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Join us? The "Long Beach Polar Splash" is THIS Sat., Jan. 17, 2015, 11 a.m., following the 10 a.m. "30-Minute Beach Cleanup"
watch the video:  | | 250+ brave 58-degree water @ Long Beach Polar Splash for charity. All ages welcome. |
Your group can make money! What Happens at the Polar Splash?
 Justin Rudd's nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.) will donate $5/per person to your charity/organization/school (up to $2,000) if each person in your group meets the following conditions: NOTE: in order to receive any money, groups must have at least 15 people who do this exactly:
* the team's leader must contact [email protected] in advance to get the event details/rules * each must be registered at https://polarsplash.eventbrite.com by 6 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 16; can not add to the team after this time
* at the time of registration, registrant must indicate the correct charity/organization/school name in the space provided
* must be parked and signed-in by 10 a.m., sharp (free parking), 1 Granada Ave., 90803
* must participate in the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup (free bags & gloves provided)
* must be in the team's photo at 10:45 a.m. taken by Justin Rudd
* must get completely wet (including hair/head) during the Polar Splash
* must be in the team's photo at 11:15 after everyone is wet
* Those under 18 must have a parent/guardian present to participate.
* no wet suits
FREE Long Beach Turkey Trot t-shirts for all Polar Splash participants after you get wet!
All ages are welcome. Dogs are welcome at Rosie's Dog Beach, but we do not allow anyone to submerge a dog.
Wear what you want! It can be in a nice costume, your jeans and t-shirt, your mittens and 2-piece bikini; your Speedo and parka; your board shorts and flip flops. It's your choice. This is not a swimming event.
Footwear is fine to wear. No wet suits. Costumed encouraged. Bring your own towel. The water temp this time of year is approx. 55-59 degrees. Polar plunges and splashes happen this time of year all over the world.
http://justinrudd.com/polarsplash.html
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Volunteers needed at the beach cleanup this Sat., Jan. 17:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Sat., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. for the 188th consecutive monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanup and Long Beach Polar Splash. All ages and all groups sizes are welcome. - See more at: http://justinrudd.com/beachcleanup.html
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Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring
this Saturday's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup hosted by Justin Rudd. They'll be providing some refreshments, and will be kicking off their huge contest calling all Long Beach enthusiasts to share their Long Beach through film. All videos submitted must answer the question, "What Excites You About Long Beach?"
Additional refreshments will be provided by Duthie Power Services and Corner Bakery.
THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL SEE AT OUR CLEANUPS:  | | WATCH NOW: Justin Rudd's monthly "30-Minute Beach Cleanup" |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Sat., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. for the 188th consecutive monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanup and Long Beach Polar Splash. All ages and all groups sizes are welcome. MAP Cleanups are "rain or shine" and hosted by Justin Rudd!, his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT) and the Miss Long Beach and Miss Southern California Cities pageants. - See more at: http://justinrudd.com/beachcleanup.html
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STUDENTS: Will You Enter the Valentine's Card Contest for Shelter Pets Feb. 8, 2015?
City of Long Beach Animal Care Services, Haute Dogs, Justin Rudd, and Westerly School of Long Beach are sponsoring the 6th-annual handmade Valentine's card contest for Long Beach-area students (K-12) to create lovable Valentine's cards for the 120+ dogs and 50+ cats housed at the Long Beach Animal Care Services shelter. Hundreds of cards were submitted last year.
CARDS from adults are encouraged, too, but will not be judged in the contest. Rudd says, "There are hundreds of dogs and cats in our city who are looking for love and affection while waiting for forever homes. Let's show them our love this season. We encourage classrooms, scout groups, church youth groups, and other organizations to create cards for the animals."
Cards should be received at Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90808, on or before noon on Sun., Feb. 8, 2015. Students should place their name, grade level, teacher's name and school name on the very back of the card. Cards will not be returned.
WIN A PIZZA PARTY! The student who creates the winning card will receive a pizza party for their friends, classroom or group (up to 30 people). Judging will take into consideration the grade level of the student, and will be based on creativity, originality, and first impression. The folded cards should not exceed 5x7, and should not include any particular animal's name. Volunteers will randomly assign a card to an animal's kennel. The goal is to get at least one card per animal that will be attached to each pet's kennel through the Valentine's Day week.
