Harbor Area
SPAA Recycle Festival Student Artists Call
Be a part of the first annual recycle festival in San Pedro, April 14 to 16. The event will be held at Crafted Port of Los Angeles. The cost to be in this festival is a $20 fee for each table. $10 will go to Crafted and $10 will go to the SPAA Harbor-wide all grades student art competition.
Time: April 14, 15 and 16
Cost: $20
Details: Contact Debbie Sue @ 310-612-1949
Venue: Crafted Port of LA , 112 E 22nd St., San Pedro
State of the Port of Long Beach 2023
Join a presentation on the successes and milestones of 2022 and a look ahead to 2023 — “the Year of Imagination” — and beyond. The port will share a forecast of cargo trends, infrastructure projects and more as it works to become a zeroemissions port.
Networking from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by lunch and program. Free parking — enter off Pine Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks to this event as a precaution against COVID-19.
Time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 26
Details: 562-283-7710; https://tinyurl.com/5t49328v
Venue: Long Beach Convention Center, Grand Ballroom, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Neighborhood Purpose Grants Application Period Now Open
The requirements of the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council, or NWSPNC, neighborhood purpose grant application process 2022-2023 are to benefit the northwest San Pedro community. Applicants must be a 501c3 non-profit or a public school.
Applications must be postmarked no later Feb. 17, if mailed, and received no later than Feb. 23, if emailed. The decisions will be announced at the NWSPNC board meeting on March 13.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/NWSPN-grants
Crossroads Church Hosting Recurring Food Giveaways
On Jan. 21, Crossroads is hosting their monthly food distribution event in Long Beach. Folks are welcome to drive-thru or walk up and receive fresh groceries. This event occurs on the third Saturday of each month.
Details: https://crossroadslb.com/events
San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo
Meet local businesses and service providers in this networking mixer. Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 4:30 to 7 p.m., Feb. 9
Details: www.sanpedrochamber.com
Venue: Crowne Plaza LA Harbor, 601 Palos Verdes St., San Pedro
Free COVID-19 Testing
If you’re feeling sick, get tested to rule out other illnesses like the flu. You can receive free COVID-19 rapid home tests at https://tinyurl. com/free-home-covid-tests.
Details: If you need help placing an order, call 1-800-232-0233.
Participate In the 2023 Homeless Count
Join the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority as a volunteer for the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count happening Jan. 24 to 26. By joining, you will help make progress in ending homelessness by counting our neighbors without shelter and in need of support. Details: theycountwillyou.org
LAHSA Winter Shelters Open Until March 31
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority or LAHSA winter shelter program will continue throughout LA County until March 31.
Details: 1-800-548-6047; lahsa.org
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
The City of Long Beach launched a new website for its upcoming first-time homebuyer as
sistance program, which will provide about 100 eligible families with up to $20,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. The application process for qualified residents is expected to open in early 2023.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/homebuyer-assistanceLB
New Master Composter Recycler Program
The City of Long Beach Department of Public Works has launched its Master Composter Recycler or MCR program, a free program open to Long Beach residents interested in learning about waste reduction, recycling and composting. After a successful pilot launch in spring 2022, the MCR program is now being offered as a recurring series throughout the year at no-cost to residents.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/LB-recycle-program
Venue: Public Works Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 W. Willow St., Long Beach
Funding Available for Developers of Affordable Rental Housing
The City of Long Beach Development Services Department is seeking to award up to $5 million to qualified housing developers for the production of affordable rental housing. Additionally, the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach or HACLB is making 200 project-based vouchers for rental assistance available to property owners and developers of affordable homes through a competitive request for proposals or RFP process.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/affordable-rental-housing
Free Gas Energy Bill Relief
Need help paying your SoCalGas bill? You can apply for relief if you need help paying your SoCalGas bill. The relief will be up to $100, depending on your eligibility.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/57zv5sy9,
En Español https://tinyurl.com/45y4cc2s, or 877238-0092