MINDING YOUR BUSINESS
What Facebook marketing event
Who Presented by 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell
When Friday, Sept. 18 from 8am to 9:30am
Where Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts campus, 4901 E Carson St.
More Info The event will be a training session designed to teach small-business owners how to execute outreach campaigns. Information will also be provided on programs and resources the state offers to assist small businesses. Free parking is in Lot J inside the parking structure. Space is limited. RSVP at fblongbeach.eventbrite.com .
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What Food distribution
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Friday, Sept. 18 from 9am to noon
Where Ernest S. McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
More Info The event will provide free food for those in attendance on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees should bring their own bag. Call (562) 570-6816.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Hearing-assistive technology demo
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Friday, Sept. 18 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info New hearing-aid-based technology will be demonstrated and tested in a “hands-on” event that is provided every third Friday of the month, except for June, July and August. Information on where to purchase the items that will be demonstrated will be provided at the event. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
ROCK ALL ‘KNYGHT’
What End-of-the-summer concert
Who Presented by 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price and 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell
When Friday, Sept. 18 from 6pm to 7:30pm
Where Marine Stadium Park, 5255 E Paoli Way
More Info The event will feature ’80s tribute band Knyght Rider. It is recommended to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Contact Lisa at lisa. west@longbeach.gov .
SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES
What 6th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Historical Society When Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8am to 10am
Where Applebee’s restaurant, 899 E Spring St.
More Info The breakfast will be $10 for all-you-can- eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Raffle prizes will also be awarded. Proceeds will go to an LGBTQ center in honor of Ellen Ward, former Signal Hill councilmember-mayor. Tickets available at the door.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What 8th annual health fair
Who Hosted by Latinos in Action and 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10am to 2pm
Where MacArthur Park, 1321 E Anaheim St.
More Info The event will provide free health screenings and dental care for children. Among the screenings will be glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure tests. There will be educational tables on health issues and safety and injury prevention. The fair will also have music, free food and a moon bounce for children. The event is free. Call (562) 570-6816, or visit longbeach.gov/district6 .
SAFETY FIRST
What Emergency Preparedness Expo
Who Presented by the Long Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
When Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10am to 5pm
Where Heartwell Park, 5801 E Parkcrest St.
More Info The community event will feature fire department safety demonstrations, a “Shakey Quakey” house, info on how to build an earthquake kit, a preparedness puppet show, emergency equipment and supplies for sale and CERT class sign-ups. Email CERT@longbeach.gov .
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society When Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info The group meets with the purpose of collecting, preserving and publishing data relating to genealogy, and it hosts its monthly meetings on the third Sunday of every month. Visit qhgs.info, or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
READ MY LIPS
What Lip-reading classes
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Wednesday classes are Sept. 23 and 30 from 9:30am to 11:30am; Monday classes are Sept. 21 and 28 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info The free classes are returning from hiatus this September. Classes are held all year on Mondays and Wednesdays, except for the months of July and August. Beginner’s lessons start in January, but participants are welcome any time, and no formal registration is necessary. Classes are led by experienced instructors. Call (562) 438-0597, or email hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
GIVE IT A SHOT
What Free flu shots
Who Offered by Long Beach Memorial
When Friday, Sept. 25 from 9am to 4pm
Where Miller Children’s Pavilion, 2801 Atlantic Ave., Conference Room A2
More Info Free flu shots will be available to all current Senior Plus members at Long Beach Memorial. Non-members who would like a free flu shot can make an appointment and become a Senior Plus member the day of the event by paying the annual $25 fee. Call (562) 933-1650 to make an appointment.
TAKE IT BACK!
What 10th National Prescription Drug Take-back Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) and the Drug Enforcement Agency
When Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10am to 2pm
Where SHPD, 2745 Walnut Ave.
More Info The event seeks to reduce the potential abuse and misuse of prescription drugs by disposing of them in a safe and responsible manner. Drugs can be disposed of at the SHPD during the designated date and time. Contact rsagmit@signalhillpd.org, or call (562) 989-7207.
FREE FOR ALL
What Grand opening of NAACP Freedom Park
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10am
Where 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
More Info Call Andrews’s office at (562) 570-6816 or visit longbeach.gov/District6/ .
MORE FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What Barbecue fundraiser
Who Food Finders food rescue organization
When Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4pm to 8pm
Where Long Beach Police Officers Association Park, 7575 Carson Blvd.
More Info The Rockin’ Blues BBQ will feature live music from the Jim Jack Harvey Roberts Band, a silent auction and a meal. Tickets are $55 per person, and $100 per couple. Visit foodfinders.org .
