NOW HEAR THIS
What Hearing-aid display
Who Hearing Loss Association
When Friday, April 17 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood
More Info During the free event, a representative from CaptionCall will be on hand to offer information on phones with captioning. Sam Moghadam, hearing instrument specialist from Ascent Hearing Center, will also assist with hearing aids. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
LEST WE FORGET
What Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
Who Councilmember Al Austin, State Senator Ricardo Lara and the Cambodian Music Festival
When Friday, April 17 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Public is invited to observe passage of 40 years since the Cambodian genocide, when 2 million lives were lost and millions of more lives were forever changed during the four years of killing at the hands of the Khmer Rouge regime. This will be an evening of reflection, healing and unity featuring art, music, guest speakers and a candlelight vigil.
A RELAXING DISCUSSION?
What Author talk
Who Hosted by Signal Hill Library
When Friday, April 17 at 6pm
Where Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 E Hill St.
More Info Wendy Thomas Russell will discuss her latest book, Relax, It’s Just God, as well as her time at the Press-Telegram. The book examines a rapidly growing demographic cohort in America— secular parents. Free child care will be available for kids 4 to 11 years old. Contact the Signal Hill Library at (562) 989-7323 or (562) 989-7330.
HEAD ABOVE WATER
What April meeting
Who League of Women Voters, Long Beach Area
When Saturday, April 18 from 10am to noon
Where Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
More Info Focus will be on local water issues. Guest speakers will be: John Allen, director Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD); and Kaylee Weatherly, assistant to the general manager, City of Long Beach Water Department. They will discuss the structure and function of the WRD and sharing water conservation tips. The event is free and open to the public. Email kimberly.ritter@laedc.org .
SPOKES-PERSONS
What Community bike ride
Who Kidical Mass Bixby Knolls
When Sunday, April 19 at 1pm
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Email blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday April 19 at 1pm
Where Los Altos Brethren Church, 6565 Stearns St.
More Info Presentation topics will include German research, the Immigrant Genealogical Society Library and Swedes and other Scandinavians relocating to the U.S. A beginning research class will begin at 4pm. Visit qhgs.info or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
ROW-CHELLA
What Fundraiser
Who LBS Rowing Team
When Monday, April 20 from 11am to 10pm
Where Pizza Rev, 7551 Carson St.
More Info Customers can help the team by mentioning LBS Rowing at the register, so that 20 percent of proceeds can help pay traveling costs for the rowers, who will be competing at the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship in Sacramento. Contact Ariana Gastelum at (562) 708-0470.
HANDICRAFTERS, UNITE!
What General meeting
Who Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
When Friday, April 23 at 10:30am
Where Cal Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The chapter meets the fourth Friday of each month. Guests are always welcome.
