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Healthy Communities Challenge: RLn ANNOUNCEMENTS Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 30
Healthy Communities Challenge Enrollment Drive
The event is part of local efforts to enroll as many people as possible in response to President Obama’s “Healthy Communities Challenge,” which is targeting 20 major cities nationwide to increase health coverage.
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 30
Details:
(562) 570-7979
Venue: 2525 Grand Ave., Suite 210, Long Beach

Jan. 30
Neighborhood Meet Greet
Nanette Barragan, who is running for the 44th Congressional District, will host a meet and greet with San Pedro Neighbors.
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 30
Details:
(424) 206-3963; Nanette@barraganforcongress.com
Venue:
1906 El Rey Road, San Pedro

Feb. 1
NWSPNC Port Committee Meeting
Full agendas are available on the NWSPNC website.
Time: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1
Details: nwsanpedro.org
Venue: San Pedro City Hall, 638 S. Beacon Street, Room 452, San Pedro

Feb. 1
Advance Press Briefing on Climate Resiliency Report
Mayor Robert Garcia and Aquarium of the Pacific President Jerry Schubel will preview a climate resiliency report advance of a full report to Feb. 2 Long Beach City Council meeting.
Time: 12 p.m. Feb. 1
Details:
(562) 570-5027
Venue: Mayor Garcia’s Conference Room, City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd, 14th Floor, Long Beach

Feb. 4
Los Angeles Forum on Crime
Joe Buscaino will be presenting the Los Angeles Forum on Crime. The featured speakers will be LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, LAPD Police Commission president Matthew Johnson, and Assistant Commanding Officer of South Bureau Phillip Tingirides.
Time: 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Feb. 4
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1545673539079366/
Venue: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Feb. 5
GDB Construction
Northbound Harbor Scenic Drive at Ocean Boulevard will be reduced to one lane.
Time: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through 5

Feb. 6
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Beach Clean-Up and Native Garden Workday
Volunteers learn about shoreline habitats and the coastal sage scrub native plant community, while discovering the benefits of protecting these environments. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Feb. 6
Details: www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Venue: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro

Feb. 7
NUDA’s February Workshop
Demonstration and sampling.  Infusing raw tempered cacao with essential oils workshop.
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 7
Details: nudajuiceshop@gmail.com
Venue: 407 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Feb. 9
Gerald Desmond Bridge Construction
The on-ramp westbound on Ocean Boulevard will be closed to traffic from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Feb. 9. Exit at Anaheim Street. Head west to use State Route 103/State Route 47 south to rejoin Ocean Boulevard from the southbound Interstate 710 to reach San Pedro. From Pico Avenue take northbound Pico Avenue to 9th Street west, continue to I Street. Take SR-103/SR-47 south to rejoin Ocean Boulevard to reach San Pedro.
Time: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Feb. 9

Feb. 10
Free Health Lecture: Help! I Am Not Getting Any Younger!
Learn what is happening to the body as it ages. Find out what you can do to control aches and pains with the help of Dr. Romina Ghassemi.
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10
Details: (310) 548-5656
Venue:
San Pedro Chiropractic and Posture, 1534 25th St., San Pedro

Feb. 13
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. 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. Feb. 13
Details: http://tinyurl.com/zyfxbfp
Venue: Fire Station 11, 150 E. Market St., Long

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