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July 29 Mural Under The Stars |
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MOLAA presents an exciting new season of MURALS UNDER THE STARS MARIACHI LIVE
FRIDA KAHLO
with recently discovered color photos and rare film clips and a tribute to MIGUEL COVARRUBIAS
OurMercado opens for shopping and dining at 6:30pm. For tickets or for more information
call 562.437.1689 or online www.molaa.org |
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Happy 100th Birthday to Your House? |
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Celebrate 100 years - approx 100 homes will be 100 or older this year . . . it's time to celebrate. Please register your homes address with the year it was built at membership@rpna.org and you'll receive a lawn banner as your congrat's card. This re-usable banner should be placed in your yard on major holidays through the year and can be used even after your home turns 100! Please contact membership@rpna.org to register your home's address. |
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Security Lighting by Emily Stevens |
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I've had lots of inquiries about home security and one of the most often asked about is lighting. The LBPD is aided by lighting and it is proven to deter breakins.
About 2 years ago I had this idea that it would be really fantastic if, as you entered Rose Park the lights followed you. I think I was watching a futuristic movie at the time.
After all, our neighbors are not robbing us. It's people entering Rose Park and leaving.... with our stuff.
So if our alleys were lit and our front porches were lit by movement I think we'd be less inviting to criminals and our watchful neighbors could help us more.
With this in mind RPNA has put together a "package" for you. Here is some information to get you started:
What light works:
The model that has the best ability to adjust brightness and motion range is the Zenith SL-5718-WH. It is $44.97 at Home Depot and Lowes HomeDepot Link It is a wired light but the solar ones we tried were not very good.
This light is pointed down (not at the street or our neighbors), set on dim and adjusted to reach the sidewalk. It works like a charm.
Who can install it:
I called a handyman (contractor for over 25 years) who lives in Rose Park on Raymond. He has excellent references from your neighbors and is very interested in helping us get the neighborhood better lit. He charges a minimum of 2 hours ($30.00 an hour) to install a wired light.
His name is George Loustaunau 920 Raymond Ave. 562-234-9988
How will I pay for it: Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal's office has provided us with information on the city of Long Beach Neighborhood Services rebate program for security lighting.
The RPNA called Neighborhood Services today and obtained a copy of the grant application and other details on this program. Please call the NRC for complete information but if you are wondering if you will qualify, here is some information for you:
- Do not purchase materials or take any action until you are approved for the rebate.
- You must use their original blue form when applying. You can obtain an original form by calling the Neighborhood Resource Center (562-570-1010) or email info@rpna.org and we will send one to you.
- The lighting rebate is $500.00 for product & labor and they will also pay for the electrical permit you will need if the lighting is wired. If you use solar power you do not need a permit.
- The income qualification for a rebate listed here is the total maximum annual income for people living in the residence. (A husband, wife and one child is 3 people):
- One person in residence $46,400.
- Two people $53,000.
- Three people $59,650.
- Four people $66,250.
- Five people $71,550.
- Six people $76,850.
- This is a rebate program and you must furnish a receipt for the completed services in order to be reimbursed.
SO LETS LIGHT UP ROSE PARK! |
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Aug 19 Rose Park Bluegrass Festival |
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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.
For more information on the festival and some fun stuff visit:
http://www.roseparkbluegrass.com/
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East 7th St - The street is all torn up from downtown east to Junipero! Soon though this area will be transformed with improved intersections, the new paving and maintained trees along the street. The East 7th St. Collaboration has been in overdrive with help from Suja Lowenthal and Robert Garcia's offices to make these improvements. The E7SC is also working on bus stop art and façade improvements from Redondo to Alamitos. We are very appreciated of JMS Architecture's willingness to assist our efforts pro bono - we'd not have made it this far and so quickly without their enthusiastic technical support. Want to get involved? Request a survey to complete from Connect2RosePark@gmail.com |
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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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Garden of the Mind - the three year effort to facilitate interaction of our local students, parents as well as residents is expanding its efforts into youth mentorship. Why? Our secondary education system is built on the premise of homework. And as simple as this might seem, we have parents who are willing but not able to provide sufficient homework support. So Garden of the Mind is partnering with Power4Youth a decade old organization in downtown to help us offer this successful program in greater Rose Park. But we need to find a location; and of course can use some more mentors. Please email Gretchen at thegardenofthemind@gmail.com |
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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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Rose Park History Project |
History project - the summer that RP puts its history 'out there'. Rose Park Neighborhood Assn. received a grant from the LB Naval Heritage Memorial Trust Fund - this summer we are working with Dr. Christine Jocoy, geographer to complete a demographic snapshot of the East 7th St. area based on the 1920 and 1930 census. Plus we recently received a bound collection of maps outlining the housing tracts in approximately 1910. We have more work to do and need help getting all this great information on to the project website. Want to help? Contact Connect2RosePark@gmail.com |
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Rose Park Restoration Trade Fair Update |
Restoration Trade Fair update - Rose Park's annual trade fair is undergoing 'restoration' this year. We are revamping this important and successful event. But we plan to host a first time ever real estate workshop. Details to come, contact info@rpna-tradefair.org |
Rose Park Organize a Block |
Organize a block. . .RPNA will help. Have a coffee or organize a combined yard sale. These are great ways to know your neighbors and have fun at the same time. Please contact info@rpna.org for yardsale permit info. |
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Support the Efforts of Your Neighborhood Assoc. and 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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