City of Signal Hill E-Newsletter | October 2021 |
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Guests and their pets enjoy "Hounds on the Hill" on September 18 at the Signal Hill Dog Park. |
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Greetings! welcome to the October City E-Newsletter. If you are a Gmail user, please move this message to your 'Primary" tab to be sure you don't miss an update! We always welcome suggestions and feedback, please e-mail social@cityofsignalhill.org. |
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Upcoming Dates, Meetings and Events
Tuesday, October 26: Active Adults Line Dancing, 10:00 a.m. @ Library Terrace
Tuesday, October 26: City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 30: Fall Mayor's Clean-Up, 9:00 a.m. @ Signal Hill Community Center
Saturday, October 30: Halloween Carnival, 2:00 p.m. @ Signal Hill Park
Monday, November 1: Organic Waste Cart Collection Begins
Friday, November 5: Day of the Dead Celebration, 10:30 a.m. @ Library
Tuesday, November 9: City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 9: Active Adults BINGO Social Luncheon, 11:00 a.m. @ Library
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Halloween Happenings in Signal Hill |
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The Halloween on the Hill Scavenger Hunt is here! Residents of all ages are invited to participate. Ghostly Gus is "hiding" all over the City of Signal Hill! Find as many Ghostly Gus pictures as you can to complete the official contest grid. Download your grid here. A secret code will be listed on the bottom of each Ghostly Gus sign. When you find one, write down the secret code on your contest grid. Prizes will be awarded! Learn more on our website. Happy Hunting!
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The Halloween Carnival is back - get your wristbands today! Join us for Halloween fun and games on Saturday, October 30 at Signal Hill Park from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged! Youth activities include carnival games, crafts, train rides, and more! Learn more here. All participants must have a wristband.
Wristbands are currently on sale for $4 at the Community Services Office, the Public Library, or the Signal Hill Youth Center. Wristbands will be sold at the event for $5 each.
We are seeking volunteers to help with this event! Please call 562-989-7330 if you are interested in volunteering.
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Keep Signal Hill Beautiful! Fall Mayor's Clean-Up is Saturday, October 30 |
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You're invited to join Mayor Edward H.J. Wilson and the Sustainable City Committee for the Fall Mayor's Clean-Up on Saturday, October 30. Please meet at the Signal Hill Community Center Playground, 1780 E. Hill Street, at 9:00 a.m. Costumes are encouraged! All participating youth will receive a free wristband to the Halloween Carnival. For more information, please call 562-989-7340. |
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Green Organic Recycling Carts Are Here! |
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Green organic recycling carts are rolling out to all residents this week! Collection of organic waste will begin November 1.
As a reminder: starting November 1, "green" / organic waste will no longer be permitted in your gray trash bin. The following items will need to be placed in the green bin:
- Food scraps
- Soiled paper including paper napkins and paper towels
- Food-soiled paper containers
- Plants/yard waste
- Untreated wood, branches
- Coffee filters and tea bags
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Fall Bulky Item Pick-Up Week: November 1 - 5 |
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EDCO Disposal's Fall 2021 Bulky Item Collection Week is November 1 - 5. During the collection week, place your bulky items out on the curb for collection on your regularly scheduled collection day. Residents in multi-family complexes should work with their building to arrange for a special free pick-up date no later than October 29. You may contact EDCO at 562-597-0608. For more information on Bulky Item Pickup, contact EDCO or visit their website. |
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Construction Notice: Cherry Ave. from 28th St. to Spring St. |
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Please continue to be mindful of construction work on Cherry Avenue from 28th Street to Spring Street. Heavy traffic delays are expected in this area from lane closures and other impacts. Active construction will be mostly between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., please consider an alternate route during this time. For more information, please contact Public Works at 562-989-7351. |
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New COVID-19 Requirements at Large Events and Bars/Lounges in L.A. County and Long Beach |
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As a reminder, everyone over the age of two who is medically able (regardless of vaccination status) must wear masks in all L.A. County & Long Beach public indoor settings, including restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores, indoor businesses, and health care settings. |
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L.A. County Public Health (LACDPH) and Long Beach Health & Human Services (LBHHS) now require vaccination verification or a negative test within 72 hours prior to attending outdoor mega events (10,000 or more attendees). Attendees at indoor mega events (1,000 or more) are also required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result prior to entry.
