RPNA Invites You to Attend

Rose Park Neighborhood Association

February2013

Bike Paths in Rose Park

Rose Park and the Bike Paths of Long Beach

We all love Rose Park and certainly want to be included in the city's plans for bike paths. Long Beach is well known for its bicycling community. Bicycling through our beautiful neighborhood is not only healthy but fun!

The RPNA is hosting Allan Crawford from BikeLongBeach and Georgia Case who formulates bike paths and routes, at our meeting this month.

The meeting will be held at St. Matthews Church 672 Temple (Temple & E. 7th) February 7th at 6:00 pm. Classroom One.

The meeting will allow these presenters an opportunity to discuss present and future plans for biking in Rose Park including inclusion in the bike path map with points of interest along the way, fostering improved mobility and liveability in this area.

Residents are encouraged to attend and give input on this topic.

Please come to the meeting and learn what's next in Rose Park.

Unpermitted Businesses in Rose Park

City officials including the city attorney, LB Fire Dept. and the LBPD are working on the closure of any unpermitted business in the city including the marijuana dispensary at 10th and Stanley.

Reports and questions about illegal businesses in Rose Park can be directed to info@rpna.org if you prefer.

Residents are encouraged to report any complaints or illegal activity including loitering and drug sales by calling 911.

Closures of illegal businesses and police response is complaint driven. Please help keep Rose Park safe and a healthy environment for all residents by reporting your concerns.

New Parents Group Forming

New Baby in the House?

Join the New Parents Group now forming in Rose Park. Connect with other parents for activities in the park and around the neighborhood. Get to know other new parents.

Community gatherings with people who are sharing your same experiences can be fulfilling and our neighborhood of lovely people is perfect for this.

RPNA has created an email address so this group can chat and communicate privately about their activities and interests.

If you are a new parent in Rose Park, join the group and connect up. A first meeting is being planned so join now and don't miss any fun!

email newparents@rpna.org to join.

Like to Golf, Knit, Read, Quilt, Surf?

We're all busy but most of us have an interest or hobby. It's fun to share your interest and meet new people.

The standard idea of a group isn't for everyone. Why not make your own? Form it any way you want. Hold meetings or don't! Get together for a drink or just email each other.

RPNA wants to help. If you have an idea for a group, email info@rpna.org and we can help.

Knitting and Coffee

Either learning how to knit or just getting together with other knitters - please note there's a group that gets together every Monday at 7:30pm at Portfolio.

All are welcome.

Shop, Dine, Drink, Sing LOCALLY

We love to promote business in our area. Here's a great one.

Sorry The events for last month are on here but we wanted to let you see the kind of awesome stuff this restaurant does!

Rose Park resident opens new Irish Pub & Restaurant!

15 % off your entire check (Valid all of January & February)

Just tell your server you live in Rose Park when you arrive!

The Red Leprechaun

4000 East Anaheim (Corner of Termino)

Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 494-8726

About The Red Leprechaun

The Red Leprechaun opened July 13th 2012 and is a family style Irish-American Pub.

Our Chef prepares fresh food daily, our menu features Savory Crab Cake, Lamb & Blue Cheese Sliders, Fresh Cod Fish & Chips, NY Steak, Maple Glazed Salmon. Our Weekend Breakfast ranges from Steak & Goat Cheese Scramble to Bread Pudding French Toast.

We have a warm inviting interior featuring a 1901 Mahogany wood Bar, Wood furniture, Snug booths. Kids are welcome and allowed in all areas.

We serve Dinner Tue-Sat, Breakfast and Lunch on Weekends. Closed on Mondays. January Events -(Live Irish Music every other Saturday)

Sat-Jan 12th Family Sing along with Dublin Public Irish Folk 7pm

Thur-Jan 17th Travel Presentation "Shades of Ireland-Tour" 6:30pm

Sat Jan 26th The Whooligans-Irish Folk and Traditional Music 7pm

RPNA members: My restaurant is open to meetings during the business week on our off hours (no charge). We can arrange free coffee/water and or offer catering services. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to read this! Tracy Ames

Rose Park resident opens new Irish Pub & Restaurant!

Parlez Vous ?

Non-Profit afterschool program called French Education in Long Beach

http://eflaflam.wordpress.com/ and they are also on FB

http://www.facebook.com/pages/French-Education-in-Long-Beach-CA/476408875711772

inexpensive French education.

Using Go Long Beach Phone App to Repair Your Curb

If you use a smart phone please consider downloading the free app Go Long Beach.

The city of Long Beach can respond to a curb repair GoLongBeach request if the damage is less than 5 feet in length.

This is great news for us! Even if your street is not scheduled for complete repair you can have the deteriorating curb repaired.

There are several issues that can be reported to the city and the application sends them to the correct department. Report graffitti, damaged sidewalks etc. easily and the response if incredible.

Graffitti is usually removed within 24 hours!

Thank you Long Beach!

email info@rpna.org is you need help with this app.

Look Up! Have YOU Signed the Petition?

It's vital that we get support on this issue.

Please sign the petition and forward this email to anyone who might sign it.

Thank you to all the Rose Park residents that signed the petition for change in the overhead cables covering our neighborhood!

This request/complaint will be sent directly to Verizon executives in an effort to draw attention to their responsibility for these unsightly cables.

Please sign the petition here: Don't deface our neighborhood

Also you can view the current progress of this issue by clicking here: Rose Park Blog

View photos of the cables in our neighborhood by clicking here:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/RoseParkNeighborhoodAssociation

Give Your House a Birthday Present

Rose Park House Plaques are available in 2 styles, oval and rectangular.

Erie Landmark has worked with Rose Park for many years to provide us with beautiful plaques in the Rose Park style. They also offer a great discount for the plaque, so if you are interested:

call Erie Landmark 800-874-7848 and ask for Mary

Help Your Neighborhood Association

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.

rpna 1080 presents 2011.wmv

Click here to become a member of RPNA: www.rpna.org

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

About Rose Park Neighborhood Association

To become a member of RPNA your neighborhood association click here

RPNA

3350 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, California 90804
Rose Park Neighborhood Association
562-368-4877