Join WCHA this Saturday, December 7th at 5pm at the Bembridge House for our Annual Winter in Willmore event!

Winter in Willmore will include:

• 13 local Market Vendors to Explore for Delightful Treats!

• Snap photos with Santa Claus himself.

• Enjoy 5 exciting children’s activities, including holiday flower crown making and gingerbread decorating.

  • Arts Council of LB will be crafting ornaments!

  • Sowing Seeds of Change will help create stunning holiday garlands!

  • Office of Councilwoman Mary Zendejas will create a holiday craft, too!

• Meet Queen Victoria and Prince Albert!

• DJ Jasper will provide tunes in the background!

• Bembridge House Tours will be available (tickets can be purchased day of).

• Enjoy Family Pizza Food Truck, LA-Donut, and delicious mulled wine!

• A tree package giveaway for 4 families!

• $10 gift card giveaway awaits the first 50 children who arrive at Winter in Willmore, allowing them to purchase a book from Market Vendor: Love Literacy!

• and, so much more!

Thank you so much to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters! This event would could not happen without you! Park Bixby Tower, Inc., Port of Long Beach, Office of Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, Long Beach Heritage, Senator Lena Gonzalez, Arts Council of LB, Supervisor Janice Hahn, Downtown Long Beach Alliance, Sowing Seeds of Change and City of Long Beach Community Development!

Market Vendors: Purrfectly Nerdy by Lisa, Long Beach Soap, Granny Chic Vintage Candles, Cheerful Chickens, Noelles Crafty Corner, LBC Candles, Jamie Evans Handmade Bags, Sowing Seeds of Change, Love Literacy, and more!

WCHA, in collaboration with the Long Beach Office of Sustainability, is teaming up with community residents for two tree planting events this fall in Willmore City: October 12th and November 16th. In total, up to 60 trees will be planted in parkways to enhance the neighborhood.

Interested in planting a tree in your parkway? Fill out our survey here.

Street trees play a vital role in keeping our neighborhoods cooler and healthier. Communities with abundant trees experience lower temperatures during hot days, reducing energy usage and creating a more pleasant environment for residents.Your participation is essential in making our community greener and more sustainable. We look forward to your involvement! Thank you for your support.

WCHA, in collaboration with the Long Beach Office of Sustainability, is teaming up with community residents for two tree planting events this fall in Willmore City: October 12th and November 16th. In total, up to 60 trees will be planted in parkways to enhance the neighborhood.

Interested in planting a tree in your parkway? Fill out our survey here.

Street trees play a vital role in keeping our neighborhoods cooler and healthier. Communities with abundant trees experience lower temperatures during hot days, reducing energy usage and creating a more pleasant environment for residents.Your participation is essential in making our community greener and more sustainable. We look forward to your involvement! Thank you for your support.

Join us for a morning of neighborhood beautification! We'll be picking up litter and cleaning up parkways to make our community shine. All ages are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to help. 

Refreshments will be provided, and it's a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and make new friends. Let's work together to create a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant place to live. See you there!

Thank you to Long Beach Community Development for the support!

Join us at the Bembridge House on Wednesday, September 18th starting at 7pm! We will be joined by the Office of Climate Action & Sustainability to discuss October’s tree planting.

Don't miss out on updates from the Council District 1's office, DTLB Alliance, and the South District’s Police Department. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Annual Auction has been cancelled.

National Night Out - Ice Cream Social is just a few weeks away! Prepare for delicious Ice Cream Sundaes, a Backpack/School Supplies giveaway, and special guests from the South District Police Department!

We are eagerly looking forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, August 6th, beginning at 5pm at The Bembridge House!

Thank you to City of LB Community Development and the Neighborhood Micro Grant Program for helping us make this event a reality!

Join us at the Bembridge House for our July Community Meeting, where we have an exciting lineup planned with special guests from the City of Long Beach Technology and Innovation Department and the Port of Long Beach.

City of Long Beach Tech & Innovation Office will be joining us to discuss a new Technology Project in Willmore City. Experience the LB Co-Lab, a fresh approach to community-driven smart cities that focuses on investing in technology tailored to community needs. This initiative also aims to educate community members on navigating the tech landscape effectively.

Chief Harbor Engineer Suzanne Plezia will also be joining us to present ongoing sustainable efforts at the Port and the Pier Wind project. Learn about the economic and environmental impacts and how Pier Wind contributes to long-term sustainability goals.

Don't miss out on updates from the Council District 1's office and the South District’s Police Department. We look forward to seeing you there!

Willmore City Heritage Association and Sowing Seeds of Change have teamed up to host an incredible sustainability event. Earth Day Festival will be held on Saturday, June 29th at the Sowing Seeds of Change Urban Farm from 11am-3pm.

This free family friendly event will feature workshops on sustainability, gardening, composting, and green infrastructure. There will also be engaging activities for children, hands-on booths, a farmer's market pantry with fresh produce to take home, complimentary lunch for the first 50 guests, children's scavenger hunt, and various other fun-filled activities.

Joining us for this event are: Ground Education, LB Sustainability, Grow2Zero LB Recycles, Arts Council for LB, and Senator Lena Gonzalez's Office!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors who helped make this event possible: Port of Long Beach and DLBA!

Join Willmore City Heritage Association for a neighborhood social for free food and a warm welcome! It's a fantastic opportunity to meet your neighbors and make new friends.

Thank you to @F10Hospitality and @LongBeachHeritage for their generosity!

