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TONIGHT! June 22 "Hugo"
Movie in Rose Park |
A Rose Park Tradition SECOND DISTRICT MOVIE NIGHT IN ROSE PARK JUNE 22
Sponsored by Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal
Start time - Dusk
Residents are invited to an evening under the stars in Rose Park with watermelon, popcorn and Hugo, which received 5 Oscars out of 11 total nominations.
Movie: Hugo
Storyline: Hugo is an orphan boy living inthe walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. He learned to fix clocks and other gadgets from his father and uncle which he puts to use keeping the train station clocks running. The only thing that he has left that connects him to his dead father is an automaton (mechanical man) that doesn't work without a special key which Hugo needs to find to unlock the secret he believes it contains. On his adventures, he meets with a shopkeeper, GeorgeMelies, who works in the train station and his adventure-seeking god-daughter. Hugo finds that they have a surprising connection to his father and the automaton, and he discovers it unlocks some memories the old man has buried inside regarding his past.
Generously hosted by Jeff Anderson Real Estate Group |
Suja's Second District Update |
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CITY COUNCIL
Suja received unanimous support from City Council for legislation involving Utility Cables and the Long Beach Heritage Museum on Tuesday, June 19.
In her motion involving Utility Cables, Suja asked the City Attorney to determine whether existing city ordinances can be amended or a new ordinance created to regulate the aesthetics of utility cables or wires in residential neighborhoods and report back to Council within 60 days. The issue of blight caused by utiility wires stems from concerns expressed by the Rose Park Neighborhood Association and shared by other neighborhoods in the Second District and citywide.
Suja's other motion asked the City to assist the Long Beach Heritage Museum in finding storage for their collection of historic memorabilia and documents in service to past, present and future residents of Long Beach. Among its collections, the Long Beach Heritage Museum has the only roller coaster car left from the famous Pike Cyclone Racer, the last drug store soda fountain from the Harriman Jones drug store on Broadway and Cherry, an eleven-foot long, solid redwood surfboard used by Long Beach lifeguards in the 1930's, chandeliers from the Pacific Coast Club, church pews, City Hall files, an old wooden public telephone booth, household furniture & kitchen appliances, silverware from the famous Hotel Virginia dining room and thousands of photos, rare photographs, and historic documents donated by residents capturing life in Long Beach during several eras. To view these motions in their entirety, please go to www.longbeach.gov/district2/legislation.asp
Environmental Committee Meeting - Tuesday, June 26,
4:00 pm in Council Chambers
Urban agriculture will be among the issues discussed next Tuesday at the committee meeting chaired by Suja. Council members will review amendments to the City's current ordinance defining where, when and how chickens, goats and bees may be kept in backyards (see below for details)
The following is the agenda:
1. Receive and file a status report on AB 704 (old business)
2. Receive and file an update on the gray water initiative
3. Approve recommended changes to urban agriculture policy and submit recommendations to the City Council
4. Receive and file a presentation on the Mobility Element
Current and proposed policies on the keeping of backyard chickens, goats and bees.
Chickens
Current
~ Up to 20 may be kept at least 50 feet from 1 and 2 family residences or 100 feet from multi-family (3+) residences or hotels
~ 1 chicken may be kept as pet at least 20 feet from any dwelling
Proposed
~ Up to 4 may be kept without required distance from neighboring residence
~ 5 to 10 may be kept at least 25 feet from neighboring residence
~ 11 to 20 may be kept at least 50 feet from neighboring residence
~ 5 or more must obtain one-time permit from Animal Care Services
Goats
Current
~ No more than 1 may be kept at least 100 feet from neighboring residences
~ May not be kept south of Anaheim Street
Proposed
~ 2 female pygmy goats (only) may be kept without required distance from neighboring residences
~ Must be licensed annually by Animal Care Services
~ Milk products produced are for personal consumption only
Bees
Current
~ Hives must be kept at least 100 feet from neighboring residences and public ways (streets and alleys).
~ Must be kept 10 feet above ground
Proposed
~ Up to 5 hives may be kept at least 5 feet from property line
~ If a hive is less than 15 feet from a property line, a flyway barrier of at least 6 feet high must be maintained around the hive
~ Hives must be registered with Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture
Comments for Vice Mayor Lowenthal and the Environmental Committee may be emailed to district2@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6684.
