SUMMER ISSUE
— JULY/AUGUST 2022 —
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July 4th Block Party a Roaring Success! |
By Debbie Gray, July 4 Committee Chairperson and former BHNA Board Member
This past Independence Day, the 15th Annual Block Party on East Vista Street got off to a festive start with a heartwarming rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” by our neighbor Carl Porter. After a two-year hiatus, there was a record turnout for the festivities and a lot of funds were raised for the neighborhood.
The popular event added a decorated bike parade, arts and crafts, and a vintage VW to the lineup. Traditional favorites continued like the patriotic pooch parade, chili contest, the Cake Walk, water balloon toss, and the opportunity drawing.
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The Clean-Out Group from left to right: Donna Sievers, Tracy from the Conservation Corp., 2nd District City Council Representative Cindy Allen, Bluff Heights Resident Donna, David Clement, Theresa Marino, Frank Ginipro, Maria Kootsikas, and Rick Schank. |
Bluff Heights Got a Little Tidier with the Clean-Up and Clear-Out Event
The annual BHNA Clean-Up and Clear-Out event was held on June 4 at the Grace Methodist Church parking lot at Junipero and 3rd. A roll-off trash container provided by the city was filled to the brim and a large Salvation Army truck was packed with donations of usable items. The BHNA Board also arranged for a trash truck to roam the neighborhood and collect large unwanted items.
Many thanks to Granny’s Donuts for providing coffee and donuts for the neighbors who worked up an appetite packing their unwanted items and hauling them to the event site. Thanks also to 2nd District Councilwoman Cindy Allen, who stopped in to thank the BHNA Board for organizing the event. The Conservation Corps of Long Beach were also a huge help with unloading the donated and large unwanted items. At the end of the day, the closets and garages in Bluff Heights were a little tidier.
We’ll see you next year when it’s time to tidy up again!
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Summer Fun in Long Beach
Mark your calendars for these fun summertime experiences in and around Long Beach!
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Bluff and Beyond – 38 Ways to Increase Mileage and Save Gas
With Bluff Heights residents thinking about where to go on their summer vacation and whether driving is the best way of getting there, distance from home and gas prices will certainly play a role when designing your trip’s itinerary—especially now that gas prices are at sky-high (almost astronomical) levels.
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Backyard Bounty
The second Sunday of the month is Backyard Bounty day in Bluff Heights. Share the bounty from your backyard by placing it in front of your house. Take a walk through the neighborhood, get a little exercise, and enjoy the bounty. Find the label HERE
Sunday, August 14, starting at 9:00 AM
National Night Out with Long Beach Police Department
August 2, 6 PM – 9 PM. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. The event has become a celebration of neighborhoods and promoting public safety across the nation, including all over the city of Long Beach. Stroll the streets in the Bluff Heights to find resident hosts who are set up on their porches or front lawns. Go out and meet your neighbors! Find more information HERE.
Fresh Produce at Local Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets and farm stands are great places to browse, sample, and buy fresh produce and handmade products. Visit the market at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Avenue) every Tuesday starting at 3:00 PM and every Saturday starting at 9:00 AM
Saving Water Is the Long Beach Way
As we face unprecedented drought across California, we all need to do our part to conserve water. HERE is a flyer from the Long Beach Water Department outlining the new rules. Find more information on water conservation HERE.
Is it Time to Trim your Waste-Line?
It's really simple to trim your "Waste-Line!" All you need to do is collect your e-waste, hazardous waste, and/or old tire waste and bring it to one of three local collection centers under the conditions set by the City of Long Beach on this flyer.
You will feel much lighter now that you took care of those extra notches on your Waste-Line! Doesn't being a loser feel good?
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STAY INFORMED ON CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS
District 2 - Councilwoman Cindy Allen
(562) 570-2222
LBPD Blotter
On March 17 2022, the Long Beach Police Department debuted a new tool for the Long Beach community to access information about police activity and investigations.
To view this new community resource, and other Police Department information, please visit the LBPD Homepage and LBPD News.
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PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES,
ESPECIALLY OUR SPONSORS
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GOLD SPONSOR
Jeff Anderson
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Anderson Real Estate Group
Keller Williams Pacific Estates
2883 E Spring Street STE #100, Long Beach, CA 90806
Toll Free: 800 784 2616
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SILVER SPONSORS
Mikle W. Norton
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Kohr Group Realty
5222 E Los Altos Plaza, Long Beach, Ca 90815
Email: Mike@mikenorton.com
Cell 562-577-5021
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Ms. Theresa Marino
aka
Theresa on 3rd
Neighborhood Advocate & A Neighbor Who Cares
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Click HERE to inquire about showing support in our newsletter.
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Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital
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Gallagher's Pub and Grill
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Hug Life Ice Cream
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Nice Alterations and Tailoring
Park Pantry
TC Raw Eats
Tru Nature Juice Bar
Syndicate Barber Shop
The Wine Crush
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YES, I'M A SUPPORTER!
The Bluff Heights Neighborhood and Historic District is a great place to live. Your $10 of support will go a long way toward making your neighborhood even better through our communication outlets, community events, and critical activities!
THANK YOU to all the neighbors who have already donated!
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