A MESSAGE FROM THE BALBOA ISLAND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM AT THE FIRE STATION

Balboa Island friends: Please join me this Saturday September 28th 9:00 a.m. for a General Meeting at the fire station. This will be a Newport Beach City Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the BIIA, Balboa Island Merchants Association and the Little Balboa Island Homeowners Association. Three City Council seats will be decided in November. Our Council seat is also up for reelection. Both Noah Blom and Jeff Herdman want to be your next City Councilmember. Free doughnuts and coffee. Send your questions to: Ken Yonkers LBIPOA, Cynthia Shafer Balboa Island Merchants Association, Dan Abbott Balboa Island Improvement Association. I will forward your question to them through my email [email protected]. Thanks, Lee Pearl event moderator.

MUSEUM 4TH ANNUAL FUN ZONE COWBOY CARNIVAL

Friday October 18th 6 pm. Tickets at the Museum or www.bimcowboycarnival.org for more information.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM LEE PEARL [email protected]

West End underground project from Agate to Collins Island is nearing completion: What an amazing difference! I can’t remember what the alleys looked like before, then I go home and look in my alley.

The Big Island underground contractor is on Balboa Ave and alleys. Award of the final phase will be at a City Council meeting soon. Some of the phasing of construction in this final phase has been changed to create a smoother transition with cable and power off the poles in the future.

The underground information on the City website can be found on this link Assessment District Status | City of Newport Beach (newportbeachca.gov). Questions Mike Sinacori [email protected]

CONCERT IN THE CHURCH

October 22nd is our next concert in the church. More details to follow.

PARK AVENUE MURAL UPDATE

You will see work starting on the Irvine Ranch Market wall. The completion is scheduled the end of October. We are thrilled by the overwhelming response, with over 240 generous sponsors gracing our donor list. Please visit our website which highlights the project. parkavenuemural.com. Donor list as of September 8th is now published on the wall and website. Please review to make sure your name is correct. The QR code descriptions have also been added to the website. The QR codes will be at the bottom of each of the seven picture panels allowing you to click on the code for more information and history.

Fundraising is co-chaired by Lee Pearl [email protected] and Georgie Fenton [email protected]

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

The annual Balboa Island Home Tour is December 8th. For information contact Annette Giermann [email protected]

KRISTINE TAFT, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH/CRIME QUESTIONS CONTACT [email protected]

Cowboy Carnival | Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach
https://www.bimcowboycarnival.org

A MESSAGE FROM THE BALBOA ISLAND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

SUMMER CONCERTS
There will be three more summer concerts at Balboa Island Park hosted by the BIIA. Bonus to attendees this Friday, a short but informative construction update by Lee Pearl. Come and enjoy the British Invasion, one of my favorite summer bands.
The British Invasion August 23rd Kenny Hale (Neil Diamand) August 30thGrateful Dads September 6th

OTHER ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL FORUM AT THE FIRE STATION
Please put Saturday September 28th 9:00 a.m. on your calendar for a General Meeting at the fire station. This will be a Newport Beach City Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the BIIA, Balboa Island Merchants Association and the Little Balboa Island Homeowners Association. Three City Council seats will be decided in November. Our Council seat is also up for reelection and Noah Blom and Jeff Herdman both want to be your next City Councilmember.

MUSEUM 4TH ANNUAL FUN ZONE COWBOY CARNIVAL
Friday October 18th 6 pm. Tickets at the Museum or www.bimcowboycarnival.org for more information.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM LEE PEARL [email protected]
Soon there will be no poles on the Westend project and the roller coaster alleys will start replacement with new concrete after October. Contract will be awarded next Tuesday at the Council meeting. What an amazing difference!
The Big Island underground contractor is gearing up for after the summer activity with one additional underground crew. With the work away from Marine Avenue and no more water line construction crews, this should only have local impact in the areas under construction.
The underground information on the City website can be found on this link Assessment District Status | City of Newport Beach (newportbeachca.gov). Questions Mike Sinacori [email protected]

PARK AVENUE MURAL UPDATE
Production of the glass tiles will be completed soon, and you will see work starting on the Irvine Ranch Market wall. The unveiling is scheduled this fall. We are thrilled by the overwhelming response, with over 200 generous sponsors gracing our donor list. Please visit our website which highlights the project and show a nice example of a similar mural and the process to create a glass tile mosaic. parkavenuemural.com
Fundraising is co-chaired by Lee Pearl [email protected] and Georgie Fenton [email protected]

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
The annual Balboa Island Home Tour is December 8th. For information contact Annette Giermann [email protected]

KRISTINE TAFT, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH/CRIME QUESTIONS CONTACT [email protected]

biia.org
Larry Kallestad is the Membership Director for the BIIA. His contact information is below:  

Membership Levels:

• basic $65 
• bronze: $125       
• Silver: $250  
• Gold: $500              
• Diamond: $1000

Join at the Gold, Silver or Diamond level and you will receive a Balboa Island flag.

Payment Instructions:

•  After clicking on your preferred donation amount above, you will be re-directed to the payment page.
• It is very important to fill out all of the fields completely so we get your address to send out letters & decals.
• After submitting the required information a receipt will automatically be emailed to you. 
• Any questions can be directed to me; Larry Kallestad[email protected]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Park Avenue Mural , Project Underway

Park Avenue Mural Committee

A group of Balboa Island citizens dedicated to preserving the unique heritage of the Island ‘s legacy have been working on an exciting project and re thrilled to announce an upcoming artistic endeavor that promises to transform the corner of Park Ave. and Marine into a canvas of Balboa Island’s rich history and charm. The Park Avenue Mural Project, sponsored y the Balboa Island Museum and the Park Avenue Mural Project Committee, s set to bring the island’s stories to life on the outside wall of the Irvine anch Market, facing the Fire Station.

A 10 feet high by 56 feet long Artaic Mosaic mural made up of thousands of 1/2 inch square brightly colored glass tiles, will be installed on the south facing wall of the Irvine Ranch Market. This Impressive piece of art was creat ed by Local Artist, Barbara Abbott. The glass tile mural will showcase historic scenes of Balboa Island, capturing the essence of our beloved community. From the timeless charm of Marine Avenue to the scenic beauty of the harbor, each mosaic panel will be a celebration of our unique island heritage. This project started about 4 years ago when Lee and Sue Pearl

formed a grassroots committee made up of local residents who were invited because of their specific talents and or knowledge. It’s been a long journey with the finish line in sight.

To turn this vision into reality, they are embarking on a fundraising journey. Your support will directly contribute to the creation of this vibrant masterpiece that will serve as a lasting tribute to Balboa Island’s past, present, and future

• Make a Tax deductible Donation:
  Every contribution, no matter the size, brings usone step closer to our goal.
• Spread the Word:
  Share the news with your friends, family, and colleagues. Together, we can build a community of supporters.
• For more information:
  Contact Lee Pearl. [email protected]