First step in recovering

These past several days in Long Beach and Southern California have been the source of concern and distress. Some very serious and threatening events at the same time occurred while there have been all kinds of actions worthy of our participation. Let’s exhale and reflect.
Rose Park Neighborhood Association hosted two street actions last week that provided neighbors, business owners and community partners the opportunity to voice their concerns regarding the conditions surrounding the area of E7th Street and Dawson. On Wednesday, November 17th at 9AM neighbors walked with LBPD East Division Patrol Resource Officer Brendan Murphy and Community Liaison Ana…
For those interested in the Cultural Heritage process – here is the agenda for the upcoming meeting. The Rose Park and Rose Park South historic district liaisons have been working to monitor the meetings and proposals and applications that effect our historic areas. Your input is welcome! http://longbeach.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=592129&GUID=F8EB237C-AEE3-42CB-84C2-C909BABBA1D2
Every August the RPNA Board hosts its kick-off board meeting. Introduces all newly elected board members, elects officers and establishes the 12-month calendar. Our board this year is comprised of: Brooke Baker, Emily Stevens, Jessica Truesdell, David Clement, Gretchen Swanson with Danielle Dague and Darick Simpson appointed as ex officio members. Officers are: Gretchen Swanson,…
Over 250 holiday gift bags were delivered to neighborhood seniors this year with the assistance of long-time nonprofit partner, Heart of Ida. Heart of Ida filled the gift bags with hygiene items, notebooks, resources and Rose Park Neighborhood Association decorated and delivered the bags adorned with a community made ornament! Thank you to all of…
Here is Gary tending a tree well on East 7th. Making friends with the Earth! Want to pitch in? Contact info@rpna.org to find out the next day of treekeeping.