NPNA ELECTIONS & Public Safety Discussion

NPNA ELECTIONS & Public Safety Discussion
October 19 - 6:30 pm
Exhibit [A] Gallery
555 Pine Ave
Downtown Long Beach

Meet the Candidates!  

Loara Cadavona currently serves as the Vice President of Communications of the NPNA.  She also serves on the Executive Committee of the Downtown Residential Council (DRC).  Loara was co-chair of the Pacific Avenue Task Force and secured a grant to revitalize the community garden on Pacific Avenue and 6th.   Loara is a seven-year resident of Downtown and works in healthcare. She hopes to remain on the NPNA board to support the organization’s continued efforts to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Pedro C. Costa has over 40 years of national and international experience in architecture, regional and urban planning, economic development, real estate development and construction, preparation of development packages, property acquisition, property management and public relations.

Pedro C. Costa has been associated with world-recognized consultants such as Professor R. Buckminster Fuller (Philadelphia), Professor Patrick Horsburgh (Notre Dame University) and institutions such as the Ford Foundation (Educational Facilities Laboratories).

* Resident of North Pine and business located on North Pine

* President of the Board of the North Pine Neighborhood Alliance

* Co-founder of: HOPA (Historic Old Pine Business Alliance) and the “Twilight Walk”.

* Member of the Steering and Working Committee for Pine Avenue Streetscape Improvements, City of Long Beach.

* Member of the DLBA (Downtown Long Beach Associates) Board of Directors, Representing Downtown Residents from the First District

* Member on the DLBA (Downtown Long Beach Associates) Capital Improvement Projects Task Force representing the DRC.

* Member of the Board of the DRC (Downtown Residential Council).

I’m Elsa Diaz a wife, partner and friend to Pedro Costa. I moved into Long Beach in 1993 and bought into Pine Plaza Condominiums, a new development at 8thST and Pine Ave Downtown at the time. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and lived from West Hollywood to Venice Beach, yes I’ve been around.

I’ve always been attracted to the arts and in particular Fashion Industry and pursued a degree in Fashion Design at Los Angeles Trade Tech College in the late 70’s. I was awarded 1st place in Boutique Category in Graduation Fashion Show and worked in the Industry for 25 years in design, merchandising, patternmaking and management. The last 2 companies St John Knits and BCBG I specialized in fit and production in the design room.

The last 10 years married to an Architect I concentrated on Interior Design and Office Management for Pedro C Costa Architects Inc. Went to Santa Monica City College and pursued my passion for fashion in Jewelry Design; opened Venice Dreams Boutique in 2009 to present.

I am an active board member of North Pine Neighborhood Alliance, founder and participant in Twilight Walk and North Pine Business Association; Historic Old Pine Ave (HOPA).

Michael Herrera is a 29 year-old small business owner who lives in the Kress Building with his fiancée. Born and raised in central-California, Michael discovered Long Beach in 2007 when he started contracting with the Port of Long Beach to engineer and install many of their modern security platforms.

Long Beach’s cultural diversity, unique style, and livability made an instant impact on him. He wants to serve his new home by offering a fresh perspective and technical expertise.
Michael holds a degree in Computer Science from California State University, Bakersfield. He owns the Long Beach-based software development company, Devop Labs Inc.

Jennifer Kennedy moved to Long Beach in 2002. She is a board member of the North Pine Neighborhood Alliance.  She volunteers regularly in the Long Beach community. Recently, Jennifer graduated from CSULB with a M.A. in Education.  While at CSULB, she was a founding officer of the Graduate Student Association.  She has been an educator for eight years, teaching in Compton, West Africa, and Inglewood. In 2010, she received the Teacher of the Year award. She is an alumni of Teach For America and a current and active member of Toastmasters International. Currently, she is a project manager of an educational software company.

Gina Krueger was born and raised in Long Beach.  After graduating from Wilson High School, she received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago and later a Master of Public Administration from CSULB.   She was an officer in the United States Coast Guard for four years and is currently an Analyst at the Port of Long Beach. Her interest in the NPNA is rooted in her strong belief in community involvement and a long-standing commitment to public service.  She lives in the Kress Building and loves being able to walk everywhere!

