Evelyn Crofts

There’s nothing quite like a Belmont Heights gathering—where community pride, great company, and historic charm come together. As we gear up for the Lighting the Way Block Party on Saturday, August 15 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM), we’re thrilled to highlight one of the most exciting ways you can support our neighborhood this year: our Online Silent Auction! Our iconic historic lamp posts are a defining feature of Belmont Ave, giving the street the character and warmth we all love. But preserving them...

We’re putting together a neighborhood block party right here in Belmont Heights, and we’re looking for local musicians, acoustic performers, and DJs who’d like to be part of it. This isn’t a big commercial festival—it’s something better: neighbors gathering in the street, music drifting through the afternoon air, kids dancing on sidewalks, and a shared effort to raise funds for a local preservation project that matters deeply to our community. We’re hoping to create a rotating lineup...

For generations, the distinctive gas lamp-style lampposts along Belmont Avenue have been a cherished part of Belmont Heights' historic character. These elegant fixtures are more than streetlights—they are landmarks in the lives of our neighbors, a reminder of our community's history, and a defining feature of one of Long Beach's most beloved neighborhoods. Today, many of these historic lampposts are in need of restoration. Without action, this unique piece of Belmont Heights' heritage may be...