Harbor Area
Candlelight Vigil for Ischia
Join Little Italy of Los Angeles Association for a candlelight vigil the raise emergency funds for the landslide relief effort in Ishchia. Ciao Bella Woodfired Pizza will be on site and donating 100% of all proceeds to the Ischia Diaster Relief Fund.
Time: 6 p.m., Dec. 2
Cost: Free
Details: www.facebook.com/ LittleItalyofLAAssociation/
Venue: Piazza Miramare (Peppertree Plaza), 639 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro
Long Beach Invites Artists to Submit Proposals for COVID-19 Memorial
The City of Long Beach is seeking experienced artists and teams of artists to create artwork for its COVID-19 memorial that will honor the lives of those who were lost and those who remain forever impacted by the pandemic.
Now through Dec. 6, interested artists may submit their proposals for consideration through the city’s Request for Qualification Vendor portal below.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/Long-Beachbuys
Pier B Rail Facility Project Meeting
The Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project team will update the public on the status of the Port of Long Beach project during a virtual community meeting Dec. 7.
You can join this virtual meeting from a computer, phone and other mobile device. A recording of the meeting will be posted at www.polb.com/PierB for those unable to participate. Requests for translation must be received by Dec. 2. Contact Veronica Quezada at 562-2337980 or veronica.quezada@polb.com for translation or assistance registering for the event.
The planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility is the centerpiece of the Port of Long Beach’s rail capital improvement program. It will shift more cargo to “on-dock rail,” where containers are taken to and from marine terminals by trains. Moving cargo by on-dock rail is cleaner and more efficient, as it reduces truck traffic. No cargo trucks would visit the facility. Instead, smaller train segments would be brought to the facility and joined together into a full-sized train.
The first project, the Locomotive Facility, is scheduled to be completed in 2025, creating a functional 10,000-footlong track. Additional tracks will be added as the construction phases progress. Completion of the entire project is expected in 2032. View the project fact sheet and more information at the project page https://tinyurl.com/pier-b-on-dock. Time: 10 a.m., Dec. 7
Details: Register at com/57h887v7 https://tinyurl.
Emergency Rent Assistance Program For CALWORKS Families
CalWORKs participants who are behind on rent can call the DPSS Customer Service Center at 866-6133777 to request Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction or EAPE. Download the EAPE fact sheet to learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3rdmkwv3
Details: Submit an application: https:// tinyurl.com/mwcykt9e
Holiday Toy Drives
Harbor Interfaith Toy Drive
Help make the holidays brighter for local children by donating a new toy for the Harbor Interfaith annual toy drive. Drop off your donation of a brand new unwrapped toy before Dec. 11 at CRAFTED, Friday to Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. at 112 W. 22nd St., San Pedro.
Spark of Love Toy Drive
The Spark of Love Toy Drive collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for underserved children and teens in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties. Toys collected in their respective counties are distributed locally.
How to donate:
• Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at your local fire station. (Subject to change anytime due to public health protocol.)
• Text to Give: Text “SPARK” to 24365\
• Donate online by going to supportlafd.kindful.com to make a donation via credit card.
• Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at your local Subaru Retailer.
• Donate by Mail: Send checks to LAFD Foundation, Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way #100, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Make checks out to LAFD FOUNDATION. Write Spark of Love in the memo line.
Lomita Sheriff’s Station Holiday Toy Drive
Toy collection boxes will be at Lomita station and Lomita City Hall. The last day to donate will be Dec. 20. Toys will be given to Harbor Hills public housing development and Calvary Chapel. Details: Call Detective Redenbaugh, 310891-3240
Goodyear Blimp Toys for Tots
The annual Toys for Tots at the Goodyear Blimp is back. The U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program accepts donations of new, unwrapped toys and cash to support their yearly campaign. A donation is encouraged, but not required.
The open house event includes ground tours of the Goodyear Blimp, food vendors, activities for the children and most importantly Santa and his elves.
For safety and security purposes all guests will be asked to park at Dignity Health Sports park in Lot 11. (18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson) You will check in at the canopy in that lot with a Goodyear associate. A shuttle will bring guests to the blimp facility. No guests will be allowed to park at the blimp base. One entry per household. For questions email goodyearblimp_ca@goodyear.com.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10
Cost: Free
Details: https://tinyurl.com/29vkxazr
Venue: 19200 S. Main St., Gardena
Veterans Stand Together Toy Drive
Bring an unwrapped toy now through Dec. 16 and help us put smiles on children’s faces.
Veterans Stand Together is a veteran nonprofit organization who empowers veterans and their communities through cooperation, support and advocacy.
Veterans Stand Together will be collecting unwrapped toys at its office location in Torrance.
You can also make donations through the gift registry. Scan the QR Code from the flyer and make your contribution there. For further questions you can contact: admin@usavest.org
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, through Dec. 16
Cost: Free
Details: 424-266-9532; https://tinyurl.com/Veterans-standtogether
Venue: Harbor Gateway Garden Office Park. 19401 S. Vermont Ave., Suite B102, Torrance
Wilmington Community Clinic 25th Annual Toy Drive
Wilmington Community Clinic will hold its 25th Annual Toy Drive and Adopt a Family Event. The clinic provides a gift for a child 0-11 years of age, in addition to a warm lunch with their family and a trip to see Santa.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec 20
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.wilmingtoncc.org
Venue: Wlmington Community Clinic, 1009 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington
ILWU Annual Toy Drive Drop Off
Help the International Longshore and Warehouse Union bring Christmas to the kids. Bring a new toy, bike or skateboard and join for food, fun, shopping and raffles and live music.
Time: 12 to 4 p.m., Dec. 4
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.ilwu.org
Venue: ILWU Memorial Hall, 231 C St., Wilmington