All posts by Danielle Potter Dague

Upcoming Breakfasts in Rose Park Neighborhood

On Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, February 18th, Rose Park residents will each host a breakfast on their block. These seasonal citywide events are initiatives of We Love Long Beach, ‘a community building nonprofit, that connects neighbors of all ages together on their blocks and within their complexes to create a stronger feeling of belonging and greater shared well-being we call neighborliness.’

We hope you will take part in the fun! Please feel free to reach out to the hosts to offer assistance or provide a breakfast item to share.

Want to get involved as a host? Interested in organizing a social with your neighbors? Email info@rpna.org and check out the list of events to get involved HERE with We Love Long Beach.

Breakfast with Karen Maheu

Breakfast with the Lusby’s

Thank you to our neighborhood hosts for organizing and connecting neighbors!

Neighborhood Meetups and City of Long Beach News for Residents

Rose Park Neighborhood Book Club

Page Against the Machine held the Rose Park Neighborhood Book Club featuring Long Beach Author Max Evans
Long Beach Author Max Evans discusses his novel: “Escape to Butterfly Ave.” with Author Max Evans at Page Against the Machine

The Rose Park Neighborhood Book Club kicked off its 2nd reading with local Long Beach Author Max Evans at Page Against the Machine on Friday, January 20th. Thank you to all who attended! Much gratitude to Author Max Evans for planning such a great event and discussion with attendees, and for organizing a clothing donation for our nonprofit partner, Safe Refuge. We appreciate the comfortable and welcoming space provided by Chris Giaco at Page Against the Machine. Stay tuned for the next book club reading! Questions? Email info@rpna.org and stay informed by signing up for our weekly newsletter HERE.

Moms Meetup at Rose Park

Moms Meetup at Rose Park on Saturday, January 28th

It was all about connecting with Moms at Rose Park on Saturday, January 28th. Neighborhood resident Linzy Lusby organized the gathering with the help from local nonprofit, We Love Long Beach.

Thanks to all the moms and kids who came out to connect with each other and we will continue to keep you informed for additional activities to come! Let’s keep connecting our Long Beach neighborhoods to created a safer, healthier, and happier community! Reach out to Linzy Lusby at linzy@therecol.com to provide additional meetup ideas and get involved! You can also stay informed by signing up for our weekly newsletter HERE.

City of Long Beach Health Department is Hiring

The City’s Health Department is hiring two Accessibility Advocates to support its Public Health Emergency Management Division. Interested candidates must submit their resume by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023 to he-preparedness@longbeach.gov. 

Access the job description HERE

Brief summary: The Accessibility Advocate positions are designed for a high school student*, college student, and adult who are interested in the public health field. The positions offer exposure to the public health emergency management field, provide professional guidance and career development, as well as provide networking opportunities. These positions play an integral part in establishing relationships with our whole community to ensure that their perspectives and needs are integrated into the City’s public health emergency preparedness, planning, and response efforts. Positions are temporary and grant-funded until December 2023. Grant funding is provided by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)