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Learn How to Grow Your Vegetables with Grow LA Gardens
Ready to harvest a bounty of knowledge? Join Grow LA Gardens and uncover the secrets to growing your own vegetables!
Date (large font & highlighted, in clude day of the week):
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time of Event: 9am-12pm
Location: Xochitla Learning Garden 3515 Linden Ave. Bixby Knolls 90807
Embark on a journey to discover the art of cultivating your own vegetables in our 4-part gardening series. From garden planning and preparation to expert insights on plant selection, our master gardeners will guide you through every step.
Certification Upon Completion:
Receive a certification acknowledging your accomplishments upon successfully completing all 4 classes.
Aprende cómo cultivar tus propias verduras con Grow LA Gardens! 🌿
Embárcate en un viaje para descubrir el arte de cultivar tus propias verduras en nuestra serie de jardinería de 4 partes. Desde la planificación y preparación del jardín hasta conocimientos expertos sobre la selección de plantas, nuestros maestros jardineros te guiarán en cada paso.
🎓 Certificación al completar:
Recibe una certificación que reconoce tus logros al completar con éxito las 4 clases.
Direction del Jardin Xochitla 3515 Linden Ave Long Beach 90807
Miercoles 28 de Febrero, 2024
Miercoles, 6 de Marzo, 2024
Miercoles, 13 de Marzo, 2024
Miercoles 20 de Marzo, 2024
Garden Workshop
Seedballs of Native Plants/Getting ready for springs/ Planting with the weather
Healthy Cooking Class
🌿🍉 Join us for an immersive culinary journey into the world of seasonal and sustainable eating with our "Seasonal & Sustainable Eating Series"! 🍽️✨
🥗 Healthy Wholesome Delicious Salads: Arugula and Watermelon Salad + Remixes 🥗
Embark on a flavorful adventure as we unveil the secrets behind crafting vibrant and nutritious salads using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Our inaugural class on December 20, 2023, invites you to taste the delightful fusion of peppery arugula and juicy watermelon in a sensational salad creation. Through an instructional video session, discover not just a single recipe but an array of remixes and modifications to suit your taste buds and busy lifestyle!
What to Expect: 🍴 Watch and learn the art of crafting quick, nutritious, and visually stunning salads via an instructional video. 🍉 Discover the versatility of arugula and watermelon, exploring innovative combinations and flavors. 🌿 Delve into the health benefits of seasonal produce and the importance of sustainable eating practices. 🛒 Receive a complimentary grocery kit with all the ingredients needed to recreate the salad at home.
Exclusive Incentives: 💰 Attend this class and begin your culinary journey! You'll automatically qualify for our incentive program. Attend any two classes in our series and receive a $50 gift card as a token of appreciation for your commitment to healthy, sustainable eating. This class serves as your first step toward this rewarding opportunity!
Why Join Us: 🌟 Elevate your culinary skills while embracing the goodness of seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients. 🌍 Engage in sustainable food practices that promote health and support our local community. 🤝 Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about wholesome, delicious, and sustainable eating. 👩🍳 Take home the instructional video, recipes, and a complimentary grocery kit to create impressive salads for any occasion.
Whether you're a cooking enthusiast, health-conscious individual, or simply curious about exploring new flavors, this class is tailored for you! Embrace the joy of learning while nurturing your well-being and the planet.
📍 Venue: 6509 Gundry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805 🗓️ Date: December 20, 2023 🕒 Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm 💵 Price: FREE
Limited spots available! Reserve your spot today and savor the goodness of Healthy Wholesome Delicious Salads featuring Arugula and Watermelon. Let's embark together on a flavorful and sustainable culinary adventure! 🥗🍉✨
🌿🍉 Únete a nosotros en un viaje culinario inmersivo hacia el mundo de la alimentación estacional y sostenible con nuestra "Serie de Alimentación Estacional y Sostenible" ¡🍽️✨!
🥗 Ensaladas Saludables y Deliciosas: Ensalada de Rúcula y Sandía + Variantes 🥗
Embárcate en una aventura llena de sabor mientras desvelamos los secretos para crear ensaladas vibrantes y nutritivas utilizando los ingredientes más frescos de la temporada. Nuestra clase inaugural el 20 de diciembre de 2023 te invita a degustar la encantadora fusión de la pimienta de la rúcula y la jugosidad de la sandía en una creación de ensalada sensacional. A través de una sesión de video instructiva, ¡descubrirás no solo una receta, sino una variedad de variantes y modificaciones para adaptarse a tus gustos y estilo de vida ocupado!
