THIS WEEK IN LONG BEACH...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The best protection is early detection.

By scheduling a mammogram today, you are taking a step towards safeguarding your health. Let this month inspire you and those around you to prioritize wellness, spread awareness, and support one another in this crucial journey.

Halloween House Digital Map Now Live!

The 5th Annual Halloween Decorated House Digital Map is now live, offering an exciting opportunity for residents and visitors to explore a variety of Halloween displays around town, each showcasing the incredible effort and imagination of participating homeowners. The map guides you through neighborhoods showcasing the spook-tacular displays. Thank you to all the participants for their hard work and imaginative contributions that make this event possible. We encourage everyone to grab their maps, gather their friends and family, and prepare for an evening of frightful fun and festive exploration! Happy haunting! www.longbeachny.gov/halloween

Early Voting

Early voting for the 2024 General Election begins Saturday, October 26th.

Any eligible voter may vote early beginning Saturday, October 26th through Sunday, November 3rd in Long Beach at City Hall .

For early voting locations & hours, see the graphic or visit http://nassauvotes.org, or call (516) 571-VOTE.

Halloween in the Plaza

Halloween In The Plaza is Saturday, October 26 from 9am - 2pm!

Come in costume and have a blast at the Arts In The Plaza's Annual Halloween Bash! 11am Costume Parade & Dance Party with live music by Studio Noir Kids!

Trick or Treat around the Plaza all day!

Handcrafted art by amazing local artists!

artsintheplaza.com

Drug Take-Back Day

The City of Long Beach Police Department and Long Beach Aware are once again partnering with the DEA to hold A Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Long Beach City Hall (1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY).

DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes, other sharps and illegal drugs will not be accepted. The DEA will accept vaping devices and cartridges at its drop off locations provided lithium batteries are removed.

Posh Pets

Join Posh Pets Rescue in Kennedy Plaza this Sunday, October 27th for their 2nd Annual Posh-A-Thon Charity Walk from 12pm - 3pm. They will have snacks and refreshments, Posh swag for sale and even some dogs for adoption!

For additional information, please visit poshpetsrescueny.org

UPCOMING...

Hydrant Flushing

The Long Beach Water Transmission Department will conduct Fall hydrant flushing beginning Friday, November 1st through Friday, November 15th.

This semi-annual flushing is done to remove sediments from the system and helps to ensure proper water pressure. During this time, you may experience some low pressure or water discoloration. For more information, please visit https://www.longbeachny.gov/hydrantflushing

City of Long Beach Events Calendar

WEEKLY EVENTS

The Farmers Market offers a wide variety of local produce, fish, eggs, juices, cheeses, honey, pasta, pickles, teas, soaps, baked goods and more. The Market is open Saturdays and Wednesdays, May through November from 9AM to 2PM in Kennedy Plaza. Visit LIGreenMarket.org

Arts in the Plaza features handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, unique handmade gifts, photography and fine art. The weekly art festival will be in Kennedy Plaza every Saturday from 9AM to 2PM May 25th through October 26th. Visit

artsintheplaza.com

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