Showing posts with label Long Beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Long Beach. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Deportation Relief for Undocumented Young People




As the immigration debate continues in Washington D.C., after a bipartisan group of 8 senators issued an immigration reform plan last week, the President released his plan soon there after, and the House of Representatives hearings began this week a national debate about what is at stake for our communities is ongoing. In the mean time, there is a program set in place that provides temporary deportation relief for many undocumented young people named, "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" (DACA).

In August of 2012, the Department of Homeland Security started accepting applications for DACA, which prevents the deportation of DREAM act eligible immigrants under the age of 31 (more details here).  DACA provides up to 2 years of temporary relief from deportation and eligible individuals are able to apply for a work permit during the period of deferred action. Eligibility for this program is determined on a case by case basis and for more information you can check out the National Immigration and Law Center because they list all of the eligibility criteria here

If you or someone you know is an undocumented young person who was born on or after June 16, 1981 and arrived in the US before the age of 16 find out if they qualify for this program.  If you need more information and would like to receive assistance the Long BeachImmigration Rights Coalition is hosting information sessions at the Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Center.  These information sessions start today (Wednesday, February 6th) and tomorrow (Thursday, February 7th) from 1 PM to 5:30 PM and welcome everyone! The details of the event are below in both English and Spanish:

Have you attended an informational forum on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and would like some help putting your application together? Are you having second thoughts about your supporting documents? Would you like an attorney to look over your application before you send it? If so, then join us! We will have trained DACA application screeners and those that attend will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment with a qualified immigration attorney. 

Wednesday Feb. 6 2012; 1:00-5:30PM
Thursday Feb. 7 2012; 1:00-5:30PMEmail: lbimmigrantrights@gmail.com Call (562) 204-6333
The Center of Long Beach2017 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CAPlease RSVP at: www.lbirc.org/daca (Book your appointment today!)

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¿Ha asistido a un evento informativo sobre el programa de Acción Diferida (DACA) y le gustaría recibir ayuda con su aplicación? ¿Tiene dudas sobre sus documentos suplementarios? ¿Le gustaría que un abogado revise su aplicación antes de que la entregue? ¿O tiene más preguntas sobre el programa? Entonces acompáñenos! Tendremos voluntarios entrenados que le podrán contestar sus preguntas y también tendrá la oportunidad de hacer una cita individual con un abogado de inmigración GRATIS! 
Miércoles Febrero 6 2012; 1:00-5:30PMJueves Febrero 7 2012; 1:00-5:30PMEmail: lbimmigrantrights@gmail.comTeléfono (562) 204-6333
The Center of Long Beach2017 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CACitas: www.lbirc.org/daca (Haga su cita HOY!)



Here is the event on facebook: DACA Workshop Information

Friday, May 21, 2010

The Certified Downtown Long Beach Farmer's Market



The Certified Downtown Long Beach Farmer's Market

If you’re ever over the bridge and in the Downtown Long Beach area on a Friday, pay the Certified Long Beach Downtown Farmer’s Market a little visit. They have fresh and affordable produce, rare and exotic fruits, bright and colorful flowers, delicious food vendors, clothing and hat booths, shiny jewelry stands, Los Angeles Lakers gear, talented airbrush artists, poofy ballerina tu-tu's, music and live musicians, smelly incense, knick knacks and tchotchkies, refreshing Hawaiian shaved ice, kiddy face painters, heck...even a taxidermist!
Have a look see at some pictures of today's outing of the mercatus (Latin for market) below:
Location:
CityPlace Center
Promenade North and East 4th Street
Downtown Long Beach
Every Friday – 10 am – 4 pm

2nd Annual Green Long Beach Festival


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The free event will include over two dozen local entertainers, organizations and government entities that make up the "green" community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. These groups are active participants in environmental stewardship and are excited to share their practices with the public.