In addition to the regular shelter hours, the public is invited to come view the cards and their creators, spend time with the animals and "fall in love" during the special Yappy Hour from noon to 1 p.m., where punch and cookies will be served to human guests by students at Westerly School, soft love songs will be playing, the shelter animals will receive special Valentine's goodies, and awards will be announced for the best Valentine's cards.
Justin Rudd and Long Beach beauty queens will be hosting the event. The Yappy Hour will surely allow visitors to find a 4-legged sweetheart to love.
- See more at: http://hautedogs.org/
Regular shelter hours are Wed. thru Fri. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat. thru Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter is closed Mon. and Tues. Direct any questions to Justin@JustinRudd.com. Parking is free. Visit the shelter online at http://longbeach.gov/acs
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Will you nominate an unsung hero and help them to get $500 or more from Justin's nonprofit Community Action Team? Deadline is Jan. 21.
 The annual LONG BEACH HEROES awards will be presented by Justin Rudd's nonprofit Community Action Team on Sun., Jan. 25, 2015, at Bay Shore Church. Funded by proceeds from the Long Beach Turkey Trot.
DO YOU HAVE a relative, a friend or a co-worker who is having a big impact in the Long Beach area? In every neighborhood, there are "unsung heroes" - volunteers and paid professionals who go well beyond their expected duties. Perhaps the person you nominate is active in education, the environment, animal welfare, youth or sports. Or, maybe there is no one "category" for which the person champions. We want to know about people you think should be recognized. WE WANT TO recognize the unsung heroes and help them to financially continue doing what they are doing. 1. Come up with some reasons that you think make your nominee unique and remarkable. Also, think through the kind of impact the person has made here in our community this past year (2014).
2. Go to our online {nomination form} and tell us about your hero. Remember, in order for your hero to move along in the selection process, it's important for you to answer each question directly on the online form. Remember, the information you share with us will be shared with the general public and media if your nominee is selected. TIP: We highly suggest that you first write and save the answers to the questions in a word-processing document, in case you want to re-submit your nomination, you can "cut-and-paste" those answers into the form without re-writing them.
3. Be sure to click "submit" when you are satisfied with the info you have typed in. You'll get a confirmation email.
4. Nominations for 2014 Long Beach Hero awards must be received by MIDNIGHT on Wed., Jan. 21, 2015.
5. Make sure that both the nominator and nominee would be able to attend, if selected, the dinner ceremony in Belmont Shore.
6. Nominees and nominators who are finalists will be contacted by email by approx. Thurs. evening, Jan. 22, 2015.
NOTE: previous Long Beach Heroes are not eligible to be recognized again.
- See more at: http://justinrudd.com/heroes.html
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REGISTRATION OPEN: Enter Your Dogs for the Sat., Feb. 7 contest.
There are19 Dog Beauty Contests and HUGE Pet Adoption Fair.
 Marine Stadium, 5225 Paoli Way, Long Beach, 90803
Entry is just $10 per dog and is good for all contests. All proceeds benefit local canine rescue, adoption and spay/neuter programs and programs of the nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT). It's free to spectate, and $5 cash (at the event) to rent a front-row seat on the grassy runway.
The Pet Adoption and vendor fair is 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9:40 a.m.: Best talent/trick, all breeds/mixes
10 a.m.: English Bulldog Beauty Contest
11:15 a.m.: Senior Dog Pageant, (all breeds/mixes, ages 10+)
11:25: Best Costume/Outfit on a dog (all breeds/mixes)
11:45 a.m.: Pit Bull Pageant
12 p.m.: Cute Dog Contest
12 p.m.: Ugly Dog Contest
12:15 p.m.: French Bulldog Pageant
12:35: Pug Pageant
12:50 p.m.: Best Tail (all breeds/mixes)
1 p.m.: National Mutt Show (any mixed breed)
1:15 p.m.: Best Smile (all breeds/mixes)
 1:30 p.m.: Best in Show, (all breeds/mixes)
1:50 p.m.: Best Legs (all breeds/mixes)
2 p.m.: Chihuahua Beauty Contest
2:15 p.m.: Small Dog Pageant (generally 20 lbs. or less and/or shorter than 16 inches; not puppies)
2:25 p.m.: Large Dog Pageant (generally 60+ lbs.)
