PET-FRIENDLY HELP
What Volunteers needed for pet-appreciation fair and walk
Who Friends of Long Beach Animals
Where El Dorado Park, 7550 E. Spring St., LB
When Now through Oct. 8
More Info Help is needed in the areas of registration, entertainment, exhibitors, food, logistics, sponsors, parking and more. Contact nancylewisphn@yahoo.com.
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ABSTRACT ARTWORKS
What Art exhibit
Who Long Beach Public Library
Where Main branch, 101 Pacific Ave., LB
When Through August
More Info The abstract paintings of Jay Stevens will be on display on both the lobby and lower level exhibit walls. Call (562) 570-7500.
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SANDY SCULPTURE MAKING
What 79th Annual Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest
Who Conducted by City of Long Beach
When Saturday, Aug. 13 at 9am
Where Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave., LB
More Info The free contest features teams of up to eight people competing for prizes and local recognition. There will be live music, food and refreshments, arts and crafts show and a kids zone. Entries will be judged on creativity, design and adherence to the theme “The Spirit of Long Beach.” Register a team and obtain information at lbsandcastle.com.
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SWINGING FOR CAUSE
What Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Day
Who City of Long Beach
When Sunday, Aug. 14 from 4:30pm to 7pm
Where El Dorado Community Center, 2800 N. Studebaker Rd., LB
More Info The event will include the placing of a memorial wreath at the military memorial in the Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive Center, followed by a 1940s swing dance, and special appearance by FDR impressionist Peter Small at the El Dorado Community Center. Johnny Kleker and the Big Band will provide music. Vitas Hospice Care will provide light refreshments. Donations suggested if born after 1945, and proceeds will go to the nonprofit Long Beach Rosie the Riveter Foundation. Call (562) 570-6932.
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TIPS FOR CLEARING A CRIMINAL RECORD
What Free expungement education workshop
Who City of Long Beach
When Monday, Aug. 15 from 4pm to 5pm
Where Center for Working Families, 1900 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info Attendees will receive information from subject-matter experts on certificate of rehabilitation. Information on expungement of adult conviction and sealing of juvenile records will be provided along with assistance on how to complete required forms. Call (562) 570-9675.
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SHRED, RECYCLE AND REDUCE
What Document shredding and recycling event
Who Sixth District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9am to noon
Where Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., LB
More Info The first five boxes of shredding documents, per car, will be free. There will be a $5 fee per box for anything beyond the limit. Items that can be recycled include televisions, computers and monitors, laptops, keyboards and other computer devices or attachments, printers, fax machines, microwave ovens, DVD and VCR players, telephones, cell phones and several other electronic devices. Large appliances, toner cartridges, fluorescent bulbs or batteries of any kind cannot be accepted. Call Kimberly Dodson at (562) 570-6816.
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TALES FROM THE PAST
What Public ancestral presentations
Who The Greater Long Beach Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Aug. 21 at 1:15pm
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St., LB
More InfoTerry Hamilton will share her experiences in tracking her great-grandfather from Oregon to Alaska. Chris Hanson will show and discuss the variety of US military uniforms used for the past two centuries. Call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
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ISLAND BEATS
What Free performance by the Pan Jive Steel Drum Band
<strong>Who Fifth District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske
When Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Wardlow Park, 5261 E. Wardlow Rd., LB
More Info Pan Jive will perform calypso, reggae and contemporary music that incorporate unique island sounds. Call (562) 570-6932.
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WEEKEND BARGAINS
What Rummage sale
Who California Heights United Methodist Church
Where 3759 Orange Ave., LB
When Friday, Aug. 26 from 8:30am to 7:30pm and Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8:30am to noon
More Info Contact (562) 595-1996 or calheightsumc.org.
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SCOUTING BARGAINS
What Multi-family yard sale
Who Long Beach Cub Scout Pack 78
When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8am to 1pm
Where 3752 Falcon Ave., LB
More Info Proceeds will help offset camping expenses for Pack 78.