¿Qué Esperar? 🍴 Observa y aprende el arte de crear ensaladas rápidas, nutritivas y visualmente impresionantes a través de un video instructivo. 🍉 Descubre la versatilidad de la rúcula y la sandía, explorando combinaciones innovadoras y sabores. 🌿 Adéntrate en los beneficios para la salud de los productos de temporada y la importancia de las prácticas alimentarias sostenibles. 🛒 Recibe un kit de supermercado de cortesía con todos los ingredientes necesarios para recrear la ensalada en casa.
Incentivos Exclusivos: 💰 ¡Asiste a esta clase y comienza tu viaje culinario! Automáticamente calificarás para nuestro programa de incentivos. ¡Asiste a dos clases en nuestra serie y recibe una tarjeta de regalo de $50 como muestra de agradecimiento por tu compromiso con una alimentación saludable y sostenible. Esta clase es tu primer paso hacia esta oportunidad gratificante!
¿Por Qué Unirte a Nosotros? 🌟 Mejora tus habilidades culinarias mientras disfrutas de los beneficios de los ingredientes de temporada y locales. 🌍 Participa en prácticas alimenticias sostenibles que promueven la salud y apoyan a nuestra comunidad local. 🤝 Conéctate con personas afines apasionadas por una alimentación saludable, deliciosa y sostenible. 👩🍳 Lleva a casa el video instructivo, las recetas y un kit de supermercado de cortesía para crear impresionantes ensaladas para cualquier ocasión.
Ya seas un entusiasta de la cocina, una persona consciente de su salud o simplemente curioso por explorar nuevos sabores, ¡esta clase está hecha para ti! Disfruta de la alegría de aprender mientras cuidas tu bienestar y el del planeta.
📍 Ubicación: 6509 Gundry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805 🗓️ Fecha: 20 de diciembre de 2023 🕒 Hora: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 💵 Precio: GRATIS
¡Cupos limitados disponibles! Reserva tu lugar hoy y saborea la bondad de las Ensaladas Saludables y Deliciosas con Rúcula y Sandía. ¡Embárcate con nosotros en una aventura culinaria sabrosa y sostenible! 🥗🍉✨
Saging the World movie screening
Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Sage smudging has become a viral trend, common in movies, TV shows, social media, and cleansing rituals—people burning sage bundles in the hope of purifying space and clearing bad energy. Instead of healing, the appropriated use of saging in popular culture is having a harmful effect.
Indigenous communities have tended a relationship with white sage for thousands of generations. White sage (Salvia apiana) only occurs in southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico. Today, poachers are stealing metric tons of this plant from the wild to supply international demand. The documentary film Saging the World spotlights the ecological and cultural issues intertwined with white sage, centering on the voices of Native advocates who have long protected and cherished this plant.
This short documentary was produced by Rose Ramirez, Deborah Small, and the California Native Plant Society to foster awareness and inspire action for white sage. For more information on the film and ways to protect white sage, visit the CNPS Saging the World web pages. And get a preview of the film by watching the Saging the World Official Trailer.
Dia De Los Muertos
Step into the Heart of Tradition at Puente L.A.'s Dia de los Muertos Event
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Dia de los Muertos as Puente L.A. cordially invites you to an enchanting celebration on October 28th, 2023. Join us in commemorating the Day of the Dead with traditional ofrendas that pay homage to those who have journeyed beyond. Experience the vibrant hues, captivating aromas, and soul-stirring music that define this cultural celebration. It's a day to honor the past, celebrate life, and forge connections that transcend time. Mark your calendar and be part of this heartfelt experience at Puente L.A.'s Dia de los Muertos event.
North Long Beach Higher Education Center Mural
We are working with the Long beach Community College to paint a mural at their new North Long Beach Higher Education Center. The mural is 16 ft tall X 78 ft long and the design and painting will be led by artist Guillermo Avalos in collaboration with Tracy Negrete and Misael. Our “Let’spaint the Mural event where the community will be invited to paint will be scheduled in the next few days. While this happen
Please help us in the design of the new mural by responding our Survey before October 28, 2023
Mariachi y Comida
Join us for an afternoon of resources, mariachi, food distribution, and clothing swap. Community members are encouraged to bring 5 articles of clothing that are in like new condition. You do not need to bring clothing in order to look and take items home. This event is in celebration of past and future food distributions. We hope to see you there.