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About being a board member

  • Board members must be a resident from the NPNA community (boundaries: Pacific Avenue to Long Beach Boulevard, 3rd Street to Anaheim Boulevard)
  • Board members will serve for a 1 year term
  • NPNA board meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month; membership meets quarterly on the 4th Wednesday of the given month
  • Regular attendance at board and membership meetings is needed
  • For more information on the NPNA’s board of directors, please see NPNA Bylaws Executive Committee.

Voting

  • Voting will occur at the membership meeting
  • Floor Nominations/Write in candidates will also be accepted

PUBLIC SAFETY ON THE AGENDA

After the election, the remaining meeting will focus on identifying and addressing key public safety issues in the North Pine area.

Commander Benedetti of the Long Beach Police Department will join us for the public safety discussion.

In a continuing effort to improve public safety in the North Pine neighborhood, we are requesting your assistance in completing a very short survey that will help us better understand the levels of safety and how to improve it. The information you provide is confidential and your response will be anonymous.
Here is the link to the survey:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L6MZYYR

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ADVOCACY ALERT!

SUPPORT DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH
You can support the continuing progress of Downtown Long Beach and help achieve our vision of vibrant Downtown neighborhoods by supporting the proposed Downtown Plan as drafted.  Please visit http://www.supportdowntownlb.com/ to find out more information on the plan and to voice your support.

EVENTS!

Twilight Walk – October 21
3rd Friday of every month – 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Pine Avenue (3rd to 8th)
Come out and support your local businesses – Music, Art, Food, Wine and great neighbors.
Click here for more info.  Brought to you by HOPA.

Zombies Are Coming to North Pine! Oct 29th!
Yep, you heard it correctly!  Click here for more!  Thank Long Beach Cinematheque for bringing this great event to Downtown by making a donation or becoming a sponsor; contact mondocelluloid@gmail.com orlbcinematheque@gmail.com.

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NPNA News! June

NPNA Membership Meeting – NEW DATE! Wed, July 6, 6:30 pm, location tbd
The June 22 membership meeting has postponed to July 6.  Location and featured presentation to be announced shortly.

En La Noche at MOLAA - Thurs, June 16, 6:00 - 10:00pm, MOLAA

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal invites you to the Museum of Latin American Art for En La Noche Music, Art, Film, Dance, Tequila tasting and Lucha Libre!

Admission: Second District Residents – FREE with pre-registration.  Call the Second District office at (562) 570-6684 to be added to the guest list. Non-Members and unregistered $10

Tours: Unresolved Circumstances: Perspectives on current Video Art from Latin America

Music: DJ Raul Campos (KCRW 89.9) & DJ Cornejo (MOLAA)

Lucha Libre: Colorful masks and unique “high-flying” maneuvers. Watch 12 professional wrestlers in a life size ring.  Be ready to cheer!!!

Food & Tequila : Complimentary Tequila Marquez de Valencia (6 pm – 7 pm)
Café Viva $2 Bar Menu

Sponsored by: Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Los Angeles County, KCRW 89.9 and MOLAA

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186652441383952

Twilight Walk and Bike - Fri, June 17, 6:00pm - 10:00 pm, Pine Avenue 3rd – 8th

Enjoy Twilight Walk “and bike” in June! Stroll down Pine Avenue to see art, hear music, taste wine, shop jewelry, eat baklava, and more…! See what the buzz is all about!

Some Twilight highlights:

  • Exhibit A will host an evening of Jazz with live painting by Mathew Martinez
  • The Steve Harris Jazz Collective will be performing at the Kress Market
  • Tinderbox live at Anderson Paint and Hardware
  • Tom Sky will be playing his Emotronic/Trance Music at Venice Dreams Boutique and Vintage Gifts

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152389771496185

2nd Saturday Shop & Walk – Downtown Long Beach – NEW DATE! Sat, June 18, 11:00 am, Meet at Promenade Square to tour Pine Avenue & City Place

Welcome back to the 2nd Saturday Shop & Walk folks which is technically being held on the 3rd Saturday this month to coinicide with the new “Shop Local” Campaign so expect to get some goodies in the beginning of the tour! We will meet at Promenade Square Park at 11am and will be starting our open format!