Bring family and friends for entertainment,workshops, booths, artists and activities! The theme of this year’s festival is “turning the tide”, celebrating the transition into becoming a more eco-friendly and sustainable city.
The purpose of the festival is to create awareness of the many resources available to help us make this transition. This public event will also serve as a place of commerce, arts and entertainment, networking, and education.
Schedule of events.

Date: May 22, 2010
Time: 10am-10pm
Admission: Free
Location: 3rd and Long Beach Blvd.
www.greenlb.org



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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Support Independent Films and Local Business at the Art Theatre Long Beach


With the weekend almost upon us I would like to recommend paying a visit to The Art Theatre Long Beach! It is located on 4th Street amongst a host of colorful vintage boutiques and coffee shops. I've seen everything there from mainstream movies like Alice in Wonderland, to foreign films such at Abrazos Rotos, by Spanish film maker Pedro Almodovar. To find out current films and showtimes sign up for their mailing list or visit the Art Theatre Long Beach facebook page.

One Imagination Presents: Break the Silence

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Break your silence.
Tell your story.
Spoken Word.
Sing. Dance.
BE HEARD!

Open Mic sign-ups begin at 6:30pm. Performances are 5 minutes maximum. 1ST TIMERS ENCOURAGED. We strive to provide a welcoming environment to all those who are looking for a safe space to express themselves.

SEE YOU THERE! =) Bring friends. Family friendly!

This event is FREE and ALL AGES!
For more information, please email oneimagination@gmail.com


 MISSION STATEMENT:

"One Imagination empowers the current and next generation of leaders through written and oral expression. As a collective based in the Long Beach/South Bay area, we believe that through conscious artistic programming, community education and outreach, and leadership development, we can cultivate a world free of hatred, ignorance, injustice, inequality, and oppression."

FREE SPEECH, NOT HATE SPEECH.

Pizza Pi

649 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802-5125
(562) 437-0555


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Friday, May 14, 2010

Health in Motion: Honoring Our Seniors

Join LA Care Health Plan and Talbert Medical Group for a Spring Festival.



Free health screenings, consultations with Health Educators and fun activities
Activities and information include:

Demonstrations:
  • Eat, Live and Be Happy Cooking
  • Salsa Dancing Exercise
Additional Activities:
  • "Ask the Doctor" table
  • Oximetry Screenings
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Otoscope Screening (inside view of ear)
  • Foot Check
  • Other Resources Available
Everyone attending will be entered in a drawing to win a FREE gift. Reservations: 1(866) 522-2731

Thursday
May 20, 2010
8 30 am to 12 00pm

Talbert Medical Group Long Beach
500 Alamitos Ave. 
Long Beach, Ca 90802
1 (800) 610 5784

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

American Diabetes Association Expo in Long Beach


The American Heart Association is having a Diabetes Expo in Long Beach this Saturday. The Expo combines diabetes-related products, services and information. Learn how to live with diabetes or reduce the risk of getting diabetes with a healthy lifestyle.

The EXPO is FREE and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention.  Get the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications to help keep you and your family healthy.

Visit the American Diabetes Association EXPO/Los Angeles and join the movement to Stop Diabetes™.  Learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the future of diabetes for you and your family.

Brochure available here.
Although you don't need to register, it helps plan the event.  

Date: May 15, 2010
Time: 10 am-4pm
Phone: 562) 436-3661 or Frank Alcaraz, (323) 966-2890 x7452
FREE, everyone is welcome!

Location:
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Exhibit Hall A

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Long Beach Bike Festival

This weekend is the Long Beach Bike Festival. From Friday to Sunday, Downtown Long Beach will have various "bike events". It is not just for people that ride bicycles, there will also be food and entertainment all weekend long. On Friday, the Fixed Gear Fest will kick off the event starting at  6pm and ending at 11pm. On Sunday, the First Annual 4th Street in Motion festival will take place from 11 am until 5 pm. There will also be a photo and video contest! The event is free and open to the public. The website contains a full list of events. See you there!