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RP goes back to school!
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RP goes back to school!

The Rose Park Neighborhood Association was invited to participate in a Civic Engagement effort led by CSULB MSW students at Wilson High School. With the thoughtful facilitation of Danielle Potter Dague on Saturday morning March 30th RPNA  brought the breadth and depth of neighborhood action and partnering to the students. It was great! Darick Simpson,…

Many of our older buildings were built 100 years ago! Go Rose Park!
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Many of our older buildings were built 100 years ago! Go Rose Park!

These structures have provided decades and generations of life for residents of Long Beach. This year is sort-of a hundred year birthday for us in the Rose Park Neighborhood area. We’ll be posting ideas, factoids and thoughts over the year. Many email info@rpna.org about the house plaques. Great way to celebrate our 100th year. So…

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Long Beach Forward

The mission of Long Beach Forward is to create a healthy Long Beach with low-income communities of color by building community knowledge, leadership, and power. We asked Long Beach Forward team members Cynthia Howell, Strategic Initiatives Manager and Sevly Sngoun, Research and Policy Analyst the following questions: Why is working within neighborhoods important? “Our team…

Building Neighborhood One Fun Time at a Time
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Building Neighborhood One Fun Time at a Time

Come on out….walk down the street Friday March 22nd! Corner of E7th & Obispo. Three spaces….ArtWorksLB workshop….SkateZone….and at LB Skate and Art Exhibit/Sale. We just got our popcorn machine come on out and see how it works! Pop in and check out the art-in-progress! An exhibit using symbols of Peace and Understanding.

Skate Zone and Art Exhibit – March 22 4pm to 7pm E7th & Obispo
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Skate Zone and Art Exhibit – March 22 4pm to 7pm E7th & Obispo

And more! Art Workshop with ArtWorksLB (at Seventh St. Church area) and Art Show with Artists at LB Skate. Outside with skate zone and music. Bring the family! Snacks on hand. This is when the family and the neighborhood rally around skateboarding and art. March 22 4pm to 7pm E7th & Obispo