WET AND WILD
What Wetlands walk
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8am to 10am
Where Los Cerritos Wetlands, intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead a nature walk in some of Southern California’s last remaining wetlands. Learn about how the wetlands are being acquired and restored. Pre-hike snacks will be provided by Whole Foods Market, Long Beach. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .
CREATION STATION
What “Outrageous Orange” event
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Oct. 3 from 1pm to 4pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Children can choose from art materials and nature supplies to make finger puppets, pumpkin crafts and harvest-time decorations. Hands-on activities and a house or garden tour will be available. Call Jan at (562) 206-2040.
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 .
READ MY LIPS
What Lip-reading classes
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Monday classes are Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10am to noon. Wednesday classes are Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from: 9:30am to 11:30am.
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info The classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays all year, except July and August, and Christmas to New Year’s. Beginning lessons are repeated each January, but beginners are welcome at any time. Students are encouraged to just show up. No formal registration. Both classes are led by experienced instructors. Call (562) 438-0597 or contact hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
BE AWARE
What Breast cancer seminar
Who MemorialCare Breast Center panel experts
When Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Todd Cancer Pavilion, 2810 Long Beach Blvd., Treatment Planning Conference Room, 3rd floor
More Info A panel of experts from Long Beach Memorial will discuss the different risks that can potentially cause breast cancer. Three physicians will give presentations and host a Q & A. Light refreshments will be provided, and parking will be validated. Call 1-800-MEMORIAL to register, or email Samantha at sarellano2@memorialcare.org .
WHEN FILMS COLLIDE
What A Nightmare Before Christmas on Elm Street musical performance
Who Hosted by the Downtown Long Beach Associates
When Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6pm
Where The corner of Broadway and Elm Street in downtown Long Beach
More Info The Live After 5 music series will feature Long Beach band RIOTstage as it recreates A Nightmare Before Christmas in full costume and with a cast of over 20 people. DJ Polyester will spin retro tunes while all-female surf punk Stars at Night perform. Horror troupe Grotesque Burlesque will make a special appearance. Contact briana@dlba.org .
ARE YOU LISTENING?
What “Learning to Really Listen” workshop
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Guest speaker Dennis Merkley will provide lectures on the concept of truly listening, skills needed to develop and master listening in depth and an individual’s part in listening. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
A SATURDAY DRIVE
What Membership drive meeting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info The meeting will include breakfast. RSVP at LongBeachRWF@gmail.com, or call (562) 493-4125.
CALL HIM ISHMAEL
What Multimedia program about the opera Moby Dick
Who Presented by the LA Opera
When Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2pm
Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The program is part of the LA Opera Lecture Series, presented by LA Opera’s Community Educators, a team of trained volunteer experts. The LA Opera Lecture Series presents talks on opera’s history, literature, philosophy and fine arts. This presentation is for all ages and free. Light refreshments will be served, and a free opera-related gift will be given out at the end of the presentation. Call (562) 570-7500 or visit lbpl.org .
WRITE RIGHT
What California Writers Club meeting
Who Presented by the California Writers Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, Oct. 10 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Long Beach Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Guest speaker Chris Lynch will provide ideas for building a freelance business. Contact info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
