GDB Replacement Project Work: RLn ANNOUNCEMENTS Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22
GDB Replacement Project Work
The Pico Avenue underpass at Ocean Boulevard (Gerald Desmond Bridge) will be closed in both directions between Broadway and Pier E Street. Additionally, the westbound Ocean off-ramp to Pico will be closed.
Time: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, January 22 and February 3 to 5
Details: www.newgdbridge.com

Jan. 25
Rec & Parks Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
The public is invited to attend the Recreation and Parks Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
Time: 6 p.m. Jan. 25
Details: http://tinyurl.com/Rec-Parks-Committee-Meeting-Ja
Venue: Anderson Park Senior Center, 828 S. Mesa St., San Pedro

Jan. 25
City Parks “Needs Assessment” Community Workshops
The City of Long Beach is participating in a comprehensive parks and recreation needs assessment being conducted by the County of Los Angeles. The public is encouraged to participate in a community meeting in Long Beach to ensure that the voices of the community are heard regarding priorities for future park development and rehabilitation.
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25
Details: http://tinyurl.com/jx9hlul
Venue: Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton St., Long Beach

Jan. 26
2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
The 2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is right around the corner! Last year we conducted the largest homeless census in the nation and this year we are poised for an even bigger showing of community engagement. Because of our volunteers and community partners, we all helped shine a light on the critical issue of homelessness in our region. Let’s do it again!
Time: Jan. 26 to 28
Details: http://tinyurl.com/jygcbyp

Jan. 27
San Pedro Monthly Climate Action Meeting
From the Harbor Area to the Valley, from Exxon to Porter Ranch, we will now take climate action to shut down the polluting, climate wrecking, fossil fuel operations and make their owners pay to transition us to 100% clean, green, renewable energy.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 27
Details: http://tinyurl.com/jnnm2az
Venue: George H. Peck Rec Center Auditorium, 560 Western Ave., San Pedro

Jan. 27
Complimentary Community Health Lectures
Learn about what muscle pain is and what to do with it with the help of Romina Ghassemi. RSVP.
Time: 7 p.m. Jan. 27
Details: (310) 548-5656
Venue: San Pedro Chiropractic and Posture, 1534 W. 125th St., San Pedro

Jan. 27
Trade Connect Workshop at the Port of Los Angeles
Trade Connect program will host a Trade Connect Workshop, which will cover the fundamentals of exporting, including costs, risks and steps. This series also presents a summary of services, which also includes the basics of the commercial transaction, finding overseas markets, trade financing, logistics and documentation.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Jan. 27
Details: www.latradeconnect.org
Venue: Port of Los Angeles, 425 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro

Jan. 30
City of Long Beach Sandbag Sundays
As part of the Long Beach City El Niño preparedness efforts, Long Beach CERT will be hosting Sandbag Saturdays in the coming weeks! Come and fill your own sand bags with assistance from CERT & Search and Rescue personnel. Both sand and sandbags will be available free on site.
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 30
Details: http://tinyurl.com/zyfxbfp
Venue: Fire Station 11, 150 E. Market St., Long Beach

Jan. 30
Free Document Shred and E-Waste Fundraiser
This e-waste and shred drive is hosted by the students of the Hughes Middle School Environmental Science Class and local realtor Andrea Testa. Funds raised will go towards taking the kids of the class on different field trips where they will learn more about how to keep our world environmentally green and protected. Please consider a donation with your drop off.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 30
Details: http://tinyurl.com/zzkt4ue
Venue: Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave., Long Beach

Jan. 31
Eyes on Trafficking Community Outreach Rally
Take a stand against human trafficking and join us as we take to the streets of Los Angeles for a night of volunteer outreach. This program is part of the Human Trafficking Outreach Project, a project that aims to implement Senate Bill 1193 throughout LA County by training volunteers to visit businesses mandated to put up posters with human trafficking hotline numbers on them
Time: 3 to 9 p.m. Jan. 31
Details: http://tinyurl.com/hl9pvkq
Venue: Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Willow St., Long Beach

Feb. 4
LB Board of Harbor Commissioners Meeting
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioner will meet to discuss a $1.5 million contract for the Pier G Metro track improvements and wharf repair project and support services for the port-wide rail program.
Time: 6 p.m. Feb. 4
Details: http://tinyurl.com/LBHarborCommFeb4
Venue: Harbor Department Interim Administrative Offices, 4801 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach

Feb. 4
Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Metro Bus Service
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will host a public hearings in to receive community input on proposed modifications to Metro’s bus service. Approved changes will become effective June 2016 or later.
Time: 6 p.m. Feb. 4
Details: http://tinyurl.com/metro-service-changes-proposed
Venue: Carson Community Center, Adult Lounge, 801 E. Carson St., Carson

Feb. 4
Los Angeles Forum on Crime
Councilman Joe Buscaino will be presenting the Los Angeles Forum on Crime at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro. The featured speakers will be Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck, LAPD Police Commission president Matthew Johnson, and Assistant Commanding Officer of South Bureau Phillip Tingirides. RSVP.
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 4
Details: http://tinyurl.com/j7m7ox6
Venue: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6^th St., San Pedro

Feb. 6
Rain Harvesting Workshop
Join us again as we partner with Hughes Middle School’s Green Team students and Rain Barrels International for another workshop and rain barrel sale! Rain barrels are $85 each but So Cal Smart Water offers a rebate of $75 per barrel for up to four barrels. Only rain barrels ordered in advance are guaranteed to be available.
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 6
Details: www.rainbarrelsintl.com
Venue: Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave., Long Beach