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.
BIKE AROUND
What Neighborhood Bike Ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
When Sunday, Dec. 14 from 1pm to 3pm
More Info Children and adults will bike for roughly four and a half miles, beginning and ending at Georgie’s Place. Attendees are encouraged to wear ugly holiday sweaters. Email krista@bixbyknollsinfo.com, visit bixbyknollsinfo.com/kidicalmass.html or call (562) 595-0081.
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 .
I CAN HEAR MUSIC
What Concert
Who Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
When Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3pm
More Info The concert, presented by Fire Within Us, the Chancel Choir, and Chancel Orchestra, will include jazz and contemporary holiday selections. Call (562) 595-1996 or visit calheightsumc.org .
ACT OF KINDNESS
What Benefit for the Animals
Who Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA)
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
When Sunday, Dec. 14 with reception at 6:30pm and performance at 7:30pm
More Info The event, which will feature a performance of A Christmas Carol, will benefit FOLBA’s spay/neuter incentive program (SNIP), the humane education program and shelter pets. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children. Visit folba.org/events .
WITH JOYFUL RING, ALL CAROLING
What Musical
Who Bethany Lutheran Church
Where 4644 Clark Ave.
When Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7pm
More Info The Christmas County Spelling Bee will be presented by students from Bethany Lutheran Church. The event will be free. Email ktucker@bethanylutheran.org .
HOLIDAY FUN
What Rancho Open House
Who Rancho Los Alamitos
Where 6400 Bixby Hill Rd.
When Thursday, Dec. 18 and Friday, Dec. 19 from 4pm to 8pm
More Info Attendees will be able to tour the ranch house and listen to holiday music presented by the Resonance Choir. Reservations are required. Call (562) 431-3541.
MINGLE ALL THE WAY!
What Annual community holiday party
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
When Thursday, Dec. 18 from 7pm to 10pm
Where The Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info Attendees will be able to mix and mingle. Food will be available. Cost is $10. Call (562) 595-0081 or info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
