Although we do our best to provide our readers with information about as many happenings as possible, because of our limited space, or the lateness of the submissions, some items just don’t make it to print.
Below are edited press releases pertaining to two goings-on that I don’t want you to miss out on. After all, you can’t participate in events that you don’t know about.
The City of Signal Hill and Signal Hill Disposal (EDCO) will help make the chore of spring cleaning a bit easier for residents of Signal Hill. This free bulky-item collection event provides a way for residents to dispose of old furniture, mattresses, water heaters and broken appliances on their regular collection day the week of May 23.
Signal Hill Waste and Recycling Services’ clean-up team, who operate independently from the city’s weekly waste collector, will pick up bulky items set out for removal alongside household waste and recycling containers.
Those who normally set out waste containers in an alley should place bulky discards in an unobstructed location along either side of the alley. Yard waste material such as branches and brush should be tied into bundles, which should not exceed 2 feet in diameter or 4 feet in length. No stumps, dirt or rock will be accepted.
Signal Hill residents who live in multi-family communities can participate in the clean-up program by calling Signal Hill Waste and Recycling Services at (562) 597-0608 no later than May 16 to schedule a special pick-up.
No hazardous waste or universal waste will be accepted. Signal Hill residents can properly dispose of household hazardous waste items— at no cost— on the second Saturday of each month at the EDCO Recycling and Transfer facility located at 2755 California Ave., from 9am to 2pm. For more information, contact Signal Hill Public Works at (562) 989-7355.
Source: City of SH
Dec. 7, 2016 is the 75th anniversary of the bombing of U.S. ships in Pearl Harbor. The moment the bombs fell, Long Beach and its residents were changed forever.
The Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB) has created a presentation for its May 19 event that will give the audience a chance to experience the city in the 15 months following the bombing.
The presentation is a unique pairing of a historian and an actress who together talk about the Navy in Long Beach, the events in Pearl Harbor, the memorial service that followed, the almost unbelievable story of the Battle of Los Angeles, the story of a Japanese family, Rosie the Riveter, rationing, housing and more.
Dr. Craig Hendricks is a retired educator, a noted historian and a popular speaker on Long Beach history.
Lucy Daggett is a professional actress who has toured the country in several Broadway productions.
Both are members of the HSLB board of directors.
This event is one of the first opportunities for the public to see and hear about the exhibition that will open on Dec. 7 in the HSLB gallery at 4260 Atlantic Ave.
The event is hosted by Beverly O’Neill, Don Knabe and Skip Keesal. In addition to the dramatic presentation, there will be opening ceremonies. The event takes place in the beautiful dining room at Keesal, Young & Logan. They are providing guests with delicious appetizers and a hosted bar.
Tickets are $90 for members, $100 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased on line at hslb.org, reserved by phone or purchased at the door.
Source: HSLB
