Harbor Area
DCA Launches E-Dinner Series for Creative Workers Exchange
The e-dinner series for creative workers exchange is an opportunity for local arts workers to build networks through listening, learning and exchanging insights. LA is a challenging place to find mentors, meet future employers or collaborators, or simply feel well-connected. Most of these minor complexities became amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The monthly/biweekly meetings provide attendees the opportunity to hear insights about the current state, trends and developments of these various sectors, discuss common challenges and solutions, develop and share ideas for the future, and connect with their peers and build community. Details: mouna.benbouazza@lacity.org.
Josh Lowenthal 69th Assembly District Swearing In Celebration
Join Assembymember Lowenthal’s community swearing in ceremony, to take place on Saturday Feb.11 at his alma mater Long Beach Poly. The day is a celebration of communities coming together and recognizing the unique and collective needs of Long Beach, Carson, Signal Hill and Catalina Island.
Time: 11 a.m., Feb. 11
Details: https://a69.asmdc.org/events
Venue: Long Beach Polytechnic High School,
Anniversary of Torrance Refinery Explosion
TRAA will be holding a special event to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the Torrance Refinery explosion that nearly caused a catastrophe. It will be held at Cal State Dominguez Hills Feb. 17. Scheduled speakers include Rep. Maxine Waters, Assemblyman Al Marasutchi, scientists and community activists.
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 17
Cost: Free
Details: https://traa.website/2023/01/13/savethe-date-february-17th/
Venue: Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson
NWSPNC Neighborhood Purpose Grant Applications
The Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Neighborhood Purpose Grant applicants must be a 501c3 nonprofit or a public school. To meet the deadline, 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.
The forms can be found online at:https:// tinyurl.com/npg-application-review. Submit the application and cover letter by email to Melanie. labrecque@yahoo.com or by mail to: Budget and Finance Committee, 638 S. Beacon Street, Box 688, San Pedro, CA 90731 Email questions to: melanie.labrecque@yahoo.com. Please include your phone number.
Community Forum To Discuss Fentanyl Crisis
To raise awareness about fentanyl, the Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition is hosting a free, in-person community forum on fentanyl at the Redondo Union High School auditorium. Speakers include; Dr. Moe Gelbart, executive director, Thelma McMillen Center at Torrance Memorial; Chief Paul LeBaron, Hermosa Beach Police Department, Sebastian Martin, director of recovery at New Life House; Shana Martinez, clinical manager, allcove Beach Cities.
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Feb. 9
Details: Register at https://www.bchd.org/fentanyl
Venue: Redondo Union High School Auditorium, One Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach
Zone In: Community Services and Housing Long Beach
The City of Long Beach is updating zoning regulations along West Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue in West Long Beach. Known as Zone In: WestLB, this rezoning effort aims to activate commercial corridors, accommodate housing needs, and incentivize essential retail and services identified by the West Long Beach community, including grocery stores, banks and pharmacies.
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9
Details: https://tinyurl.com/project-webpage