January at the Shore

January Newsletter

Friends and neighbors!

We trust you are doing well in the wake of the holidays. It’s 2025 and we are all welcoming a new year!

We are excited to announce that for our first meeting of the year, our city prosecutor is coming to tell us how the passing of Proposition 36 will reduce crime in our neighborhood.

LB City Prosecutor, Doug Haubert

Thursday, February 6th

6:30 PM

Bay Shore Community Church on The Toledo

In addition, we are fortunate to receive updates from these community servants:

Kristina Duggan, Third District Councilmember

Heather Kern, Executive Director of BSBA

Matt Peterson, Chairman of the Parking Commission

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Exciting Events in the Shore!

Saturday, January 11, 9:30 AM Ribbon Cutting for Bay Shore Neighborhood Library Re-opening

New hours of operation will be:

Mondays from noon to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, January 22, 6 -7:30 PM

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Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center Community Meeting

Will Rogers Middle School Auditorium

The rebuilding of the new pool has been a FoBS topic of interest since February, 2021. This update will include: the new facility’s design, overview of the financing strategy, project timelines and milestones. The LB Public Works and PR&M Project Team will be there to answer questions and gather feedback from us, the community. If you are interested in this project, you are encouraged to attend!

For more information: Community Meeting to Share Updates on the Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center Project

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Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project Update

The Elliot and Colorado Streets road closures will remain in effect through the first quarter of this year. Fingers crossed! For more information, go to: Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project

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2025 Dues

A brand new year means a new call for members to update their membership dues. Thirty-seven of our loyal following have already paid for 2025 and we thank you so much for starting the trend! We will continue to be an information hub for Belmont Shore and Belmont Park residents by bringing speakers that address our concerns as a community.

To pay your 2025 dues: click here

Or if it’s easier, you can pay in person at the February 6th meeting!
BJ Newell

FoBS President

info@shorefriends.org

Friends of Belmont Shore is a neighborhood organization made up of residents, business owners, and property owners of Belmont Shore, Belmont Park, and Marine Stadium working together to improve our community through advocacy, education, and involvement.

CONTACT US

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We welcome everyone and thank you for your support.

You may also write to:

FRIENDS OF BELMONT SHORE

PO BOX 14553

LONG BEACH, CA 90853-4453

Email:

INFO@SHOREFRIENDS.ORG