This video features a few of our annual events.

Some of the Justin Rudd/C.A.T. upcoming events and projects

• Riley's Red Wagon Book Swap - open daily
Open daily (unless it's raining) from about 9 a.m. til just before dark . Corner of St. Joseph Avenue @ Vista Street in Belmont Shore. First-time guests can have FOUR FREE BOOKS. They can keep those four forever or bring them back to exchange for four more. It's a little free library of sorts, except it's not little -- there are about 750 selections daily for kids and adults. This project is not an official CAT project, but is hosted by Justin Rudd.
JustinRudd.com/redwagon

• Sock-It-To-‘Em sock drive for the homeless
Jan. 1-31, 2019; 8th annual. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team (CAT) hold an annual collection of new pairs of socks with a goal to collect 14,000 pairs for area homeless men, women, and youth. The socks are distributed to area agencies: MHA Village, COA, Precious Lamb, Beacon for Him, City of Long Beach Multi-Service Center, His Little Feet, Long Beach Fire Department's HEART homeless outreach program, St. Luke's shower program, and Long Beach Rescue Mission. Please drop off socks to the Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 The Toledo @ Granada Ave., Belmont Shore, M-F, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. or leave them in a bag outside the church’s office door after hours; or at the front desk of the Belmont Athletic Club on Second Street. Most requested are men’s black crew socks. You can also donate to Paypal to Justin@JustinRudd.com and we'll purchase socks for you.
JustinRudd.com/socks

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019: 235th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org

• Long Beach Polar Splash!
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, 10:40 a.m., 8th annual, next to Rosie's Dog Beach, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd's nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) donates $5 to various schools and charities on behalf of every person that plunges into the Pacific (for groups of 15 or more), up to $2,000. The splash follows the 10 a.m. beach cleanup.
JustinRudd.com/polarsplash

• Long Beach Father/Daughter Dance
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 14th annual, Bay Shore Church youth center, 5200 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) host dozens of dads and their little girls for dancing, homemade refreshments, and dance contests. Tunes by DJ Ryan Damron. Prom-style photos by Woody Woods. Girls may also be accompanied by their grandfather, uncle, guardian or another adult male relative/friend. Early bird tickets are $10/couple before event day, or $20/couple/cash at the door on event day.
JustinRudd.com/dance

• 40-Day Challenge
Jan. 1 - Feb. 9, 2019. 9th annual. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host this challenge that asks the public to give up four food items or food/drink categories for the first 40 days of the year. It's a New Year's resolution goal to give up items like sweets, alcohol, fast food, soda, fried food, and other high-calorie food and beverages.
JustinRudd.com/fortydaychallenge

•Bulldog Beauty Contest & Haute Dogs Contests with Pet Adoption Fair
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019; 15th annual, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way @ Eliot Street, 9:30 a.m. til 3:30 p.m. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) host this event billed as the largest gathering of English bulldogs in the world. Some of the other 19 contests that day for all breeds/mixes include National Mutt Show, Best in Show, best large dog, best small dog, best tail, best legs, best smile, and best butt. The dogs will parade down the red carpet and get judged by real-life beauty queens, all to help raise money for CAT and animal welfare causes. Prizes are being donated by Redbarn Pet Products and Grandma Lucy’s. Cat and dog adoption fair, food trucks and vendors, too.  $10/advance per dog; free to spectate. 
BulldogBeauty.com
JustinRudd.com/hautedogs

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, 10 a.m., 236th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. Rain or shine.
JustinRudd.com/cleanup

• "Roses Are Red..." Poetry Contest
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, 10:35 a.m., following the "30-Minute Beach Cleanup." 8th annual. To participate in the cleanup and poetry contest, arrive 9:35 - 10 a.m. and get free parking when you enter the beachfront lot at 1 Granada Ave., Long Beach, 90803. RULES: Poems can be read and must be under 30 seconds. All should start with "Roses are red..." and be original. Entrants can enter as many as two poems. Poets of all ages welcome. Age and grade level will be taken into consideration by judges. Awards include $20 bills. Rain or shine.
JustinRudd.com/roses

• Red High Heels Walk
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, noon; 9th annual, starts/ends at Livingston Park, corner of Livingston Drive and Park Ave.; Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts this red-shoes-only, 1-mile walk for men, women and kids on the sidewalks of Second Street to bring awareness to heart health issues. Free to participate. Rain or shine.
JustinRudd.com/heels

