Beach Clean Up! — ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nov. 5
Monthly Beach Cleanup
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium invites the public to participate in its monthly Beach Clean-Up. Volunteers learn about coastal habitat, the growing amount of marine debris within it, and the benefits of protecting this ecosystem.
Time: 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 5
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
 
Nov. 6
Volunteers Needed for World Water Monitoring Challenge
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium the health of its saltmarsh as part of World Water Monitoring Challenge. The program encourages communities to monitor the condition of local rivers, streams, estuaries and other water bodies anytime from March 22 (the U.N.’s World Water Day) until December 31 and report the results to an international database (www.monitorwater.org).
Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 6
Details: (310) 548-7562.
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
 
Nov. 9
NWSPNC Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Public Safety Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 9.
Details: Agenda
Location: 1000 N. Western Ave.
 
Nov. 12
LBLL Challenger Division Sign Ups 
Long Beach Little League Spring registration is open.
The Little League Challenger Division gives boys and girls with physical and mental challenges the opportunity to enjoy the game of baseball in the fun and safe environment. You can learn more about this program by attending the Challenger Fall Clinic and sign-up day on Nov. 12 at Stearns Park.
Details: www.littleleague.org
 
Nov. 20
PenCC Membership Meeting and Election
Peninsula Cycle Club has an important membership meeting. Every two years the group holds board member elections. This is one of those years. If you’re a PenCC member, please consider running for a board position, or at least attend the meeting.
Time: 5 p.m. Nov. 20
Details: www.southbayszechwan.com
Venue: Szechwan Chinese Restaurant, 2107 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita
 
Nov. 30
Afloat Parade Boater Registration Opens
Boaters are encouraged to register now for the 54th Annual Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade, at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. This year’s parade theme is Hollywood at the Harbor.
The vessel entry fee for the parade is $30, which includes one admission to the parade awards brunch on Sunday, December 4, at the Los Angeles Yacht Club in San Pedro.
Deadline for registration is Nov. 30.
Details: (323) 487-2101;laharborholidayafloat.org
 
Jury Duty Scam
The Long Beach Police Department is again warning the community about a dramatic increase in telephone scams targeting residents and businesses throughout Long Beach.
In recent weeks, residents have reported a telephone scam where the caller is posing as a law enforcement official who informs the resident of an outstanding arrest warrant for failing to comply with jury service or summons. The fraudster demands payment in lieu of arrest by directing the resident to purchase a pre-paid MoneyPak card. Once purchased, the victim is instructed to call back the telephone number provided and disclose the serial number on the pre-paid credit/debit card.
Law enforcement encourages residents not to respond or disclose personal information and to simply end the call by hanging-up.
Here are a few “red flags” and prevention tips:
• Law enforcement agencies do not call residents concerning outstanding warrants issued for their arrest
• Verify with the law enforcement agency, the name and telephone number of the purported law enforcement official who called
• Superior courts will never ask for financial information such as bank accounts, credit card numbers or personal information
• Never disclose to anyone over the telephone or online, your social security number, date of birth, account numbers or personal PIN number.
• Do not respond to e-mails requesting you to update your account records, i.e. date of birth, social security number, telephone numbers, etc
If you should need to confirm your status as a juror, you may contact your respective County Superior Court at www.courts.ca.gov/juryservice.htm.

Mapping the City’s Real Estate Portfolio
Los Angeles owns almost 9,000 properties in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles City Controller’s Office recently released PropertyPanel.LA, a comprehensive map of properties owned by the City of Los Angeles.
Details: PropertyPanel.LA

Call for Artists
The Art Exchange (ArtX) is now accepting submissions for its 2016 Holiday Salon in the newly renovated ArtX gallery. The Holiday Salon will open on December 2 and run through December 23.
Details: www.artslb.org/artx-holiday-art-call