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Junior League awards 45-year member with its highest honor, hosting three mixers for prospective members The nonprofit Junior League of Long Beach (JLLB) has honored Susan Bell with its Helen D. Newcomb Award as part of its recent awards and installation banquet at the Long Beach Marriott. The organization’s top honor is given annually to a member who embodies the league’s mission and serves as a mentor and role model to others. “Susan Bell demonstrates a true passion and commitment to volunteerism and civic leadership,” said the league’s president, Samantha Fabrigas. “The JLLB stands on the shoulders of great women like Susan, who began her volunteer training in our league. We are proud to honor her excellence with this top award.” Bell joined JLLB more than 45 years ago and has served in several leadership positions throughout the years, both as an active and sustaining member. She is known for her energy, doing her homework, and always having a positive attitude, according to Fabrigas. In addition to giving her time and talent to the JLLB, Bell has also volunteered with many other organizations in the Long Beach community, including CAMEO Professional Auxiliary Assistance League of Long Beach, Long Beach Cancer League, Long Beach Day Nursery, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association, Long Beach Children’s Dental Health Foundation, Long Beach Child Net, and many other local youth organizations. “I am honored to be held in such esteemed company as Helen D. Newcomb and am proud to embody her legacy with this award,” Bell said. “I credit my volunteer training to the Junior League of Long Beach and cannot speak highly enough of this dynamic organization of women and of the wonderful friends I have made here.” Bell and her husband, Dr. Richard Bell, are longtime residents
of Long Beach and have been married nearly 51 years. They have two sons, Latham and Bryant, and one daughter, Katie, as well as three grandchildren. Susan enjoys spending much of her time with her grandkids by serving as a volunteer in public schools (VIPS). The Helen D. Newcomb Award was established in 1995 in honor of the JLLB’s first president. This leadership award recognizes Newcomb’s memory and lifetime commitment to the Junior League and the Long Beach community. The JLLB will host three Prospective New Member Mixers in July and August. All JLLB summer mixers are free to attend, start at 6:30pm, and are held at local Long Beach locations: Monday, July 18, El Torito, 6605 Pacific Coast Highway; Thursday, Aug. 4, El Torito, Long Beach Town Center, 7591 Carson Blvd.; and Wednesday, Aug. 10, El Torito, 3301 Atlantic Ave. “Women who desire to make a positive impact in the community, seek opportunities for personal and leadership development, and wish to make new connections with other like-minded women are encouraged to join us for a fun and informative evening to get to know more about the Junior League of Long Beach,” said JLLB President Samantha Fabrigas. JLLB is offering these three
SH Fresh & easy store offering free public BBQ Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has again partnered with Neil Strawder, a.k.a. Bigmista, an award-winning grilling expert, to barbeque for its customers at various stores throughout the summer. He’ll be cooking up the Grill Pack, which was the company’s number-one selling grilling item last summer, along with high-quality sides for customers, all free of charge. Fresh & Easy is also looking for the next great summer side dish to
sell in its stores. To submit a recipe,visit freshandeasy.com/bbq, and submit the ingredients, recipe and a photo. The grand-prize winner’s recipe will be sold in Fresh & Easy stores, and the winner will receive a $500 gift card and a new grill. Three finalists will be given a new grill and a $100 gift card. Fresh & Easy is inviting the public to enjoy the free barbecue at its Signal Hill store, 2475 Cherry Ave. on Friday, July 15 from 5pm to 7pm, or while supplies last. ß
Part of 405 to be closed all weekend for demolition of Mullholland Bridge The closure of the I-405 between the US 101 and the I-10 will begin at 7pm on Friday, July 15 and end at 6am on Monday, July 18. On Friday, July 15, ramps along the 10-mile closure will begin to be shut down as early as 7pm, and closure of freeway lanes will begin at 10pm to ensure full freeway closure
by midnight. The closure will continue until 5am Monday. Ramps and connectors will be reopened by 6am. The planned 53-hour freeway closure is needed in order to demolish and reconstruct the Mulholland Bridge in the Sepulveda Pass of Los Angeles. ß
Steve Shaw
PET-FRIENDlY HElP What Volunteers needed for pet appreciation fair and walk Who Friends of Long Beach Animals When Through Oct. 8 Where El Dorado Park, 7550 E. Spring St., LB More Info Help is needed in the areas of registration, entertainment, exhibitors, food, logistics, sponsors, parking and many more. Contact nancylewisphn@yahoo.com. NoW HEAR THIS What Free exhibit of hearing devices Who Hearing Loss Association of Long Beach/Lakewood When Friday, July 15 from 10am to noon Where Craft Room of the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood More Info Hands-on examination of devices, information on how they work and where they can be purchased. Contact (562) 425-5651 or hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
