AHIA EVENTS | What's Happening in Alamitos Heights
Twice Monthly from Spring to Fall
2026
2025
Last Class for 2025 is in November
2025
Wine Down Friday Season Sponsor
Thank You!
The Alamitos Heights Improvement Association (AHIA) would like to thank our Members, Season Sponsor, and most of all our Season Hosts for helping AHIA bring our Wine Down Friday gatherings to life.
Thank you, our 2026 Season Sponsor and Neighbor, Charles Chang of CMC Reality & Property Management. Thank you for your support in helping with our mission of "Building Community Together."
Alamitos Height Improvement Association
Wine Down Fridays
Annual Neighborhood Picnic
Toss|Shred|Recycle Event
Twice a month, from Spring to Fall, our neighbors gather together in a casual front yard setting to "Wine Down" from the busy week. While neighbors bring a beverage to share, AHIA provides a "Host Kit" to our generous host for opening up their home.
Interested in hosting next season?
Contact our AHIA Coordinator, Janine Ransom, by text at
Twice a month, from Spring to Fall, our neighbors gather together in a casual front yard setting to "Wine Down" from the busy week. While neighbors bring a beverage to share, AHIA provides a "Host Kit" to our generous host for opening up their home.
Interested in hosting next season?
Contact our AHIA Coordinator, Janine Ransom, by text at 562-400-2915. She will share with you all the details on hosting.
Toss|Shred|Recycle Event
Annual Neighborhood Picnic
Toss|Shred|Recycle Event
We secure the permit and shredding truck to assist neighbors in their Spring Cleaning and Document disposal. A popular annual event each Spring.
Annual Neighborhood Picnic
Annual Neighborhood Picnic
Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting
A long-standing tradition, AHIA hosts an annual neighborhood picnic with ALL the fixings for a fantastic day outside; food, treats, games, vendors, door prizes, nieghbors and good old-fashioned FUN!
Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting
Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting
Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting
Our signature event and community favorite. Every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, our Community gathers at the Colorado Lagoon for the annual countdown to light the trees. Complete with Carolers. Hot Coco, Treats, and Santa!
Neighborhood Tree Planting
Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting
Neighborhood Tree Planting
In the Fall we work on planting parkway trees that are complementary to the existing Magnolia trees in our neighborhood. The program is funded through a Port of Long Beach grant we secured. Our neighbors at the Conservation Corps partner with us on planting the new young trees. Interested in getting a new tree in your parkway?
Community Meeting
Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting
Neighborhood Tree Planting
We are proud to have a working relationship with our city officials to advocate for our neighborhood. As part of our mission, we host a community meeting every year to inform our neighbors. The meeting focuses on the issues that matter most to Alamitos Heights Residents.
Feb. 2026 Meeting Featured:
District 3 Representative
Paul Van Dyke,
We are proud to have a working relationship with our city officials to advocate for our neighborhood. As part of our mission, we host a community meeting every year to inform our neighbors. The meeting focuses on the issues that matter most to Alamitos Heights Residents.
Feb. 2026 Meeting Featured:
District 3 Representative
Paul Van Dyke, Traffic Engineer
Adrian Puyott, Project Specialist
Sean Devereaux, Community Engagement Officer, Office of the City Manager, and liaison with the LA28 Olympics.
Volunteers Welcome
Volunteers Welcome
Volunteers Welcome
Creating Community Together is our slogan. Volunteers are the backbone of AHIA. If you are interested in helping our community at one of these events, we welcome your assistance. Please email president@ahia.info
Membership Matters
Volunteers Welcome
Volunteers Welcome
In addition to our volunteers, AHIA can not function without your support. Starting at $45, please make sure your annual membership is current. Thank you!
Community Meeting
SAVE THE DATE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Recreation Park Social Hall
4900 E. 7th Street
(the corner of Federation Way and 6th at Little Rec. Golf Course)
This meeting will focus on the issues that matter most to Alamitos Heights Residents.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
District 3 Representative
Paul Van Dyke, Traffic Engineer
Adrian Puyott, Project Specialist
Sean Devereaux, Community Engagement Officer, Office of the City Manager, and liaison with the LA28 Olympics.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the Studebaker and 7th Street Speed Camera Projects, Updates on the Colorado Lagoon Project,t and get an early preview of LA28 Olympic activities, plans, and opportunities in Long Beach.
Walking distance from the neighborhood, and plenty of free parking is available in the lot in front of the building.
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The Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting
Our Annual Tradition
For 36 years, the Alamitos Heights Improvement Association, AHIA, has proudly brought the cherished tradition of celebrating the lighting of "Trees on the Bay" at the Colorado Lagoon.
AHIA's Role in Trees on the Bay & Tree Lighting Ceremony:
We Fund It: Since 1988, a large percentage of our non-profit budget has been dedicated to this tradition. AHIA not only helps fund this event but also helps subsidize “Trees on the Bay” in the Colorado Lagoon.
We Organize It: Our small team of volunteers secures the vendors, arranges for the carolers, the cookies, hot cocoa, and Santa—all while reaching out to sponsors to help cover costs to host this tradition of welcoming in the holiday season.
We Manage It: We are the ones on the ground, managing the logistics, permits, and safety for everyone who attends.
NEW Location, Just Closer to Home!
Last year, we had a record turnout of over 500 attendees from all across Long Beach at the Colorado Lagoon. Our small, all-volunteer nonprofit organization simply cannot support the management and security for a crowd of that size.
To ensure we can continue this cherished event safely and sustainably for our neighborhood, we are bringing this holiday tradition back to the heart of Alamitos Heights. This year, we’ll be celebrating at a NEW location: Alamitos Heights Park (on Orlena & Vermont St.).
What you can do to help continue the tradition:
Donate: Attend the tree lighting and bring a donation. If not attending, Venmo or drop a check to our Board Member at 505 Ultimo Avenue.
Volunteer: Help during the event for an hour or two... serving hot chocolate, greeting, or as a Santa’s helper. It’s challenging to get event volunteers the day after Thanksgiving, so everyone makes a difference! Contact president@ahia.info