BIG heart – in the Gazette
We received nice coverage – thanks to Emily Thornton! Here is the article. And a bit of the art “Painters Palette” by Megumi Harrison, put together for the event magnet.
We received nice coverage – thanks to Emily Thornton! Here is the article. And a bit of the art “Painters Palette” by Megumi Harrison, put together for the event magnet.
There are lots of resources at the city website. Here is a single resource that can get you started for your Historic Preservation concerns and questions. Rose Park Neighborhood is home to two of the city’s largest historic districts: Rose Park (north of E7th St.) and Rose Park South (south of E7th St.). If you…
The Heart of Ida helps older adults preserve independent living, and brings comfort and cheer when assisted living is necessary. “Working with our neighborhoods is critical. Nonprofits are the voice of the people we serve. If we are doing our job we should understand our community and their needs. We want people to know we…
The Long Beach Police Department East Division Commander Pat O’Dowd is receiving a great deal of information from the community about the fireworks. He wants residents to know that the city is LISTENING and provided a few important updates: DON’T call 911 for fireworks. They are getting inundated by ‘non-emergency’ fireworks calls. DO call the…
Each year at the start of the holiday season, RPNA and The Substance Abuse Foundation join together with neighbors all around to light a tree for peace, which is erected in the middle of our beloved park (8th St & Orizaba Ave). It’s one of favorite traditions, and one that we think matters—plus, it’s a…
The Roses for Rose Park Mural has advanced to nearly the final stage. The resident-led group of Cody and Eric have received enough donations (all sizes) to fund the paint, graffiti cover and brushes. WATCH for Install Schedule! All art, effort to get COA’s from City of LB Historic Preservation, and painting were donated. RPNA…
Rose Park Neighborhood Association’s ArtWorksLBC program uplifted the neighborhood in 2025 through creative and meaningful ways—from making repurposed art with homemade glue and recycled paper and plastic, to our annual holiday ornament-making for our elder neighbors. We gathered in Rose Park to carve pumpkins and popped up in local businesses to create art together in community. Our biggest…