Community News

July 2 Turtle Trek

On a walk in the wetlands you can learn about the creatures living in this habitat. You might see hawks, the nest of a burrowing owl or perhaps a rabbit. A group of endangered Pacific Green Sea Turtles has taken up residence in a portion of the San Gabriel River.

Ecologists will lead a stroll along the river for a glimpse of the sea turtles. The two-hour tour begins at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street, just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. There is parking.

The hike is appropriate for ages seven and up. Closed toes shoes are required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org. Learn more about the wetlands at www.lcwlandtrust.org.

ABBA Show

The Tribute to ABBA returns to the Gaslamp Long Beach with Always Tina – Tribute to Tina Turner on Saturday, July 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at www.gaslamplongbeach.com or by phone at (562) 596-4718.

The Gaslamp is located at 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. There is plenty of free parking adjoining the restaurant.

The show is general admission and standing room only. For tables, dinner reservations must also be made by calling (562) 596-4718 or email info@gaslamplongbeach.com. The show is 21+

Summer Series

Summer is in full swing at 2ND & PCH, with the announcement of four free event series in July.

The Sounds of Summer music series brings live musical performances from an eclectic mix of Southern California artists and genres Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m. on the grand staircase, July 12 through August 30. For a full performance schedule visit 2ndandpch.com.

Young adventurers are invited to Summertime Explorers, an interactive weekly kids club Wednesdays 10 a.m. to noon, July 13 through August 31. The series features entertainment, story times, crafts and activities encouraging kids to learn and explore weekly. Explorers are invited to discover the fun; a custom weekly themed photo backdrop will be available to capture memories.

Kickstart the weekends with PCH Movies & Moonlight: Summer Fridays, starting July 15 featuring Disney’s Luca, followed by Disney’s Zootopia (July 22) and Disney’s Brave (July 29). The six-week summer series continues through August 19 with movies beginning at sunset. Pre-show entertainment will be included on select dates. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.

Shop small and local at the Creative Communal Makers Market on Sunday, July 17 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. along Seaport Way. This uniquely curated open-air market features handcrafted treasures from over 30 local makers, photo ops, kid’s entertainment and live music from crowd favorite Ernando and the Nandos on the grand staircase stage, 2-5 p.m.

2ND & PCH offers an array of restaurants, retailers and specialty services within the center for the community to enjoy before, during or after the movie. For more information visit 2andpch.com.

Carpenter 27th Season

The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, announced their 2022-2023 season featuring a captivating collection of music, dance, comedy, speakers, and family events.

The 2022-2023 Season Includes Al Franken, Marc Maron, Tig Notaro, Ballet Folklórico, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, Cirque Mechanics, Cirque Flip Fabrique, The Doo Wop Project, The Queen’s Cartoonists, The Peking Acrobats, Yesterday Once More, Ray On My Mind, Lucie Arnaz, Ann Hampton Callaway, Meow Meow, Terron Brooks, Stunt Dogs, Capitol Comedy, The Purple Xperience, and Bill Nye.

“Our 27th season includes dazzling new artists and audience favorites—and we’re once again offering series subscriptions!” says Executive Director Megan Kline Crockett.

Tickets to single shows and new series subscriptions will be available July 1 by visiting carpenterarts.org, or by calling the ticket office at (562) 985-7000, M-F, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Info: carpenterarts.org.

City Schedule for Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 4, the City of Long Beach facilities and services listed below will adhere to the following schedules.

Open on Monday, July 4, during regular business hours:

  • All city parks and trails (except Nature Center trails, which will be closed)
  • El Dorado Regional Park
  • Fire stations and lifeguard stations
  • Long Beach Airport
  • Marina offices (Alamitos Bay Marina, Shoreline Marina)
  • Main police station front desk
  • Refuse and recycling collection
  • Gas services dispatch (562-570-2140) open 24/7 for emergency calls
  • Water/Sewer Dispatch (562.570.2390) open 24/7 for emergency calls

Closed on Monday, July 4:

  • All city-operated COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites and mobile clinics
  • LB Resource Hotline (562-570-INFO)
  • BizCare Hotline (562-570-4BIZ)
  • Billie Jean King Main Library, all branch libraries, including library offices (digital resources available 24/7)
  • BizCare Pop-Up at Admiral Kidd Park
  • City Hall
  • Citizen Police Complaint Commission
  • Building and Safety Services, including inspections, plan reviews and Permit Center
  • Code Enforcement services
  • El Dorado Nature Center
  • Energy Resources offices
  • Fire Headquarters, Support Services, Fire Prevention & Operations, including Marine Safety Administration
  • Health Department and health facilities
  • Housing authority
  • Long Beach Airport administration offices
  • Long Beach Animal Care Services and spcaLA (no appointments)
  • Neighborhood Resource Center
  • Park offices and community park facilities
  • Special events and filming offices
  • Street sweeping
  • Swimming pools
  • Towing and lien Sales
  • Water Department offices
  • WorkPlace, Youth Opportunity Center and Pacific Gateway administrative offices
  • Utility call center (gas, water and refuse)

City Hall

City Hall offices and public services will be closed on Monday, July 4, including commercial services typically available in the City Hall lobby such as cashiering/payment processing, utility customer service, billing and collections, and parking citations. The public is encouraged to continue taking advantage of the convenient online resources available on the City of Long Beach website, as well as bill payment options available on the financial services website.

Street Sweeping

There will be no scheduled street sweeping or enforcement of street sweeping violations on Monday, July 4. Street sweeping will resume its regular schedule on Tuesday, July 5.

Parking Enforcement

Read your parking meter: Citywide parking violations, including parking meters, will be enforced on Monday, July 4, unless the meter states “Exempt on Holidays.” The days and hours of enforcement are displayed inside the meters.

Refuse/Recycling

Trash and Recycling will be collected as scheduled on Monday, July 4.

Towing and Lien Sales

The Towing Operations & Vehicle Storage Facility, located at 3111 E. Willow St. between Temple Avenue and Redondo Avenue, will be closed on Monday, July 4. Normal business hours are:

  • Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Closed Sunday and holidays.

Vehicles and property are available for release outside of the hours listed above for an additional fee. More information can be found online.

Libraries

In observance of the Fourth of July, all library locations and services, including the library main phone line, will be closed on Saturday, July 2. Libraries are not open Sundays or Mondays per their normal schedule. Library patrons are encouraged to utilize the library’s vast collection of digital resources, including the library catalog, downloads, and databases, available 24/7.

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