Harbor Area

The Long Beach Challenge Fundraiser Benefits Local Nonprofits

The Long Beach Challenge is an online auction to raise funds for Meals on Wheels of Long Beach and the Long Beach Education Foundation.

More than 45 auction items are open for bidding and additional auction packages are being added. The auction will be open for bidding until 5 p.m. July 15.

Details: 562-439-5000; https://one.bidpal.net/ lbchallenge/welcome

State Grants Expand Assistance for Unemployed Long Beach Residents

Long Beach announced, June 26, three state grants totaling almost $2 million that will help Pacific Gateway — a federally designated workforce development area administered by the City of Long Beach — expand assistance to residents whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19.

The grants will help expand offerings at The WorkPlace, a career center operated by Pacific Gateway. Services include career counseling, training opportunities, online courses and assistance in finding a new job.

For more information about business operations during COVID-19, Long Beach workers and business owners can call 562-570-4249 or visit: longbeach. gov/4BIZ.

Details: 562-570-3700; Pacific-Gateway.org.

Farmers Market Comes to Lomita

The Farmers Market, hosted by the Lomita Chamber of Commerce, launched July 5. The Lomita Farmers Market features fresh certified produce and eight vendor booths. The market takes place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue.

Remember to wear a mask, maintain six feet of social distancing and use hand sanitizer from the various stations that will be available.

Details: LomitaFarmersMarket.com