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
Construction Alert: Starting Wednesday, June 20, between the hours of 8:30AM to 3:30PM, Broadway from Maine Avenue to Magnolia Avenue will be down to one eastbound lane and one eastbound right-turn only lane for approximately two weeks. This change in traffic is needed to accommodate Courthouse construction of new sewage lines. Outside the hours of 8:30AM to 3:30PM, and for any weekends and holidays, all lanes will be open. Our Public Works team will re-time traffic signals in the surrounding area to help accommodate the altered flow of traffic during these two weeks.
SECOND DISTRICT CALENDAR
Second District Movie Night in Rose Park - Friday, June 22
HUGO - The movie
Rose Park at 7:30 pm (movie starts at dusk)
Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lowenthal & Anderson Real Estate Group
Neighbors are invited to an evening under the stars in Rose Park. We'll bring the watermelon and popcorn. You bring the blankets, chairs and refreshments.
Storyline: Hugo is an orphan boy living in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. He learned to fix clocks and other gadgets from his father and uncle which he puts to use keeping the train station clocks running. The only thing that he has left that connects him to his dead father is an automaton (mechanical man) that doesn't work without a special key which Hugo needs to find to unlock the secret he believes it contains. On his adventures, he meets with a shopkeeper, George Melies, who works in the train station and his adventure-seeking god-daughter. Hugo finds that they have a surprising connection to his father and the automaton, and he discovers it unlocks some memories the old man has buried inside regarding his past.
Long Beach Bayou Festival - June 23 & 24
This is the one summer festival you will not want to miss. For 26 years the Long Beach Bayou festival has offered the best in family oriented entertainment. Each year they bring together a mix of authentic Louisiana music (Blues, Cajun and Zydeco), Creole food and arts & craft vendors to downtown Long Beach for a weekend of music, dancing and fun.
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June 23 Free Shredding Location
Anderson Real Estate Group |
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As part of our continuing efforts to improve our community, be it through our dedication to providing amazing client service to bettering our neighborhood through our partnerships to improve environment, we wanted to make you aware of our latest opportunity!
We are offering to our friends, family, neighbors, and community partners the chance to drop off your E Waste and important documents for a FREE shredding day. The date is this Saturday, June 23rd at our office. There is a little fine print, so call with questions.
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June 27 SHARING NETWORKS IN LONG BEACH |
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Are you looking for ways to save money and enrich your neighborhood?
Rose Park Neighborhood Association invites you to learn aboutSHARING NETWORKS IN LONG BEACH
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Luther Burbank Elementary School Auditorium
501 Junipero Ave., Long Beach 90814
Parking on the Street
Join us for light refreshments at 5:30 p.m.
hosted by Garden of the Mind
In recent years, sharing networks have become increasingly common in
Long Beach. These networks help residents meet their needs and share their talents, using little or no money.
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Every Tuesday Farmers Market at Bixby Bandshell |
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LOCAL HARVEST FARMERS MARKET AT BIXBY PARK - Local Harvest Farmers Market will have its grand opening on Tuesday, June 12th at 3:00 pm at the Band Shell plaza.
The line up of Certified Producers are Energy Bee Honey, Gama Farm, Lim's Apple Farm, Apson Farms, E & M Produce, Sunny Cal Farms, Gaytan Farm, Mt Morriah Farm, Garcia Produce and Joelle Olive Oil. We'll have Fresh Fish from Blue Water Seafood.
Specialties are Ann's Bakery, ah Fudge !, Chochie's Exotic Cookies, Annetta's Candy Cakes, Aris Natural Food, The Sandwich Boss and Mr. B's Kettle Corn & Shaved Ice. Cooked to order fare vendors are Red Oak BBQ, Gourmet Crepes, Olive Wood Pizza, La Copa Empanadas, Me Gusta Tamales, Thai Ranch and North Shore Hawaiian BBQ.
The Arts and Crafts section will include Oliver & Company, Madame Sac, Magical Soap, Tinkin Around, Andes Peruvian Accessories and The Doggie Bakery.
Every Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, residents can expect to see farm fresh fruits and veggies, field cut flowers, gourmet specialty foods, fresh cooked fare, arts & crafts, live music and more.
