🌱 LB Haunts + Property Brothers At 14th&Pine + Towne Center IKEA

Hey, Long Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening around Long Beach today.

Don’t have a bah-humbug approach toward Halloween! Also, what were the Property Brothers doing in the City? Finally, we’re getting an IKEA. Kind of.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then some sun. High: 69 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1. If you’re looking to get in the mood for Halloween, explore the City’s (allegedly) haunted places. There are Station 12 in North LB, the Sunnyside Cemetery, the Breakers building downtown, Igor’s Alley in Los Cerritos, the Queen Mary, which is haunted by more than just poor financial decisions, and DeForest Park. (The HiLo)
2. On Friday, the Property Brothers, aka Jonathan and Drew Scott from HGTV fame, visited the 14th Street and Pine Avenue neighborhood. The visit is due to a partnership with Habitat for Humanity “to promote housing security in Long Beach.” These homes will have a price point that makes them affordable for families who make up to $96,000 a year, which is considered a moderate income in the county. (LB Post)
3. LB is getting an IKEA – sort of. The company is taking over the former Red Ball Fun Zone at the Towne Center and expects to open by spring of next year. This is not a full-size IKEA store. In fact, you won’t even be taking products home. Instead, you have the opportunity to work with a design specialist to work out your furniture and accessory needs and then place an order for the products. “We’ve seen that customers are still eager for in-person experiences. That’s why we’re investing heavily in brick and mortar locations, and newer, more accessible store formats,” the company’s CEO noted. (LB Business Journal)
4. The City has released an official statement Friday regarding the “FDA emergency use authorization of Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.” It states that the next step will be a November 2 or 3 CDC ACIP review, which then makes recommendations. After that, a two-dose vaccination regimen will be available for the kids. (City of LB)
5. On Thursday evening, there was a drive-by shooting in the 1100 block of East 59th Street. The shots missed an adult woman. An adult male approached her in a gray vehicle and opened fire. (LBReport)

Today in Long Beach:

• Free-to-book Family Mini Photo Sessions at 450 East Shoreline Drive. (9 AM)
• GLB Sunday worship service at McBride HS (in person and online) (10:30 AM)
• Halloween Sunday Brunch at Roxanne’s Bar (11 AM)
• Oktoberfest at the Scottish Rite Event and Cultural Center (12 PM)
• Blues in the Night at the Beverly O'Neill Theater. (2 PM)
• 20th annual HAUTE DOG HOWL'OWEEN PARADE at Marina Vista Park. (2:30 PM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Police Department: The PD's looking forward to seeing everyone out enjoying Halloween this Sunday! To keep the Long Beach community safe, they'll have additional officers on patrol. (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: Officials are still seeking photo submissions for the official City of Long Beach digital COVID-19 Memorial to remember and honor residents who have died from COVID-19. Please submit yours! (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: Residents have gone all out with the Halloween decorations this year! Check out this Long Beach Post interactive Long Beach map that guides locals to the best and spookiest Halloween displays to see from the safety of your car. (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library: All LBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 2, in observance of Election Day, a new Long Beach City holiday. The digital library is free and available 24/7. (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library Foundation: Check out the latest Vida Latina story time! Thank you to Farmers & Merchants Bank for sponsoring the Library's celebration of Latino Heritage. (Facebook)

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