RLn ANNOUNCEMENTS: July 15, 2014

July 17
Stearns Park Neighborhood Association Meeting
The Stearns Park Neighborhood Association meets at 6:30 p.m. July 17, at the Stearns Park Community Center in Long Beach.
The group will have guest speakers discussing street repair and mosquito season, among other issues.
Details: (562) 716-6829
Venue: Stearns Park Community Center
Location: 4520 E. 23rd St., Long Beach

July 18
Weekend Closures: Interstate 110/C Street Ramps
C Street on- and off-ramps on the Northbound Interstate 110 (Harbor Freeway) in will be closed at 7 p.m. July 18, through 6 a.m. July 21 — as part of a major Port of Los Angeles roadway project to perform utility work necessary to improve the northbound C Street off-ramp and nearby surface streets in Wilmington.
The following alternate routes are suggested during the closures:
Northbound C Street Off-Ramp Alternate Route
(see route in purple)
– Exit at Anaheim Street off-ramp
– Right on Figueroa Street
Northbound C Street On-Ramp Alternate Route
(see route in blue)
– Head north along Figueroa Street past Anaheim Street
– Left onto I-110 Northbound on-ramp at I Street
Southbound C Street Off-Ramp Alternate Route
(see route in orange)
– Exit at Anaheim Street
– Left on Figueroa Place
– Left on Anaheim Street
– Right on Figueroa Street
Southbound C Street On-Ramp Alternate Route
(see route in green)
– Continue north on Figueroa Street
– Left on Anaheim Street
– Left on Figueroa Place
– Left onto I-110 Southbound on-ramp

July 23
Future Leaders of North Long Beach
Learn how to become a leader in you community through the North Long Beach Leadership Training, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 23 to Aug. 3, at the Light & Life Church in Long Beach.
Government structure, community advocacy, public speaking and an overview of the community’s resources will be among the subjects that are taught in the workshops.
Details: (562) 216 4645; FLivingston@lbcap.org.
Venue: Light & Life Church
Location: 6465 Cherry Ave., Long Beach

July 24
East Artcraft Manor Neighborhood Meeting
The East Artcraft Manor Neighborhood will host a community meeting about Buffum Total Learning Center site problem, at 6 p.m. July 24, at the Buffum Total Learning Center in Long Beach.
Pedestrian safety, public safety, school population, traffic, parking, noise and pollution and trash can tampering will be among the issues discussed.
Scheduled to meet with the neighborhood are representatives from Buffum, Long Beach Unified, Long Beach city officials and other government agencies.
Details: http://longbeach4d.blogspot.com
Venue: Buffum Total Learning Center
Location: 2350 Ximeno Ave., Long Beach

July 28
Pacific Avenue Road Diet
The Department of Transportation is reconfiguring Pacific Avenue along the corridors of Cabrillo Avenue, Barton Hill and 15th Street elementary schools in San Pedro.
This reconfiguration is an effort to improve pedestrian safety. Recently, the Department of Transportation presented the details of the plan to the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council. On July 14 they repeated their presentation at the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council meeting at 6 p.m. at the Peck Park Community Center. On July 28, representatives will repeat the presentation at the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cabrillo Marina Community Building.

July 31
Free Dental Care
FUNtastic Dental and Orthodontics will be offering free dental care for children younger than 17 years old, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31, at its office in Long Beach.
Lines will begin at 7 a.m. for those that are without dental insurance. This free day of dental care is a part of the Dentistry From The Heart event, created by Dr. Vincent Monticciolo.
Details: www.FUNtasticDental.com, www.dentistryfromtheheart.org
Venue: FUNtastic Dental and Orthodontics
Location: 2700 N. Bellflower Blvd., Suite 217, Long Beach

Migratory Ducks in Torrance
Mallard ducks are wandering within residential areas and city parks.
Torrance Animal Control is reminding residents that federal law strictly prohibits interfering with nesting ducks – or any other native breeding bird.
If you see Mallard families, please allow them to continue on their way, and do not try to guide or divert them. While most people associate ducks with ponds – they will seek for and use any water source available.
If your pool is selected as a water source, place a screen in front of your filter opening so the ducklings will be not be harmed.
If you encounter a sick, lethargic, injured, or dead duck, Torrance Animal Control Office will respond to pick-up the duck.
Details: (310) 618-3850.