2:35 p.m.: Poodle Pageant (all sizes)
2:45 p.m.: Dachshund Pageant
More at www.BulldogBeauty.com
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VENDORS AND ADOPTION/RESCUE GROUPS
now being accepted for our Feb. 7 event in Long Beach.
Starts at just $10. 500+ dogs expected again.
Feb. 7, 2015 at Marine Stadium in Long Beach.
Entry is just $10 per dog and is good for all contests. All proceeds benefit local canine rescue, adoption and spay/neuter programs. It's free to spectate, and $5 to rent a front-row seat on the grassy runway. Rent seats at the event with cash. The dog adoption and vendor fairs are 9:30-3 p.m.
9:40 a.m.: Best talent/trick, all breeds/mixes
10 a.m.: English Bulldog Beauty Contest (WIN DOG FOOD FOR A YEAR FROM PETCUREAN!)
11:15 a.m.: Senior Dog Pageant, (all breeds/mixes, ages 10+)
11:25: Best Costume/Outfit on a dog (all breeds/mixes)
11:45 a.m.: Pit Bull Pageant
12 p.m.: Cute Dog Contest
12 p.m.: Ugly Dog Contest
12:15 p.m.: French Bulldog Pageant
12:35 p.m.: Pug Pageant
12:50 p.m.: Best Tail (all breeds/mixes)
1 p.m.: National Mutt Show (any mixed breed)
1:15 p.m.: Best Smile (all breeds/mixes)
1:30 p.m.: Best in Show, (all breeds/mixes)
1:50 p.m.: Best Legs (all breeds/mixes)
2 p.m.: Chihuahua Beauty Contest
2:15 p.m.: Small Dog Pageant (generally 20 lbs. or less and/or shorter than 16 inches; not puppies)
2:25 p.m.: Large Dog Pageant (generally 60+ lbs.)
2:35 p.m.: Poodle Pageant (all sizes)
2:45 p.m.: Dachshund Pageant
VENDORS AND ADOPTION BOOTHS (9:30 a.m. til 3 p.m):
NOTE: Each space is 10x10 and set up is on grass.
large commercial vendor: $75
small commercial vendor: $35
nonprofits: $10
adoption group: $10
VENDOR DETAILS: To register as a vendor or adoption group, visit the very bottom of this page: www.BulldogBeauty.com 
click above to see photos from last year's event
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NOT TOO LATE! Which 4 foods/drinks will you commit to give up for 40 days? Start today. Be sure to post what you are giving up.
I (Justin Rudd) am giving up:
* desserts
* sugary drinks at coffee shops
* energy drinks
* fried foods
I ENCOURAGE YOU TO give up some bad habits for these first days of 2015.
Perhaps you will give up alcohol, fried foods, pizza, chocolate, sweets, or something else that you struggle with.
And, maybe you'll add something every day for the 40 days, like 10 pushups, a walk around the block, a two-mile run, a daily poem, a note of encouragement to someone each day on Facebook.
Share your intentions here: www.facebook.com/40DayChallenge
- Justin Rudd!
PS. Go to that site and read what others have committed to do.
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Will you accept the challenge to do this every day of Jan.?
JOIN ME? For the 4th-annual Monthly Fitness Challenge, we'll be adding on different exercises each month. We'll start Jan., 2015 with 10 pushups every day of the month.
No excuses (even if you are sick or on vacation). More than 860 people are signed-up to do the Monthly Fitness Challenges that began in Jan., 2012.
SIGN UP your email address athttp://conta.cc/dVyo2C, and then choose "Monthly Challenge."
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Follow Justin Rudd on Facebook
and see what he posted today:
www.facebook.com/JustinRudd
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UPCOMING EVENTS, PROJECTS, AND CONTESTS
Justin Rudd's nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT):
* 40-Day Challenge
Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2015. 5th-annual. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host this challenge that asks the public to give up four food items or food/drink categories for the first 40 days of the year. It's a New Year's resolution goal to give up items like sweets, alcohol, fast food, soda, fried food, and other high-calorie food and beverages.
