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• OPEN DAILY Riley's Red Wagon Book Swap Open daily (unless it's raining) from about 9 a.m. until just before dark at 3040 E. First Street in Bluff Park. First-time guests can have five free books. They can keep those four forever or bring them back to exchange for four more. This project is not an official CAT project, but is hosted by Justin Rudd. JustinRudd.com/redwagon • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, 10 a.m., 267th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup •Southern California Tattoo Championship Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, 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. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, 10 a.m., 268th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • $1,000 "SAY CHEESE LONG BEACH!" DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST 14th annual. The photos in the contest should only be taken from Sept. 1-7, 2021. 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. Hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT). justinrudd.com/saycheese • CANCELLED FOR 2021 Long Beach Losers | Team Weight-Loss Challenge 13th annual; Weigh-ins will take place each Wed. from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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 five. 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. JustinRudd.com/losers • COMING FREE Community Spaghetti Supper hosted by Justin Rudd's Community Action Team (CAT), the Temple Family, Bay Shore Church, and Anthem Church. Free with advanced reservation. 3rd annual. Family-friendly event. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, 5-7 p.m. Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. RSVP to JustinRudd.com/supper • COMING Long Beach Bake-Off Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, 5 p.m. judging, 10th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo, Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts this event and is looking for bakers to bring cakes, pies, cookies, bars/squares, cupcakes, etc. for the contest. Deliver entries to the church from 4-5 p.m. Miss Long Beach and Miss Southern California Cities contestants and current titleholders will serve as hostesses. JustinRudd.com/bakeoff • COMING SAY CHEESE LONG BEACH! exhibit & awards SEPT. 25, 2021, About 200 images from about 50 amateur and pro photographers will be on display. All photos were taken inside the city limits of Long Beach from Sept. 1-7, 2021. $1,000 in cash prizes. JustinRudd.com/saycheese • COMINC Long Beach/Southern California Cities pageant orientation/info session 2021, DATE TBD. 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. JustinRudd.com/pageants MissLongBeach.com MissSouthernCalifornia.com • COMING Interfaith Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. tbd, 2021, 5:45 p.m. 19th 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 • CONFIRMED $1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 17th annual. 5200 E. Second Street. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host about 50 adult artists who use the sidewalks of trendy Second Street to work on their large paper canvases. JustinRudd.com/chalk • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, 10 a.m., 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 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. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • Southern California Kids and Adults Halloween Costume Parade and Contest Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, 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 ParadeSunday, Oct. 31, 2021, 2:30 p.m., 20th annual, Marina Vista Park, 5355 E. Eliot St, Long Beach, 90803. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team (CAT) host the biggest Halloween pet event in the 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. JustinRudd.com/howloween • CANCELLED Long Beach Losers awards ceremony Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019,10:45 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. 13th 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. JustinRudd.com/losers • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021: 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • Southern California Beard & Mustache Championship Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021; 10:35 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. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • Little Miss/Teen/Miss/Ms./Mrs. Long Beach pageant and Little Miss/Teen/Miss/Ms./Mrs. Southern California Cities pageant Nov. 2021: 6 p.m., Scottish Rite 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 - $50. MissLongBeach.com and MissSouthernCalifornia.com • IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL Long Beach Turkey Trot & Kids Wingding for charity Thanksgiving week, 2021;19th annual; 1 Granada Ave. is the start and finish. JustinRudd.com/trot • CANCELLED Joy to the World! free Christmas concert - TICKETS REQUIRED Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019; 7 p.m., 6th annual; Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo, free with donation of cat/dog toys/treats, or canned goods or non-perishables for a local food bank. 