https://biia.org/Balboa Island news and Island Bridge publicationshttps://biia.org/news/mid-summer-update-of-the-update-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/https://biia.org/news/mid-summer-update-of-the-update-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:32:25 GMTNote by the Editor After writing these monthly messages for nearly 10 years, I’ve come to accept a hard truth: my memory isn’t getting better with age. In my last email, I confidently hit “Send” to my 12 loyal readers, leaned back in my chair, and immediately remembered… I forgot two of the most important … Continue rhttps://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2026/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2026/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:19:22 GMTThe Island Bridge JULY – SEPT 2026 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/a-new-island-improvement-project-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/https://biia.org/news/a-new-island-improvement-project-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:08:58 GMTDear Balboa Island Improvement Association Members, This year marks a profound milestone in our nation’s history—the 250th anniversary of the United States. Several months ago, a resident, Kimberly Worsnop, approached me with the idea of installing a Flagpole near the intersection of Park and Marine Avenues to mirror thttps://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-apr-june-2026/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-apr-june-2026/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:15:06 GMTThe Island Bridge APR – JUNE 2026 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/biia-membership-reception-sunday-april-12th/https://biia.org/news/biia-membership-reception-sunday-april-12th/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:00:54 GMTMember RVSPhttps://biia.org/news/new-in-this-edition-presidents-message/https://biia.org/news/new-in-this-edition-presidents-message/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:25:43 GMTNew in this edition: President’s message, City meeting Saturday at the Fire Station 9:00 a.m., construction update on phase 2, New updated Crime Report. Lee Pearl smartpearl1@hotmail.com NEW PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Friends and neighbors,  In January over 200 resident completed the survey that the BIIA emailed out. There wehttps://biia.org/news/presidents-message/https://biia.org/news/presidents-message/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:49:46 GMTI’m honored to share my first message as the newly elected President of the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Balboa Island has always been more than a place—it’s a community defined by connection, pride, and a shared love for our Island home. As I step into the role of President of the BIIA I’m excited to … Conthttps://biia.org/news/important-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/https://biia.org/news/important-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:51:01 GMTHappy New Year to our Balboa Island neighbors and friends! As we begin a new year, I look forward to serving as the President of the Balboa Island Improvement Association and I am honored to work alongside an extraordinary Board to serve our community. On behalf of my family, the Board, and our dedicated volunteers, … https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2026/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2026/Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:45:08 GMTThe Island Bridge Jan – March 2026 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/happy-holidays-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/https://biia.org/news/happy-holidays-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:07:25 GMTAs another sparkling season settles over our little slice of paradise, we want to send warm wishes to all who make Balboa Island the extraordinary community we love. This year, we extend appreciation to five outgoing BIIA board members—Larry Kallestad, Penny Rodheim, Sue Sibley, Terry Janssen, and our outgoing Presidenhttps://biia.org/news/lees-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/https://biia.org/news/lees-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:08:05 GMTCONCERT IN THE CHURCH-OMILOS TRIO Date: December 2, 2025Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PMPlace: St. John Vianney Chapel, 314 Marine AvenueTickets: $20 BIIA.org OR May also be purchased at Balboa Museum – Starting Nov 2nd 27TH ANNUAL BALBOA ISLAND HOLIDAY HOME WALKING TOUR The home tour will be Saturday, December 13th, 2025, from 11https://biia.org/news/this-weeks-state-flag-hawaii/https://biia.org/news/this-weeks-state-flag-hawaii/Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:39:00 GMTThis weeks state flag – Hawaii from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2025/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2025/Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:53:02 GMTThe Island Bridge Oct – Dec 2025 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/this-weeks-state-flag-minesota/https://biia.org/news/this-weeks-state-flag-minesota/Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:29:36 GMTThis weeks state flag – Minesota from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/rhode-island/https://biia.org/news/rhode-island/Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:43:59 GMTThis weeks state flag – Rhode Island from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2025/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2025/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:38:17 GMTThe Island Bridge July – Sept 2025 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/bridgestateflags/https://biia.org/news/bridgestateflags/Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:59:58 GMTMinnesota from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-june-2025/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-june-2025/Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:36:13 GMTThe Island Bridge April – June 2025 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/30th-annual-balboa-island-parade-selects-jeff-boyles-as-its-grand-marshall/https://biia.org/news/30th-annual-balboa-island-parade-selects-jeff-boyles-as-its-grand-marshall/Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:22 GMTWelcome, everyone, to the Balboa Island Parade! It’s an honor to serve as this year’s Grand Marshal and celebrate our incredible community together. As we enjoyhttps://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-january-march-2025/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-january-march-2025/Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:58:47 GMTThe Island Bridge January – March 2025 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-december-2024/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-december-2024/Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:52:26 GMTThe Island Bridge Oct – December 2024 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/a-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association-2/https://biia.org/news/a-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association-2/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:31:50 GMTCITY 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 Homeohttps://biia.org/news/a-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/https://biia.org/news/a-message-from-the-balboa-island-improvement-association/Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:09:08 GMTSUMMER CONCERTSThere 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) Auguhttps://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-september-2024/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-september-2024/Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:07:41 GMTThe Island Bridge July – September 2024 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/park-avenue-muralproject-underway/https://biia.org/news/park-avenue-muralproject-underway/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:08:58 GMTPark 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 Islanhttps://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-2024/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-2024/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:43:43 GMTThe Island Bridge April 2024 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/january-march-2024-2/https://biia.org/news/january-march-2024-2/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:07:15 GMTThe Island Bridge January – March 2024 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2023/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2023/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:06:47 GMTThe Island Bridge Oct – Dec 2023 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-september-2023/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-september-2023/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:05:00 GMTThe Island Bridge July-September 2023 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-june-2023/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-june-2023/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:04:30 GMTThe Island Bridge April-June 2023 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2023/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2023/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:03:59 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE JAN-MARCH 2023 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2022/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2022/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:02:36 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE OCT-DEC 2022 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2022/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2022/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:01:08 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE JULY-SEPT 2022 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-june-2022/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-june-2022/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:59:46 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE APRIL-JUNe 2022 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2022/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2022/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:57:47 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE JAN-MARCH 2022 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2021/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-oct-dec-2021/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:55:55 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE OCT-DEC 2021 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-2021/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-2021/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:54:26 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE JULY 2021 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-2021/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-april-2021/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:52:38 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE APRIL 2021 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2021/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-jan-march-2021/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:46:42 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE JAN-MARCH 2021 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-october-december-2020/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-october-december-2020/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:45:00 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2020 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2020/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-july-sept-2020/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:42:54 GMTTHE ISLAND BRIDGE JULY-SEPT 2020 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2020/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2020/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:38:59 GMTThe Island Bridge – Winter 2020 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2018/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2018/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:26:16 GMTThe Island Bridge : Winter 2018 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2017/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2017/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:24:51 GMTThe Island Bridge : Winter 2017 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-spring-2016/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-spring-2016/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:23:07 GMTThe Island Bridge – Spring 2016 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2016/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2016/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:21:24 GMTThe Island Bridge – Winter 2016 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-fall-2015/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-fall-2015/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:20:09 GMTThe Island Bridge : Fall 2015 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-summer-2015/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-summer-2015/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:17:12 GMTThe Island Bridge : Summer 2015 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2015/https://biia.org/news/the-island-bridge-winter-2015/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:15:36 GMTThe Island Bridge : Winter 2015 from the Balboa Island Improvement Association. Community news, events and island life.