Heat Readiness, Back to School, Summer Events
Heat Readiness
As extreme heat intensifies across our region, I urge everyone to take necessary precautions to stay safe. Check your local CalHeat Score here to understand the heat risk in your area and make use of LA County’s Office of Emergency Management resources, including cooling center maps available here. You can also sign up for real-time emergency alerts through NotifyLA here to stay informed and prepared.
Back to School Resources
Willmore City Community Association School Supply Giveaway
August 19, 2025 l 4:00-7:00 p.m.
953 N. Park Circle, Long Beach, 90813
Visit the Willmore City Community Association website here for more event details.
Pools of Hope Back to School Event
August 9th l 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
6801 Long Beach Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90805
Pools of Hope Website l (310) 480 - 2248 or (562) 458-5638.
Summer Events in the Park
Lakewood Concerts in the Park
July 17, July 24, July 31, and August 7 l 6:30 p.m.
5939 Henrilee St. Lakewood, CA 90713
Website: Lakewoodca.gov/events
Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association Concerts in the Park(ing Lot)
June 23- August 11th, 2025 l 6:30 p.m.
4245 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach 90807
Website: Visit the Bixby Knolls BIA website here for more details
The Long Beach Municipal Band
July 22-25, July 29- August 1, 2025
Visit their website for more information and to find their next concert at your local park.
Vincent Thomas Bridge Project Information
Caltrans has launched a new website for the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project, where residents can sign up for text message notifications in English and Spanish. These alerts will provide real-time traffic updates and project news to help you stay informed throughout the construction period. Learn more and sign up here.
National Night Out Events
Paramount National Night Out
July 24 l 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Progress Park, 15500 Paramount 15500 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA
Website: Visit the Paramount City website here for more details.
Lakewood National Night Out
August 5 l 7-8:30 p.m.
San Martin Park, 5231 Ocana Ave., Lakewood, 90713
Website: Visit the Lakewood City website here for more details.
City of South Gate National Night Out
August 5 l 6:00-8:00 p.m.
8650 California Ave. South Gate, CA
Website: Visit the City of South Gate Police Department Facebook to view the event details here.
City of Bell Gardens National Night Out
August 5 l 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Veterans Park 6662 Loveland St, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Website: Visit the City of Bell Gardens website here for more details.
City of Commerce National Night Out
August 5 l 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Rosewood Park 5600 Harbor Street, Commerce, CA
Website: Visit the City of Commerce website here for more details.
City of Long Beach National Night Out
August 5 l 6:00-8:00 p.m.
North Division
Ramona Park - 3301 E. 65th St.
South Division
Drake Park - 951 Maine Ave.
West Division
Veteran’s Park - 101 E. 28th St.
East Division
Stearns’s Park - 4520 E. 23rd St.
Website: Visit the City of Long Beach website here for more details.