Some highlights:

  • Anderson Paint and Hardware is giving a free key plus 20% off all items in store! For all participants who are attending this Shop and Walk!
  • Exhibit A at 555 N Pine is hosting a collaborative show by artist Ron Hust and students of Hoover Middle School that will blow you away

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215718505128421

Downtown Residential Council (DRC) Forum – Mon, June 20, 7:00 pm – Long Beach Hilton

Agenda:

  • Downtown re/development update (RDA)
  • Neighborhood Spotlight
  • PBID presentation (DLBA)

The DRC serves as a forum for neighborhood association representatives to join together to discuss issues of common concern and work together to achieve solutions of benefit for residents by focusing on community, communication, and impact to make Downtown a better place to live! The DRC is comprised of the 6 Neighborhood Associations in Downtown:
WECA – West End Community Association
WCHA – Willmore City Heritage Association
NPNA – North Pine Neighborhood Alliance
EVA – East Village Association
PARA – Promenade Area Residents Association
ORCA – Ocean Residents Community Association

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THIS WED: NPNA Membership Mtg & More!

NPNA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 pm
Exhibit [A] Gallery
555 Pine Avenue, Downtown Long Beach

Join your friends and neighbors at the next membership meeting for the North Pine Neighborhood Alliance neighborhood association.

Featured presentation is an informational session on the Downtown Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and what the Plan and PEIR will do for the Downtown.

More information on the Plan and PEIR can be found here.

Hope to see you on Wednesday!

DOWNTOWN EVENTS!

Taste of Downtown
April 27 and April 28 – 6 – 9 pm
Downtown Waterfront
Taste of Downtown returns on April 27-28 to the Waterfront at the Pine Avenue Pier, between Gladstone’s and Tokyo Wako. More than a dozen Downtown restaurants are serving up their best fare in order to impress your taste buds. More information can be found here.

Downtown Final Friday
April 29 – 7 – 11 pm
The Skyroom in Downtown Long Beach
Organized by Promenade Area Residents Association (PARA), Downtown Final Friday is a monthly neighborhood mixer open to all Downtown residents. Venues provide specials exclusive to Downtown residents. This month, the Skyroom is hosting with complimentary appetizers, drink specials and dinner specials. To add a twist, 4 – $25 downtown gift cards will be raffled off! For more information and to rsvp, click here.

Willmore City Historic Walking Tour
May 1 – 3pm
519 W. 10th Street, Downtown Long Beach
Organized by the Willmore City Heritage Association (WCHA), the regular walks bring neighbors and friends together to explore the Willmore City neighborhood. To stay connected, visit http://www.willmorecity.org/.

Cycling Plan Community Meeting: Future of Bikes in Downtown Long Beach
May 2 – 6:30 pm
Jenny Oropeza Community Center
401 Golden Avenue, Downtown Long Beach
Join Councilmember Garcia for an informative meeting about the future of cycling and bike infrastructure in Downtown Long Beach. For more infomation, visit here.

May Day Festival @
Bembridge House in Drake Park
May 7 – 1 – 4 pm
Willmore City, Downtown Long Beach
Organized by WCHA, you’re invited to an the annual May Day Celebration! More information, join the WHCA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willmore-City-Heritage-Association.

2nd Saturday Shop and Walk
May 14 – 11 am
Upper East Village, Downtown Long Beach
Organized by the Downtown Residential Council (DRC) with support from the Downtown Long Beach Associates, the 2nd Saturday Shop and Walk’s mission is to build a thriving downtown community of businesses and residents by raising awareness of neighborhood goods and services through a monthly event that facilitates synergy between business owners and residents.

