We have wonderful news to report! The City Council approved the capital projects budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which included 250,000 for the Bluebird Park improvements we requested.
As you may recall, LBPC was working with the City to make improvements at Bluebird Park, which include a shade structure on the upper level playground and additional fencing around the area of the park adjacent to Bluebird Cyn Dr. to the East. There are additional steps that need to be taken before we physically see these improvements, but a quarter of a million dollars allocated to the project is definitely a step in the right direction. A very big thank you to those in the club that started this dialogue within the club, brought it forward to the City, and continued to follow it with the City. We should also note that the now Deputy City Manager, Ben Siegel, his staff, and the City's recreation department have been nothing but extremely helpful and supportive through this entire process. We are lucky to have these people working for our City and with us. We will continue to keep you informed.
http://www.bigtent.com/usr/files/92909150_2_00_CIP_Project_Bluebird_Park_Fencing_and_Shade_Structure_7-1-15.pdf
Volunteer Opportunities
- Website Coordinator - This person will be tasked with helping us keep our public website up to date. The main focus of this position is assisting our sponsorship coordinator with updating the site with new sponsors graphics and text. The commitment is generally a once a month or once every other month commitment depending on how often we receive new sponsors. If you're interested and feeling ambitious, the position can be much more and include a more general update of the website
Exciting things are going on at the LBPC and we're so happy you're a part of it.
Upcoming Events
Moms' Night Out
When: Tentatively scheduled for Thur. July 9, 2015, 7-9 pm
Where: Surf and Sand Patio Bar
We are firming up details for a Mom's Night Out at the Surf and Sand on Thurs. July 9th. This will be a very casual night out to just have a few drinks with some local mamas. We'll meet at the patio just off to the right when you walk through the Surf and Sand parking lot. Stay tuned for more definitive details appearing on BigTent (and in your inbox) soon.
Family Friday at Bluebird Park
When: Fri July 31, 2015, 5–8 pm Where: Bluebird Park Description: Pack a picnic dinner, bring some wine and join us for a family Friday night at Bluebird Park. Enjoy the longer daylight and let your kids bike, scooter or play while the parents enjoy some conversation. This is a non-hosted event, meaning you should bring your own food, drink and picnic blanket. We plan to start gathering around 5 p.m., but feel free to join whenever your schedule allows. We'll set up camp near the bottom of the ramp from the top parking lot. Look for more of these this summer! We plan to organize them for the last Friday of the month through September. We hope to see you and your families there! |
July Book Club
(Note: Meets second Wednesday of each month.)
The Fun times we've had over the last few months
Parent's Night Out :
We met, we hung out, we drank and all was right with the world. Big thank you to Kristin Lewis for her superb organization of this year's Parents' Night Out. It was the best turnout we've had in years!
Check out this amazing group of beautiful people!
If you weren't able to attend this super informative meeting, do not fret, here's what you need to know...
Our parents club is 100% run by volunteers. It takes a lot of people to pull off our events, manage the calendar, monitor the website and keep everyone happy! Please join us at our monthly meetings to help keep with wonderful community organization thriving.
We VERY MUCH need help with the following:
(Note: Meets second Wednesday of each month.)
When: Wed. July 8, 2014, 7:30–9:30 pm
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com
Join us for the July book club meeting!!
We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's book (The Selection by Kiera Cass). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .
If you haven't attended before, we'd love to see you. Haven't read or finished the book? Totally okay - we understand the life of a mom can be hectic. Our meetings are generally a good time for local moms to get together, socialize and relax.
Also click here to check out our forum for more events going on around town and beyond
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com
Join us for the July book club meeting!!
We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's book (The Selection by Kiera Cass). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .
If you haven't attended before, we'd love to see you. Haven't read or finished the book? Totally okay - we understand the life of a mom can be hectic. Our meetings are generally a good time for local moms to get together, socialize and relax.
Also click here to check out our forum for more events going on around town and beyond
The Fun times we've had over the last few months
Parent's Night Out :
We met, we hung out, we drank and all was right with the world. Big thank you to Kristin Lewis for her superb organization of this year's Parents' Night Out. It was the best turnout we've had in years!
Check out this amazing group of beautiful people!
Wonderful to see so many new faces.
Learning Link Open House
If you weren't able to attend this super informative meeting, do not fret, here's what you need to know...
The LB school district is launching the Learning Link program this Fall for ages 2.5 - 5 years old. The Learning Link will be open Monday and Tuesday from 9:15 - 11:30 am (but you can arrive and leave at anytime during these hours and pick and choose what day you want to go or go both days.)
But was is it?
Learning Link is a hands-on program and an opportunity for children to learn new skills in preparation for kindergarten and helps prepare parents for their role as their children’s first teachers. Learning Link early learning center offers an interactive place for parents to bond with their child while supporting growth across a range of disciplines, including early education, language development, health and wellness, and family support.
In a nutshell is a learning resource center for children and parents. Julie Olsen, who runs the program, will be present to help the children and their parents through different stations and activities geared to the child's development needs and capabilities. The way I see it, it's like 5 free hours a week of preschool-type learning. FABULOUS, right?
The Learning Link is part of the school district bigger "School Readiness" program. Within this program, the district offers Ages and Stages assessment, which you can begin with your child as early at 5 months. Once your child is assessed, the district is happy to provide a reassessment every 6 months. The Ages and Stages assessment is provided by Julie and you perform it with your child and then report the results back to Julie who will then provide feedback. Terrific!
There was so much good information provided this night. Please contact Julie Olsen at 949-497-7700 x 5327 or jolsen@lagunabeachschools.org to get started with your Ages and Stages assessment or to find out more information about the Learning Link.
Here's a link to the Fall Learning Link flyer:
Don't Forget:
Meals for New Parents
We offer a free meal prepared by a local restaurant to any LBPC family bringing home a new baby. The family can choose from several menu options. The Club takes care of ordering the food, picking it up and delivering it to the families doorstep. Yum Yum!
Contact Nancy Fischer at nshehadey@yahoo.com
Birth Announcements
Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.
Birth Announcements
Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.
We need your help!
Our parents club is 100% run by volunteers. It takes a lot of people to pull off our events, manage the calendar, monitor the website and keep everyone happy! Please join us at our monthly meetings to help keep with wonderful community organization thriving.
We VERY MUCH need help with the following:
- Website Coordinator - This person will be tasked with helping us keep our public website up to date. The main focus of this position is assisting our sponsorship coordinator with up dating the site with new sponsors graphics and text. The commitment is generally a once a month or once every other month commitment depending on how often we receive new sponsors. If you're interested and feeling ambitious, the position can be much more and include a more general update of the website.
- Calendar Coordinator - We are looking to fill the position of calendar coordinator. This person will help keep the club members in "the know" about events going on in our community by posting their findings on our bigtent calendar.
- Newsletter Coordinator- Looking to flex your writing skills instead of your coloring skills? Here's your opportunity.
Thank you to those folks who have recently stepped up to continue to make this club go 'round including Nancy Fischer our new Families Helping Families Coordinator.
