Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association

Green spaces boost our mental health. Green space isn't just good for the environment and our air quality, it's good for our hearts, minds, and souls. https://www.newscientist.com/.../mg24933270-800-green.../

Who will volunteer with us at Los Cerritos Park this Sunday, March 7th 8 am to 9 am. We hope it is YOU!

Calling all volunteers! Los Cerritos/Bixby Knolls Clean Streets Sun, February 28, 2021, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM by Laserfiche, 3545 Long Beach Blvd.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST 8 AM TO 9 AM PLEASE VOLUNTEER!

Covid-19 Vaccinations at CVS in Long Beach. Just an FYI, and their website is jammed, but some (all?) of the Long Beach CVS' are giving the Covid-19 vaccine. Appointment for Healthcare workers and over 65:... https://www.cvs.com/vaccine/intake/store/cvd-schedule Shows that Long Beach is one of the cities. https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

Hi Neighbors, 3 items today. 2 social and another regarding the former golf driving range to our west. REMINDER: Holiday Lights Contest - Entries Due by Monday, December 14th... Just a reminder that all nominations are due by Monday, December 14th. We'll be out looking at all the lights the night of the 15th. We’ll need a couple of days to convene, but the winners should be announced by next weekend. ** I need a favor...how many years do you think should lapse before a home is eligible to win again. 0?,Or 1?, Or 2, Or 3? Or more? Just email your response to [email protected] E-mail me or leave a message on my landline if you want to nominate yourself or a neighbor: Jeanne Williams 562-595-9045 CHALK ABOUT... December is "Holly, Jolly" FoLC (Friends of Los Cerritos, our awesome social committee), has been thinking of alternate activities since the Caroling event has been canceled. We came up with an idea that meets all the criteria set up by the Governor during the latest pandemic restrictions. It’s called, Chalk About...(a theme for the month). Your children and the young at heart, chalk a design in front of your house. This will be on the third weekend of every month. December’s theme is,Chalk about...Holly, Jolly. On December 18-20, chalk something that makes you feel jolly! Everyone can enjoy the artwork on their walks around the neighborhood! No prizes, just good clean fun! Happy Holidays, everyone! Former Golf Driving Range - City of Long Beach Planning Commission Meeting - Thursday, December 17th @ 5:00pm The City of Long Beach Planning Commission has on their Agenda to review an approval request for a project that will have RV parking and a 3-story self-storage building that also includes some office space for about 45 people. This will cover about 3/4 of the former golf driving range. * Whether you favor this development or are against it, your LCNA encourages your participation. * Public Notice: http://www.longbeach.gov//00d3fe76321240f4b98be790888ad348 * What will be presented ("Draft" from the developer): https://drive.google.com//1M0SyqGn7-SPfkQZ09C9Ji3rWh/view Notes: 1) The developer is only proposing what's inside the red dashes on page 2. To the west and north is public land, the land across from Los Cerritos Park is owned by another group. 2) On page 3, they are offering to include the public parking on the lower right, sidewalk along the bottom (gray line) and white pavilion on the lower left (LA River access). * WebEx Meeting Link: https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/onstage/g.php Stay safe. Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays !! Your LCNA Board Steve Garretson, Bob Gill, Gary Hamrick, Joe Hower, Rick Ivey, La Vonne Miller and Jeanne Williams

Please VOLUNTEER with us! This Sunday December 13th from 8 am to 9 am.. Just 1 Power Hour!

Please join us!! Show some love at Los Cerritos Park!!

VOLUNTEERS PLEASE JOIN US, PLEASE!

