HANDICRAFTERS, UNITE!
What General meeting
Who Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
When Friday, April 24 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.
FORE FOR FOOD!
What Golf-tournament fundraiser
Who Hosted by Food Finders food rescue nonprofit
When Monday, April 27 beginning at 10:30am
Where Recreation Golf Course, 5001 Deukmejian Dr.
More Info Cost is $150 for single players and $600 for foursomes. Call (562) 283-1400 or register at foodfinders.org .
FROM KIDS TO ADULTS
What Transitional young-adults group meeting
Who Disabled Resources Center Inc.
When Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30 pm to 7pm
Where Disabled Resources Center, 2750 E. Spring St., Suite #100
More Info Ages 14 to 24 are invited, since they are the demographic who live with disabilities, finish high school, begin college, leave foster care, begin work or seek new friendships. Call (562) 427-1000, ext. 23.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Monthly dinner meet-up
Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, May 4 at 6:30 pm
Where EJ Malloy’s, 4306 Atlantic Avenue
More Info The monthly program supports local eateries on Monday nights, which are typically slow. They gather to meet, eat and support the local economy. RSVPs are required at supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
CRACK A BOOK
What Bixby Knolls Literary Society meeting
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, May 13 at 7pm
More Info The book to be discussed will be Far Tortuga by Peter Matthiessen. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety .
Vetting Volunteers
What Orientation session
Who Bayfront Youth and Family Services
When Saturday, May 16 at 11 am
Where Bayfront Youth and Family Services, 324 E. Bixby Rd.
More Info Those interested in volunteering for Bayfront will be shown a brief slideshow followed by a Q&A session. Volunteer applications will be available on site. Call (562) 595-8111, ext. 228.
Art for Art’s Sake
What Art demo
Who Lakewood Artist Guild
When Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm
Where Palms Park, 12305 207th St. and Norwalk Blvd., in Lakewood
More Info Guest artist You-Sui (Steve) Wang will conduct an art demonstration. The free meeting will feature a small art show where members can win monetary prizes based on the votes of other members. Wang will also award a prize. Tickets for door prizes are available for all attendees to purchase. Refreshments will be served. Call (714) 281-8136.
CIVIL WAR MUSIC FOR ALL
What Free concert
Who Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Center
When Sunday, May 24 from 5:30 pm to 7pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Center, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Band of the California Battalion will perform a recreation of a Union Civil War band. Call (562) 206-2040.
FUN AT THE 19TH HOLE
What 33rd Annual Classic Golf Tournament
Who Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation
When Friday, June 5 from 3:30 pm to 6:30pm
Where Recreation Park Golf Course, 5100 Deukmejian Dr.
More Info Tickets cost $50 per person and will benefit Memorial Care Mental Health and Wellness programs at Community Hospital Long Beach. The tournament will feature music by the Ed Velasco Trio as well as a hosted bar, food, raffles and golf awards. Email kberry2@memorialcare.org .
