DIG UP THE PARK
What Inaugural Day of Service tree-planting
Who This event is in collaboration with Leadership Long Beach, the 9th District transition team and Mayor-elect Robert Garcia’s transition team.
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
When Saturday, July 12 at 8am
More Info Volunteers will plant more than 100 crepe myrtle trees along Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. Call (562) 570-6137Â or email district8@longbeach.gov .
PAPARAZZI POSE
What Las Damas de la Plaza’s 6th annual musical revue
Who To benefit Community Hospital Long Beach
Where 880 Harbor Scenic Dr.
When Sunday, July 13 at 10am
More Info Tickets cost $85 each. To make a reservation contact pdingwell@memorialcare.org or call (562) 494-0576.
SUNDAY FUNDAY
What Second Sundays
Who Hosted by the office of 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
Where Long Beach Boulevard between 53rd Street and 56th Street
When Sunday, July 13 from 3pm to 6pm
More Info Highlights will include the Aquarium on Wheels, activities, artists and musicians.
WE ALL SCREAM
What Ice-cream social
Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
Where Veterans Community Center, Veteran’s Park, 101 E. 28th St.
When Monday, July 14 at 1pm
More Info NARFE meetings are the second Monday of each month. The ice-cream social will be held to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Chapter 21 Charter.
IN WITH THE NEW
What Installation ceremony
Who The 9th District Council office
Where Long Beach Convention Center Seaside Lobby, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
When Tuesday, July 15 at 4:30pm
More Info Call (562) 570-6137
FRESH-AIR FLICKS
What Free movies in the park
Who Hosted by the office of 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where Various local parks
When Beginning Wednesday, July 16, movies begin at dusk
More Info On Wednesday, July 16: The Lego Movie, Ernest S. McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. On Wednesday, July 23: Free Birds, Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St. On Wednesday, Aug. 6: Smurfs 2, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. On Wednesday, Aug. 20: Planes, MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St.
CASTLES IN THE SAND
What Sand-sculpture building workshop
Who Hosted by Rotaract Long Beach
Where Granada Beach, 4020 Olympic Plaza in Belmont Shore
When Saturday, July 19 from 10am to 2pm
More Info The free workshop is open to community members of all ages. Professional sand sculptor Kent Trollen will lead the workshop. Those interested are encouraged to bring their own sculpting tools, such as paint scrapers, trowels and toothbrushes. Email gssc@rotaraclb.org to RSVP.
IT’S IN THE GENES
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church, Parrish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St.
When Sunday, July 20 at 1pm
More Info Visit qhgs.info or call (562) 598-3027.
PET PALS MEETUP
What Annual meeting
Who Friends of Long Beach Animals
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
When Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30pm
More Info The Friends of Long Beach Animals will celebrate their 25th anniversary, and the Coast Guard dogs will perform a demonstration.
LISTEN OVER LUNCH
What Luncheon with John Goya
Who Hosted by Long Beach Lincoln Club
Where 6201 Appian Way
When Thursday, July 24 at noon
More Info Cost is $35 and RSVP is required to dkla1@verizon.net or call (562) 439-9390.
ONE MAN’S TRASH
What Rummage sale
Who Proceeds benefit Rising TIDE at Marguerite Kiefer Education Center
Where Covenant Presbyterian Church, 607 E. Third St.
When Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 from 8am to 4pm
More Info Donations of clean and usable clothing, toys and household items will be accepted. Individuals wanting to purchase their own sale space can pre-register by calling (562) 437-0958 for $20.