Hi Neighbors, We hope all of you are doing well and maybe even great. There are always good things going on in the neighborhood. Clean Streets efforts, Community Watch Meeting and 8th District Candidate Forum. Plus, great outdoor dining options, hair cuts (finally) and front porch concerts.... Online Los Cerritos Neighborhood Community Watch Meeting - Wednesday, September 16th @ 6:00pm Councilmember Austin is holding an Online Community Watch meeting for the Los Cerritos neighborhood. Your comments and questions are welcome during the meeting. Councilmember Al Austin, Eighth District Long Beach Police Dept. North Division Commander Anthony Lopez City Attorney Charles Parkin When: Sep 16, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcsf-Gspz0qGdftEOIFqJCukkrMkKXq_ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Los Cerritos / Bixby Knolls Clean Streets Neighbors in our community have been operating a weekly "Clean Streets" event on Sunday mornings for just over a year. They asked us and the Board voted to officially take them in as an LCNA committee. Being a Committee gives them legal status, ability to accept tax-deductible donations and a few other administrative advantages. They have made a huge difference already and often have 12 to 18 volunteers on a Sunday, including members of the Cal Heights Clean Streets team. * If you'd like to donate to help purchase tools and supplies: http://www.loscerritosna.org/pages/502248 * Private Facebook Page for Info and Volunteering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/893848657656652 8th District Candidate Forum, Wednesday, September 30th @ 7:00pm Your Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association (LCNA) is once again holding a Candidate Forum. This event is for the Long Beach 8th District City Council candidates on Wednesday, September 30th @ 7:00pm online using Zoom Webinar. In Los Cerritos, the 8th District is north of Bixby Road. Whether you live in Los Cerritos or not, you're invited to log on. Everyone is invited to hear from the 2 candidates seeking the Long Beach 8th District City Council Office for the election on November 3rd. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Schedule: * 7:00pm 8th District Forum (1 1/4 hours) Candidates: * Al Austin II * Tunua Thrash-Ntuk Location: * Zoom link available 3 days before the forum at: http://www.loscerritosna.org Questions: * The LCNA Board will select all questions for the moderator, LCNA President Bob Gill. * Members of the public are invited to submit questions for consideration via e-mail by September 21st to: [email protected] * No audience questions will be accepted. Have fun and stay safe. Your LCNA Board Steve Garretson, Bob Gill, Gary Hamrick, Joe Hower, Rick Ivey, La Vonne Miller and Jeanne Williams

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NOTICE! Cancellation of Sunday, September 6th Bixby Knolls/Los Cerritos Clean Street. There is an excessive heat warning starting 10:00 am Sat through to 8:00... pm Sun. In an abundance of caution for the safety and health of our volunteers, we are cancelling our scheduled Sunday, September 6th clean up. Litter will have to wait for another day. We love our volunteers, they are our number one priority! Please join us for the next scheduled clean up on September 13th, which will be at the SW corner near The Merchant on 4121 Long Beach Blvd. As a reminder... Clean Streets volunteers meet at 8am Sunday mornings at designated locations, and spend an hour or so cleaning up. We branch out based on clean-up needs and willing volunteers. You can volunteer as often as your schedule allows... every Sunday, or once a month or as often as you would like. No previous experience necessary and all ages welcome. BK/LC Clean Streets has the equipment, you've got the muscle. Sunday, the 20th Meet by Guadalupe's Mexican Grill, l NW corner of Pacific Place & Wardlow. 3431 N. Pacific Place. Sunday, the 27th Meet by Laserfiche @ 3545 Long Beach Blvd. Follow us on Facebook: Bixby Knolls/Los Cerritos Clean Street page to follow as we pick up trash every Sunday at 8:00 am in our area. Be well! Hope to see you soon!

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Thank you for attending our 8th District City Council Candidate Debate. If you couldn't make it last night, the LB Report's link has the video. Special thanks to the Masonic Lodge for providing their room at a special price. Not many places in the neighborhood where you can put over 200 people in a single room. https://www.presstelegram.com//long-beach-district-8-cand/ ... https://www.lbreport.com/news/feb20/8thdeb2.htm (includes a video recording)

8th DISTRICT CANDIDATE FORUM Your Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association (LCNA) is once again holding a Candidate Forum. This event is for the Long Beach 8th District City Council candidates on Wednesday February 12th @ 6:30pm at the Masonic Lodge at 3610 Locust Avenue. In Los Cerritos, the 8th District is north of Bixby Road. Whether you live in Los Cerritos or not, you're invited.... Everyone is invited to hear from the 3 candidates seeking the Long Beach 8th District City Council Office. The Masonic Lodge has graciously provided space for our free event. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. February 12th Forum Schedule: * 6:30pm Meet & Greet Candidates * 7:00pm 8th District Forum (1 hour) Candidates: * Al Austin * Juan Ovalle * Tunua Thrash-Ntuk Location: * Masonic Lodge at 3610 Locust Avenue Questions: * The LCNA Board will select all questions for the moderator, LCNA President Bob Gill. * Members of the public are invited to submit questions for consideration via e-mail by February 7th to: [email protected] * No audience questions will be accepted. We're looking forward to an excellent Forum. Your LCNA Board Steve Garretson, Bob Gill, Gary Hamrick, Joe Hower, Rick Ivey, La Vonne Miller and Jeanne Williams

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North Division Community Meeting on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 p.m. Hello all, Commander Steve Lauricella invites North Division community members to join him for his next informative meeting on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the North Division Community Room at 4891 Atlantic Ave. Hopefully you all can make it. If you have any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. ... Thank you!

Community Vigil for Joseph, Raihan and Omar Awaida will be held at Los Cerritos Park November 7th at 6pm to 7pm

You can help the family affected by the terrible accident at Los Cerritos Park on Halloween night. This GoFundMe was co-setup by one of our awesome neighbors. https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-joseph-awaida