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By Katherine M. Clements

The Queen Mary Reopening Tours

LONG BEACH— On Dec. 12, the City of Long Beach announced it would officially begin welcoming visitors back onboard the Queen Mary as of Dec. 15— the first time the ship has had guests onboard since March 2020. To celebrate the reopening of select elements of the ship and to thank the community for their patience and support during the ship›s closure, the city will be offering free guided tours to the public for a limited time. During the one-hour tour, visitors will be guided by a historical docent to experience select areas of the Queen Mary›s promenade deck and scenic views of the downtown shoreline, including a walk through the promenade shops, observation bar, queen salon, and royal salon, among other areas. In addition, tour participants will learn about the ship’s history – including its haunted history – and will also watch a short video inside Heritage Hall featuring the critical repair work completed throughout 2022. For more information or to reserve a free tour, please visit https:// longbeach.gov/pages/city-news/ queen-mary-reopening-tours/.

The Titanic has Arrived in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES— Titanic the Exhibition has hit LA, where guests can step aboard an immersive and interactive tour of the Titanic. The exhibit features recreations of the ship’s interior and exterior. Guests can explore the galleries and boiler room, peek inside a millionaire’s suite, stroll the promenade deck and see the grand staircase. Guests will be assigned the name of an actual passenger upon entrance and will discover that individual’s story as told through relics of the past. Hundreds of artifacts from the Titanic and her sister ships reveal the latest details of the Titanic’s sinking and discovery. In addition, guests will see recovered items, authentic White Star Line objects, and even props and costumes from James Cameron’s famous 1997 feature film. Visitors can experience how it felt to discover the sunken remains of the Titanic. Visitors can walk above a sea floor with sand and broken artifacts, see what discovery teams saw during their dives, and do a unique VR experience providing perspective on the ship’s downfall. The one-hour tour costs $33.90 and is open Mon- Thurs. (closed on Tuesdays) from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. and Fri- Sun from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. The exhibition is located at Beverly Event Venue, 4327 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles. To learn more or to purchase tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/3uHMOof.

Harbor Police Officers Brought Good Tidings and Joy to Students at the 2022 Shop with a Cop Event

School in Barrio Logan with 11 Port of San Diego Harbor Police officers on Dec. 3 for the annual Shop with a Cop event.

The fun began in the morning with the officers driving the students from Perkins to SeaWorld San Diego, where breakfast was served, then attended a dolphin encounter show and learned about the history of Shop with a Cop. The students also met police officers who were Shop with a Cop participants when they were young students.

Later in the day, the students rode in a police caravan to the Point Loma Target store, where they received complimentary Target gift cards and enjoyed a shopping spree. After shopping, the children went to the Port’s Cesar Chavez Park in Barrio Logan for recreational fun. The day ended with the Harbor Police hosting a barbecue for the students and their parents.

“Shop with a Cop is a very humbling and rewarding experience,” said Chief Magda Fernandez, Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department, in a press release from Dec. 6. “It gives Harbor Police an opportunity to interact closely with students within the communities neighboring the Port and a chance for us to give back. I’m proud that Harbor Police and our partner law enforcement agencies were able to provide such a joyous day for these students.”

Shop with a Cop is an annual event sponsored by law enforcement agencies, SeaWorld, Target, and STAR/ PAL, to provide children with a happier holiday season and encourage positive relationships with police. The Escondido

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ANNOUNCEMENT

MICHAEL SELTER JOINS THE IYC TEAM

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I’m pleased to announce that I have recently changed brokerage houses and ownership from Crow’s Nest Yachts to IYC (International Yacht Company). This decision will not only expand my presence in the yachting community but also better facilitate the continuing growth of my client’s needs and desires for yachting adventures. The partnership with IYC – an international yachting brand – allows a larger and better footprint to represent my clients in yachting with a highly-renowned company. This move gives me the opportunity to expand into markets that will enhance my clients’ platform and representation across the world.

I chose to partner with IYC for many reasons. Firstly, the company is highly tech-based and effi cient, with no fewer than 10 full-time, in-house employees on the technology team. That’s, of course, in addition to their global marketing and business intelligence teams. The company’s reputation is fi rst-class, and they also have several partners and co-affi liations within the luxury community from the private jet segment to private events worldwide.

IYC has a long-standing name and has expanded growth to now include the west coast, offering full yachting services from sales, new construction, retail charter, charter marketing/management, and yacht management.

Please reach out to me with any questions. I look forward to continuing to work with you.

Sincerely, Michael

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