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 August 16, 2007 04:02:05 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 August 05, 2007 15:59:04 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 August 05, 2007 13:37:39 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 July 19, 2007 17:37:43 by Laurie.Manny

Long Beach Presents the 44th Transpacific Yacht Race to Hawaii

 LONG BEACH CA REAL ESTATE

44th Transpacific Yacht Race to Hawaii

Entries officially closed Thursday, Jun 7th for the 44th Transpacific Yacht Race from Long Beach to Hawaii. 

There will be 76 Yachts of all shapes and sizes setting sail from our beautiful Palos Verde Peninsula.  They will travel 2,225 nautical miles to the island of Waikiki arriving at the Diamond Head Lighthouse where they will be greeted by spectators lining Diamond Head Road to view their stunning arrival.  

• 3 of the ships are from Japan
• 1 is from Australia
• 2 from other countries
• 6 will be returning to their home state of Hawaii
• 64 represent 9 other states

Participants and crew began to arrive in Downtown Long Beach on July 6th.  Festivities, Cocktail Parties, Dinners and Ceremonies have commenced and go on through July 12th.

On Monday, July 9th the first of the Yachts will begin their trip across the great blue sea.  The starts will be staggered with groups beginning on July 9th, 12th and the final group on the 15th.  

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Posted on July 08, 2007 00:37:43 by Laurie.Manny