Willmore City Scoops & School Supplies: Back-to-School Event 🎒✂️🍦

Join Willmore City Community Association for our Back-to-School Event — a fun and family-friendly afternoon designed to support local kids as they head into the new school year!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, August 19th
🕓 Time: 4–7 PM
📍 Location: The Bembridge House, 953 N. Park Circle, Long Beach, CA 90813

🎁 Children’s Giveaway Includes:

175 backpacks w/ school supplies

100 brand-new Vans shoes: shoe sizes will range from children’s size 11 to 4 Youth 

150 stainless steel water bottles: we will also have a bottle decorating station!

Free kids' haircuts by Black Sheep Salon: we will have a sign-up sheet for haircuts. It will be first come, first serve!

🍦 Free Ice Cream served by Handel’s Long Beach
✂️ Free Haircuts for Kids by Black Sheep Salon (please ensure your child has clean and dry hair upon arrival)
📚 Story Time with Long Beach Library starting at 5pm
🧒 Early Childhood & Special Education Resources
🏙 City Resources & Info Booths
🎶 Live Music by DJ Jasperx

This free community event is open to all Willmore residents and neighbors. It is also a first come, first serve event. Come celebrate, connect, and help us set our kids up for a successful school year!

Thank you to Long Beach Early Learning Hub, Long Beach Heritage, Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, DTLB Alliance, Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine, Long Beach Health & Human Services Walk & Roll, Long Beach Public Library, Harbor Regional Center, Long Beach Early Childhood Education, Long Beach Community Development, Port of Long Beach, and Black Sheep Salon for making this event a reality! We could not do it without all of you!

You're Invited: Willmore City July Community Meeting

Join Willmore City Community Association for our July Community Meeting — a great opportunity to stay informed, connect with neighbors, and help shape the future of our neighborhood.

Agenda Highlights:

• Neighborhood updates and ongoing improvement projects

• Public safety Q&A with Long Beach South Division Police

• Community events and resources from the Downtown Long Beach Alliance

• City updates from Council District 1

We welcome all residents, business owners, and friends of Willmore. Your voice matters — let’s keep working together to create a safer, stronger, and more connected community.

Join us at the Bembridge House on Wednesday, May 21st, beginning at 7PM! Don't miss out on updates from the Council District 1's office, DTLB Alliance, and the South District’s Police Department. We have special guest, City of Long Beach Community Developments Planning Bureau joining us to discuss the draft Vision Concept for Long Beach Shoreline.

¡Acompáñenos en Bembridge House el miércoles 21 de mayo a partir de las 7 p. m.! No se pierda las novedades de la oficina del Distrito 1 del Consejo, la Alianza DTLB y el Departamento de Policía del Distrito Sur. Contamos con la presencia de la Oficina de Planificación de Desarrollos Comunitarios de la Ciudad de Long Beach para debatir el borrador del Concepto de Visión para la Costa de Long Beach.

Are you eager to volunteer and find new ways to engage with our Willmore city community? Stop by and learn how you can make a meaningful impact! WCCA will be hosting a round of drinks and appetizers.

¿Está interesado en ser voluntario y conectarse con la comunidad de Willmore City? ¡Únase a nosotros para explorar cómo puede marcar la diferencia!

Join us for a community block walk, dedicated to identifying and reporting code enforcement violations. Participants will receive an orientation on how to spot issues and the proper procedures on reporting violations.

Enjoy some refreshments while mingling with your neighbors.

Together, let’s work towards improving the beauty and safety of our community!

Acompáñenos en una caminata comunitaria por la cuadra, dedicada a identificar y denunciar infracciones del código. Los participantes recibirán orientación sobre cómo detectar problemas y los procedimientos adecuados para denunciar infracciones.

Disfrute de algunos refrigerios mientras se relaciona con sus vecinos.

¡Trabajemos juntos para mejorar la belleza y la seguridad de nuestra comunidad!

Join us at the Bembridge House on Wednesday, April 16th, beginning at 7PM! Don't miss out on updates from the Council District 1's office, DTLB Alliance, and the South District’s Police Department. We have special guest, Dodie, from Long Beach Grocery Co-Op joining us, too! We will see you there!

¡Únase a nosotros en Bembridge House el miércoles 16 de abril a partir de las 7 p. m.! No se pierda las novedades de la oficina del Distrito 1 del Consejo, la Alianza DTLB y el Departamento de Policía del Distrito Sur. ¡También nos acompañará nuestra invitada especial, Dodie, de la Cooperativa de Comestibles de Long Beach! ¡Nos vemos allí!

Get ready to twirl your forks and join the spaghetti social at the Bembridge House on Sunday, March 2nd, starting at 12PM! We're dishing out a complimentary lunch with scrumptious homemade spaghetti and meatballs that'll have you saying, "Mamma mia!" Bring your appetite because we’ve got salads, garlic bread, soft drinks, water, and brownies waiting to sweeten the deal! It’s a carb-lover’s dream come true!

¡Prepárate para hacer girar tus tenedores y unirte a la fiesta de pasta en Bembridge House el domingo 2 de marzo, a partir de las 12 del mediodía! Serviremos un almuerzo gratuito con deliciosos espaguetis y albóndigas caseras que te harán decir "¡Mamma mia!". ¡Ven con apetito porque tenemos ensaladas, pan de ajo, refrescos, agua y brownies esperando para endulzar la oferta! ¡Es el sueño de los amantes de los carbohidratos hecho realidad!

March 2nd, 2025   I   12-3:00pm

The Bembridge House

Join us at the Bembridge House on Wednesday, February 19th, beginning at 7PM! 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!

¡Únase a nosotros en Bembridge House el miércoles 19 de febrero a partir de las 7:00 p. m.! No se pierda las actualizaciones de la oficina del Distrito 1 del Consejo, DTLB Alliance y el Departamento de Policía del Distrito Sur. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!

February 19th, 2025   I   7-8:30pm

The Bembridge House

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!