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Dear Reader,

My desk is full of invitations and documents that I am sharing with you in this newsletter.


There are many worthwhile events in the Long Beach which I encourage you to attend. I try to go to as many as I can.


If you hear of an event that I should know about or that you would like me to share with other readers, please let me know.


I also have a number of documents that I think you will find interesting. Much of what the council receives never gets to the public. So I am passing along a group I received this past week.


You might also want to check out my blog at
for additional updates and discussion.


Always feel free to contact me via email at district5@longbeach.gov or telephone: 562 570 6932.


I look forward to hearing from you...


Gerrie Schipske


PS Also thought I would include some of the projects I am working on that you might not read about in the local media.

Documents That You Should Review
Just click on these links to read documents being used to make policy decisions in Long Beach:


Working on an El Dorado Dog Park
My staff and I have been working closely with the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department to find suitable park area to establish a much needed dog park on the east side. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a newly formed non profit -- Friends of the El Dorado Dog Park -- click here for their website -- support is growing.

The group is hosting a fundraiser at the 5th District Good Neighbor Park on December 3 at 9 am until 2 pm. Please support this great effort.
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Seniors -- Get Your Flu Shots

 

 

 

 

Attention Seniors....

 

Flu shots will be given by the Health Department

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

9am - 12pm

El Dorado Park West

2800 Studebaker Road

(562) 570-3225

No appointment needed!

$2 donation or Medicare Part B card accepted


Events Worth Attending
solar workshop
Solar 101 Community Workshop    

Sponsored by Ameco Solar and Councilwoman Schipske  

  

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

6:30pm-7:30pm

El Dorado Community Center -- 2800 Studebaker Road

 

Attend a free workshop and learn about how solar works, the available rebates and incentives, financing, choosing an installer and signing up for a free consultation.

 

Light appetizers, desserts and beverages will be provided. 

  

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The Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Foundation presents  

 

The 1st Annual "We Can Do It!" Awards & Luncheon

Thursday, October 20, 2011

11am - 1pm

Offices of Keesal, Young and Logan

400 Oceangate

Long Beach, CA 90802

 

Join the Foundation in honoring 11 Long Beach women who demonstrate the "We Can Do It!" spirit in the same tradition of the women who were collectively and affectionately known as "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II.

 

~ Dr. Beverly O'Neill ~ Caryn Desai ~ Diana Hendel ~ Jane Templin ~ Jean Chamberlain ~ Nancy Latimer ~ Nancy McCrabb ~ Susan Pescar ~ Wilma Powell ~ Mary Stanton ~ Terry Braunstein ~

Tickets are $75

Sponsorship are available

Click here for more information


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Projects Councilwoman Schipske is Working on:
  • Establishing a Long Beach Airport Area Business Network to bring businesses together to work on promoting local business to residents and tourists.
  • Assisting business owners in the Lakewood Village area improve streets, sidewalks and other features to attract customers.
  • Consulting with several key experts on how Long Beach can capture the changing retail market and corporate sponsorships that will add money to the general fund. The research these experts have uncovered will astound residents. 
 
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