EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, Nov. 30 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast costs $6.50 per person and includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee. Call (562) 866-3027 or visit elks.org .
TOY SOLDIERS
What Toys for Tots Drive
Who Tuttle Cameras
Where 4019 Atlantic Ave.
When Friday, Dec. 5 from 5pm to 8pm
More Info Tuttle Cameras and the United States Marine Corps will collect unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children. Participants will have the opportunity to take a photo with a Marine and will receive a free gift from Tuttle Cameras. Call (562) 424-8633.
A GOOD CAUSE WITH SANTA CLAUS
What “Breaskfast with Santa” benefit
Who Parker’s Lighthouse
Where 435 Shoreline Village Dr.
When Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8am to 10am
More Info Funds will benefit the Child Life Program at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Admission is $11 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under. The Aquarium of the Pacific will provide free passes for children with the purchase of one adult pass. Call (562) 432-650 or visit parkerslighthouse.com/santas-breakfast .
GO A-WASSAILING
What Holiday celebration
Who The American Association of University Women of Long Beach Branch
Where The home of Linda Patten
When Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10am to noon
More Info Carry on the tradition of gathering and camaraderie over the wassail bowl. Refreshments and the hot, spiced wassail drink will be served. Visit aauw-longbeach.org .
ENSURE YOUR HEALTH
What Health insurance enrollment event
Who The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services
Where The Center, 2017 E. 4th St.
When Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10am to 2pm
More Info Certified enrollment counselors will assist attendees with Medi-Cal and Covered California applications. Those interested in enrolling must bring their birth certificate, proof of income, proof of Los Angeles residency and Social Security card. Language assistance will be available in Spanish and Khmer. Call (562) 570-7979.
“A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY”
What Community sharing day
Who The Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB)
Where 4260 Atlantic Ave.
When Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10am to 4pm
More Info The HSLB will collect historical material that was produced in Long Beach after the Pearl Harbor attack. Accepted material includes letters, journals, diaries, pay stubs and photographs. Items will be returned to the owner the same day. Call (562) 424-2220.
SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE
What Christmas party
Who North Long Beach Community Action Group
Where Long Beach Dairy and Creamery, 167 E. South St.
When Sunday, Dec. 7 from 3pm to 6pm
More Info Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite seasonal dish and an ornament. Call (562) 428-7710.
SAY WHAT?
What Hearing device exhibit
Who The Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood
When Friday, Dec. 12 from 10am to noon
More Info Local residents can view a free hands-on display of devices that help with hearing difficulties and receive information on how the devices work and where they can be purchased. Call (562) 630-6141.
ENJOY THE PAGEANTRY
What Christmas pageant outdoor walk
Who Local churches
Where 5500 block of Wardlow Road to Bellflower Boulevard
When Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 14 from 7:30pm to 9pm
More Info The event will feature a variety of free entertainment and refreshments. The walk will follow Nativity scenes, complete with actors and live animals. Call (562) 421-1721.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LA
What Christmas concert
Who Bethany Lutheran Church
Where 4644 Clark Ave.
When Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1:30pm, 4pm and 7pm
More Info The concert, which will be directed by Dr. Carol R.S. McDaniel and assisted by Emily Duescher, will feature Christmas anthems performed by a 75-voice adult choir and orchestra of 15 musicians. Event is free, but donations will be accepted. Visit bethanylutheran.org .
WITH JOYFUL RING, ALL CAROLING
What Musical
Who Bethany Lutheran Church
Where 4644 Clark Ave.
When Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7pm
More Info Students from Bethany Lutheran Church will present The Christmas County Spelling Bee. The event will be free. Email ktucker@bethanylutheran.org