JustinRudd.com/fortydaychallenge
* Sock-It-To-'Em sock drive for homeless
Now til Jan. 31, 2015. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team hold an annual 10-day collection of new pairs of socks with a goal to collect 3,500 pairs for area homeless men, women, and youth.
JustinRudd.com/sockittoem
*30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Sat., Jan. 17, 2015, 10 a.m., 188th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org
* Long Beach Polar Splash!
Sat., Jan. 17, 2015, 11 a.m., 4th-annual, next to Rosie's Dog Beach, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd's nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) donates $5 or $10 to various schools and charities on behalf of every person that plunges into the Pacific, up to $2,000. Follows the beach cleanup.
JustinRudd.com/polarsplash.html
* Long Beach Heroes awards dinner
Sun., Jan. 25, 2015, 6 p.m., 4th-annual, Bay Shore Church concert hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team honor ordinary, unsung citizens who do amazing things in our community. Each hero receives a check for $500-$1,000 to continue doing the good work they are doing.
JustinRudd.com/heroes.html
* Bulldog Beauty Contest & Haute Dogs Pageants with Pet Adoption Fair
Sat., Feb. 7, 2015, 11th-annual, Marine Stadium, 9:40 a.m. til 3 p.m. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host this event billed as the largest gathering of English bulldogs in the world. A few hundred bulldogs parade down the red carpet and get judges by real-life beauty queens, all to help raise money for animal welfare causes.
BulldogBeauty.com
* Long Beach Shelter Valentine's Card Contest & Yappy Hour
Sun., Feb. 8, 2015, noon, 6th-annual, Long Beach Animal Care Services. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host a card contest for students in the surrounding area, and the cards are hung on the cages of all the abandoned and abused dogs and cats awaiting new homes. The Yappy Hour features the card judging and awards ceremony, and refreshments are served as potential adopters visit with animals.
HauteDogs.org
* Long Beach Father/Daughter Dance
Sun., Feb. 8, 2015, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 10th-annual, Bay Shore Church youth center, 5200 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host dozens of dads and their little girls for dancing, homemade refreshments, and dance contests.
JustinRudd.com/dance.html
*30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Sat., Feb. 21, 2015, 10 a.m., 189th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org
* Red High Heels Walk
Sat., Feb. 21, 2015, noon; 5th-annual, in front of Chase Bank on Second St.; Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts this red-shoes-only, 1-mile walk for men, women and kids on the sidewalks of Second St. to bring awareness to heart health issues
JustinRudd.com/redhighheelswalk
* $1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee Sun., Mar. 1, 2015, 2 p.m., 14th-annual, Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts students in grades 3-5 from across North America as they try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 cash prize.
SpellingBees.com
* $1,000 National Adult Spelling Bee
Sun., Mar. 1, 2015, 4:30 p.m., 10th-annual, Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts students in grades 3-5 from across North America as they try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 cash prize.
AdultSpellingBee.com
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Justin Rudd and Community Action Team (CAT)
Teen and Adult volunteers needed for these events:
RSVP to [email protected] if you can help.
Event details at www.JustinRudd.com
* Long Beach Heroes, concert hall, Sun., Jan. 25, 2015, 6 p.m., 3 hours, Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. The Toledo
* Father/Daughter Dance, Sun., Feb. 8, 2015, 3:30-4:30 p.m. to set up and decorate and 6:30-7:30 to break down and put away supplies, Bay Shore Church, 5200 E. The Toledo
* National Elementary School Spelling Bee & National Adult Spelling Bee, Sun., Mar. 1, 2015, 2-7 p.m., sanctuary of Bay Shore Church.
* Long Beach Giving Project, Sun., Mar. 22, 2015, 6-8:30 p.m., concert hall at Bay Shore Church.
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This 4-acre off-leash dog beach in Belmont Shore is named after the bulldog Rosie that inspired its creation. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click link here for details, rules, photos and video. Dogs have been allowed off-leash at this site since June...
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FIRST FOUR BOOKS FREE FOR KIDS & ADULTS About 3 visitors per hour at Riley's Red Wagon Book Swap, corner of The Toledo @ Corona Ave., Belmont Shore. Open daily, about 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. About 200 books for kids and about 200 books for adults. Plus Aug./Sept. magazines.
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