2022 Celebration of Holiday Lights Winners |
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During your opportunity to view all of the festive holiday lights that beautiful Bluff Heights had to offer (such as this home above), we hope you didn’t forget to simply look up! In addition to those who live in single-family homes, there are many apartment and condo dwellers in Bluff Heights who decorate for the holidays. Windows, balconies, and apartment entry doors are all fair game for our holiday decoration contest. Read on to find out who won in each of the three categories of our contest. |
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Take a look at this balcony (above) located on Colorado Place in Bluff Heights. The holiday spirit is clearly on display here, and so deserving of the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association’s “Best Balcony” prize: $50.00 Gift Certificate to Flamin Curry ~ Indian Food.
Is there ever too much of a good thing? Clearly this home (below) on the corner of Corto and Obispo doesn’t think so. It displays so much light and color that it rivals the glow of the Las Vegas Strip! Clearly, this home is the winner of the “Bluff Griswold” prize: $50.00 Gift Certificate to Gallagher’s Pub and Grill. The lights are extraordinary, outrageous, and excessive. And yes, the James Webb Telescope did actually pick up the glow from this intergalactic spot in Bluff Heights!
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Bluff Heights is a historic district and has homes that are older, classic, and well-made. When decorating for the holidays, some homeowners take a “less is more” approach. It’s this subtle but beautiful holiday display on Mariquita (below) that wins the “Classic Christmas” prize: $50.00 Gift Certificate to Aji Peruvian Cuisine. As the greeting above the entry door indicates, Merry Christmas!
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Thanks to all who participated in our holiday lights contest, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store next year!
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“Help Me Help You" director Ms. Zina Washington takes photo of Bluff Heights’ Board Member Frank Ginipro (center) and her Support Staffers, showing off the bounty just delivered from our Bluff Heights community.
A BIG thank you to all who donated such a wonderful selection of canned food to the Help Me Help You food pantry. Your donations went directly to the homeless and less fortunate in our Long Beach communities, which is especially important during this holiday season.
The Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association would also like to thank the Bicycle Stand, located on Broadway near Temple, for hosting our pantry box. The Bicycle Stand has been a dedicated supporter of our food drive for many years.
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A Healthier, More Balanced You for 2023
Long-term Long Beach resident Elen Lauper wants you to be healthy. She’s the latest addition to the team at Breathe at 3321 E. Broadway, where you will find her on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. helping clients heal and maintain their health and balance through acupuncture.
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What’s Happening at Mann Elementary?
More than 200 families attended the annual Winterfest event at Horace Mann Elementary School on Thursday, December 15th. Ten tons of snow were brought in for sledding, and kids and families designed ornaments to decorate senior holiday gift bags with Rose Park Neighborhood Association’s ArtWorksLBC program.
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A Tiny Bluff Heights Neighborhood Story
This story is not tiny in importance or significance as measured by the amount of happiness it brings. Because it’s the holidays, I hope this story causes you to smile, slow down a bit, enjoy the holiday season, and consider paying it forward by conducting a random act of kindness.
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Long Beach Neighborhood Associations Meet Up for Collaboration
Bluff Park Neighborhood Association President Jeff Mallin brought together an array of Long Beach neighborhood associations on Sunday, December 4th in an effort to learn, strategize, and develop stronger inter-association relationships.
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We are introducing a new column to the newsletter. Each month we will publish a photograph from our neighborhood. The photo above was taken by Daniel Samson. If you have photos that highlight the beauty and uniqueness of our neighborhood, please send them to info@bluffheights.org |
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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, January 8, starting at 9:00 AM
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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The Bicycle Stand
Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital
Flamin Curry
Gallagher's Pub and Grill
Granny's Donuts
Hot Java
Hug Life Ice Cream
La Parolaccia Osteria
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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DO YOU KNOW A LONG BEACH LEGEND OR A BUSINESS WE SHOULD FEATURE?
SEND US STORY IDEAS!
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