PINNING A PLACE FOR BOWLING
What Annual open house
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Lawn Bowling
Where 1109 Federation Dr.
When Saturday, May 12 from 9am to 3pm
More Info The event will include free instruction, pizza and beverages. Attendees should wear flat-soled shoes or sandals. Call (562) 433-9063 or email longbeachlawnbowling@gmail.com .
NOT ‘E’ WASTE OF TIME
What E-waste drive
Who Hosted by American Legion
Where 5938 E. Parkcrest St.
When Saturday, May 12 from 9am to 3pm
More Info Call (562) 321-9310 ext. 9007 or visit globale-r.com .
BE READY
What Emergency-preparedness course
Who Provided by Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Where Long Beach Public Library, 101 Pacific Ave.
When Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 1pm
More Info Parking available in Broadway and Cedar Avenue parking structure. To reserve a spot, send an email with names and number of attendees to RSVP@getreadylongbeach.org or call and leave a message at (562) 481-3866. This three-hour course will help introduce community members to emergency preparedness in a free, informative and fun forum.
A CENTURY OF HELPING WORKING MOMS
What Long Beach Day Nursery 100th Anniversary Tea for Tots
Who Hosted by Long Beach Day Nursery
Where Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 Bixby Hill Rd.
When Saturday, May 12 from 11am to 3:30pm
More Info Long Beach Day Nursery’s 100th Anniversary Tea for Tots luncheon and silent auction are being chaired by California’s former First Lady Gloria Deukmejian. Silent auction opens at 11am. Garden stroll from 11am to 12:30pm. Lunch served at 12:30pm. Long Beach Day Nursery Children’s Choir will perform at 1:30pm. Docent-guided tours of the rancho home will be conducted from 2pm to 3:30pm. Reservations are mandatory. Call (562) 591-0509. Long Beach Day Nursery was founded in 1912 by a group of prominent Long Beach women who felt that working mothers needed quality child care— a radical idea at the time since very few women worked outside the home.
REMOVING THE WORRY BEHIND YOUR QUERY
What Writers workshop
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club of Long Beach
Where Long Beach Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
When Saturday, May 12 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to improve their query letter writing. Marla Miller, published author and query letter expert, will lead the workshop.
FOR KIDS IN NEED
What Mother’s Day brunch
Who Hosted by Long Beach Kids Connection
Where Mother’s Beach, 5839 Appian Way
When Sunday, May 13 from 11am to 4pm
More Info Cost is $30 ($15 tax deductible) and $10 for children 3 to 16. Children’s activities included. Proceeds go to Kids Connection to benefit homeless children and children in need in Long Beach. RSVP required to (562) 233-4338 or visit lbkidsconnection.org .
40 ACRES AND A VIEW
What California Gardens sunset tour
Who Conducted by Councilmember James Johnson
Where 2745 Orange Ave.
When Wednesday, May 16 from 6pm to 7:30pm
More Info The sunset tour will replace the regularly scheduled tour on the third Saturday of each month, for the month of May only. The tour is free and open to the public. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash at all times. Contact the 7th District Council Office at (562) 570-7777, district7@longbeach.gov or facebook.com/CAGardens .
