Winter at the Shore

President’s Message

by BJ Newell

Friends and neighbors!

See you at our upcoming meeting, when we welcome…

Junior Staff Commodore

Lisa Meier

Long Beach Yacht Club

speaking on all sailing events in our waters and off our LB Pier

Thursday, April 9

6:30 PM

Bay Shore Community Church Fellowship Hall on the Toledo

Doors open 6 PM

Also on the Agenda: Updates from…

• Kristina Duggan, Third District Councilmember: Safety in Belmont Shore

• Heather Kern, BSBA Executive Director: The role of the private security patrol and what they do.

• Matt Peterson, Parking Commission: The new Belmont Shore Clean Team and other parking commission projects.

Social Media

Are you active on social media? FoBS is looking for a volunteer to post about our upcoming monthly meetings and gatherings on our Facebook / Instagram account(s). Who’s in? Contact us at info@shorefriends.org!

Upcoming FoBS events

(Jot these into your 2026 calendar!)

Thursday, June 4: our State Senator Lena Gonzalez

Thursday, August 13, Summer Community Concert featuring Jumping Jack Flash

Stay tuned for details!

New Year … New Membership Dues Drive!

FoBS is a 501(c)6 nonprofit. Membership dues and our fundraiser are used to pay our annual operating costs. We will continue to be an information hub for Belmont Shore and Belmont Park residents by bringing speakers that address our concerns, enhance our understanding, and strengthen our sense of community. We thank you for your support!

$30 Single

$40 Couple

$50 Business

$100 Advocate

To pay your 2026 dues: click here

Or pay in person at the April meeting!

We’re always looking for new members, so feel free to invite your friends and neighbors!

See you on Second Street!

BJ Newell

FoBS President

info@shorefriends.org

Friends of Belmont Shore is a neighborhood organization made up of residents, business owners, and property owners of Belmont Shore, Belmont Park, and Marine Stadium working together to improve our community through advocacy, education, and involvement.

CONTACT US

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We welcome everyone and thank you for your support.

You may also write to:

FRIENDS OF BELMONT SHORE

PO BOX 14553

LONG BEACH, CA 90853-4453

Email:

INFO@SHOREFRIENDS.ORG

BELMONT SHORE, CALIFORNIA