NOW HEAR THIS…
What Hands-on technology demo
Who Hosted by Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
When Friday, May 15 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood
More Info A representative from CaptionCall, a captioned-telephone company, will offer information on phones and captioning. Sam Moghadam, hearing instrument specialist from Ascent Hearing Center, will assist with hearing aids. Free lip-reading classes are also offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to noon. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
A TOUCHY-FEELY EVENT
What “Touch a Truck” event
Who Hosted by 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price and Community in Action nonprofit
When Saturday, May 16 from 9:30am to noon
Where Granada Beach parking lot at Ocean Boulevard and Granada Avenue
More Info The free family event offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore working trucks of all types and to meet the people who protect and serve the community. The Long Beach Firefighters Association will prepare hot dogs for attendees. Call (562) 570-6918.
STATION INFORMATION
What Open house
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Department
When Saturday, May 16 from 10am to 1pm
Where 2745 Walnut Ave.
More Info Police vehicles and equipment will be on display, and the event will include child fingerprinting, various information booths about the department and a recruitment booth for the positions of police officer, volunteers and Explorers. There will also be station tours and free hot dogs for those in attendance. Call (562) 989-7215.
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.
PICKING UP STEAM
What Fundraiser gala
Who Nonprofit Dramatic Results
When Saturday, May 16 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The gala will raise money to allow more Long Beach public school students to receive the organization’s in-class science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) integrated programs. Visit dramaticresults.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, May 17 at 1pm
More Info Children should wear helmets. DJ Bill Child will spin tunes. Call (562) 595-0081, emailinfo@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit bixbyknollsinfo.com .
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, May 17 at 1pm
Where Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St.
More Info Blogger and genealogist Randy Seaver will discuss how to use Ancestry.com effectively. Visit qhgs.info or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
ACT FAST
What Stroke/Trauma Awareness seminar
Who Hosted by Dignity Health advanced primary stroke center
When Monday, May 18 from 10am to noon
Where St. Mary Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave.
More Info The free seminar will take place in the John Parr Health Enhancement Center and will focus on early symptoms of a stroke and the importance of calling 9-1-1 for transport to the nearest stroke center. A complimentary breakfast will be served. Seating is limited. Register by calling 888-4-STMARY.
HOW DO YOU FEEL?
What Weekly meetings
Who Hosted by Recovery International
When Every Tuesday at 1:30pm
Where Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark St., 2nd Floor, Lakewood
More Info The group offers self-help tools that allow personal control over anxiety, depression and anger. Call Bob at (562) 343-5195 or visit recoveryinternational.org . Donations requested but not required.
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.
LUCKY NUMBER 13?
What Annual barbecue
Who Long Beach Area Republican Party
When Thursday, May 21 from 6pm to 8pm
Where El Dorado Golf Course, 2400 Studebaker Rd.
More Info Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, will speak about saving Proposition 13— the People’s Initiative to Limit Property Taxation— and opposing taxes on professional/business services. The event will also include live music. Cost is $50, and RSVP is required to info@longbeachrepublicans.org or (562) 424 1246.
MUSICAL MEMORIAL
What Free concert for veterans and troops
Who Hosted by Angel City Cafe
When Saturday, May 23 at 8pm
Where 16507 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
More Info Christian-rock band Divine Ryte will perform in honor of Memorial Day. Doors open at 7pm. Contact Jim Beeson at (323) 718-0395 or threerings4@hotmail.com .
RALLY THE TROOPS
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. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and low beach-style chairs. High-backed chairs are not allowed. Pets and smoking are not allowed anywhere on the site. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is limited handicapped parking on site, and additional parking is available in an adjacent lot and on the street. Call (562) 206-2040.
VISUAL LEARNERS
What Arts festival
Who Westerly School
Where Westerly campus, 2950 E. 29th St.
When Friday, May 29 from 5pm to 9pm
More Info The event will showcase a variety of artistic media across the curriculum and grade levels spanning an entire year. Spin-art sessions, jewelry making and drawing exercises will also be offered. Contact Ana Jimenez at ajimenez@westerlyschool.org or call (562) 981-3151.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LAAAA
What Fifth annual choral festival
Who Hosted by Belmont Heights, California Heights and Lakewood First churches
When Sunday, May 31 at 3pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Each choir will present its own set of favorite songs. The combined choirs will present Mozart’s “Missa Brevis K. 259 (Organ Solo Mass)” with orchestra. There will be a reception following the program. Free-will offerings accepted. Child care provided. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
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.
CRACK A BOOK
What Bixby Knolls Literary Society meeting
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, June 10 at 7pm
More Info The book to be discussed will be The Awakening by Kate Chopin and edited by Nancy Walker. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety .
