PANTHERS POWER
What Jordan Panthers community event
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Panthers Booster Club in collaboration with the Panther Pride Group of the Neighborhood Leadership Program
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
When Saturday, Aug. 4 from noon to 5pm
More Info All members of the community and general public are invited to come join and support the Jordan Panthers football team. There will be food, games, awards and a special guest appearance from an NFL star. The family-friend event hopes to raise awareness of the Long Beach Panthers Booster Club.
EXPAND THE DISCUSSION
What Monthly community meeting
Who Hosted by the North Long Beach Community Action Group
Where North Police Substation, 4891 Atlantic Ave.
When Sunday, Aug. 5 from 2pm to 4pm
More Info The meeting will discuss the 2030 Expansion Project of the I-70 Freeway, whose community impacts may include a four-lane raised truck corridor, noise pollution and diesel particulate matter.
THE CRYING GAME
What Youth theater performance workshop
Who Hosted by Public Theatre of Long Beach
Where Bungalow Arts Building, 737 Pine Ave.
When Monday through Friday between Aug. 6 and Aug. 19 from 3pm to 7pm
More Info The workshop covers theater games, stagecraft, and vocal technique; it culminates with a two-day performance of comical melodrama Dogsbreath Deveraux, the Dastardly Doctor. Participation costs $125, and ages 10 to 17 are welcomed. Performances are Aug. 17 through 19. Visit publictheatrelb.org .
DINERS, DRIVE BY AND DINE
What Community supper
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Where Patricia’s Mexican Restaurant, 626 Atlantic Ave.
When Monday, Aug. 6 at 6:30pm
More Info The Bixby Knolls Supper Club supports local restaurants by dining at them on Monday nights, which are typically slow, and this time will dine at Patricia’s Mexican Restaurant. The dinner does not have a corkage fee. RSVPs are necessary; email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
NIGHT AND PLAY
What Fifth annual National Night Out
Who Hosted by The Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA)
Where Mini park on the 900 block of West 21st Street
When Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6:30pm to 9pm
More Info The event intends to help with combatting crime and act as a neighborhood potluck. The public is invited bring a dish to share, chairs, a blanket, and a flashlight or lantern. There will be activities and free hot dogs for children, and coffee and dessert from WANA. Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal will provide free fingerprint identification kits for emergency records. Call Maria at (562) 427-5021 or email wrigleyalliance@gmail.com .
SERVE CHILLED
WhatBook club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7pm
More Info The Society will discuss John le Carré’s famous Cold War novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Parking will be available on Atlantic Avenue, and refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
READ MY LIPS
What Informative lecture
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
Where Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7pm
When Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Linda DeGuire, Professor Emerita of Mathematics at CalState Long Beach, found her professional career threatened 12 years ago because of her increased hearing loss— until she discovered lip reading (or speech reading) classes at the local chapter of the HLAA. DeGuire will discuss it and how it may help persons hard of hearing. DeGuire now facilitates a Wednesday lip reading class at the local chapter, which resumes Aug. 29 from 9:30am to 11:30am. No reservations necessary, admission is free and light refreshments will be served. All meetings are captioned. Visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org or call (562) 438-0597.
SEND MY REGARDS TO RECYCLING
What Free electronic waste recycling event
Who Hosted by the American Legion
Where American Legion District 19 Post # 496, 5938 E. Parkcrest St.
When Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9am to 3pm
More Info Items accepted include CRT monitors, televisions, mice and keyboards, LCD monitors, cables, computers, printers, copiers, toners, shredders, DVDs and VCRs, cell phones, fax machines, telephones, laptops, servers, and all other electronics. Fluorescent bulbs as well as household and kitchen appliances are not accepted. Funds will benefit the American Legion District 19 Post # 496. The American Legion is a nonprofit organization that supports veterans and their families, and funds college scholarship opportunities.
MIDWEST COAST
What 112th annual “Iowa by the Sea” picnic
Who Hosted by the Iowa Association
Where Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club House, 1109 Federation Dr.
When Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9:30am
More Info Long Beach was deemed “Iowa by the Sea” for its many Iowan transplants around the beginning of the 20th century. This annual picnic carries on the legacy. There will be a potluck at noon; after lunch, discussion of the the USS Iowa will follow. Attendees are requested to bring their own dish, utensils, beverages and chairs. The club house does have a few spare picnic tables and chairs. Volunteers are needed and all friends of Iowans are welcome. If one plans to attend or needs more info, call Jo Ann at (562) 421-0726 or email countrygaljo@aol.com .
TINSELTOWN AFFAIRS
What Free writers meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club of Long Beach
Where Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
When Saturday, Aug. 11 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info Southern California broadcaster Manny Pacheco, who authored his second self-published book Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, will speak at the meeting. Doors open at 2:30pm for networking prior to the speaker. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org, call (562) 400-1100 or email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
