Events
MLK Day of Service
January 16th, 2023
For the 13th year in a row, Leadership Long Beach and our partners have brought together our alumni and community volunteers from across Long Beach to serve together in honor of the National Day of Service and in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Over the years thousands of volunteers have completed dozens of community service projects, growing the Long Beach MLK Day of Service into the largest MLK service day in LA County.
PAST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
AMAZING RACE: LONG BEACH EDITION
July 24, 2021
A one-day event racing through the communities of Long Beach, all for a good cause! Prizes and post-race party to follow. START FORMING YOUR TEAM! More info to come!
Want to feature your business or organization on the Race Route? Sponsorship opportunities are available. For info, contact [email protected].
TOUR OF THE PORT OF LONG BEACH
Monday, April 6
5:00 – 6:30 PM
You are invited you to join Leadership Long Beach, its current class program participants and our community of friends for a special “Behind the Scenes” Boat Tour of the Port of Long Beach on Monday, April 6th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Mix and mingle with class members, alumni, Port staff and other community members on a beautiful day on the water as you get a chance to see and hear about the nation’s second busiest seaport up close!
This free activity is sponsored by the Port of Long Beach in support of the LLB Institute program. We hope that you will join us for this afternoon outing.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 3rd to ensure your spot!
Leadership Connections
Monday, March 2
5:30 – 7 pm
The Wine Bar
250 W. Ocean Blvd
Leadership Long Beach held its first Leadership Connections event at the Wine Bar at 250 W. Ocean Blvd on Monday, March 2nd to give people the opportunity to learn more about the organization and how to get involved in Long Beach. Alumni and the current class spoke about the programs and gave information to prospective applicants about the value of participating in Leadership Long Beach programs.
An unannounced guest made an appearance and gave some glowing remarks on the organization and the importance of our leadership programs. Click on the EVENT RECAP to find out.
Thanks to the Wine Bar and their great staff (Tyson and Zack) for their great ambiance and hospitality during the event.
2020 Board Connection
Monday, February 24, 2020
5:30 – 7:30 pm
EXPO Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Avenue
Hosted by The Nonprofit Partnership and Leadership Long Beach, this event is an opportunity to match people who are interested in serving on a board with the nonprofit organizational leaders who are recruiting new board members.
Space is limited. Register Today!
2020 Long Beach MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 20
Morning Rally – Seaside Park
Volunteer Service Projects at 20 sites around Long Beach
It was a ‘Day On, not a Day Off‘ during the 10th Long Beach MLK Day of Service event for Long Beach residents giving back on the National Day of Service. Supported by the Port of Long Beach, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, the City of Long Beach and a host of community organizations and groups, more than 500 volunteers gave a few hours of their time to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service.
There was at least one project in every Long Beach City Council district (thanks to all of the district offices with their help in making it happen!). From beach cleanup to mural painting to cultivating community gardens, volunteers provided a variety of service to the community that day.
2019 LLB Holiday Party
Monday, December 16, 2019
The 2019 Holiday Party was held once again at Looff’s Lite-A-Line, 2500 Long Beach Blvd on Monday, December 16th. It was a packed house at this iconic Long Beach location which hosts some unique memorabilia from the old venues and shops of the early days of the Pike. Thanks to the many alumni, friends and family came out to celebrate the holiday season together.
One of the highlights to the holiday party was the introduction of the new Executive Director, Kerri Cissna. Kerri spoke to the crowd of her enthusiasm for the organization and Long Beach and her desire to continue the forward momentum LLB has had over the past few years. She thanked the board of directors for allowing her the chance to follow the leadership of the former executive director Jeff Williams had given the organization over the past 10 years.
Putt-Putt in the Knolls
Sunday, October 27
Arts Expo Center, Bixby Knolls
2:00 – 5:00 pm
A Leadership Long Beach signature event, the ‘wacky and fun’ miniature golf tournament, returned to Bixby Knolls for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Over 150 golfers came out to play the unique mini-golf holes designed by businesses as they strolled up and down the streets of Bixby Knolls taking in light food and drinks at various stops along the way.
This year’s tournament raised funds for our Youth Leadership Long Beach program, our high school environmental leadership program, which helps create and activate future leaders for our community.