• Long Beach Shelter Valentine’s Card Contest & Yappy Hour
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 10th annual, Long Beach Animal Care Services, Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team will host a card contest for students in the surrounding area, and the cards are hung on the cages of all the dogs and cats awaiting new homes during this Valentine's season. The Yappy Hour features the card judging and awards ceremony, love songs are played, and human refreshments are served as potential adopters visit with animals.  Free to spectate and enter the contest.  Card contest winner gets a pizza party!  Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 E. Spring Street.  Free parking. 
JustinRudd.com/valentines

• $1,000 National Kids Spelling Bee
Sunday, March 10, 2019, 2 p.m., 18th annual, Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts students in grades 3-5 from across North America as they try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 cash prize. Formerly named the National Elementary School Spelling Bee.
KidsSpellingBee.com

• $1,000 National Adult Spelling Bee
Sunday, March 10, 2019, 4:30 p.m., 14th annual, Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts students in grades 3-5 from across North America as they try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 cash prize.
AdultSpellingBee.com

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, March 16, 2019, 10 a.m., 237th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org

• Haute Dog Poetry Contest
Saturday, March 16, 2019, 10:35 a.m., 8th year, after the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup, 1 Granada Ave.
- poetry does not have to be memorized
- poems must be one minute or less
- no props; dogs welcome
- all ages welcome to enter, entry is free
- poetry must be original and dog-themed
- microphone provided
- bring a printed copy of your poem
- max. two poems per entrant
- sign-up at the event (dogs welcome to attend)
JustinRudd.com/cleanup

• Long Beach Giving Project
Sunday, March 17, 2019, 6 p.m., 12th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team give about $1,000 cash to about a dozen local volunteers, and tasks them to go out and buy goods and services for those in need in the city. And, they have only one week to do the giving. The week concludes with a dinner, and each "giver" presents what he/she did with the money, in front of their peers and a panel of judges.
JustinRudd.com/giving

• Long Beach Touch-A-Truck
Sunday, March 24, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 1 Granada Ave. This 5th annual event is free, and it's CAT's largest event with about 6,000 kids of all ages who get to sit in the drivers' seats. It is hosted by Justin Rudd, his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT), and Councilwoman Suzie Price. More than 120 large vehicles are expected to be stationed in the beachfront parking lot. Come climb aboard and explore. Some of last year's vehicles included a street sweeper, garbage truck, cement mixers, a John Deere tractor, firetrucks, 18-wheelers, police cars, motorcycles, a city bus, a hearse, and more. Free tickets available about two weeks before event:
JustinRudd.com/truck

• Long Beach Mom Prom - dance for moms and their kids
Sunday, April 7, 2019, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Youth Center of Bay Shore Church, 5200 E. The Toledo, Belmont Shore. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host their 6th annual dance that includes a DJ, homemade refreshments, prom photos, dance contests, and the crowning of a prom queen. Early bird tickets are $10/couple, or $20/couple on the weekend of the event.
JustinRudd.com/momprom

• Operation Easter Basket
Wed./Thurs./Fri., April 17, 18 & 19, 2019, 15th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Wednesday and Thursday hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host a collection drive and assembly to put together about 3,500 essentials-filled baskets for the most needy kids in our community. Baskets include items like art supplies, school supplies, hygiene items, toys, and candy. RSVP to volunteer: http://www.JustinRudd.com/volunteer
JustinRudd.com/easter

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup & Pajama Party
Saturday, April 20, 2019, 10 a.m., 238th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. There will be cash prizes for kids and for adults who are wearing the best pajamas during the cleanup, so just roll out of bed and join us.
JustinRudd.com/cleanup

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10 a.m., 239th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
JustinRudd.com/cleanup

• Clothing & Shoes Drive for Homeless
June 1-6, 2019. Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. 6th annual. For Justin Rudd's birthday (June 6), he asks the public to give the gift of used clothes and shoes. Last year, several huge truckloads of goods were collected and donated to area homeless service agencies.
JustinRudd.com

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup (20-year anniversary!)
Saturday, June 15, 2018, 10 a.m., 240th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
JustinRudd.com/cleanup

• $1,000 Southern California National Anthem Sing-Off
Saturday, June 15, 2019, 10:30 a.m., 7th annual, 1 Granada Ave. on the beach's boat launch ramp. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team invite singers of all ages to sing a cappella the last part of the National Anthem for the crowd following the day's beach cleanup. Then finalists will sing the entire song for the crowd. The winner goes home with a $1,000 contract to sing the Anthem at their choice of 20 Community Action Team events within a year.
JustinRudd.com/singoff