Check out past walks: Pine Avenue, East Village, The Pike.

Stay connected and “like” 2nd Saturday Shop and Walk on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/shopandwalkdowntownlb.

District Pride Fundraiser
May 19 – 6 – 10 pm
Bliss 525, 525 Broadway
East Village, Downtown Long Beach
Organized by the East Village Association, more information can be found here.

Twilight Walk and Bike
May 20 – 6 – 10 pm
Upper Pine Avenue, Downtown Long Beach
Organized by the North Pine Business Association (NPBA), Twilight Walk and Bike is a monthly event on the Third Friday of every month and invites the community to visit North Pine businesses from 3rd to Anaheim while experiencing local deals, art, music, and more. For more information, please visit here.

For more events, check out http://www.dlba.org/Events.

For Downtown construction updates, visit here.

For secure alerts free from the Long Beach Police Department, sign up here.

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April Events!

FEATURED EVENTS!

Twilight Walk “and Bike”
Friday, April 15 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
North Pine Avenue between 4th and 8th Streets

Downtown Long Beach
Stroll along North Pine Avenue for live ART, MUSIC, SHOP, DINE!
For more information, join the Twilight Walk on Facebook group or check out the flyer.

North Pine Neighborhood Alliance Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 27 – 6:30 pm
William’s Boxing Gym
745 Pine Avenue
Downtown Long Beach
Stay tuned for more!

MORE EVENTS!

Tecate Thunder Thursday
Thursday, April 14 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Pine Avenue (between 1st and 3rd)
Downtown Long Beach

Get ready to start your engines as Downtown Long Beach kicks off the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach!  For more information, click here.

Downtown Residential Council (DRC) Forum
Monday, April 18 – doors open 6:30 pm; meeting 7:00 pm; mix & mingle 8:30 pm
Who and what are on the agenda?  Welcome; DRC announcements; Shop Local Campaign, Kris Larson, VP, DLBA; Downtown’s Amazing Race, Joen Garnica, DRC Marketing & Special Events Committee; Neighborhood Spotlight: East Village Association, Michael Mosselli, EVA President; Updates & General Announcements

For more information on the Downtown Residential Council, visit http://www.longbeachdrc.com/.

Downtown’s Amazing Race
Saturday, April 23 – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Downtown Long Beach

Gather your team, polish your skills and make your way out to Downtown Long Beach for Downtown’s Amazing Race. If you are a fan of the show or love a good game, this promises to be the ultimate adventure. Part physical, part intellectual, part daring and never dull.

Teams consist of two to four people and the cost of participation is just $75 per team. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today to reserve your spot!

Teams will be competing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes!

For more information or to register, visit http://www.dlba.org/residents/DowntownsAmazingRace.

Taste of Downtown
April 27-28, 6-9PM
Waterfront in Downtown Long Beach

More than a  dozen Downtown restaurants are serving up their best fare in order to impress your taste buds.

For more information, visit http://www.dlba.org/TasteofDowntown.

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ACTION ALERT REMINDER: March 17 Meeting on Downtown Plan

This is a reminder to please attend a very important meeting on the Downtown Plan, which is being held tomorrow/Thursday, March 17 at 5:00 pm at City Hall.  The following are the details:

Public Study Session (on the Downtown Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report)
Thursday, March 17, 2011 – 5:00 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting
City Council Chamber, City Hall
333 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
FREE Parking at City Hall parking structure off of Broadway.  Bike racks are also available in front of City Hall entrance.

Downtown is our home and for some of us it is also our livelihood.  If we do not take care of it and actively work to ensure that it grows and blossoms into what we all want and know it can become, no one will. The Downtown Plan affects each and every one of our daily lives directly and we all have as big (or bigger) a stake in the future of Downtown as anyone, so it is vital that we make our voices heard and make a good showing on March 17 at the Study Session.

Because other groups will be wearing green, we want to differentiate ourselves, so please wear a white shirt to show our unity!

