Community News

Golf Hall of Fame

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) announced the 2026 Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame inductees: Joey Cerulle, Bill McCormick and Mike Ortega. The Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame was created in 1996 to recognize people who left their mark on golf in Long Beach.

Community members are invited to attend the public induction ceremony taking place Sunday, Aug. 9, following the conclusion of the professional Long Beach Open Tournament that day. The induction ceremony will be held at El Dorado Park Golf Course, 2400 Studebaker Rd., at approximately 2:30 p.m. With the addition of these three honorees, the Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame will soon have 99 members.

Long Beach is home to five municipal golf courses that are available for use by a wide range of golfers, from novices to professionals, and offers amenities like pro shops, dining options and lighting for evening play or practice. Since the opening of the golf course, that was the original site of the Virginia Country Club in 1909 and became “The Municipal Links” in 1922. It was eventually renamed Recreation Park 18 Golf Course in 1929. Golfers from around the world have been drawn to Long Beach for its unique natural landscapes, well-maintained courses and agreeable coastal climate that makes great golf accessible year-round.

“The city of Long Beach has a rich tradition of good golf, good golfers and great tournaments,” said Bob Livingstone, Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame committee chair. “We want to acknowledge those who impacted golf in Long Beach, excelled at the game or made it better for those who play it. These inductees represent what is good about golf in general and golf in Long Beach in particular.”

Back-to-School Fair

The Department of Health and Human Services will host “Superheroes Shield Up for School,” a back-to-school vaccination and resource fair, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Main Health Facility, 2525 Grand Ave. This free superhero-themed event will help families prepare for the new school year with school-required vaccinations, connections to community resources and family-friendly activities.

Children and teens ages 18 and younger who are uninsured, enrolled in Medi-Cal, or identify as American Indian or Alaska Native are eligible to receive school-required vaccinations at this event. The event will offer all vaccines required for school entry, including Tdap boosters for students entering seventh grade, for free. California law requires students entering transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and seventh grade to meet specific immunization requirements before attending school.

Vaccine appointments are recommended and can be scheduled through MyTurn in English and Spanish. Walk-ins will also be accommodated. Families are encouraged to bring their child’s immunization record. The California Digital Vaccine Record (DVR) provides secure access to official immunization records and can be accessed online, printed and used as proof of vaccination for school, childcare, work or other needs.

“Just as superheroes help keep their communities safe, vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases,” said Acting Health Officer Dr. Cliff Okada. “Vaccines help students stay healthy, reduce missed school days and safeguard those who cannot be vaccinated. Every shot is a small act of heroism that brings us one step closer to building a healthier, stronger Long Beach.”

The event will also feature free food, back-to-school giveaways, games, superhero-themed activities and opportunity prize drawings for children who receive a vaccine. Families are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite superheroes.

Community organizations and service providers will host informational booths offering resources and support for families. The Health Department’s Sensory Area For Everyone (S.A.F.E.) vehicle will be available on-site, providing a quiet, inclusive vaccination space for people with sensory needs.

Last year, the Health Department administered nearly 200 doses of required vaccines at Back-to-School Clinics, helping families meet California’s immunization requirements before the start of the school year.

For more information, visit longbeach.gov/immunizations.

Fall Recreation Classes

This fall, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will offer more than 700 classes, activities, sports and leagues for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Registration for new and existing recreation classes began on Aug. 3 and can be accessed online, in person or by mail. Popular classes may fill up quickly, so residents are encouraged to register early to ensure a spot.

Community members can register for classes online by visiting LBParks.org and clicking on Online Registration under the LB RecConnect side menu button. Registration is also available in person at the Registration Reservations Office, 2760 Studebaker Rd., on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.; or by mail: 2760 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA 90815.

The fall issue of Recreation Connection, PRM’s recreation catalog, is available online at LBParks.org. Hard copies will be available at Long Beach parks, community centers and Long Beach Public Library locations.

Auxiliary Installs Officers

The Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary celebrated its 80th annual meeting and installation of officers on June 16, at Lakewood Country Club. Approximately 50 members and guests gathered to recognize the auxiliary’s accomplishments over the past year and welcome its newly installed leadership.

Incoming President Maryann Dilday announced the 2026–2027 theme, “Joyful Hearts,” which reflects the auxiliary’s continued commitment to serving the patients, families and staff of Miller Children’s Hospital.

2026–2027 Officers

• President: Maryann Dilday
• 1st Vice President – Membership: Glenda Wycoff
• 2nd Vice President – Gift Shop Manager: Heather Drukker
• 3rd Vice President – Fundraising: Lisa Maloney
• Recording Secretary: Mary Jo Crites
• Corresponding Secretary: Jane Nielsen
• Finance Officer: Marvel Domski
• Treasurer: Sally Lane
• Parliamentarian: Roxie Hause

During the meeting, the auxiliary celebrated another successful year of service and fundraising. Members contributed an impressive 15,855 volunteer hours in support of the children. Fundraising efforts generated $17,000 through two bake sales and $84,000 from the Annual Designer Fashion Show. The Auxiliary Gift Shop also recorded 14,950 customer transactions during the year.

The auxiliary welcomed four new members, who received their membership pins, while 22 members were recognized with jeweled service pins honoring their outstanding volunteer hours.

A highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of a $100,000 check by outgoing Auxiliary President Roxie Hause to the Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Foundation. The gift fulfilled the auxiliary’s pledge to fund the purchase of a pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine, a lifesaving piece of equipment that provides advanced heart and lung support for critically ill infants and children.