Tonight I attended the Fourth Annual Distinguished Speaker Series at CSULB featuring Arianna Huffington. I purchased the special reception dinner and ticket package so I was looking forward to possibly meeting her and getting more time to hear her views both in a smaller setting and then later at the Carpenter Center. Well, busy as [...]
CONNECTED CORRIDOR COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR PHASE FOUR ANNOUNCED
September 30, 2010 By
Thirteen community groups share $80,000 in grant funding resulting in a total of $320,000 in grants for projects along the Atlantic Corridor The Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) will distribute $80,000 in funding on October 4 to thirteen recipients in Phase 4 of the Leadership Long Beach Atlantic Corridor Project, popularly referred to as the [...]
Our Legendary and Loved Dave San Jose is Recovering Beautifully!
September 2, 2010 By
Thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts for Dave San Jose. He is truly a remarkable person and he has touched so many lives, including mine in an extremely special way. He has contributed so much in the capacity of mentoring and advocating for our youth that his influence transcends generations! He has made [...]
An Update on Dave San Jose by Pat Long San Jose
August 7, 2010 By
On Behalf of Pat Long San Jose August 7, 2010 Last Wednesday Dave San Jose was playing Racquetball, his second favorite activity after the Bikes 90800 Bike Program when he collapsed at the gym. A doctor and nurse started by stander CPR, they found him in cardiac arrest and defibrillated (shocked) him with the club’s [...]
The Man Behind the Name
June 24, 2010 By
This story begins in rainy Edinburgh, Scotland where a baby by the name of Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13th, 1850. Even though he was often ill, and was made fun of because of his appearance, young Robert loved learning, writing and had an incredible imagination!When he was in his twenties, he [...]
10,000 Small Business Program – A Must Read
June 23, 2010 By
Have you heard of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program? If you are a small business owner, you’ll want to hear about it! Not only is it an incredible opportunity for small business owners, it is TIME SENSITIVE. Over a 5-year period, ten thousand small businesses in disadvantaged areas across the country have the opportunity [...]
Pie Contest Sunday July 18!
June 21, 2010 By
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 [...]
Little Owl Preschool
June 21, 2010 By
Little Owl is just one more reason I wish my kids were 3 years old again! The program is based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which believes in three major influences in a child’s education; the parent, the teacher and the environment. I love that. Owner Janet Watt is definitely on message with her new [...]
Reflections on the Connected Corridor
June 10, 2010 By
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 [...]
Kids’ Day at Cal Heights Farmers Market
May 28, 2010 By
Every Sunday is a great day for the kids at the market, but this Sunday is going to be extra special! Every Sunday the entire market in on a playground so it has a safe and family friendly vibe going in. We always have the kinder playground open, you can always buy a piece of [...]