Bless The Animals + Horrific And Tragic + City Worker Vaccines

Happy Saturday, people of Long Beach! Here's everything going on in town today.

Bring your dogs, cats, birds, llamas, and pigs for an interfaith blessing! Also, the Mayor weighed in on the Millikan shooting. Finally, city workers have to get shots.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 88 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. The 2021 blessing of the animals is on! Scheduled for this Sunday, October 3, at 5:45 p.m., you can bring your companion animals to 1 Granada Avenue. There will be five faith leaders on hand, which turns this event into “One of the World's Largest Interfaith Pet Blessings.” If your pet has crossed the rainbow bridge, bring a collar or photo to have a benediction spoken. The inimitable Justin Rudd is the founder of the event. (Haute Dogs)
2. Mayor Robert Garcia has commented on the Millikan shooting. He notes that “the city is heartbroken over the horrific and tragic shooting.” He also noted that the city is working with the L.A. County DA to investigate. (@LongBeachMayor)
3. Dismayed by the slowness of city employees to receive their COVID-19 vaccines, when compared to the public, officials are upping the ante. These employees may no longer receive weekly COVID testing as a substitute for vaccinations. Moreover, employees may no longer self-attest but must provide proof of vaccinations. A deadline is in the works. (LB Post)
4. The Long Beach Public Library is bringing the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club back! “From Oct. 2 to Nov. 13, kids ages 4 - 12 can read five books to earn a certificate for a free cheeseburger, hamburger, or grilled cheese from In-N-Out.” Head to a LB library to sign up. (@LBCityLibrary)
5. If you always wanted to run a half-marathon, next weekend is your opportunity! It is time once again for the LB Marathon that typically draws more than 10,000 participants and plenty of cheering spectators. Race weekend will feature the Aquarium of the Pacific 5K, 13.1-mile Half Marathon and a 20-mile Bike Tour fun ride. (Studio LBP)
   

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Today in Long Beach:

• Women's March for Reproductive Freedom (10:00 AM)
• SteelCraft's Annual Oktoberfest Celebration! (12:00 PM)
• Long Beach Open Studio Tour (12:00 PM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach City: Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine is kicking things off at the new El Dorado Park West Multi-Purpose Sports Field with a grand opening ceremony! Be there at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 2. (Facebook)
• Long Beach Airport: Happy October Travelers! When you're passing through Long Beach Airport, arrive 90 minutes before departure, wear a mask while indoors, and enjoy the fresh air in our outdoor concourse. (Instagram)
• Long Beach City Clerk: Are you looking to get married at Long Beach City Hall? Call the office at (562)570-6101 to schedule your Civil Ceremony! (Facebook)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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