LONG BEACH
BLACK HEALTH
COMMUNITY FAIR
Saturday April 24, 2021
11-3PM
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Encouraging Long Beach Black Residents to Stay Safe, Healthy and Aware.
Presented by:
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The Long Beach Black Health Community Fair is a partnership between the Long Beach Ministers Alliance, Craft + Light Creative Arts Studio, Long Beach Medical Center, Bethany Church Long Beach and the Long Beach Black Health Equity Collaborative. The purpose of the Long Beach Black Health Community Fair is to support and inform Long Beach Black residents of healthy living and prevention against the COVID-19 virus. This safe community fair is organized to greater reach the Long Beach black community and further provide resources (i.e. care packages) and another opportunity to learn about how to be safe during this pandemic and maintain healthy living habits.
HEALTH FAIR SCHEDULE
Vaccines have been made available for this event. We have a limited supply.
If you would like to receive the MODERNA vaccine, please use the form
below to register. You are registering to receive your first shot.
Vaccines
Available
We have a fun and safe afternoon planned for adults and kids! Care packages, line dancing, art stations, health screenings, vaccines and more.
*Some activities are scheduled.*
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CLICK HERE TO SEE SCHEDULE
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Fair Details
Free Bus
Pick Up
Need a ride? Three buses will be provided to transport Long Beach residents for free to the fair. Buses will make two round trips
Morning Bus: 10:30 Afternoon Bus 1:00PM
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Bus Locations will be:
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Downtown LB: Drake Park
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North LB: Scherer Park
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West LB: Cherry/10th Corner
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Bus Schedule (for all locations) is as follows for arrival and departure times:
Morning Bus: RESERVE SEAT ON BUS
Pick-Up at 10:30AM
Depart Fair at 12:15PM
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Afternoon Bus: RESERVE SEAT ON BUS
Pick-Up at 1:15 PM
Depart Fair at 2:30P
CARE PACKAGES
Over 100 free COVID-19 Care kits will be distributed to greater inform Long Beach Black community of COVID-19 prevention and encourage healthy living.
A variety of care packages have been assembled by the Black Health Collaborative for kids and adults. Some items include:
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Kids face masks
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Blue light filter glasses
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Healthy Living guides
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Art kits
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Sanitizers
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Toothbrush and paste
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and much more
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Care packages are provided by Long Beach Black owned businesses and organizations:
April Parker Foundation
Website: www.aprilparker.org
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Craft + Light Creative Arts Studio
Website: www.craftandlight.org
Elite Skills Development
Website: www.eliteskillsdev.org
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Project Optimism
Website: www.projectoptimism.org
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Clarissa Manuel Foundation
Website: www.clarissamanuelfoundation.org
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The Swazi Shop
Website: www.theswazishop.com
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Health SCREENINGS
Long Beach Memorial will be present to provide attendees with health screenings:
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Nutrition
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Diabetes
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Cancer
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BMI
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In addition, LB Medical Center bike safety team will be distributing kid bike helmets.
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Long Beach Medical Center will also be distributing the MODERNA vaccine.
Long Beach Black Businesses
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Long Beach Black Businesses will be present to share with the community.
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Chick Fil-A: Long Beach Town Center
Owner: John Howard
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Craft + Light Creative Arts Studio
Owner: Shelley Williams
5614 E. 2nd Street Long Beach, CA. 90803
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Lucy's Boudoir: Bixby Knolls
Owner: Crystal Rogers
3925 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach, CA 90807
Website: www.lucysboudoir.com
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DOMINO
TOURNAMENT
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Are you a confident player?
This tournament starts at 12PM and is limited to 24 players. Players will remain safe and wear face coverings during play time. Full game rules will be provided prior to the event. You must register to play. Prize is awarded.
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