What Bike-skills classes
Who Sponsored by Metro LA and LA County Bicycle Coalition
When Saturday, July 11 from 9am to 1pm
Where 9th District Council office, 6509 Gundry Ave. More Info Long Beach residents Kellie and David Morris will teach free basic and advanced bicycle classes throughout the summer. Participants must register beforehand at la-bike.org/bicyclesafetyclasses . Call Kellie at (626) 482-9525.
SAFETY FIRST
What Safety event
Who Hosted by 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price
When Saturday, July 11 from noon to 3pm
Where Recreation Park Community Center, 4900 E. 7th St.
More Info The event will allow residents to gather first-hand knowledge from industry professionals about how to keep themselves and their families safe from property-related crimes and identity theft. Topics will include crime trends, identity, fraud protection, Internet banking safety, car-seat safety and how to choose quality door locks and DIY security cameras. The Long Beach Police Officers Association and Price will pro- vide lunch. Various information booths will be available as resources for residents. Visit SuzieAprice.com .
RELAX AND LET GO
What Open house
Who Nonprofit Long Beach Meditation
When Saturday, July 11 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Peace Builders Building, 741 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will give members of the public an opportunity to practice meditation with Long Beach Meditation’s teachers and learn more about the organization and its programs. Visit longbeachmeditation. com .
A FRIENDLY TIME
What Friend Fest
Who The Friendship Neighborhood and The Long Beach Time Exchange
When Saturday, July 11 from 1pm to 5pm
Where Drake Park, 951 Maine Ave.
More Info Friend Fest is an event that is meant to share talents, build the community, meet new neigh- bors and to develop new skills. Activities include an exchange orientation, skill-sharing stations, raffle priz- es, an open-mic session, live music, a picnic, a market, yoga and more. The event is free and open to the public. Contact FriendshipNeighborhood@gmail.com or (562) 270-KIND.
WRITE RIGHT
What Free writers meeting
Who Presented by California Writer’s Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, July 11 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
More Info The topic of the meeting will be “The Perfect [Elevator] Pitch” and will feature married couple Larry K. and Lorna Collins, authors whose latest novel was a finalist in Epic’s eBook Awards contest. The goal of the meeting is to educate writers of all abilities in the craft of writing and marketing their work. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org .
FA-LA-LAAAA
What Cantor’s concert
Who Temple Beth Shalom
When Sunday, July 12 VIP reception at 3:30pm and concert at 5pm
Where Temple Beth Shalom, 3635 Elm Ave.
More Info The community is invited to listen to the cantors and cantorial soloists sing Broadway show tunes. For tickets call (562) 426-6413 or visit tbslb.org .
LIKE GOOD NEIGHBORS
What Monthly breakfast meeting
Who The Good Neighbors of North Long Beach When Thursday, July 14 from 7am to 8:15am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The monthly meeting will feature guest speaker Salvation Army Major Rudy Hedgren, who will discuss the new community center at Spring Street and Long Beach Boulevard. Contact Val Lerch at (562) 884-2759.
BEAT THE HEAT
What Drive-in movie nights
Who Hosted by Long Beach Summer Recreation Pro- gram
When Tuesday, July 14 7:30pm- open swim; 8:30pm- movie begins
Where Liberal Arts Campus Pool, Long Beach City College, 4901 E. Carson St.
More Info Beat the summer heat by swimming in LB- CC’s pool, followed by a showing of Despicable Me. Cost is $3 per person for swimming, but free to sit in the stands.
A HOLE IN ONE
What Youth Center golf tournament
Who Hosted by the Youth Center in Los Alamitos
When Wednesday, July 15 at 1pm
Where Seal Beach Navy Golf Course, 5660 Orange- wood Ave., Cypress
More Info Children ages 9 to 19 are encouraged to play alongside adults. All funds from the tournament will go to support the Youth Center in Los Alamitos. Prizes will be awarded in various contests. Players will receive a box lunch during the day and a buffet style dinner will be served in the evening. For sponsorships call Lina Lumme at the Youth Center at (562) 493- 4043.
COPS ON TOP
What Law-enforcement appreciation night
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Scottish Rite
When Thursday, July 16 at 5:30pm
Where Long Beach Scottish Rite, 855 Elm Ave.
More Info The event will honor Officer Jeremy Boshnack from the LBPD and Officer Delia Martinez from the SHPD. There will be a social hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, followed by a sit-down dinner and entertainment. The final part of the evening will consist of presenting the awards to the recipients. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Elizabeth Dunn at the Long Beach Scottish Rite at (562) 436-3983.
DROP THE CHARGES
What Reclassification clinic
Who Centro C.H.A. Inc.
When Saturday, July 18 from 10am to noon
Where Centro C.H.A. Inc. Center For Working Fami- lies, 1900 Atlantic Ave., 2nd floor
More Info With Prop 47, individuals may be able to get non-violent felonies reclassified to misdemeanors, with some qualifying felonies being simple drug possession or shoplifting. The event will provide help with filling out the reclassification form and is free of charge. Visit MyProp47.com .
INFORM AND LEARN
What Youth summit
Who Eighth District Youth Ambassador Council
When Saturday, July 18 from 10am to 3pm
Where Expo Arts Center at 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will discuss the “Why’d You Stop Me?” policy. Questions, scenarios, role-playing, tools, ideas will be utilized and encouraged in order to support the presentation. Free lunch and prizes will be included. Only those age 13 and over can attend, with a written parent permission slip required for those under 18. Contact Heather Morrison at (562) 570-6685 or heather.morrison@longbeach.gov .
HUNT AND SUPPORT
What Third annual photo scavenger hunt
Who Long Beach Bar Foundation
When Saturday, July 18 from 11am to 1pm
Where Promenade Park in downtown Long Beach (First and Promenade)
More Info The event will raise funds for Shortstop, a juvenile crime diversion program. The hunt will begin at Promenade Park and will venture through various parts of downtown Long Beach. Awards and lunch will be at Leo’s Mexican Restaurant, starting at 12:30pm, with awards being given for first through fourth place, and first place receiving a $400 prize. Contact Carolyn Bell at (562) 981-7525.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, July 19 at 1pm
Where Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St.
More Info The meeting will discuss how to use labor union documents to find genealogical information. The meetings are free and open to the public. Contact Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
WATCH AND FUNDRAISE
What Screening of the film Bagdad Cafe
Who Soroptimist International of Long Beach
When Friday, July 24 at 7pm
Where The Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The event will be a fundraiser for Meals and Wheels of Long Beach. Cost, which includes diner food and popcorn, is $20 for a reserved seat and $25 at the door. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Contact johnson.jaye@gmail.com .
