Saturday, January 24, 2009
9am to noon
Cabrillo High School
2001 Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach
Learn about LB schools
The Education Celebration is designed for parents of students entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Parents can obtain information regarding each elementary and K-8 school under one roof, talk to principals, view student work, speak to other parents and enjoy student performances.
This year's theme is "Celebrating our Student Athletes." The first 500 parents visiting the Global Studies Magnet School booths will receive a special gift.
The school district's open enrollment period starts Feb. 1. The Education Celebration helps parents and students to select the best school for them, and it is open to anyone who wants to learn more about local schools. Free transportation is available from all LBUSD high schools. The departure schedule is: Lakewood, 8:30 a.m.; Jordan: 8:45 and 9:45 a.m.; Millikan, 8:25 a.m.; Wilson, 8:35 a.m.; and Poly at 8:45 and 9:45 a.m.
For more information, call 997-8306.
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us/Main_Offices/Superintendent/Public_Information/Newsroom/articleDetails_NEW.cfm?articleID=999
Showing posts with label January. Show all posts
Showing posts with label January. Show all posts
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Pasadena's Doo Dah Parade
Sunday, January 18, 2009
11:30am
Free
Old Town Pasadena
Fair Oaks and Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-205-4029
The 32nd iteration of Pasadena's eccentric parade begins at the corner of Holly Street and Raymond Avenue, then heads down Raymond to Colorado, and ends at Pasadena Avenue. America's favorite "other parade" is known for its colorful and irreverent satirical spin on the New Year's Day Rose Parade.
http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/
11:30am
Free
Old Town Pasadena
Fair Oaks and Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-205-4029
The 32nd iteration of Pasadena's eccentric parade begins at the corner of Holly Street and Raymond Avenue, then heads down Raymond to Colorado, and ends at Pasadena Avenue. America's favorite "other parade" is known for its colorful and irreverent satirical spin on the New Year's Day Rose Parade.
http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Long Beach celebrates MLK, Jr. Day
Thursday, January 15
“Peace, Unity & Hope Youth Performance”
The performance, by youth and for youth, is presented by the Long Beach Weed and Seed Program, Parks, Recreation and Marine and Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. It will be hosted from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
Friday, January 16
ArtPEACE Exhibit Gallery Display Opening
Art works created by artists and young people will be on display from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The Opening will be followed by a live Arts-Making workshop on Saturday, January 17 during the MLK Celebration.
Saturday, January 17
21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration: “I Can See the Promised Land”
Parade runs from 10:30am- 12:00noon. Celebration, which includes three stages of entertainment, health pavilion, teen and youth area and free activities, international food and merchandise vendors will be held from 12noon – 5:30pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Saturday, January 17
2nd Annual Peacemaker Award
The Dr. Martin Luther King Peacemaker Awards will be presented to recognize those individuals that have carried on the nonviolence and unity message of Dr. King in our community. Recipients include Victor Otiniano of Union Bank, Tracy Colunga of the City of Long Beach, and the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. Awards will be granted at 1:30pm on the Main Stage at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
Sunday, January 18
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Celebration: “Celebration and Strength for the Journey”
The community-wide annual interfaith celebration will begin at 3:00pm and will feature a multi-cultural and multi-religious celebration, music from a variety of faith traditions and cultures, and a reception. Keynote Address by Council Member Dee Andrews. Sponsored by the Long Beach Ministerial Alliance, Long Beach Religious Leaders Association, NAACP and the South Coast Interfaith Council. The Celebration will be held at Gospel Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1480 Atlantic Avenue
Monday, January 19
National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
This national day of service will kick off a season of service with a Book Buddies project led by local middle school youth volunteers and will be coupled with a book drive collection for children living in the Long Beach Sister City of Mombasa, Kenya Africa. An inspirational building mural will also be painted--wear something you can get messy! The project will be held at the Boys and Girls Club at the Jeffrey A. Cowan/Washington Middle School site, 1450 Cedar Avenue. If you'd like to volunteer, register online at www.mlkday.gov or call Teresa Gomez at 562-570-6730. Contact Ms. Gomez if you'd like to donate a children's book towards the book drive.
“Peace, Unity & Hope Youth Performance”
The performance, by youth and for youth, is presented by the Long Beach Weed and Seed Program, Parks, Recreation and Marine and Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. It will be hosted from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
Friday, January 16
ArtPEACE Exhibit Gallery Display Opening
Art works created by artists and young people will be on display from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The Opening will be followed by a live Arts-Making workshop on Saturday, January 17 during the MLK Celebration.
Saturday, January 17
21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration: “I Can See the Promised Land”
Parade runs from 10:30am- 12:00noon. Celebration, which includes three stages of entertainment, health pavilion, teen and youth area and free activities, international food and merchandise vendors will be held from 12noon – 5:30pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Saturday, January 17
2nd Annual Peacemaker Award
The Dr. Martin Luther King Peacemaker Awards will be presented to recognize those individuals that have carried on the nonviolence and unity message of Dr. King in our community. Recipients include Victor Otiniano of Union Bank, Tracy Colunga of the City of Long Beach, and the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. Awards will be granted at 1:30pm on the Main Stage at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
Sunday, January 18
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Celebration: “Celebration and Strength for the Journey”
The community-wide annual interfaith celebration will begin at 3:00pm and will feature a multi-cultural and multi-religious celebration, music from a variety of faith traditions and cultures, and a reception. Keynote Address by Council Member Dee Andrews. Sponsored by the Long Beach Ministerial Alliance, Long Beach Religious Leaders Association, NAACP and the South Coast Interfaith Council. The Celebration will be held at Gospel Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1480 Atlantic Avenue
Monday, January 19
National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
This national day of service will kick off a season of service with a Book Buddies project led by local middle school youth volunteers and will be coupled with a book drive collection for children living in the Long Beach Sister City of Mombasa, Kenya Africa. An inspirational building mural will also be painted--wear something you can get messy! The project will be held at the Boys and Girls Club at the Jeffrey A. Cowan/Washington Middle School site, 1450 Cedar Avenue. If you'd like to volunteer, register online at www.mlkday.gov or call Teresa Gomez at 562-570-6730. Contact Ms. Gomez if you'd like to donate a children's book towards the book drive.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Queen Mary - Free admission in January
1126 Queen's Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-3511
10am-6pm, daily
The Queen Mary is celebrating the New Year by inviting all California residents to visit The Queen Mary free of charge, as often as you would like, through January 31st, 2009. This special, FREE Admission ticket includes a self-guided tour of the Queen Mary.
California residents must provide documentation of residency with a driver's license (or other form of photo identification) at the box office, during normal attraction operating hours from 10am to 6pm. Parking not included.
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