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NPNA News! March

Action Alert! Downtown Plan Needs Your Support

Please plan on attending a very important meeting on the Downtown Plan:

Public Study Session on Downtown Plan
Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 17 at 5:00 pm
City Council Chamber, City Hall
333 W. Ocean Blvd., Downtown Long Beach

For more information on what you can do to support the plan, please contact lynkauffman@gmail.com.

For more information on the Downtown Plan, please visit:
http://www.dlba.org/residents/DowntownPlan_Page
http://www.lbds.info/planning/advance_planning/downtown_community_plan


NEWS around the Neighborhood!

North Pine Avenue Business Association
Formed by North Pine business owners, the association is bound by Pine Avenue and 3rd Street up to Pine Avenue and Anaheim. The purpose of this business association is to create a more lively and successful North Pine business corridor.  A meeting took place in early March at 4th Street Deli.  The next meeting will be in two weeks, and invitations will be extended to all businesses from 3rd to Pine.  For more information, please send a request to the group on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_191139337574721&ap=1. Thanks to Eric Gray for organizing!!!


MADHouse!
In late February, EPIPHANY 624, an art and music show, christened the MADhouse at 624 Pacific Avenue!  With approximately 150 attendees, the MADHouse was transformed for the evening by the vision of Rajh Kirch and offered a celebration of music, live art, and experimental projections.  For more information on MADHouse and Epiphany 624, please visit http://madhouselbc.org/.

Architecture As Art
Saturday, March 12 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Gallery BLU - 340 Long Beach Blvd. A special event will take place with DJs and an open bar with suggested donations.  Pedro Costa, NPNA President, will have his architectural work and sculptures on exhibit.  For more information, please visit http://www.VaydenRoi.com/.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS!

Long Beach Downtown Art Walk
Saturday, March 12 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Long Beach Downtown Art Walk (LBDAW) Second Saturday of every month.  Seventeen galleries throughout Downtown Long Beach will open their doors to the public!  For more info, check outhttp://www.facebook.com/PGLALongBeach.

For more events in Downtown Long Beach, visit http://www.downtownlongbeach.org/events.

 

 

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POSTPONED: January 26 NPNA Membership Meeting

Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, the January 26 NPNA membership meeting has been postponed.  Stay tuned for the new date.

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December News & Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

With 2011 just around the corner, we wanted to wish all of you the best for the coming year!

~NPNA Board

NPNA Membership Meeting
January 26th at 6:30 pm, location tbd
Membership meetings will now be held every quarter (January, April, June, September) on the 4th Wednesday of the given month at 6:30 pm.

K9 Corner
As we approach Winter and seems like the rain won’t stop, one mightthink the last place they would want to take their pet would be the dog park. And while most dog parks become amudfestwhen it rains, K-9 Corner continues to be the cleanest dog park in the city with it’s combination of faux grass and pebbles. Bring your pooch and come experience it for yourself.

Dog ofthe month:Greta. A 3yr old female rescue.

Shop Local
Second Saturday Downtown Walking Tours
Saturday, January 8 at 11am
Meeting place: Promenade Park

Organized by the Downtown Residential Council (DRC), the tour will highlight the East Village!  Come out and meet your neighbors and discover downtown!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_162896507082364&ap=1

New Years Eve in Downtown
Friday, December 31 at 6:00pm
Downtown Long Beach * Waterfront 6-9PM * Pine Avenue 9PM-2PM

Ring in the new year in style as Downtown Long Beach features two FREE concerts with Southern California’s urban waterfront playground as a backdrop!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130809990309335&index=1

Downtown Events
For more events, check out http://www.dlba.org/Events

Downtown Project Updates

Draft EIR for Downtown Plan Now Available
The proposed project is the adoption and implementation of the Long Beach Downtown Plan that would replace the existing land use, zoning and planned development districts as the land use and design document for all future development in the proposed Downtown Plan project area.
For more info, visit http://www.dlba.org/residents/DowntownPlan_Page.
Retail Visioning Report and 32 Item Action Plan now available

The final report and action items are now available.  The “Shop Local Campaign,” one of the 32 action items, is now in the planning stages.  The 3 goals of the campaign are to:

  • Get residents out
  • Get information / inventory of retail offering to people
  • Grow a sense of collaboration between residents and local businesses

Stay tuned for more.  The complete report can be viewed here:
http://www.downtownlongbeach.org/uploads//Economic_Development/DLBA%20Retail%20Visioning%20Report%20-%20compressed.pdf

Downtown Construction Updates

Several plans and projects to improve the public space are slated for construction in Downtown Long Beach.

