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After-School Programs

The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will continue programs to safely engage youth after school through September. In addition, PRM will offer in-person adaptive recreation programs through December for middle school and high school youth and adults, providing fun and enriching experiences such as art, games and fitness activities designed for people with special needs.

After-School Programs

Fall programs for children ages 5 to 12 will take place after-school, at varying times per location, on weekdays from Aug. 30 to Sept. 30. Participants will receive homework assistance and enjoy enrichment activities and new games that follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. To sign-up online for after-school programs, residents may visit the PRM website. The after-school programs are offered free of charge. In-person registration is available at each of the listed sites.

The Youth ARISE (Adaptive Recreation in a Special Environment) program is an adaptive program for middle school- and high school-age participants featuring recreational and enrichment activities. The camp will take place at Stearns Champions Park, 4520 E. 23rd St., from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The sessions begin on Saturday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 18 (holidays excluded). The fee is $4 per session.

ARISE for adults is an adaptive recreation program at Stearns Champions Park for individuals 18 and over. The program provides fun and enriching experiences such as art, games and fitness activities designed for people with special needs. This program is offered from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The sessions begin the week of August 30 and continue through December 30 (holidays excluded). The fee is $15 per weekly session.

To sign-up online for both ARISE programs, residents may visit the PRM website beginning at 10 a.m. on Aug. 25. In-person registration will be available at Stearns Champions Park by appointment only beginning Aug. 25. An in-take meeting is required for all new participants. Individuals may call (562) 440-2867 for more information. Both programs will follow enhanced safety protocols for the health and safety of both participants and staff, and will offer a 5:1 participant-to-staff ratio; spots are limited.

For any program activities held indoors, facial coverings will be required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, per California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance and the city’s health order.

Information regarding other PRM programs is available on the PRM website or by calling (562) 570-3150.

Jazz Stars to Perform

Partners of Parks, in collaboration with the Office of Councilmember Al Austin, II and the Long Beach City College Foundation, will present a free community celebration in recognition of the Grand Reopening of businesses in the 8th District with a “Summer’s End Community Jazz Celebration” 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28 at Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd.

The celebration will be hosted by KJAZZ DJ Bubba Jackson with David Benoit, Grammy-award-winning jazz pianist, composer and producer as the headliner.

The opening lineup will include Millennial musicians who are deemed to be the next generation of jazz stars – from Xavier “X” Gordon, Black Nile and the Tatiana Tate Quartet. A Horn Line from the Long Beach City College Jazz Studies program will be featured in a special performance. The celebration will begin by honoring the historical origins of jazz with Jackson’s special guest, blues artist Yolanda Johnson.

Families with young children are encouraged to attend and check out the Kool Kids Jazz Korner, featuring Jazz themed arts and crafts. There will be a special area for non-profits that focus on the health and development of children, teenagers and young adults to promote their programs. A delicious and unique line of food trucks will be curated by Debbie Perez of the Food Connection.

Funds raised will be donated to Ronald McDonald Charities and the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach Dean A. Eastman – Fairfield Club.

This community event is free to the public. For more information email Team@jazzoutloud.com.

Partners of Parks is the non-profit that supports programming, activities and neighborhood groups who fund events in Long Beach parks. The organization supports the Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by working with donors to fund city programming benefiting teens, seniors and families-in-need; the Youth Scholarship Program helps LBUSD students who qualify to attend fee-based recreation classes without charge.

Support spcaLA

Dine at Domenico’s in Belmont Shore and help shelter pets on Sept. 7 & 8 from 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. They’ll donate 25% of your bill to spcaLA if you present the printed flier available at spcaLA.com.

Domenico’s is at 5339 E. 2nd St. in Belmont Shore. For more info, visit spcaLA.com.

Seeking New Members

Primetime Players is looking for new members. Whether on stage, backstage or on the support team, they have a place for you. Fall 2021 show rehearsals (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.) start Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.

Contact Barbara Klein at (562)  433-1734 or byrdbud2@verizon.net for details.

Grand Prix Concert

The legendary front man of Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil, will rock the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach when he headlines the event’s Saturday night, Sept. 25 concert presented by Acura, ELS and ASM Global.

The show will take place at approximately 5:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center adjacent to the Long Beach Convention Center and is free to Saturday race ticket holders. Space at the plaza is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Neil’s unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest rock songs of a generation including “Wild Side,” “Shout at the Devil,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” “Same Ol’ Situation” and many others. 

Raised in Southern California, Neil fell in love with music as a child and as a teenager began performing with local bands. He fronted the popular band Rock Candy before reuniting with high school buddy Tommy Lee in 1981, establishing his spot in rock-and-roll history with the formation of Mötley Crüe.

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will be headlined by the season finale of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, as well as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In addition, the weekend will include the Super Drift Challenge under the lights on Friday and Saturday nights, the SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks and the new-for-2021 Historic Formula Atlantic Challenge and Global Time Attack.

Saturday tickets start at $68 for a General Admission ticket that gives access to the concert, Lifestyle Expo, all racing events plus unreserved seating in select grandstands. A three-day ticket that includes Sat./Sun. reserved seating in grandstand upper levels costs $155. Pre-paid parking packages are also available, along with handicapped seating, NTT INDYCAR SERIES Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of hospitality packages.

Fans can select and pay for their Grand Prix seats, parking and paddock passes online at gplb.com. Ticket orders can also be placed by calling the toll-free ticket hotline, (888) 827-7333. Also featured on gplb.com is the latest Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach news and racetrack information, photos and ongoing announcements of special race week activities.

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