COVID-19 Updates • Don’t get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines. People are advised to wait at least 14 days after getting a COVID- 19 vaccine before getting any other vaccine, including a flu or shingles vaccine. Or if you have recently received any other vaccine first, wait at least 14 days before getting your COVID-19 vaccine. However, those who do get a COVID-19

WELLNESS TIP When you are sick, it’s important to drink plenty of water so your body has what it needs to fight off an illness like COVID-19 or the flu.

SBPD Seal Beach Mayor Joe Kalmick is inviting the community to meet with him and the Seal Beach Police Department at a virtual Coffee with a Cop event. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 28, at 5 p.m. Often the community’s only interaction with the police is during a time of emergency or other crisis. The community can be left with questions about police practices and procedures.

GRF SURVEY WHAT || The GRF is considering adopting an emergency text alert system for Leisure World residents. HOW|| The survey is available online at lwsb.com and on page 19 of this issue. Residents are asked to fill out the survey and drop them in the mail slot at the LW Weekly or go online and take it.

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: • 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers • 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants • 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives. During the19th National Take Back in October 2020: • Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,153 • Total Collection Sites: 4,587

The Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, will hold a virtual festival for its 21st annual Earth Day celebration. The public aquarium on a 5-acre site on Rainbow Harbor is home to 11,000 animals and a 350,000-gallon shark tank. In honor of Earth Day, it will do animal meet-and-greets and give everyday tips on how to protect the environment. A virtual event will be held

CITY OF SEAL BEACH The City of Seal Beach is in the early stages of budget development for fiscal year 2021-22. In an ongoing effort to encourage community participation and expand community input, the city is introducing a Community Engagement Survey to gather feedback from residents on their budgetary spending priorities. These priorities will be considered during the development of the proposed