milk or a 100% pure juice beverage that is under 60 calories as the "default" choice.
- The City Council will discuss requesting City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code to prohibit the use of single-use food and beverage containers made of expanded polystyrene foam, rigid polystyrene #6, and non-recyclable and non-compostable material for prepared food distribution.
This is just a small selection of the topics to be cover at next week's city council meeting. Public comment is also available. The entire agenda can be found
here. To see the schedule and agenda for all upcoming city meetings, click
here.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Day 2017
The Long Beach Police Chief's Women's Advisory Group Presents: Domestic Violence Awareness Day 2017. Please wear purple on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 to support ending domestic violence. Help and services are available to all victims, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation or immigration status. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. For more information, email: [email protected].
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3rd Annual AIDS Food Store Hike the Hill
Come out and support the AIDS Food Store's 3rd Annual Hike the Hill event on Saturday, October 21 at 10 AM.
There will be two courses this year. Parking will be available at Signal Hill City Hall parking lot off of Hill Street. Check in begins at 9:30 AM at the Registration Shelter in Signal Hill Park. There is a $25 entry fee with all proceeds benefiting the AIDS Food Store. Registration and Donation forms available online or can be picked up at Christ Chapel Long Beach. You may show up without registration, but it must be completed before you Hike at the registration shelter. We hope to see you there!
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We Love Long Beach Citywide Pumpkin Party
We Love Long Beach is looking for hosts for the 4th annual Citywide Pumpkin Party Potluck on October 28th. They have over 20 neighborhood hosts so far throughout the city. Carving pumpkins & enjoying a potluck is a great way to celebrate the fall season with neighbors. If you are interested or would like more information please email [email protected]!
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SAVE THE DATE: Howl-oween Festival at the Nature Center
Join us at the boo-tiful El Dorado Nature Center for a hare-raising good time as you trick-or-treat your way along the trails on Saturday, October 28th from 2 PM to 6 PM. Visit the animal education village, or bounce yourself silly in the Ooh-possum Patch. There will be puppet shows and face painting, food trucks and crafts. Parking is $7, and a suggested donation of $5 to support Partners of Parks/ Friends of El Dorado Nature Center at the gate. Dress as your favorite creature and come mingle with ours. We hope to see you there!
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Community Workshops for General Plan Land Use Element
The City is hosting additional citywide community workshops before the Land Use Element is presented to the Planning Commission in a study session for review and comment, and subsequently for recommendations. Once the Planning Commission makes recommendations, the Land Use Element will be presented to the City Council for deliberation and input before adoption.
The City is encouraging residents and property owners to attend an upcoming citywide community workshop:
Sat., Oct. 14, 11-1 PM at Best Western Golden Sails Hotel (6285 Pacific Coast Hwy)
** LOCATION CHANGE **
Wed., Oct. 18, 6-8 PM at Scherer Park (Adjacent to the LBPD North Division @ 4891 Atlantic Ave.)
In addition, residents can obtain more information about the plan, or comment and give feedback online.
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Parachuting Cows at the Traffic Circle
Right after the official Chick-fil-A ribbon cutting, the group was asked to pose for a photo while taking a bite of a Chick-fil-A sandwich. What were weren't told was that the photo would include cows parachuting into the shot. It was a big surprise and great work by Chick-fil-A's PR team. Eat Mor Chikin!
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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10/13: Coloring Club for Adults, 3:
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0 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/13: Fried Chicken Friday & Craft Beer Friday, Working Class Kitchen, 1322 Coronado Ave.
10/14: BARK Dogs, 1 p.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 Anaheim St.
10/14: The Whooligans, 7 p.m., The Red Leprechaun, 4000 E. Anaheim St.
10/17: City Council Meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd.
10/18: Domestic Violence Awareness Day
10/18
Bookworm Buddies, 2:30 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/19: Card & Scrapbooking Creative Space, 1 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/20: Baby & Toddler Story time, 9:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/20: Preschool Story time, 10:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/20: Baby & Toddler Story time, 10:30 a.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
10/20: Coloring Club for Adults, 3:
0
0 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/20: Fried Chicken Friday & Craft Beer Friday, Working Class Kitchen, 1322 Coronado Ave.
10/21: AIDS Food Store: Hike the Hill, 10 AM, Signal Hill Park
10/24: EASBA Quarterly Breakfast, 7:45 a.m., DiPiazza's, 5205 E. PCH
10/24: City Council Meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd.
10/25
Bookworm Buddies, 2:30 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/25: Fourth District Community Meeting, 5 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/27: Baby & Toddler Story time, 9:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/27: Preschool Story time, 10:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/27: Baby & Toddler Story time, 10:30 a.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
10/27: Coloring Club for Adults, 3:
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0 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/27: Fried Chicken Friday & Craft Beer Friday, Working Class Kitchen, 1322 Coronado Ave.
10/28: WESCA Clean up, 8 a.m., Orizaba Ave and 14th St.
10/28: Beach Streets Uptown, 10 a.m.
10/28: BARK Dogs, 11:30 a.m.,
Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
10/28: Historical Society Cemetery Tour, 11:30 a.m., Sunnyside Cemetery, 1095 E Willow St
10/28: Howl-o-ween Festival at the Nature Center, 2 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring Street
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Looking for a bit of nature in the middle of the city? Nestled between the San Gabriel River and the 605 Freeway, El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment.
The 105 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and a ΒΌ mile paved trail wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas. At the entrance, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center, containing educational displays, art gallery and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts.
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Long Beach Library Information
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Brewitt Neighborhood Library Book Club
The Brewitt Neighborhood Library Book Group meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:00AM. Bring your favorite title suggestions (fiction or nonfiction) and join us! Everyone welcome! For more information call (562) 570-1040.
Los Altos Neighborhood Library Book Club
The Los Altos Neighborhood Library Book Group meets the second Saturday of the month at 10:00AM. Bring your favorite title suggestions (fiction or nonfiction) and join your neighbors for lively discussions. For more information call (562) 570-1045. |
2 Days Per Week Watering Restrictions
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Check out the Long Beach Water Department's
website
for information about water use prohibitions, available rebates, and ways you can conserve water during this drought!
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Councilman Daryl Supernaw
Fourth District
City of Long Beach
333 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-4444
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