NOW HEAR THIS
What Hearing technology demo
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Friday, Dec. 11 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info New technologies will be available at a hands-on event that will feature hearing-aid equipment and other tools. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
BUILDING BIDS
What Networking/pre-bid event
Who Hosted by construction company Lend Lease
When Friday, Dec. 11 from 2pm to 4pm
Where Los Angeles Trade-Tech College, Worksource Center in Redwood Hall, 400 West Washington Blvd.
More Info The networking event will inform about subcontracting opportunities on the Oceanwide Plaza project. Call Doreen at (562) 236-6891.
WALK THE WALK
What Historic walking tours
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10am to noon (East Village) and Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9am to 11:30am (downtown Long Beach)
Where Meet at Ocean Boulevard and Linden Avenue by Modica’s Restaurant (East Village) and WPA Mural, Third and the Promenade (downtown Long Beach)
More Info Tours usually last about two hours. Tickets are $10 each, and they can be purchased at lbheritage.com . Call (562) 493-7019.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, Dec. 12 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Long Beach Los Altos Library, 5614 East Britton Dr.
More Info This will be the last meeting at the Los Altos Library. The meeting will feature an open mic, three-minute readings and socializing. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
GREET AND EAT
What Dinner meeting
Who Hosted by the Petroleum Club
When Monday, Dec. 14 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The dinner is to celebrate the club’s achievements for the calendar year. Seating is limited to 40 guests. Cost for members is $30, and non-members pay $40. RSVP by calling (562) 597-4220 or (562) 713-4630.
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Dec 16 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will focus on Enemies, A Love Story by Isaac Bashevis Singer. The story follows a Holocaust survivor set in 1949 New York. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.
CULTURE VULTURES
What Cultural Conversations discussion
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program
When Saturday, Dec. 19 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Where North Neighborhood Library, 5571 Orange Ave.
More Info Cultural Conversations highlights different countries and cultures each month. The discussion aims to embrace the cultures residing in surrounding neighborhoods. Call Shiloh Moore at (562) 570-1047.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Dec. 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. Contact qhgs.info or Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
BASE RUNNING
What Race on the Base event
Who Hosted by nonprofit Honoring Our Fallen
When Saturday, Feb. 27
Where Joint Forces Training Base, 11206 Lexington Ave.
More Info The fundraiser event, which will benefit families of fallen veterans, will include a 5K, a 10K and a glow-in-the-dark run for kids. Other donations can be made at honoringourfallen.org . Register at eventbrite.com .
