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LONGBEACHMAGAZINE.COM 21 SCENE &HEARD Press-Telegram lofts were adorned with 17 art murals with We Love Long Beach as their template. The Arts Council, with Councilman Robert Garcia, the Molina family, and We Love Long Beach organization arranged the murals to promote Long Beach art. Photo courtesy of Mark Stevens On June 12 – 13, CSULB held the 41st Annual Special Olympic games. Athletes participated in various sports from aquatics to track and field. Law enforcement fundraisers were winners by bringing in $1.2 million in donations. Photo courtesy of Michael Pliskin We Love Long Beach Special Olympics Summer Games Faye Alperin has been named the new president of the Assistance League of Long Beach. Alperin has chosen "Celebrate the Journey" as this year's theme in performing philanthropic work throughout the city. Downtown now has a free iPhone application. It is one of the first urban communities to offer an iPhone guide to restaurants, entertainment, businesses, and transportation. Download the free app from the iTunes App Store and get ready to see downtown in a whole new way. Mayor Bob Foster with Councilman Robert Garcia opened the New City Farm on June 10. The organic farm will educate New City School students and the community about nutrition and Earth-friendly ways of farming. New President at Assistance League An App for Downtown A New City Farm Luxury interior company, gallery 421, has partnered with Z Gallerie in bringing design to life. Visitors can find inspiration in living models and add luxury to their apartments. Find the new stylish lofts at 421 W. Broadway. n Style and Art On June 5, hundreds took to Long Beach's shoreline for the 22nd Annual AIDS Walk. Participants and their pets joined in the 5K Walk-a-Thon/Pet Walk and 5K/10K Red Ribbon Run. The effort raises money to promote HIV/AIDS education and foster open communication about the virus. The Long Beach Community Action Plan Partnership (LBCAP) has received a $17 million energy contract to help low-income families with their energy needs. The contract will fund programs to improve energy use and offer cooling services during warm conditions. The Charter Communications Long Beach Sea Festival opened June 4, with the USA Swimming National Open Water Championship. The Marine Stadium hosted 87 world-class swimmers as they competed in the weekend's open water races. Director of the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Phil Hester has announced his retirement. Hester was named director in 1998 and is credited for bringing national recognition to Long Beach Parks. 22nd Annual AIDS Walk New Energy Contract Swimming Champs Parks Director Retires THIS MONTH IN LONG BEACH