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It’s definitely blooming in Long Beach this May!

You may be suffering from post-spring break blues, but don’t worry, summer is around the corner and it’s never too soon to start planning your next vacation or stay-cation. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 6 th , when registration opens up for hundreds of summer programs and activities for the entire family through our Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine.

This month is also packed with tons of stuff, from Long Beach Pride to the 2019 Dew Tour that will serve as the first official global Olympic qualifying event in the U.S. for men's and women’s skateboarding park and street competitions in 2019 and the final qualifying event in 2020. 

If you missed the open-streets event, Beach Streets , no worries! We have bike-friendly events happening all of May to celebrate Bike Month.

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Thank you for Joining us at Beach Streets!
The community took over the streets at the Sixth Annual Beach Streets event on Saturday, April 27. The 2.5-mile stretch of Pacific Avenue was packed with arts, music, food and families having a great time. Special thanks to LA Metro and all our partners.

Draft of the 'Safe Streets Action Plan' to Reduce Traffic-Related Injuries Was Released
Input from community outreach along with collision and socio-economic data was used to create an action plan that defines a clear and achievable path for eliminating traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities by 2026. We are asking residents to read the plan, share their feedback, and take the Safe Streets LB Pledge.

The Development Permit Center is Moving!

The City of Long Beach recognized Building Safety Month with the first in a series of community sessions focused on the Development Permit Center system that will be in place when the new City Hall opens in July 2019. The public is invited to a series of community meetings to learn more about the new Development Permit Center.
Long Beach Airport Continues Partnership with CSULB Art School to Feature Installations at LGB

Long Beach Airport is continuing collaboration with California State University, Long Beach to present the second installation of the School of Art Review (SOAR), a pilot program to incorporate artwork at the airport and engage the community.
Registration for Summer Recreation Classes Starts May 6th!

More than 400 classes in art, music, nature, fitness , adult sports leagues and aquatics programs will be offered for the entire family starting in May. Mark your calendars!
Neighborhood Group Teams Up With the City to Build a Safer, Cleaner, Community

To date, the AOC7 Neighborhood Group's monthly neighborhood cleanups have removed nearly 350 tons of trash from Long Beach streets, parks and alleys.
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