Long Beach California Retirement Communities

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Long Beach California Retirement Communities

Did you know that the City of Long Beach does not have any Retirement Communities for active seniors?  Seal Beach,Huntington Beach and Manhattan Beach are all close by and have many, like Leisureworld. 

What is a Long Beach Baby Boomer supposed to do?  Leave Long Beach?  Why?  Many of our senior citizens have spent most or all of their lives in their Long Beach homes, contributing to our communities in Long Beach.  Why should they spend their golden years in a strange place?  Why have we not accomodated them? 

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Posted on 2007-08-20 @ 9.19:52 pm by Laurie.Manny

Back to School - Long Beach Resources

Back to School Resources

The lazy, hazy days of summer are just about over.  September is closing in on us and the beginning of the new school year is just around the corner.  Are you ready? 

Over at the Press Telegram, Kelly Puente and Jennifer Hall have a Long Beach fashion update for the new season.  You won't want to miss this years new styling designs.  Layering and Leggings are back!  Yes, straight out of the 80's and Big Bold Color is back!  Chunky jewelry is all the vogue and baring it all is sooooo out.  Kelly and Jennifer say "Put on some clothes!" 

Heather Waldmand over at Kidshealth.org has a wonderful article and some great suggestions about the emotional impact of the first day back at school:  "Going Back To School"

10 Tips for Smart Back-to-School Shopping over at great schools is sure to make your transition less stressful.  While you are over at Great Schools take their poll; How much do you spend on Back-to-school needs?

Shop where the teachers shop, CM School Supply has bunches of school supplies - at a discount!  Way to go........... Mom has money left over for that first day of school pampering..........a manicure AND a pedicure. 

Save time and money, by shopping online, at any one of these online discount school suppliers:

• BuyOnlineNow
• Discount School Supply
• ABC Teacher's Outlet
• Early Childhood
• Classroom Direct - Wholesale Supplier - Great idea for large familys. 
• Home Schooling?  Discount Home School Supplies is the place for you. 
• Toy Destination is advertising discount Backpacks and Lunchboxes as well.
• Deal Time has Craft and Drawing supplies to soothe that creative streak, and whole lot's more. 
• Head on over to 1StopSquare for your discount scrapbook supplies.

And what school year would be complete without a huge party to celebrate? 

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Posted on 2007-08-16 @ 4.02:05 am by Laurie.Manny

Long Beach Breakwater Controversy

LONG BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BREAKWATER STUDY

RESTORE THE SHORE

The Long Beach California Breakwater Is the largest man made breakwater in the world.  Made of three gigantic walls of rock, it was completed in 1949 and extends about 2 1/2 miles in front of  Long Beach's residential beaches.  It's original objective was to thwart submarines and torpedoes during World War II.  Sitting in about 50 feet of water the breakwater rises between 10 to 13 feet above the surface. 

The breakwater is owned and maintained by the federal government, not by the City of Long Beach.  Any changes to the breakwater will require federal support. The Long Beach City Council voted to ask the federal government to order the study back in 2005.  The request fell on deaf ears in Washington.  Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who represents all the coastal area of Long Beach, told city officials he would not ask for the study.  Neither of California's senators - Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer - would sponser the measure either.  This is an election year - right?

Many residents feel the breakwater no longer serves it's intended purpose and has ruined the natural waves depriving Long Beach of the cleansing action of the tides.  The dirty water and flat surf have reduced beach usage.  Some Long Beach residents believe removing part of the existing breakwater would restore the city's appeal to tourists.  Some claim there is evidence that it has depressed Long Beach homes values as well. 

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Posted on 2007-08-05 @ 3.59:04 pm by Laurie.Manny

Things to do in Long Beach in August 2007

• Long Beach Jazz Festival August 10-12, 2007
• 2007 Free Movies in the Park
• 2007 Free Concerts in the Park
  2007 Long Beach Municipal Band Summer Concert Schedule
• 2007 Long Beach Sea Festival - Come Join The Fun.
• Mayor's Trophy Golf Tournament to Benefit Junior Golf Programs
• Long Beach Golf Festival Going On Now
• Belmont Plaza Pool Fall 2007 Schedule

The Long Beach Sea Festival continues through August with many wonderful events:

• LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS (Marine Stadium, Aug. 2, 9, 16)
  Contact: Cynthia Fogg (562) 570-4780 www.lbparks.org
• THURSDAY NIGHT TWILIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PARK (Houghton Park, Aug. 2; Stearns Park, Aug. 9; Ramona Park, Aug. 16; Chavez Park, Aug. 23; Somerset Park, Aug. 30)
  Contact: Michelle Gingras (562) 570-3117 www.lbparks.org
• USA VOLLEYBALL HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP (AVP Stadium, August 2-5)
  A beach volleyball instructional camp for elite players aged 8 to 16, operating from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.
  Contact: Christine Jinbo (310) 216-7901 www.usavolleyball.org/juniors/07beachtour
• KIDS FISHING RODEO (Belmont Veteran Memorial Pier, Aug. 3)
  The 54th annual event is brought to you by the SoCal Tuna Club and Alfredos Beach Club. The Rodeo is free to kids 16 and under and includes free bait, snacks and instruction. Visitors must provide own rod and reel and therell be prizes for many categories.
  Contact: Fred Khammar (562) 434-1542 or www.alfredosbeachclub.com
• CRAWFISH FESTIVAL, (Rainbow Lagoon, Aug. 4-5)
  The Crawfish Festival features the worlds best Louisiana musicians, including

Posted on 2007-08-05 @ 1.37:39 pm by Laurie.Manny

Transpac Yachts Bearing Down On Hawaii

LONG BEACH CA REAL ESTATE

The 44 annual Transpac Yacht Race is well under way.  Before the start a tribute was paid to Wendy Siegal, a successful competitor and promoter of recent Transpacs, who was found drowned last Thursday near her ship the Willow Wind in Downtown Long Beach at Rainbow Harbor. 

The July 19th standings can be viewed here. 

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Posted on 2007-07-19 @ 5.37:43 pm by Laurie.Manny