GET DOCUMENTED
What Mexican Mobile Consulate
Who 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews and the Consul General of Mexico Carlos Manuel Sada
Where McBride Teen Center,1520 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
When Saturday, April 12 from 7:45am to 2pm
More Info Interested individuals can attend the free event to obtain important documents such as passports and consular ID cards. The event is open to the general public. All those interested in obtaining documents must make an appointment by calling 1-877-639-4835.
GREEN FOR SPRING
What Spring plant sale
Who Hughes Middle School Green Team
When Sunday, April 12 from 9am to 3pm
Where Upper playground at Longfellow Elementary School, 3800 Olive Ave.
More Info Shoppers will be able to choose their own plants or purchase ready-to-go garden flats complete with a selection of herbs, veggies and flowers. Proceeds from the sale will raise funds for school environmental projects. Call (562) 673-2401.
FA-L.A.-L.A.
What L.A. Opera Lecture Series
Who L.A. Opera and the El Dorado Neighborhood Library
Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd.
When Saturday, April 12 at 2pm
More Info The event will feature a lecture of the opera Thaïs. This program will be presented by one of LA Opera’s Community Educators, a team of trained volunteer experts. The LA Opera Lecture Series presents insightful talks on opera’s history, literature, philosophy and fine arts. The presentation will be free and is recommended for adults. Light refreshments will be served. A free opera-related gift will be given out at the end of the presentation. Call (562) 570-7500.
FEDERAL WORKER?
What General meeting
Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
When Monday, April 14 at 1pm
Where Veterans Community Center at Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info Sharon Alvarado of City of Long Beach Health and Human Services will discuss nutrition. NARFE meetings recur the second Monday of each month.
HEAR BETTER
What Cochlear implant presentation
Who Hearing Loss Association, Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
When Thursday, April 10 at 6:30pm
More Info Lisa Yuan, president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America, will speak about auditory rehabilitation and cochlear implants. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
TOO TOXIC TO TRASH
What E-Waste drop-off
Who Lakewood High School
Where Lakewood High parking lot, 4400 Brier Crest Ave.
When Saturday, April 19 from 9am to 3pm
More Info The public is encouraged to drop off electronic waste such as televisions, computer monitors, printers, cell phones and more.
MINGLE WITH CANDIDATES
What Candidate lunch
Who The North Long Beach Community Action Group
Where Historic Long Beach Dairy and Creamery, 167 E. South St,
When Saturday, April 19 from 9:30am to 1pm
More Info Candidates running for state and federal offices will be at the event. Donations are welcome but not required. Email DPressburg@gmail.com .
