Grape Expectations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
Billie Jean King Main Library, Long Beach, California
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Presented by Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Welcome to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation's 
22nd Annual Grape Expectations fundraising gala!

Gala Dinner Co-chairs

Mario Cordero
CEO
Port of Long Beach

Bob Foster
Former Mayor
City of Long Beach

 

Honorees

Clark Construction
Library Leadership Award

M. Lissette Flores
Durnin Family Award

 

Fundraising Committee Co-chairs

Olga G. Chavez
Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Sharon L. Weissman
Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners

 

Honorary Host Committee

The Honorable Nanette Barragán
Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives, D44

The Honorable Mike Gipson
California State Assemblymember, 65th District

The Honorable Josh Lowenthal
California State Assemblymember, 69th District

The Honorable Rex Richardson
Mayor, City of Long Beach 

The Honorable Roberto Uranga
Vice Mayor, City of Long Beach, D7

The Honorable Mary Zendejas
Councilwoman, City of Long Beach, D1

The Honorable Kristina Duggan
Councilwoman, City of Long Beach, D3

The Honorable Megan Kerr
Councilwoman, City of Long Beach, D5

The Honorable Dawn McIntosh
City Attorney, City of Long Beach

Dr. Mike Muñoz
President, Long Beach City College  

Dr. Ennette Morton
Vice President, Board of Trustees, Long Beach City College, Area 4

Vivian Malauulu
Trustee, Long Beach City College, Area 2 

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September 28, 2025

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (PDT)

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Billie Jean King Main Library

200 W Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802

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