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LBCC Summer Classes

Cari Kaminski’s new class, “Creative Calm,” joins the art of meditation with the creative process, focusing on artistic expression as a source of relaxation. Take time out of your day to center yourself and be inspired. Students will practice various forms of meditation, including breath awareness, mindful meditation and guided imagery.

Students will learn simple art techniques. The class is held on Thursdays, June 3-July 8, 10-11 a.m.

“Tai Chi for Better Balance” with David Hennage and “Strength Training” with Jessi McMaster are offered again through the Lifetime Learning Center.

Virtual classes are available to everyone and range from $30 to $60. Register on-line at www.lbcc.edu/lifetime-learning-center. For more Information contact Theresa Brunella 562-930-3047 or tbrunella@lbcc.edu.

Take Out Tuesday

St. Bartholomew Church is having their final Take Out Tuesday at Naples Rib Company on June 1 and you have a choice between Take Out or Dine In. Call (562) 439 7427 for your order or to make reservations.

Naples Rib Company generously donates a percentage of the proceeds to St. Bartholomew Women’s Council and this support goes toward local charities. Be sure to mention you support St. Bartholomew Church. Take Out is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dine In is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rancho Recognitions

On Thursday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. Rancho Los Alamitos will host a Facebook Live event to honor local leaders Bonnie Lowenthal and John Hancock. This virtual event replaces the Rancho’s Cottonwood Awards Luncheon, an annual business networking event, and fundraiser that honors individuals and organizations for their leadership and community impact while raising critical funds to support the rancho’s educational mission.

The public is invited to watch this event on the rancho’s Facebook page @RanchoLosAlamitos. No invitation or link is required, but viewers must have a Facebook account to access the event.

As part of the presentation, viewers will have the opportunity to take an insider view of the rancho and discover how this historical gem preserves, promotes and provides a personal link to the people and the stories that continue to give life to Long Beach and the region. For it is the people who have the vision, the determination, and the ability to lead others that build our community generation after generation.

During the Facebook Live event, Bonnie Lowenthal will receive the Cottonwood Award for Leadership, recognizing her significant leadership in enhancing, promoting, and supporting the cultural communities of the Southern California Region.

John W. Hancock will receive Special Recognition for Service and Commitment to honor his contributions and generous philanthropy to the cultural development of Rancho Los Alamitos and the City of Long Beach. A Long Beach native, Hancock is Principal & Founder of Bancap Investment Group, a Long Beach-based real estate investment, and development firm.

Like these honorees, Rancho Los Alamitos is a Long Beach treasure. It is one of the few remaining Southern California sites with a known 1,500-year history of continuous human occupancy. Its deep roots revealed through its historic structures, archives, and the stories it shares, offer innumerable opportunities to explore California’s past, present, and future. Rancho Los Alamitos is also the sacred birthplace of the Tongva/Gabrielino people and one of the most significant Native American sites in Southern California.

In a typical year, the rancho offers free admission to 20,000 to 30,000 visitors. Grants and private gifts allow the rancho to provide educational opportunities and school field trips to thousands of children annually at no charge, care for our animals, and maintain four acres of nationally recognized historic gardens.

2nd & PCH Happenings

Creative Communal Makers Market returns on Sunday, May 23 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Seaport Way. This uniquely curated open-air market features handcrafted treasures with over 20 local makers, kids activities, a creative photo op and live music.

2nd & PCH is celebrating one year of partnership with the American Red Cross. The meaningful collaboration has contributed monthly blood drives since the onset of the pandemic which over the last year has saved up to 2,163 lives.

These blood drives could not be a success without the contributions from donors. The community delivered, often exceeding American Red Cross set goals for these drives month after month during a crucial time. 2nd & PCH plans to continue the partnership and will be hosting additional blood drives May 27 and 28, noon to 6 p.m.

To register for an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org and type the sponsor code “2NDPCH” under “Find A Blood Drive.” Prospective donors can fill out the health history questionnaire before their appointment time at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

PRM Reservation Permits Resume Monday

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will resume issuing reservation permits for park picnic groves, bandshells and amphitheater on Monday, May 24.

Reservable outdoor sites include El Dorado Park West picnic areas, including Willow Grove; bandshells at Bixby and Recreation parks; Cesar E. Chavez Park Amphitheater; and picnic groves at El Dorado Regional Park. Permits must be requested at least two weeks prior to the event.

Details regarding permit applications, fees and other information for all PRM sites is available online by visiting LBparks.org and clicking “Facility Reservations Permits.”

Information about reservable picnic sites and applicable fees is available on the PRM Facility Reservations webpage.

Permit applications and rule forms are available on the PRM Facility Reservation Forms webpage.

To align with the current City Health Order for the Yellow (Minimal) Tier, COVID-19 health protocols for picnic grove and bandshell reservations include:

Maintain at least six-foot physical distance from other individuals, even when wearing a face covering.

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, as frequently as possible.

Avoid shaking hands.

Do not participate if feeling sick.

Wear a face covering.

PRM reservations ceased last year due to public health restrictions and safety precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that Long Beach has seen a drastic and continual decline in cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19, and as more people become inoculated, PRM is able to provide reservations again.

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