For more info, please go to the Local Harvest Farmers Market website.
We thank the work of Friends of Bixby Park, Parks, Recreation & Marine and Local Harvest for helping to activate this area of the park and bringing healthy foods to the neighborhood.
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June 15th Historic Old Pine Avenue "Twilight Walk" |
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Art Walk/East Village Second Saturdays 4pm-9pm |
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Located on Linden between 1st & Broadway
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July 21 Craftsman Village New Park Groundbreaking |
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8th & Orange 10am to Noon |
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July 21 Willmore City Heritage Fundraiser-Auction |
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With Sangria 953 N. Park Circle the Bembridge House
1-5pm |
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Aug 19 Rose Park Bluegrass Festival |
The Second Annual Rose Park Bluegrass Festival will once again bring all-American music, activities, food, and summer fun to the iconic Long Beach neighborhood on Sunday, August 19th from 12 until 5pm.
The free festival, to be held in the roundabout park at East Eighth St. and Orizaba, will feature Bluegrass music acts, and variety entertainment on stage, great food from Long Beach's best eateries, and all ages activities throughout the park that are sure to amuse you and yours.
In keeping with tradition.... Four special Rose Park residents will be recognized on stage during the awarding of the "Distinguished Roses" designation.
This neighborhood event is a collaboration between GDH and the Rose Park Neighborhood Association, with support from The Office of Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal, The Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Long Beach office of Special Events and Filming. |
Nominate Someone You Know for the 2012 Distinguished Rose award! |
On Sunday August 19th 2012, the Rose Park Bluegrass Festival will be designating 4 new outstanding recipients of the coveted "Distinguished Rose" award. We need to hear from you, about the people who you think make Rose Park such a wonderful place to live. Whether it's somebody who advocates for neighborhood improvements, somebody who regularly participates in neighborhood clean ups, or somebody who merely helps their next door neighbor take out their trash, we want to know who and why. Recipients will be honored on the day of the festival with a one-of-a-kind framed certificate, a beautiful red rose and a commemorative brick to be placed on the walkway in Rose Park. Past winners include:
- Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal (2nd District Councilmember)
- Emily Stevens (President of the RPNA)
- Gretchen Swanson (Restoration Trade Fair)
- Officer Claudia Lopez (LBPD)
There is no age requirement, but nominees must be residents of Rose Park or Rose Park South (subject to verification). Please submit your nomination(s) for the 2012 "Distinguished Rose" award, along with a brief description of why you think they deserve this honor.
*Please Note: the organizers of the Rose Park Bluegrass Festival and GDH INC ultimately decide all award winners. The RPNA is a collaborative partner of this event, but does not decide the recipients of the "Distinguished Rose" award.
Submit your nominations here: -------> I know a person that deserves this Tell people, like it on FB, donate, volunteer ..
Find on Facebook Rose Park Bluegrass |
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It's Time to Renew your RPNA Membership! |
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Rose Park Neighborhood Association relies on voluntary membership annual dues.
Do you like what your neighborhood association is doing?
We need your support!
RPNA maintains a PO Box, phone number, monthly newsletter and distributes literature to our neighborhood while hosting community events and helpful assistance.
Your neighborhood is represented for many city meetings, planning discussions and safety issues. We are available to assist and inform new residents and old with the restoration processes and guidelines.
Please support your neighborhood association by renewing or becoming a member. The annual dues are $25.00
Click on the movie below to watch our 2011 State of the Second District Presentation highlighting some of our events and projects.
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RPNA long sleeved tee shirts are available now. Only $18.00
Show your support or give to a friend. We have such a beautiful logo, why not wear it?
Purchase these at the UPS store on 7th & Redondo or email info@rpna.org
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Historic E. 7th Street & Historical District Banners Are Installed on E. 7th |
Efforts to improve E. 7th Street are ongoing and participation in these projects is appreciated. If you would like to be a part of this project, we need you! email info@rpna.org or shop7thstreet@gmail.com |
About Rose Park Neighborhood Association
To become a member of RPNA your neighborhood association click here |
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RPNA 3350 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, California 90804
Rose Park Neighborhood Association
562-368-4877 |
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