• Camp Justin!
June 18-23, 2018; 8th annual. For a week each summer, Justin Rudd takes about a dozen deserving incoming high school seniors on day trips around Southern California and beyond. In previous years, the group: flew to Las Vegas for an overnight and stayed in a 5-star hotel; flew to San Francisco; toured college campuses; rode horses in Griffith Park; toured movie studios; dined with county commissioners, mayors and councilpeople, spent the night on the Queen Mary, and much more. The goal of the Camp is to help the students to "explore, dream and discover" while showing them more of the world outside the neighborhood and school in which they spend most of their time.
JustinRudd.com/campjustin

• Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade
Thurs., July 4, 2019, 10 a.m., 16th annual, 1 Granada Ave., Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host more than 500 kids on their patriotic-decorated bicycles, plus their parents, for a 2-mile ride along the beach bike path and the closed-to-auto-traffic-for-the-summer Bay Shore Ave. The day also includes a patriotic speech contest, and patriotic costume contest. Free.
BikeParade.com

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, July 21, 2018, 10 a.m., 230th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, 10 a.m., 231st consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org

• Southern California Tattoo Championship
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, 10:30 a.m. 1 Granada Ave., on the beach. Following the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team will give out cash prizes to the cleanup volunteers who have the best tattoos.
BeachCleanup.org

• $1,000 "SAY CHEESE LONG BEACH!" DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST
11th annual. The photos in the contest should only be taken from Sept. 1-9, 2018. Contestants of all ages will be taking digital photos within the city limits and then submitting their top shots for the public exhibit.  At least $1,000 will be awarded for the best images. Exhibition and awards will be in Sept. or Oct. at Chase Bank on 2nd St. Hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team.
justinrudd.com/saycheese

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, 10 a.m., 232nd consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org

• FREE Community Spaghetti Supper hosted by Justin Rudd's Community Action Team (CAT), the Temple Family, Bay Shore Church, Sound House Church and Anthem Church. Free with advanced reservation. 2nd annual. Family-friendly event. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, 5-7 p.m. Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo.
RSVP to JustinRudd.com/supper

• Long Beach Bake-Off
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, 5 p.m. judging, 8th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo, Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts this event with five categories: cakes, pies, cookies, bars/squares, and cupcakes. Deliver entries to the church from 3-5 p.m. Miss Long Beach and Miss Southern California Cities contestants and current titleholders will serve as hostesses.
JustinRudd.com/bakeoff

• SAY CHEESE LONG BEACH! exhibit & awards
Sat., Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m. with awards at 6:50 p.m. at Bay Shore Church, during the free community spaghetti supper. RSVP now to have a free spaghetti dinner: JustinRudd.com/supper. About 500 images from about 100 amateur and pro photographers will be on display. All photos were taken inside the city limits of Long Beach from Sept. 1-9, 2018. $1,000 in cash prizes. Free to spectate.
JustinRudd.com/saycheese

• Long Beach/Southern California Cities pageant orientation
Sat., Sept. 29, 2018, 7:15 p.m.; Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. The Toledo; The orientation is for prospective contestants and those who have already paid. The orientation follows the free community spaghetti supper. RSVP to Justin@JustinRudd.com at least 24 hours in advance if you are attending. Dress is cocktail attire. Judges may be in attendance. You can register and pay entry fees at this orientation, purchase tickets, and ask questions. 
MissLongBeach.com
MissSouthernCalifornia.com

• Long Beach Losers | Team Weight-Loss Challenge
SEPT. 5 - Nov. 14, 2018, 12th annual;  Weigh-ins will take place in the lobby of the Belmont Athletic Club on Second Street in Belmont Shore. Each year, Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host 200-300 registrants for a 10-week team weight-loss challenge. Recent years' jackpots were around $40,000 and are split among the best four-person teams and the individuals who lose the most, based on percentage of weight lost. Each person will compete individually and will also be on a team of four. Organizers highly recommend that participants form their own teams, but will assign teammates to those in need of teammates. Each person will pay $60 towards the winners' jackpot at/before their initial weigh-in.
LongBeachLosers.com

• Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, 5:45 p.m. 17th annual, 1 Granada Ave. on the concrete boat launch ramp adjacent to Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach, 90803. Free to participate and/or spectate. Justin Rudd's nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) hosts about 300 people with their animals as they get "blessed" by about seven various faith leaders. Special guests may include a mini cow, pony, alpaca, goats, sheep, bunnies, and ducks. 
JustinRudd.com/blessing

