On January 6th, after a number of rainy days, the sun shone on a small group of red apron ladies who met and witnessed a new 24-gallon crepe myrtle being planted in the street parkway in front of the Naples Elementary School auditorium. Last year NIGC had two crepe myrtle trees planted in front of the school library for our Arbor Day event and the Board decided to continue this tradition of donating a tree for Arbor Day, 2023. Moon Valley Nursery transported and planted the

2023 started off with a bang as NIGC Members were treated to learn about what’s new at our Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific during our General meeting in January. Valerie Hoffman, a charter volunteer and trustee of the Aquarium of the Pacific showed us with her power point presentation that our Aquarium has so much to offer our Long Beach community. It is not surprising after seeing her slides and listening to her informative talk that 1.5 million people visit this att

Ninety-five women and guests attended the Holiday luncheon at beautiful Virginia County Club on December 7. Fire chief Xavier Espino and his wife Colleen, toy coordinator Will Nash and Press Telegram's Shirley Wild were honored guests. The Spark of Love toy drive brought in a record amount of toys as well as $1,000 in gift certificates from our members and guests. Pianist Vince Torbey performed traditional Holiday music throughout the luncheon. A lovely afternoon was had by a

Under the direction of Susan Townsend, Sandy Davidson and Barbie Litterst, fourteen ladies gathered at La Bella Fontana on Monday, December 19th, to make the park pristine prior to lighting the luminarias. As dusk fell, Linda Frame’s choral group delighted residents who came to enjoy the beautiful Christmas carols and collection of lively lyrics. Submitted By : Trish Schooley