For more info, please visit: http://www.dlba.org/downtownprojects
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NPNA communicates to its members through its monthly enewsletter, periodic e-action alerts, and e-event announcements.  We encourage you to invite your neighbors to visit our website and forward our enewsletters to all those who want to stay informed about the downtown.

We will see you in the new year!!

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November News!

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
With the holidays just around the corner, get a jump on gift buying, dining, and culture, right here in your downtown neighborhood!  Incredible deals are happening as we speak, so take advantage of the downtown deals and the convenience of shopping right in your own backyard, while supporting your local businesses!  Here’s a taste of some special offerings:

Small Business Saturday
Saturday (yep, that’s tomorrow), November 27
sponsored by American Express

When shoppers spend $25 or more, using a registered American Express Card, they will receive a $25 statement credit.  It’s a wonderful way to bring customers downtown and to help them stretch their holiday shopping dollars. Customers can enroll at the American Express site https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/sbs/?extlink=em-open-2010sbs-open. Please register and share the link with colleagues, friends, and family.

Downtown LB Deals
When: NOW, and ALL Year Long

Back by popular demand, the DLBA has produced a Downtown-wide map and savings program called Downtown Deals: A Map to Savings.

This program runs year round, from October to September, and features more than 70 businesses offering discounts and incentives. For a printed copy of this fold-down walking map with corresponding business listings, please stop by the DLBA office at 100 W. Broadway, Suite 120, Long Beach, CA 90802. These maps conveniently fold up into pocket-sized brochures that are easy to store and reuse.

So when you combine your savings with American Express’ Small Business Saturday and Downtown Deals, you’re saving A LOT!

To download a PDF of the map and promotions, please click here.

Venice Dreams
800 Pine Ave
50% to 70% OFF ALL MELIE BIANCO BAGS—NIKITA LYNN BAGS—STREETS AHEAD BELTS—SUPER CLEARANCE–ALL MUST GO!!  SALE on going till November 27th
LIVE W LOVE Brand 50% OFF Through Holiday Season!
So, ladies, if you still don’t know what you’re going to wear for all those holiday parties, well, you should head on over to Venice Dreams now and before the end of the holiday season!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Long-Beach-CA/Venice-Dreams/173601089698

Kress Market
433 Pine Avenue
Kress Market is now offering gift baskets and gift cards, just in time for the holidays!  While you’re there, pick up some organic fresh produce and wine for your holiday party!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Long-Beach-CA/Kress-Market-Deli/180706703703

4th Street Deli
450 Pine Avenue
Don’t feel like cooking for the holidays?   Check out 4th Street Deli for all of your holiday catering needs!  4th Street now serves delicious and freshly baked desserts to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Long-Beach-CA/4th-St-Deli/161865402786

Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue
Check out MOLAA’s Siqueiros exhibition this weekend! They will be open during regular museum hours and members will receive 20% off all purchases through Sunday.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Long-Beach-CA/Museum-of-Latin-American-Art-MOLAA/21949423391

East Village 50/50 Raffle Contest
Here’s your chance to win BIG for the holidays!  For only $2 per ticket, you have the chance to win some pretty cool prizes!Raffle Tickets On sale now at the Following Location:
The Brandon Apparel Group, Inc.
132 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 – 10AM – 9PM

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/East-Village-Long-Beach/144019808980065

DOWNTOWN EVENTS

Pilates Plus GRAND OPENING!
ALL WEEKEND LONG
301 Pine Avenue
Did you eat a little too much on Thanksgiving?  Well, take off the holiday pounds by checking out Pilates Plus’ grand opening.  They are offering free classes all weekend long!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=168410303190274

(Long Beach)RED
Wednesday, December 1 · 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Terrace Theater
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach is going (RED)!

