MAKING HISTORY
What LGBT History Project fundraiser
Who Local businesses and the Historical Society of Long Beach
Where Along Broadway between Junipero and Grand avenues
When Nov. 9 from 4pm to 7pm
More Info Several businesses along Broadway have agreed to donate 10 percent of their proceeds to help fund the Long Beach LGBT History Project to collect and preserve documents, photographs, artifacts and oral and written testimonials to create exhibits and public programs about the LGBT community. Visit hslb.org .
LET’S HEAR IT FOR VETS
What Senior Serenade
Who The Wrigley Association and Stearns Musical Theater Group
Where Veterans Park Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St.
When Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3pm
More Info This musical salute features song-and-dance routines in honor of senior veterans. Doors open at 2:30pm. Contact Colleen McDonald by calling (562) 676-7480 or emailing wrigleyvillage@gmail.com.
CALLING ALL WRITERS
What Free writers event
Who California Writers Club of Long Beach
Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 East Britton Dr.
When Saturday, Nov. 10 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info Sonia Marsh, author of Freeways to Flip-Flops: A Family’s Year of Gutsy Living on a Tropical Island, will speak at the event. Doors open at 2:30pm for networking prior to the speaker. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org or email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
CAREER COACHING
What Business networking lunch
Who The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Where Forbidden City Restaurant, 6380 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
When Friday, Nov. 13 from 11:30am to 1pm
More Info The monthly “Good Afternoon Long Beach” luncheon features Brad Pollak, president of Brak Pollak Company who will talk about marketing and provide career coaching for business professionals and students. Members pay $15 and non-members pay $30. Email kdesimas@lbchamber.com .
IT’S IN A BOOK
What Monthly community book club
Who The Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7pm
More Info This month, the club delves into After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie by Jean Rhys. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
GET IN THE MIX
What Monthly meeting
Who The Success Network
Where Corner Bakery, 6507 E. PCH in The Marketplace
When Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 7:30am to 9am
More Info The meeting is open to small-business leaders seeking networking opportunities with other professionals. Breakfast is available at the restaurant. Contact Katja Jones by calling (562) 685-8532 or emailing katjajns@aol.com .
BABY ON BOARD
What Child-passenger safety class
Who American Automobile Association and Miller Children’s Hospital
Where Miller Children’s Hospital, Pavilion Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
When Thursday, Nov. 15 from 7pm to 7:30pm
More Info This free class teaches parents, grandparents and caregivers how to select the right car seat, how to properly secure their children, and about the California Child Passenger Safety Laws. Visit aaa.com/childsafety or call (714) 885-2312.
HELP WITH HEARING
What Hearing devices exhibit
Who Hearing Loss Association of Long Beach/Lakewood
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood
When Friday, Nov. 16 from 10am to noon
More Info The event features free hands-on display of devices that help with hearing difficulties, along with information on how they work and where they can be purchased. Call (562) 630-6141.
FISHIN’ FOR GOOD TIMES
What Youth Fishing Derby
Who Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine Department and the Daniel Hernandez Youth Foundation
Where El Dorado Park, 7550 E. Spring St.
When Saturday, Nov. 17
More Info Registration starts at 8am, after which the free fishing derby will commence until 1pm, when there will be a special drawing. Free fishing poles and tackle gear will be provided to youth age 15 and under. Participants age 16 and over are required to have a California State Fishing License. Call (562) 570-1765.
WHO ARE YOU?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St.
When Sunday, Nov. 18 at 1:15pm
More Info The meeting will feature a talk by speaker Barbara Renick. A beginning research class commences at 4pm and ends at 5pm. Visit qhgs.info or call (562) 598-3027.
