Pie Contest Sunday July 18!

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Long Beach Sunday Market in California Heights is hosting a summer pie contest.  The first event, which took place on opening day November 22nd, was a rousing success with over 30 entries!  And don’t be intimidated to join in – a 4th grader took 3rd place with his interpretation of Joy of Cooking’s Key Lime [...]

Reflections on the Connected Corridor

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I was recently asked how the Corridor Voices, a brand spanking new blog advances digital engagement in our community.  I pondered and ruminated on the query and realized we are all so completely engaged with technology, even the most basic user is coming along with the program.  You cannot avoid It.  It is too easy [...]

Healthy Kids Summit

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Today was the Healthy Kids Summit organized by the Leadership Long Beach Class of 2010.  I was pleased to hear it will be an annual event…but we cannot wait until next year to act on many of the issues being discussed today.  In many ways it is very depressing to hear the health statistics in [...]

Connect with the Creative Community

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Every last Monday of each month, a variety of diverse artists, musicians, and performers in Long Beach’s creative community gather together for a time of connection at the LBCreative! Mixers. It’s a great way to meet others who care about the arts and even produce Long Beach’s unique arts culture. The LBCreative! community is a [...]