REFUEL AND RECYCLE
What E-Waste drop-off and donation drive
Who Millikan Booster Club
Where 2800 Snowden Ave.
When Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8am to 2pm
More Info Batteries and light bulbs will not be accepted. Reusable items such as clothing, books and toys will be donated to Vietnam Veterans of America. Call (562) 799-4009.
LOOKING BACK
What Historical presentation
Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB)
Where First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave.
When Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8pm and Sunday Nov. 16 at 5pm
More Info “Postcards from Paradise: A Love Letter to Long Beach” will follow the history of Long Beach since the first days of the city, as related through music, vintage news, historical photos and early film footage. HSLB is working in partnership with the Long Beach Playhouse for the production. For more information and parking suggestions, visit firstchurchlb.org .
‘SPOKES’ PEOPLE
What Kidical Mass Neighborhood Bike Ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
When Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1pm
More Info Kids and adults will bike for roughly two and a half miles, beginning and ending at Georgie’s Place. Orozco’s Auto Service will be collecting canned food for the Long Beach Rescue Mission. Call (562) 595-0081, emailinfo@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit bixbyknollsinfo.com .
FOR ART’S SAKE
What 50th Anniversary Fashion Show Luncheon
Who Dramatic Allied Arts Guild of Long Beach
Where Old Rancho Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave. in Seal Beach
When Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10am
More Info The luncheon will feature a silent auction and boutique. DAAG provides scholarships to students studying the arts at Long Beach City College and California State University, Long Beach. Call (310) 548-7050.
TAKING A LOOK AT DOWNTOWN
What Panel discussion
Who Downtown Long Beach Associates and Bisnow
Where 200 W. Ocean Blvd.
When Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 9am to 10:30am
More Info Local real-estate professionals will discuss the current state and future of downtown Long Beach. The event is open to the public. Visit bisnow.com .
SHOP FOR A CAUSE
What Holiday open house
Who Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation
Where 1720 Termino Ave.
When Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon
More Info Scarves, handbags, jewelry and food will be available for sale.
NURTURING NATURE
What Storytelling event
Who El Dorado Nature Center
Where 7550 E Spring St.
When Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30pm
More Info The event will showcase eight storytellers who will share their stories of the Nature Center. Ticket costs is $5. Call (562)-570-1745.
CRACK A BOOK
What Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7pm
More Info The group will discuss I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. In this first of seven volumes of autobiography, Maya Angelou, who died May 28 at age 86, recounts a youth filled with disappointment, frustration, tragedy and, finally, hard-won independence. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit bixbyknollsinfo.com .
