RLn: ANNOUNCEMENTS July 13, 2016: Wonder Women Tech

July 16
Wonder Women Tech

Wonder Women Tech is hosting its 2016 national conference in Long Beach. Wonder Women Tech is a nonprofit that educates and celebrates women and diversity in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
Time: July 16 and 17
Cost: $100 to $400
Details: (855) 508-5088; www.wonderwomentech.com
Venue: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

July 19
Long Beach City Council Proposal
On July 19, the Long Beach City Council will vote on a proposal to have the city manager prepare an agreement with the California State Board of Equalization to administer the revenues from the June 7, voter-approved Measure A.
Time: 5 p.m. July 19
Details: longbeach.legistar.com
Venue: City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

July 20
Credo Memorial Service
The Long Beach Police Department is hosting a memorial service for its K-9, Credo.
K-9 Credo died on June 28 from injuries during a SWAT call-out involving a barricaded suspect. In place of flowers, the Parcells Family requests Credo’s memory be honored by donating online or sending donations to Long Beach K-9 Officers Association P.O. Box 17366, Long Beach
Time: 1 p.m. July 20
Details: www.lbk9oa.org
Venue: Long Beach Police Officers Association Park, 7390 E. Carson St., Long Beach

July 25
Senior Police Program
The Long Beach Police Department is accepting application for its Senior Police Program with interviews expected to start July 25. Senior Police Partners are a motivated volunteer team dedicated to improving the community.
Details: (562) 570-7212; http://tinyurl.com/h9g2zmv

July 29
Better Together
California State University Dominguez Hills will co-host the second annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit on July 29.  Participants can learn and share with each other effective strategies used in the classroom and discuss where more support is needed. There will be TED-style EdTalks about various educational topics and a discussion about student mental health issues.
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29
Cost: Free
Details: www.CATeachersSummit.com
Venue: Loker Student Union, CSUDH, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson

Aug. 6
Monthly Beach Cleanup
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will host its monthly Beach Cleanup, where volunteers will clean up the shoreline, size and sort the plastic pollution and learn about coastal habitat, the growing amount of marine debris within it and the benefits of protecting the ecosystem.
Time: 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 6
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro

Commissions, Boards, Advisory Committees
Applications for Long Beach commissions, boards and advisory committees are accepted at any time and kept on file for vacancies.
Details: (562) 570-6801; http://longbeach.gov/mayor/action/commissions/

Initiate a Neighborhood Watch Group
Initiate a Neighborhood Watch Group on your block or in your area along with other safety-concerned neighbors.
Details: http://www.longbeach.gov/police/crime-info/community-watch/