CITY OF LONG BEACH BUDGET CONVERSATION

The Mayor and City Council are seeking community input on the city’s proposed budget for 2025.  The budget was publicly presented at yesterday’s City Council meeting, and there are opportunities for input at several community meetings.  Click here for more information.

Monday, August 19, 6  – 7:30 PM at Billie Jean King Main Library in the Teen Space, 200 W. Broadway. 

There is also a Digital Comment Card related to budget issues that you can fill out HERE. The card asks you where you heard about the comment card, mention Rose Park Neighborhood Association! 

SAFE STREETS AWARENESS IN ROSE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD 8/19

Rose Park Neighborhood Association and the Long Beach Health Department’s Walk and Roll and GreenLightLB programs will be out at 4th and Cherry Avenue on Monday, August 19th from 3pm to 5pm for the 5th Annual LB Safe Streets Awareness Week (August 19^th-24^th)! We hope you will stop by to support pedestrian and bicycle safety and learn more about the dangers of distracted driving. 

What is Safe Streets Awareness Week?

A week dedicated to ensuring the safety of the Long Beach community by bringing education and awareness to bicycle and pedestrian safety, while actively working to reduce and eliminate distracted and drug impaired driving.  For its fifth year, the Health Department is inviting valued community partners to bring Safe Streets education to neighborhoods and we invite residents to join us in making LB streets safer for everyone!

Why Should I participate?

Over the last 5 years, the City of Long Beach has seen a 41% increase in pedestrian and bicyclist involved crashes, an increase in drug-impaired driving crashes, and now distracted driving is now the #1 cause of roadway crashes in California. This growing public health crisis can only be addressed through a collective effort from all road users and community partners.

KIDICAL MASS BIKE RIDE

It’s time for another Summer Kidical Mass from park-to-park! Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 10:30AM at Rose Park at 8th and Orizaba Avenue. Rollout from Rose Park to Bixby Park at 11AM. Bring your bikes in proper working condition. Don’t forget your helmet, sunscreen and water! The goal of Car-Lite bike rides is to help parents and kids feel more comfortable and confident on their road craft. Thanks to Bixby Knolls for kicking off the founding of Kidical Mass! More information about Car-LiteLB HERE.

COOL CAT COLLECTIVE IN ROSE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD

Cool Cat Collective is a Cat-Themed gallery & boutique with adoptable cats.  20% of the profits from Cool Cat collective are donated to local cat rescues. Cool Cat Collective is on a mission to help community cats while simultaneously supporting artists, designers, and other craftspeople by combining their favorite things: cats, collaboration, community & craft. Cool Cat Collective is open and ready for your visit at 2741 E 4th Street in Rose Park Neighborhood. Learn more HERE about the store and for upcoming events! Instagram @coolcatcollectivelbc

Heart of the Neighborhood Podcast

**Heart of the Neighborhood** podcast is a community benefit project of Rose Park Neighborhood Association dedicated to highlighting the vibrant leadership and community volunteer efforts that make Long Beach, California a better place to live. Join your hosts Danielle & Nicolette as they interview local neighborhood leaders and showcase initiatives that address neighborhood issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Through engaging conversations, discover how effective neighborhood organizing transforms communities and empowers individuals to make a difference.

Heart of the Neighborhood podcast aims to educate and inspire residents by sharing the resources and the process that have driven positive changes in Long Beach neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply want to learn about the impactful work happening around you, **Heart of the Neighborhood**provides the insights and motivation to engage with your local community and become an active participant in its growth and improvement. 

Tune in and be part of the change HERE! More episodes will be recorded and uploaded, so stay tuned!