Susan Bell
opportunities to provide potential new members a glimpse into the women’s organization and a chance to make an impact on the Long Beach community. Not just a volunteer organization, JLLB is a learning organization specializing in training that helps develop important skills to be applied in careers and life. Training includes experience in grant writing, finance, event coordination, fundraising, and more. To RSVP for any of the three summer mixers or to acquire more information, contact Shannon Spurgin at JLLBshannon @gmail.com or (562) 858-7997. ß
Tech Talk with Mike
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Question: the scanner on my HP deskjet all-in-one printer isn’t working. What do you suggest? Answer: all-in-one printers are so inexpensive now. Price one out. they run approximately $100 - $150. Printer, Copier, Scanner and fax. i hate to say this because i am in the repair business, but put your money on buying new. the average repair cost, if parts are available, exceed the cost of new. the printer manufactures are making their profits in selling those ever replacing cartridges. they are practically giving the a-i-o printers away. if you send it into the manufacture for repair, they will more than likely, upgrade you to the newest model at a discounted trade-in rate. different cartridges, hence more revenue. if you send it in for warranty repair, they will probably replace your unit for the same reason. Keep this in mind, Color laserjet a-i-o printers are dropping in price. laserjet , per page, is less expensive and you will get more mileage per cartridge than inkjet solutions. note to self: invest in landfill futures!
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TECHNoloGICAl FINDS What Digital clean-up Who City of Long Beach When Saturday, July 16 from 10am to 1pm Where Meet at the Kress Market, 443 Pine Ave., LB More Info Participants will canvas downtown neighborhoods using their Smartphones and the GoLongBeach application to report graffiti, potholes and other issues for the City to address. Lunch will be provided. Contact the office of Councilmember Robert Garcia at (562) 570-6919. MoNEY-SAVING TIPS What Free workshop “How to Pay for College Without Going Broke” Who College Planning of Greater Long Beach When Saturday, July 16 from 11:15am to 12:45pm Where Iacoboni Library, 4990 Clark Ave., Lakewood More Info College planning expert Skip Dawson will conduct the workshop geared towards parents of high school students. Seating is limited. Contact (888) 236-0625 or collegeplanningoflb.com to reserve seats. MEMoIRS IN THE MAKING What Shaping Your Memoir: A Memoir Workshop and Open Mic Who California Writers Club of Long Beach When Saturday, July 16, 3pm to 5pm Where Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., LB More Info Panelists Barbara Ardinger, Ph.D and Allene Symons will conduct the free workshop and share tips for writing and shaping a memoir. Attendees are encouraged to bring a memoir in-progress. Contact Allene Symons at (714) 571-0767 or calwriterslongbeach.org. FAMIlY TIES What Free genealogy workshop Who Long Beach Branch NAACP When Sunday, July 17 from 3pm to 4pm Where Ernest McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Blvd., LB More Info Genealogist, author and historian Aaron L. Day will conduct the workshop “Finding Your Ancestors and Developing Your Family Tree.” Contact Naomi Rainey, president of the Long Beach Branch NAACP, at (562) 856-7586. WANA KNoW WHAT’S GoING oN? What Community meeting Who Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) When Monday, July 18 from 7pm to 9pm Where Veterans Park Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St., LB More Info Guest speaker will be Long Beach City Manager Pat West. Meet & greet from 6:45pm to 7pm. Enjoy coffee, desserts and other refreshments provided by WANA volunteers. Parking and onsite childcare also provided at no charge. Call Maria at (562) 427-5021 or email wrigleyalliance@msn.com. CoMMUNITY CHAT What North Long Beach community assembly Who Ninth District of Long Beach When Saturday, July 23 from 9am to noon Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., LB More Info Updates to be provided from North Long Beach neighborhood associations, city departments, and other community initiatives. Contact office manager Kari Faithful at (562) 570-6137 or kari.faithful@longbeach.gov. SNAP AND Go What Free travel photography class Who The Brewitt Neighborhood Library Where Community room, 4036 E. Anaheim St., LB When Thursday, July 28 from 6pm to 7pm More Info Photography professional from Tuttle Cameras will teach the class, which is suitable for adults and teens. Contact Julianna Robbins at (562) 570-1040 or julianna.robbins@lbpl.prg. WEEKEND BARGAINS What Rummage sale Who California Heights United Methodist Church Where 3759 Orange Ave., LB When Friday, Aug. 5 from 8:30am to 7:30pm and Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8:30am to noon More Info Contact (562) 595-1996 or calheightsumc.org.