Harbor Area

Youth Summer Paid Internship Opportunity

The Leadership ARTS Mentoring Program (LAMP) offers leadership skill development in combination with learning conventional gardening and hydroponics for young people aged 18 to 24 currently living in low-income households. Participants have an opportunity to earn up to $2,000.

This is an 8-week internship — June 8 to July 29, 15 hours per week — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Applications are being accepted from now through June 1. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

Interviews will be conducted beginning May 24th until all spots are filled.

Applicants will be invited to interview based on their income eligibility, on the quality of answers provided on this application questionnaire, and spots available.

Details: Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ LAMPSG2021

LB Permit Center at City Hall Begins Limited In-Person Services

The Long Beach Development Permit Center, located on the second floor of City Hall, is now open for limited in-person services by appointment only for express permits related to minor construction projects. Same-day appointments can be scheduled when available (walk-ins without appointments will not be allowed).

In-person appointments may be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Details: longbeach.gov/permits.

Home Safe program Helps Older Adults Facing Evictions

Older adults facing eviction may qualify to receive financial assistance and rent relief. Details: 213-610-1589; APShomesafe@wdacs. lacounty.gov

Now Vaccinating Everyone Aged 12 and Older

All Los Angeles County residents age 12 and older are eligible for the free COVID-19 vaccine. As things begin to open, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges businesses, entities and residents to continue exercising caution even as certain restrictions are lifted.

Help keep your community safe. Vaccine appointments are available. Some locations offer walk-in visits. No appointment needed.

Details: www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/vaccine/ index

Vaccinations for Homebound

Call the LA County Public Health Vaccine Call Center at 833-540-0473 if: you, or someone you know, needs transportation to a vaccination site, or you, or someone you know, are homebound and needs to get vaccinated at home (availability may be delayed due to high demand).

The call center is open daily 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information is also available in multiple languages 24/7 by calling 2-1-1. Details: To facilitate requests for in-home vaccinations, for the public, go to: https:// forms.office.com/in-home-vaccinations and on behalf of homebound clients for community-based organizations, https:// forms.office.com/community-basedorganizations

Long Beach Extends Rental Assistance Application Program by 30 Days

The City of Long Beach Development Services Department is extending the deadline for residential landlords and tenants to submit applications for the Long Beach Emergency Rental Assistance Program to June 11.

Details: www.longbeach.gov/long-beachextends-application-period

Harbor Commission Approves $409,000 in Community Sponsorships

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners this week awarded 141 sponsorships totaling $409,430 to promote

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