2019 Jet Blue Long Beach Marathon Volunteers
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Thanks to the Leadership Long Beach alumni, family and friends who volunteer on that early Sunday morning for the 2019 Jet Blue Long Beach Marathon at the 7.5 Mile Water Station. The LLB volunteers plus others from the Long Beach Mission, Inter-Act and Westminster (OC) High School worked alongside one another under the direction of LLB Board member Oscar Vasquez (LLBI ’18). Water, electrolyte drink and plenty of enthusiasm was passed out to the 15,000 runners, bikers and walkers that participated in the half- and full marathons.
Community Welcome Reception
Monday, August 26
Rancho Los Cerritos
5:30 – 8 pm
The Community Welcome Reception kicked off the 31st year of Leadership Long Beach with the introduction of the newest Institute Class of leaders desiring to become more engaged in Long Beach. Over 150 alumni, friends, family and community members were in attendance to see the class at the end of their first day and hear about the upcoming activities for Leadership Long Beach.
Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert (ELS ’19/Honorary Board) provided a welcome on behalf of the City and congratulated the 34 new Institute class members on beginning their journey with Leadership Long Beach.
30th Anniversary Celebration
Night of a Thousand Lights
Saturday, June 8
6:00 PM
The Streets – Downtown Long Beach
The 30th Anniversary Celebration for Leadership Long Beach was held at ‘The Streets,’ a new community space in Downtown Long Beach north of the Promenade between 3rd and 4th Streets, as The Night of a Thousand Lights. Hundreds of Leadership Long Beach alumni, partners, supporters and friends attended the celebration for the 30 years of the premier leadership organization for the city.
2019 Projects Presentations
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2019 Institute Class Graduation
Monday, June 3, 2019
5:30 PM
at
Long Beach Playhouse / DiPiazza – Long Beach
The Institute Class of 2019 will present their projects to the community during a PechaKucha Night. Using the PechaKucha 20×20 format—a simple presentation format where a presenter shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds—the three adult project teams – Community Project Pitch Party, This is Long Beach Radio and Workforce Development workshops – will have their timed presentations ready.
Then, the event shifts to DiPiazza at 5205 E. Pacific Coast Highway for the graduation of the Institute Class of 2019. The 34 class members will have completed their 10-month principled leadership program learning more about Long Beach and completing projects that addressed community needs that they learned about during the year.
2019 Long Beach MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 21
Scherer Park
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For the ninth consecutive year, Leadership Long Beach organized the Long Beach MLK Day of Service to allow residents to make it a “Day On, not a Day Off” to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the national holiday. With the sponsorship and support of the Port of Long Beach, the office of Mayor Robert Garcia, and Councilman Al Austin, there were 16 service projects for everyone of all ages to do service in the morning and then had the rest of the holiday to enjoy.
LLB Holiday Party
Monday, December 17, 2018
6:30 PM – 9 PM
at
Looffs Lite-A-Line
2500 Long Beach Blvd
Over 100 LLB alumni, family and friends attended the 2018 LLB Holiday Party at Looffs Lite-A-Line on Monday, December 17th. At this iconic Long Beach location, the evening festivities included plenty of food, drink and merriment for all, plus it provided the unique experience of playing the Lite-A-Line game.
2028 Summer Olympic Preview with Mayor Robert Garcia
Thursday, October 25, 2018
5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Mayor Robert Garcia (LLBI ’03) made a presentation and preview of the 2028 Olympic Games for Los Angeles and the plans for the city of Long Beach. It was an early opportunity to learn about the scope and impact on Long Beach when the Olympic Games return to Southern California in 10 years.
LLB 30th Anniversary Experience:
End of the Summer BBQ
Friday, August 31, 2018
Over 70 people joined us for our End of the Summer BBQ at the home of Long Beach City Councilman Rex Richardson (LLBI ’10). The Santa Maria style BBQ was prepared by some of members of the Long Beach Police Officers Association (LBPOA) and YLLB and adult alumni volunteered to make it a great casual event on the Friday evening. Music was provided by a jazz band led by Byron Bolton (LLBI ’13) and Larry Ginn (LLBI ’04).
Key to the City Presentation
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Long Beach City Hall Council Chambers
Leadership Long Beach received the Key to the City from Mayor Robert Garcia prior to the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd in the Council Chambers. Nearly 100 alumni and supporters of the organization were present to witness this historic occasion as our 30th Anniversary activities and celebration begin later this year.