Nuestras Raices
Unveiling the Beauty of Latino Heritage: Nuestras Raíces Event by Puente L.A. at Bixby Knolls First Fridays Art Walk
The spirit of Latino heritage is set to ignite the heart of Bixby Knolls at the highly anticipated "Nuestras Raíces" event, hosted by Puente L.A. This extraordinary celebration, taking place during the Bixby Knolls First Fridays Art Walk, promises an enchanting evening of culture, art, and music. With a lineup of captivating activities that showcase the diverse and rich tapestry of Latino culture, this event is sure to be a feast for the senses and a journey into the roots that have shaped the vibrant community we know today.
Exploring Ancient Traditions: Mesoamerican Ball Game and Casa de Cultura
Step into a world of history and tradition as the event commences with the Mesoamerican Ball Game from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Delve into the ancient past with this captivating recreation of a game that held deep significance in the heart of Latino culture. Inside the Expo, the Casa de Cultura, housed at the Katie Phillips Gallery, invites you to immerse yourself in the stories, artifacts, and wisdom that have been passed down through generations.
A Symphony of Music and Art: Martin Espino, Arts and Crafts, and Visual Art Gallery
Let the evening come alive with the musical melodies of Martin Espino. From 6:30pm to 9:30pm, his captivating tunes will fill the air, creating a backdrop of rhythm and harmony for all attendees. Families can partake in Arts and Crafts, allowing everyone to channel their creativity and connect with the artistic spirit of the event. The Visual Art Gallery, presented by Dermar Gallery & Boutique, Tracy Negrete, and Hawkeye, will take you on a visual journey through stunning works that tell stories of heritage and identity.
Tianguis: The Marketplace of Treasures
Across the street from the Expo, the parking lot will be transformed into a Tianguis, a bustling marketplace where crafts, arts, and unique items from a variety of vendors await. As you peruse the offerings, the enchanting Marimba Tropical and Acoustic Guitar by Vanessa Avelar will set the tone for a delightful shopping experience.
Tardeada Discoteca: Salsa, Rock en Español, Cumbia, and More
The Expo Parking Lot will become a hub of movement and music during the Tardeada Discoteca. JD Dance will kick things off with a salsa class from 6:30pm to 7:00pm, ensuring that everyone is ready to dance the night away. From 7:00pm to 9:30pm, DJ Hawkeye and Gman will take the stage, spinning an irresistible blend of rock en español, cumbia, and Latin sounds that will have everyone grooving.
Celebrating Movement and Tradition: Ballet Folklorico, Cumbia, and Mariachi
At the Kiosco in the Parking Lot on the corner of Atlantic and Burlinghall Dr, the evening will be graced by the elegance and beauty of CSULB Ballet Folklorico from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Following this, JD Dance will lead a dynamic cumbia and salsa dance from 7:30pm to 8:15pm, infusing the evening with energy and rhythm. The crescendo of the night arrives with the soul-stirring melodies of Mariachi Los Santaneros from 8:15pm to 9:15pm, bringing the spirit of Mexico to the heart of Bixby Knolls.
A Grand Finale: The Night's Crescendo
As the night nears its conclusion, a final musical interlude from 9:15pm to 9:30pm will fill the air, leaving a lasting imprint of the magical night that was "Nuestras Raíces."
Puente L.A.'s "Nuestras Raíces" event promises to be a celebration that honors and elevates Latino heritage in all its vibrancy and richness. This dynamic blend of history, art, and music invites attendees to not only witness but also to engage with the living traditions that have shaped the Latino community. Join us on this journey of cultural exploration and unity, and experience the essence of "Nuestras Raíces" that continue to thrive in our modern world.
Jazz Festival
The Uptown Jazz Festival is the biggest community event in North Long Beach. During the festival Puente will host a table of information where we will be able to help community members to find resources available for them. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello.
BACKPACK Giveaway
During the backpack giveaway, Puente will host a table of information where we will be able to help community members to find resources available for them. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello.
National night Out
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.