What is empowerment self-defense?: Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is a holistic, trauma-informed approach to self-defense. Empowerment Self-Defense aims to empower and give individuals the power to choose how to respond to dangerous situations without judgment or victim-blaming. It empowers individuals to be in command of their minds, body, and spirit. It teaches that we are allowed...

Calling all Promenade Area Residents, it’s time to reconnect! Please join us on December 1st for a neighborhood MeetUp at Congregation Ale House. If you are able, please bring a new unwrapped toy for local non profit For The Child.

Members of the LBIRC Community are invited to join us in our Art Studio for an afternoon of artistic discovery. Inspired by the versatility and narratives found in Narsiso Martinez’s works, participants will explore collage as a powerful tool for social change and self-expression. This bilingual workshop is in collaboration with the Long Beach Immigrant...

Celebrate the Holiday Season In Downtown Long Beach! The Holiday Season will kick off December 5 at the Terrace Theater Plaza with the City’s 8th annual tree-lighting event. This year’s Christmas tree is 67 feet tall, making it the largest artificial Christmas tree in Los Angeles County. Long Beach residents and visitors will also witness...

In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA will be supporting our local communities by hosting a food pantry the 2nd Friday in December. December 9th you can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to revive free groceries for your family. Drive through and walk up service will be provided. You...

DECEMBER 10, 12:00PM Winter in Willmore is a fun, family-friendly annual event at Drake Park that gives kids the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with their community. There will be music, games, and real snow for the kids to go sledding! Come enjoy this free event on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 12PM-4PM at Drake Park.