Hello and welcome to LB Local. I put this site up as place where Long Beach residents and their neighbors could share events, concerns, thoughts, announcements- whatever neighbors might share with each other. Life is getting busier and more complicated it seems, so hopefully this site can help you to stay in touch with your surroundings and help foster a greater sense of community. Some of my own interests include art, cooking and the environment, so that's where I've started. I was a chef for 15 years, and for the last 7 or so I owned a catering company. Now I'm a stone sculptor and a stay-at-home dad. But I have a restless mind and too much energy so I dabble in a number of other things. And along the way I've met some very interesting people, some of whom appear on these pages. If you have something to contribute to our community, please contact me: peter@lblocal.com
28/05 Bixby Knolls Chess Camp
Help prevent brain drain this summer! Enroll your child today in the Long Beach Chess Camp at Elise’s Tea Room, brought to you by Project Oasis.When: Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5pm. Camp begins Tuesday June 24
First Session, June 24 – July 14
Second Session, July 22 – August 19 (no camp week of August 3-10)
Where: Elise’s Tea Room, located at 3924 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807
Who: Kid’s over 5 to young adults
Why: Help keep your student-child in mental shape this summer while having fun. Whether your child is a new-comer to the game or an experienced hand, playing chess is a fun way to stay mentally sharp, make friends and learn a game that can stay with them through the rest of their life. Our approach is to teach the game, tactics and strategy, while putting special emphasis on sportsmanship.
Why play Chess? Here are a few reasons- Benefits of Chess
Educational Benefits
How Much: $50 per session, or $15 per week. Price includes refreshment each day.
To pay online or for more info: here
Project Oasis is a non-profit organization that helps to support and grow the arts in Long Beach, California. For more information or to pay by check, contact Peter @ 562.761.7797.
10/03 Simthsonian Week, March 7-14, 2008
The ‘50s Fun, FEAR and Rock ‘n’ RollPRESENTED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH
Ten years ago, Arts Council for Long Beach signed an agreement with the Smithsonian Institution on behalf of the City of Long Beach to bring arts, culture and scholar’s from our nation’s museums to Long Beach. Every year, ACLB presents 7 days and 7 nights of free in-school and community events and presentations and a gala event. This year, the Smithsonian Week theme is The ‘50s, Fun, FEAR, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Topics include paint-by-numbers, product promotion through parade floats and window displays, and the birth of the “jet set.” Fears of the cold war, Communism, and the bomb present the other side of the /0s. School children will discover and adults recall this unforgettable decade. Scores of community partners join the arts council to support this annual festival of learning.
Visit here to see a calendar of scheduled events.
Most events are free, but reservations are usually required.
05/03 Tea Party with Rae Gabelich
You’re invited to a very specialTea Party
Hosted by
Councilwoman Rae Gabelich &
Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Fundraiser for the Fairfield Family YMCA “Send Kids to Camp” Program
Sunday, March 16, 2008
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Elise’s Tea Room
3924 Atlantic Avenue
Tickets $100 -- Seating is limited so hurry and buy your ticket!
Hats & gloves are encouraged
Delicious teas and food
Entertainment provided by Gypsy Theater & Chia En Yeh, Concert Pianist
Checks should be made payable to: BKBIA
R.S.V.P. to info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or (562) 595-0081
CONTACT:
YMCA contact: Victor Dominguez, (562) 423-0491, Victor.Dominguez@lbymca.org
8th District: 562 570-6685