Join us for a morning of neighborhood beautification! We'll be picking up litter and cleaning up parkways to make our community shine.

All ages are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to help. 

Refreshments will be provided, and it's a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and make new friends. Let's work together to create a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant place to live. See you there!

Thank you to Long Beach Community Development for the support!

Join us for our June Community Meeting at the Bembridge House. We have an exciting lineup in store including our special guests, LIBRE (Long Beach Residents Empowered).

LIBRE is dedicated to promoting justice in underserved communities by focusing on affordable housing, renter protections, and community economic development.

Their mission revolves around reshaping power dynamics to combat displacement and homelessness, ensuring housing as a fundamental human right for all Long Beach residents.

Additionally, you will get the chance to listen to updates from the Council District 1's office and the South District’s Police Department. We can't wait to see you there!

Willmore City Heritage Association and Sowing Seeds of Change have teamed up to host an incredible sustainability event. The Earth Day Festival will be held on Saturday, May 4th at the Sowing Seeds of Change Urban Farm from 11am-3pm. Sowing Seeds is an urban farm located in the heart of Willmore City that provides locally grown fresh food and vocational training to marginalized youth. 

This free public event will offer workshops on sustainability, gardening/composting/seed saving, above-ground crop cultivation and green infrastructure. The festival will also include sustainable activities for children, hands-on activity booths, a farmer's market pantry to take home fresh produce, complimentary lunch, children's yoga, and many other exciting activities.

Come and join us at the Bembridge House for a an evening packed with updates on our advancements in Willmore. We have an exciting lineup in store, featuring the historic preservation team from the Community Development department. They will be discussing the importance of historic preservation in Willmore City.

You will also have the opportunity to hear from the Council District 1's office, DLBA, and the South District’s Police Department. Your presence will be greatly appreciated!

Come and join WCHA at the Bembridge House for a morning filled with breakfast, conversations, and community bonding.

Join us at the Bembridge House for an exciting evening filled with updates on our progress. We've got a fantastic lineup planned. You'll hear directly from Council District 1's office, DLBA, and South District’s Police Department. We hope to see you there!

Join us at the Bembridge House for an exciting evening filled with updates on our progress. We've got a fantastic lineup planned, including a presentation from Silissa Uriarte, founder of Purpose Centered Coaching & Consulting and her incredible non-profit organization. Plus, you'll hear directly from Council District 1's office, DLBA, and South District’s Police Department. We hope to see you there!

A little more information on Purpose Centered Coaching & Consulting: Silissa Uriarte Smith founded PCCC in 2021 and received incorporation as a 501c3 in late 2022. The core aim of PCCC is to create inclusive, equitable, and accessible spaces for underserved women who require support to transform their own lives, families, and communities. PCCC offers individual and group coaching sessions, leadership development workshops, and networking events at low to no cost. Additionally, PCCC provides consulting services to emerging non-profits at sliding scale rates based on their organizational budgets. The services offered include coaching, strategic planning, capacity-building services, staff and board development, group facilitation, workshops, DEIB statements and policies, and retreats.

Join us on the 17th of January, Wednesday, at 7pm for our first community meeting of the year! We have exciting updates planned, including a visit from the Office of Sustainability and a report from Council District 1's office. We hope to see you there!

Lend a hand on Saturday, January 13th, starting at 9 am, to assist us in removing all of the holiday decorations off the Bembridge House!

This event is now sold out.

Get ready for a jolly event on December 17th, 2023 at 11:00 AM, as you join Santa himself to decorate gingerbread man! Get your tickets Here!

In previous years, Winter in Willmore provided hundreds of community members the opportunity to celebrate the holiday’s at Drake Park. This year, Winter in Willmore is making a change! The event will be held at the nationally recognized historic, Bembridge House. This event will be free and open to the public. 

Winter in Willmore will include:

• 13 local market vendors to buy goodies from!

• Pictures with Santa Claus himself.

• 5 children activities (holiday garlands, flower crowns, gingerbread decorating, and more)

• Children school supplies to give away to community children.

• Queen Victoria and Prince Albert will be making an appearance.

• DJ Jasper playing in the background!

• Bembridge House Tours! Please note - Long Beach Heritage is graciously opening the doors to the Bembridge House for tours. Tickets for the tours can be purchased day of.

• Enjoy a variety of food truck options from:

  • Go Beyond the Bowl - Teriyaki Bowls, Fresh Fish, Poké and more!

  • The Family Pizza - Pizza, Pastas and more!

  • and Ciao Bella - Handmade Italian shave ice granitas, fresh hot donut holes, hot chocolate and coffee!

• And, more!

Thank you so much to our current sponsors! Arts Council of LB, Park Bixby Tower, Inc., Sowing Seeds of Change, Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, and DLBA.

WCHA needs volunteers to help during Winter in Willmore!

Click Here to sign up!

In collaboration with Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, comes Northeast Village Neighbors Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 16th from 12-2pm at Gumbiner Park! Joining them this year is Spark of Love - Friends of LB Firefighters! Toys will be available for 90813 children residents only. Child must be present!

Council District 1’s office invites you to their 3rd annual holiday party at the Westin Hotel on Wednesday, December 13th from 6:30-8pm! All our welcome - residents, community partners, and more! They will be providing refreshments. 

Please note - CD1 will be accepting unwrapped toy donations during their annual holiday party to give out to community children during this holiday season. 

Get ready for a jolly event on December 10th, 2023 at 11:00AM, as you join Santa himself to decorate gingerbread house! Get your tickets Here!