In partnership with the international campaign (RED)TM the City of Long Beach will join cities from around the world in recognizing World AIDS Day by illuminating numerous downtown landmarks in red on the evening of December 1, 2010.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=117428844987467

PREMIERE – “Long Beach Inspirators” by Long Beach Voices
Friday, December 3 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
The Infinite Yoga
517 Pine Avenue
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=162168710482559

Sage Encounters
Sunday, December 19 · 2:00pm – 3:30pm
The Infinite Yoga
517 Pine Ave
T’sSpace is proud to announce: Sage Encounters: An Introduction to Conscious Aging with Sande Davida Gendel as part of The Infinite’s Whole Life program.

Explore and discover attitudes and skills that can empower, heal, and lead to a positive attitude toward aging.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123936867666614

New Year’s Eve in Downtown Long Beach
Friday, December 31 at 6:00pm
Downtown Long Beach * Waterfront 6-9PM * Pine Avenue 9PM-2PM
Ring in the new year in style as Downtown Long Beach features two FREE concerts with Southern California’s urban waterfront playground as a backdrop!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=130809990309335

For more events, check out http://www.dlba.org/Events

NPNA MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Membership meetings will now be held every quarter on the 4th Wednesday of the given month at 6:30 pm.

January 26th at 6:30 pm, location tbd
April 27th at 6:30 pm, location tbd
June 22nd at 6:30 pm, location tbd
September 28th at 6:30, location tbd
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NPNA communicates to its members through its monthly enewsletter, periodic e-action alerts, and e-event announcements.  We encourage you to invite your neighbors to visit our website and forward our enewsletters to all those who want to stay informed about the downtown.

The NPNA Board of Directors wishes you a Happy Holidays!!

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October News from the NPNA

WELCOME FROM NPNA PRESIDENT

Dear fellow residents of the NPNA neighborhood:

As the new president of the NPNA Board of Directors I will like to thank the residents and my fellow Board Members for giving me the opportunity to serve in a leadership position.

The NPNA includes an area with a very diverse population of approximately 4,000 that extends form 3rd Street to Anaheim and from Pacific Avenue to Long Beach Blvd.

The goals for the next year will include miscellaneous community events to attract the residents of the NPNA area as well as the adjacent neighborhoods, in addition to improvements in safety, street lighting and landscaping.

We would like to create a new partnership with local businesses to support the community goals.

I am asking for your support and active participation to improve our neighborhood and to submit creative ideas to create a vibrant urban environment.

Pedro C. Costa, President, NPNA Board of Directors


CONGRATULATION TO NEW NPNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Pedro Costa

Vice-President, Economic Development:  Andreas Herr

Vice-President, Communications:  Loara Cadavona

Vice-President, Community Projects: Kerry Ann Gerot

Vice-President, Community Outreach:  Robert Navarro

K9 CORNER UPDATE
As fall kicks into gear and the weather starts to change, our neighborhood dog park continues to provide a well needed resource for both dogs and humans in the North Pine. K9 Corner located on Pacific and 9th remains one of the cleanest parks to walk your furry friends even after heavy rain due to the faux grass and pebbles that keep the park from getting muddy. The plants along the back wall were replaced with a more dog friendly species and are doing great. If you haven’t stopped by in a while make sure to stop in and say hello. Also, across town make sure to check out the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade, always a great time for a great cause. http://www.hautedogs.org/howloween.html

EVENTS IN THE NORTH PINE NEIGHBORHOOD
El Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Monday, November 1st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Centro C.H.A Inc.
727 Pine Avenue, Downtown Long Beach
FREE

Join the Messengers of Peace & Centro CHA as they honor and celebrate the memories of the beloved souls. The community can rejoice and observe the mystical beauty and wonder of this ancient and spiritual celebration. Partake of various sacred ceremonial tributes and memorable altar creations on the grounds of the historic Pine Avenue.
 