• $1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15th annual. Second Street in Belmont Shore. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host about 100 adult artists who use the sidewalks of Second Street as their canvases. Held in conjunction with the Belmont Shore Art Walk.
JustinRudd.com/chalk

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup & Halloween Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, 10 a.m., 233rd consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. Cash prizes for best kid and adult costumes.
BeachCleanup.org

• Southern California Kids and Adults Halloween Costume Parade and Contest
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, 2:25 p.m., Marina Vista Park.  Free entry for humans. Cash prizes.  Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host more than 200 human entrants in this annual event that takes place just before the Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade. Free to spectate; $5/cash to rent a chair along the parade route.
JustinRudd.com/costume  

• Haute Dog Howl’oween PARADE
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, 2:30 p.m., 18th annual, Marina Vista Park, 5355 E Eliot St, Long Beach, 90803. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host the biggest Halloween pet event in whe world. There is a vendor and pet adoption fair from 12:30-4:30 p.m., but the highlight of the day is the 500+ costumed dogs as they parade a few blocks in front of a few thousand gawkers and a panel of judges. The winner will get dog food for a year. $10/advance for each dog who enters the parade. There is no charge for humans to walk in the parade (with or without costumes and with or without pets), and it's free to spectate. Front-row chairs can be rented on-site for $5/cash or $10 reserved/advance.
Howloween.info

• Long Beach Losers awards ceremony
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:45 a.m. following the monthly 10 a.m. 30-Minute Beach Cleanup on the concrete boat launch ramp at 1 Granada Ave. Bring a folding chair if you need one. 12th annual. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts this 10-week weight-loss contest and will award cash prizes to the top teams and top individuals who lose the greatest percentage of weight.
LongBeachLosers.com

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018: 233rd consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org

• Southern California Beard & Mustache Championship
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018; 10:30 a.m., following the beach cleanup, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team give cash prizes for those with the best facial hair. A great way to help celebrate Mo-vember. Cash prizes.
BeachCleanup.org

• Little Miss/Teen/Miss/Ms./Mrs. Long Beach pageant and Little Miss/Teen/Miss/Ms./Mrs. Southern California Cities pageant
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018: 6 p.m., Scottish Right Events Center, downtown Long Beach. The Miss Long Beach Pageant was created in 1950 and is now produced by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT). The ten titleholders (Little Miss/Teen/Miss/Ms./Mrs. Long Beach and Southern California Cities) each receive $1,000 or $1,500 appearance contracts to attend CAT events. Entry fee starts at $100. Tickets can be purchased for $30 - $40.
MissLongBeach.com and MissSouthernCalifornia.com

• Long Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Kids 1/2-mile Wingding
Thurs., Nov. 22, 2018; 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m. start times; 16th annual, start/finish at 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts approx. 3,500 runners and walkers on the scenic, very flat beach path on Thanksgiving morning.
TurkeyTrot.us

• Joy to the World! free Christmas concert - TICKETS REQUIRED
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018; 5 p.m., 5th annual; Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo, free with donation of canned goods. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team present this free 25-piece professional brass and percussion group from the Southern California Brass Consortium. A $5 tasting reception featuring the Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest follows the concert.
JustinRudd.com/concert

• Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018; 6:45 p.m., 8th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host a few dozen bakers at this annual contest that awards cash to charities on behalf of those with the best homemade holiday cookies. The $5 awards/tasting reception follows the free, ticketed Christmas Concert by Southern California Brass Consortium.
JustinRudd.com/cookiecontest

• Operation Santa Paws
Collections are Dec. 1-21; 2018. Deliveries are Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018: 19th annual deliveries, Long Beach Animal Care Services @ 11:45 a.m., spcaLA in Long Beach @ 12:15 a.m., Seal Beach Animal Care Services @ 1:30 p.m., and Orange County Animal Care Services in Tustin at 3 p.m. Hosted by Justin Rudd, his nonprofit Community Action Team and Haute Dogs. 
SantaPaws.info

• 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018; 10 a.m., 234th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe.
BeachCleanup.org

• Long Beach Heroes awards dinner
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019; 6 p.m., 8th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team honor ordinary, unsung citizens who do amazing things in our community. Each hero receives a check for $500 to continue doing the good work they are doing. Nomination period is Jan. 1-10.
JustinRudd.com/heroes