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 free tasting reception featuring the Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest precedes the concert at 6-6:30 p.m. JustinRudd.com/concert • CANCELLED Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019; 6 p.m., 9th 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 For 2020, please collect items and take them to your favorite shelter or rescue at a convenient time/date for you. We are not transporting items this year, nor gathering as a group to visit any shelters. Hosted by Justin Rudd, his nonprofit Community Action Team and Haute Dogs. JustinRudd.com/santapaws • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; 10 a.m., 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • CANCELLED Long Beach Heroes awards dinner Sunday, Jan. 2021; 6 p.m., 10th 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 • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021: 258th month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • Long Beach Polar Splash! CANCELLED Jan. 2021, 10:40 a.m., 10th 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 DanceCANCELLED Sunday, Jan. 2021, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 16th 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 an awesome DJ. 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 • Sock-It-To-‘Em sock drive for the homeless Jan. 1-31, 2021; 19th 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. 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 • CANCELLED Long Beach Shelter Valentine’s Card Contest & Yappy Hour Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, (NEW TIME) 11 a.m., 11th 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 • CANCELLED Bulldog Beauty Contest & Haute Dogs Contests with Pet Adoption Fair Sunday, Feb., 2021; 17th 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. Cat and dog adoption fair, food trucks and vendors, too. $10/advance per dog; free to spectate. Co-sponsored by Councilwoman Suzie Price and Port of Long Beach. BulldogBeauty.com JustinRudd.com/hautedogs • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, 10 a.m., 259th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 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 • CANCELLED"Roses Are Red..." Poetry Contest Saturday, Feb., 2021, 10:35 a.m., following the "30-Minute Beach Cleanup." 10th 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. Students and adults welcome. 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 • CANCELLED Red Shoes & Red Heels Walk Saturday, Feb., 2021, noon; 11th 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 youth on the sidewalks of Second Street to bring awareness to heart health issues during Heart Health Month. Free to participate. Rain or shine. JustinRudd.com/heels  • CANCELLED $1,000 National Kids Spelling BeeSunday, March, 2021, 2 p.m., 20th 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. KidsSpellingBee.com • CANCELLED $1,000 National Adult Spelling Bee Sunday, March, 2021, 4:30 p.m., 16th annual, Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts teens and adults from across North America as they try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 prize. AdultSpellingBee.com • CANCELLED 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, March 21, 2020, 10 a.m., 250th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • CANCELLED Haute Dog Poetry Contest Saturday, March, 2021, 10:35 a.m., 10th 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 • CANCELLED Long Beach Giving Project Sunday, March, 2021, 6 p.m., 14th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team give $500 cash to about 13 teams of 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 team" presents what he/she did with the money, in front of their peers and a panel of judges. JustinRudd.com/giving • CANCELLED: Long Beach Touch-A-Truck Saturday, March, 2021, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 1 Granada Ave. This 7th 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), the Port of Long Beach and Councilwoman Suzie Price. More than 100 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, cranes, forklift, and more. Free tickets available: JustinRudd.com/truck • CANCELLED: Long Beach Mom Prom - dance for moms and their kids Sunday, April, 2021, 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 7th 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 • ONLY ACCEPTING COMPLETED BASKETS FOR 2021 - Operation Easter Basket April 2021, contact Justin@JustinRudd.com for drop-off details. 17th annual. Baskets include items like art supplies, school supplies, hygiene items, toys, and candy. JustinRudd.com/easter • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, April 17, 2021, 10 a.m., 263rd consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Saturday, May 15, 2021, 10 a.m., 264th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. JustinRudd.com/cleanup • Clothing & Shoe Drive for Homeless June 1-6, 2021. Deliver directly to Christian Outreach in Action (COA), 515 E. 3rd St. (there is a chute to put the items in; the chute is low to the sidewalk on the left of the double doors on 3rd St.). 8th annual. For Justin Rudd's birthday (June 6), he asks the public to give the gift of used clothes and shoes. Each year, several truckloads of goods were collected and donated to area homeless service agencies. JustinRudd.com •30-Minute Beach Cleanup (22nd anniversary year!) Saturday, June 19, 2021, 10 a.m., 265th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 175 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 19, 2021, 10:30 a.m., 9th 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 • CANCELLED FOR 2021 Camp Justin! June 2021; 10th 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
