July 18
Eighth District Youth Summit
Youths, ages 13 and up, and their parents and/or guardians to participate in “PD & Me,” a Youth Summit, featuring the “Why’d You Stop Me?” program. As some of the content may not be appropriate for all minors, written permission(click link to access form) from a parent or guardian is required for all attendees under 18. Adult family members are also encouraged to attend.
The purpose of the summit is to bring teens together to promote stronger relationships with local law enforcement.
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18
Details: (562) 570-6685.
Venue: Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach
July 18
Green Terminal Island Plan
The public is invited to attend the next community workshop for the Green Terminal Island Freeway Transition Plan and provide input on concepts to transform the freeway into an eco-friendly corridor that better serves the community.
The event will build on earlier outreach efforts, focusing on the community’s vision for converting the Terminal Island Freeway into a local-serving road with an associated greenbelt.
Time: 10 a.m. July 18
Details: (562) 570-5972; www.lbds.info/green_ti.
Venue: Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St., Long Beach
July 18
Remove the Felony
Change your life and take action. Participant will get free help filling out the reclassification application.
Thanks to a new law called Proposition 47, you may be able to get non-violent felonies reclassified to misdemeanors. Qualifying felonies are:
- Simple drug possession
- shoplifting under $950
- Petty theft under $950
- Forgery or insufficient funds under $950
- Receiving stolen property under $950
BRING A COPY OF YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD, (Docket or Rap Sheet)
To obtain your record: Visit any criminal court in every county where you have a conviction. Ask the clerk’s office for the complete print-out of your criminal docket. (Free in Long Beach, while you wait) or visit any local Live Scan office to obtain Rap sheet; $35-$60 (2-4 weeks)
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 18
Details: www.MyProp47.com
Venue: Centro Cha Inc.Center for Working Families, 1900 Atlantic Ave, 2nd Floor, Long Beach
July 21
Long Beach City Council Meeting
The Long Beach City Council will consider the preparation of an ordinance that would comply with state law to expedite the permitting process related to the installation of certain solar energy systems.
The city council also will consider an ordinance that would lessen the amount of gas meter testing to save money for the city.
Time: 6:30 p.m. July 21
Details: http://longbeach.legistar.com
Venue: Long Beach City Hall
July 21
Show Your Metamorphic Art
How have you as an artist adapted to changes in your environment, your world? How have you interpreted changes in our ever evolving city, our ever changing world? How has our greater, shared metamorphosis influenced your art and/or how does your art represent adaptive change? WE Show III wants to know.
WE Labs and the Arts Council for Long Beach are partnering on an exhibition series just for Long Beach artists. Submission is open to all artists who are signed up on the Arts Council for Long Beach, Arts and Cultural Registry.
The Arts and Culture Registry is a free service designed to be a comprehensive and inclusive list of artists and arts organizations serving Long Beach.Shows will exhibit on a quarterly basis and will be featured through regular We Labs Art Tours.
Work Media: Most 2D media; limited space available for 3D work.
Work Size: 6’X6’, 80 LB. max.
Entry Requirements:
· Artist’s information on the Arts Council for Long Beach, Arts and Cultural Registry must be current and complete.
· Digital images (JPEG) of up to three works may be submitted either by email (using We Transfer) to iph@welabs.us or on CD/DVD, mailed or delivered to: WE Labs, 235 E. Broadway, 8th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802
· Artist resume or biography & exhibition record, if any.
· Artist Statement (please address metamorphosis and/or adaptive change)
· Sales price (if applicable)
Time: 12 p.m. July 21
Details:iph@welabs.us
Venue: WE Labs, 235 E. Broadway, 8th Floor, Long Beach
July 28
Back-to-Back Community District 4 Meetings
Long Beach District 4 is hosting a community meeting at 6:30 July 28 at Los Altos Public Library and July 29 at Orizaba Park.
Time: 6:30 p.m. July 28 and 29
Venues: Los Altos Public Library, 5614 Britton Drive, Long Beach
Orizaba Park, 1400 Orizaba Ave., Long Beach
July 29
POLA Releases Zero Emissions Plan
The Port of Los Angeles will host a workshop at Banning’s Landing Community Center where people will be able to give input and comments an issued draft white paper on zero emission technology that details the port’s testing of zero emissions technology to date.
The paper also details its proposed near-term plan for encouraging zero emission technology use in maritime goods movement, particularly as it relates to drayage trucks and yard tractors. By 2020, the port plans to facilitate testing and development of up to 200 zero emission vehicles.
The draft white paper outlines next steps regarding current and planned zero emission demonstration projects. It also includes recommendations for zero emission-related infrastructure planning, as well as strategies for pursuing local, state and federal funding for near-term zero emission equipment testing and for long-term capital investments and operations.
People may also submit comments to ZEwhitepaper@portla.org until 5 p.m. Aug. 7
Time: 3 p.m. July 29
Details: www.portoflosangeles.org
Venue: Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water St., Wilmington
Aug. 1
Schemes, Scams and Rip-Offs
Participate in a fraud prevention forum for seniors. Learn how to stop and fight fraud and identity theft. Coffee and pastries will be served.
Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1
Details: (562) 570-6685
Venue: Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach
Aug. 1
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Learn to map your neighborhood at an emergency preparedness workshop.
This free workshop will:
- Describe specific Harbor Area hazards such as the Palos Verdes and San Andreas Earthquake Faults, Tsunamis, Hazmat, Landslides, etc..
- Teach the basics of personal and family preparedness.
- Present the Map Your Neighborhood 9 Step Program. The program teaches communities how to work together and be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours following a disaster.
- Provide attendees with information and materials needed to organize a MYN program in their neighborhood.
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 1
Details: http://tinyurl.com/mapyourneighborhood
Venue: Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 1300 W. 7th St., San Pedro