LACDPH & LBHHS also require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test for all customers and employees 12 years and up in indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges. Currently, valid proof must show at least one dose of the vaccine. Starting November 4, proof of full vaccination will be required. Visit L.A. County Public Health for the latest Health Officer Orders and guidance.
Visit myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov for an electronic record of your vaccination record. You'll receive a link to a QR code and digital copy. To share your proof of vaccination, you can use either the electronic version you’ll get from the portal or the card you were given at time of vaccination.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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All residents and workers 12 years old and up are eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. Please get vaccinated if you have not yet done so! Third/booster doses are also currently available for individuals who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine and meet additional criteria. Learn more on our website.
Please note that as of the date of this e-mail, booster doses for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients have yet to be formally approved by the CDC. We will keep you up-to-date on that developing situation.
Learn more about the vaccines from the CDC here.
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As of October 18, 2021:
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City of Signal Hill COVID-19 Cases To-Date: 1,456 (+ 3.3 % since September 18)
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L.A. County Cases To-Date: 1,478,622 (+ 2.5 % since September 18)
- State of California Cases as of October 19, 2021: 4,592,312
Signal Hill Residents (12 years and older) Vaccinated With At Least One Dose as of October 14, 2021: 7,873 (79.5%)
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Seeking Nominations for the Beautification Award |
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Have you, a neighbor or a business made aesthetic improvements to their property? Submit a Beautification Award nomination today! The Planning Commission sponsors the Beautification Award to show appreciation and acknowledge residential and commercial property features/improvements that help make the City of Signal Hill an attractive place to live, work and play. The award is selected and granted quarterly at a Planning Commission meeting.
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October Fun for Active Adults at the Library |
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Adults ages 55 years and older are welcome to join our Active Adult activities in October:
- Tuesday, October 26: Social Hour, 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room
- Tuesday, October 26: Line Dancing, 10:00 a.m. @ Signal Point Terrace. Bring a friend or come solo!
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Active Adults BINGO Social Luncheon: November 9 |
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Join us for an Active Adults (55+) BINGO Social Luncheon on Tuesday, November 9 at the Signal Hill Public Library! Lunch will be provided by Simply Delicious and BINGO will be called by members of the Signal Hill Police Foundation. BINGO begins at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.
RSVP is required for this free event. Please note that there is a waitlist for non-residents. Please call 562-989-7330 to reserve your space.
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Day of the Dead Celebration: Friday, November 5 |
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Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead with special arts and crafts, activities, and snacks. This event is free. Activities are from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Masks are required. For more information, please visit the Library or call 562-989-7323. |
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The annual Signal Hill Police Department Toy Drive is coming soon! Please consider donating a toy to help a local child have a happy holiday season. Stop by Target on Saturday, November 27, and donate a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more. Target is located at 950 E. 33rd Street. SHPD staff will be collecting donations outside the store from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact SHPD Lieutenant Crigler at kcrigler@signalhillpd.org. |
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The cities of Signal Hill and Long Beach cordially invite you to attend the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, December 1, at the Signal Hill Public Library. Live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. and the tree is lit at 6:00 p.m. After the tree lighting, enjoy visits with Santa, activities, treats and more. For more information, please call 562-989-7330. |
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2175 Cherry Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
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Hours of Operation
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Mayor:
Edward H.J. Wilson
Vice Mayor:
Keir Jones
Council Members:
Robert D. Copeland
Tina L. Hansen
Lori Y. Woods
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