Your September Issue Is Here!

— SEPTEMBER ISSUE —

Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association Forum Scheduled for September 20 at 6:00 PM!

Please mark your calendars and join your neighbors for our BHNA Forum. Mayor Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor Cindy Allen and the Long Beach Police Department will be our featured guests.

This is your opportunity to have your voices heard! Please note that we will ask the guest speakers to provide an update on recent activities of concern, and we will then have time for questions from the audience. This evening is a great time for our students, young adults, residents, seniors and interested community members to participate in our democratic process.

Date: September 20, 2023, 6:00-7:30

Location: Immanuel Place 3215 E. 3rd Street

Bluff Heights Neighborhood Garden Club

Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association will launch a local, free BHNA GARDEN CLUB, open to members of the community who share a common interest in gardening.

Our mission in establishing this new community group:

Help to maintain and support common, designated BHNA areas (like the roundabout at Vista/Orizaba and Corto Place on Broadway)
Connect like-minded neighbors to share relevant expertise
Create a venue/conduit for sharing of gardening best-practices and seed exchange
Hands-on education on a variety of relevant garden topics
Promote relevant city, county and state incentive programs (such as lblawntogarden.com, free city sources for compost/mulch, water storage barrels incentives, etc.)

There is a Kick-Off Event on Saturday, September 23, 2023 (time to be announced). At this time, we will introduce our new Garden Club at a neighborhood event and focus on a popular topic Drought Tolerant Plants. Our local resident and BHNA board member Stephen Sutton participated in Long Beach’s Lawn-to-Garden Program several years ago and will host the event at his home, where guests can see a mature, native garden. Agave plants will be given away as incentives to plant at home. We will also have raffles and/or give-aways, such as books, logo hats, hori-hori garden tools and butterfly kits.

Monthly Garden Mixers:

Each month, a local BHNA resident will volunteer to host and share their expertise in the garden. Relevant garden topics of noted neighborhood interest include: drought-tolerant plants, composting / use of mulch, raised bed gardening, eliminating pests and treating plant diseases (focus on the natural, organic way), and seed saving and exchange.

If you're interested in joining the garden club, please contact Stephen Sutton via text at (562) 254-6721 or e-mail stephensuttonrealtor@gmail.com

Mann Elementary kicked off the 2023-2024 school year, and the school community is looking for business sponsors and new PTA Members to support student field trips and enrichment programs for our kids. Neighbors and friends are invited to join!

If you are interested in donating to Mann Elementary or becoming a business sponsor, please reach out to Bluff Heights resident and PTA Member Danielle Potter at mannptalb@gmail.com.

Each month we will publish a photograph from our neighborhood. The photo above was taken at the Wine and Book Pairing event held at the Wine Crush.

If you have photos that highlight the beauty and uniqueness of our neighborhood, please send them to info@bluffheights.org

Summer Concert Series at Shoreline Village

Listen to live music and be immersed in a vibrant atmosphere with a talented lineup of artists. Shoreline Village will be featuring the last weekend of their Summer Concert Series with a diverse range of engaging performances. Tap your feet to the infectious beats while listening to 90's, rock, and R&B songs.

September 2 – 4, 2023. Hours on Saturday run from 1PM to 5PM and 6PM to 10PM. Times on Sundays run from 1PM to 5PM. 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive

Admission is free

The Greek Festival

Every year, a Grecian village comes alive with kid-friendly activities, thrilling attractions, and engaging entertainment. Transport yourself into Greek culture with a lively atmosphere and delectable food during Labor Day weekend. Whether you’re looking for exciting things to do during a weekend, groove during a Greek dance or capture family memories on carnival rides, the Greek festival is an all-encompassing celebration for all ages.The event will be held during Labor Day weekend with times occurring on September 2 – 4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be hosting the event at 5761 E Colorado Street. The event opens at noon each day.

Admission is $5

Backyard Bounty

The second Sunday of the month is Backyard Bounty day in Bluff Heights. Share the bounty from your backyard by placing it in front of your house. Take a walk through the neighborhood, get a little exercise, and enjoy the bounty. Find the label HERE

Sunday, September 10, starting at 9:00 AM

Neighborhood Forum with Mayor Rex Richardson

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson will be our special guest speaker at the next Neighborhood Forum, held at Immanuel Place at 3215 E 3rd St.

Wednesday, September 20, 6:00 PM

Fresh Produce at Local Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets and farm stands are great places to browse, sample, and buy fresh produce and handmade products. Visit the market at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Avenue) every Tuesday starting at 3:00 PM and every Saturday starting at 9:00 AM

Find more details HERE.

Saving Water Is the Long Beach Way

As we face unprecedented drought across California, we all need to do our part to conserve water. HERE is a flyer from the Long Beach Water Department outlining the new rules. Find more information on water conservation HERE.

Is it Time to Trim your Waste-Line?

It's really simple to trim your "Waste-Line!" All you need to do is collect your e-waste, hazardous waste, and/or old tire waste and bring it to one of three local collection centers under the conditions set by the City of Long Beach on this flyer.

You will feel much lighter now that you took care of those extra notches on your Waste-Line! Doesn't being a loser feel good?

STAY INFORMED ON CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS

District 2 - Councilwoman Cindy Allen

(562) 570-2222

Cindy.Allen@longbeach.gov or district2@longbeach.gov

Connor Lock, Chief of Staff

LBPD Blotter

On March 17 2022, the Long Beach Police Department debuted a new tool for the Long Beach community to access information about police activity and investigations.

To view this new community resource, and other Police Department information, please visit the LBPD Homepage and LBPD News.

Tips to P r e v e nt P a t i o F ur n i t u r e T he f t

Residential Burglary Prevention Tips Flyer

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Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital

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Flamin Curry

Gallagher's Pub and Grill

Granny's Donuts

Hot Java

Hug Life Ice Cream

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Nice Alterations and Tailoring

Park Pantry

TC Raw Eats

Tru Nature Juice Bar

Syndicate Barber Shop

The Wine Crush

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THANK YOU to all the neighbors who have already donated!

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