Greetings to the New Year and the hope that things will not be as bad as they were in 2020 for many people. Looking back at what has occurred in Long Beach over the past 12 months is astonishing in the magnitude of what we have experienced:
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will offer more sessions through February for four important programs that safely engage youth, including a Mobile Recess Program, After School Camps, Community Learning Hubs and a Virtual After School Program.
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) vaccination clinics will continue to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC’S newest exhibit is Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities. Because this exhibit was only open to the public for a brief time during the summer due to closures associated with the pandemic, the aquarium is sharing it with the public now through a virtual tour.
One year ago, we couldn’t have imagined that state and local officials would order businesses and schools closed, tell us not to go anywhere for anything unless it’s absolutely necessary and to wear a face mask to protect ourselves and others.
In Long Beach, New Year’s Eve has always been a popular time to celebrate. One hundred twenty years ago Long Beach festively greeted the New Year with ringing bells, singing songs and tooting horns at a party held at the Tabernacle.