Festivities will include:
Community Altar Offerings- Add a photo or keepsake of your lost loved one
Traditional Azteca Dancing
Poetry, Music, & Traditional Dia de los Muertos
Community Sharing Storytelling
Candle Vigil to promote peace and unity
Refreshments- Pan Dulce, Coffee & Champurrado 

Please see attached fliers in English and Spanish.

It’s a bird.  It’s a plane… It’s…
SUPERMAN, an outdoor film screening
Presented by Long Beach Cinematheque

Saturday, November 20 – 6:00 pm entertainment; 7:30 pm screening
Lot at Anderson Paint and Hardware
714 Pine Avenue, Downtown Long Beach
FREE, but in honor of Thanksgiving, movie goers are asked to please bring canned food or cash donations to benefit Food Finders.  Donations to be made at the door.

Come out to a screening of SUPERMAN, the original 1978 film starring the late Christopher Reeve!  Beginning at 6:00 pm, djs will spin super tunes to kick off the event, and the Long Beach Roller Derby will be on hand selling refreshments! 

Long Beach Cinematheque gives a big thanks to Anderson Paint and Hardware for the donation of their parking lot for the screening.

See you on November 20th!

MORE EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN
Halloween in Downtown
Sunday, October 31 – evening
Throughout Downtown LB
http://www.dlba.org/halloween_page

Garnica Interiors Design Studio Open House
Thursday, November 4 at 5:30 pm
216 The Promenade North, Suite 206, Downtown Long Beach
http://www.pingg.com/view_announcements/f75wmjya5zh2x78fw

Car Free Fridays
Friday, November 5 and ongoing
Throughout Downtown
http://bikelongbeach.org/News/Read.aspx?ArticleId=26

Toddler Story Time
Monday, November 8 at 11 am
Main Library
101 Pacific Avenue in Downtown LB
http://www.lbpl.org/

State of the Downtown
Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 pm
Laugh Factory
151 S. Pine Ave., Downtown Long Beach
http://www.dlba.org/stateofthedowntown_page

Long Beach Roller Derby’s WRECK FEST OF CHAMPIONS
Saturday, November 13 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
In the Queen Mary DOME
126 QUEENSWAY, Long Beach
 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107268292673768

Beachgreens Harvest Dinner
Sunday, November 21 at 6:30 pm
The Infinite Yoga
517 Pine Avenue,  Downtown LB
http://www.beachgreens.com/

For more events, check out http://www.dlba.org/Events

DOWNTOWN PROJECT UPDATES
Retail Visioning Report and 32 Item Action Plan now available
The final report and action items are now available.  The “Shop Local Campaign,” one of the 32 action items, is now in the planning stages.  The 3 goals of the campaign are to:

  • Get residents out
  • Get information / inventory of retail offering to people
  • Grow a sense of collaboration between residents and local businesses

Stay tuned for more.  The complete report can be viewed at here.

Bike Station
The new Bikestation Long Beach on First Street between Pine Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard is under construction. The facility is scheduled to be complete by the end of February 2011. (more)

Downtown Construction Updates
Several plans and projects to improve the public space are slated for construction in Downtown Long Beach.  For more info, please visit: http://www.dlba.org/downtownprojects

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
4th Street Deli now has its own enewsletter.  Check out their information on their holiday catering and more by visiting here, and signing up for their enewsletter.

NPNA MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Membership meetings will now be held every quarter on the 4th Wednesday of the given month at 6:30 pm.
January 26th at 6:30 pm, location tbd
April 27th at 6:30 pm, location tbd
June 22nd at 6:30 pm, location tbd
September 28th at 6:30, location tbd

NPNA communicates to its members through its monthly enewsletter, periodic e-action alerts, and e-event announcements.  We encourage you to forward our enewsletters to all those who want to stay informed about the downtown.

The NPNA Board of Directors wishes you a Happy Halloween!

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