When driving down Calderwood Street in Los Altos, you might get the sense that you are in a typical Long Beach neighborhood. The houses are quaint, people are often walking their dogs, and children are playing outside. But the neighborhood on Calderwood Street has something that makes it particularly special; its residents have the “Lawn Bar.” It all started many years ago with Mary Jo Leftwich, “M.J.” for short. “She was grand central station,” as they put it. She befriend

Everyone had a blast at Grandma Dianne's Annual Christmas Craft Party! For the 14th year in a row hundreds of locals gathered this past weekend at Grandma Dianne’s house on Montair Ave. in Lakewood Village in North East Long Beach to kick-off the holiday season with food, fun, and crafts. The tradition started in 2003 with just six kids making two crafts each. Over the years, the fun and activities have multiplied and so have the number of kids who attend each year. Of cours

Our Publisher John Grossi goes a little crazy trying to read the holiday message around Whaley Park. Don't miss the lighting of the letters Sunday December 3rd, 2017! #908 #whaleypark #michelek #funny #video #xmas #christmas #holidayspirit #holidays #holiday #lightingoftheletters #community #neighborhood

An event was hosted at St. Cornelius Catholic School on Sunday, Oct. 22, in support of those afflicted with dementia. Rich Gardner, 57, was the organizer behind it. Gardner has been working with the city of Riverside for the past two years to create a dementia-friendly environment. This gathering was his movement’s launch in Long Beach. “The agenda is fellowship,” Gardner said. “This whole thing is about having fun.” The event called for dementia caregivers and their afflicte

I Defy Fitness | Fitness Community https://www.idefyfitness.com Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Owner, Scott Sonderman DPT It’s hard to say the name “I Defy Fitness” without having a sense of power wash over you, and that’s the point. Owner of I Defy Fitness, Scott Sonderman DPT, purposely named the gym “I Defy” to instill in people the idea that we always have the ability to overcome obstacles. “In life and fitness we all have challenges, and your mindset has the biggest impact