RETIRED BUT ACTIVE?
What Retired federal employees meeting
Who Presented by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, a federal employee organization
When Monday, Jan. 11 at 1pm
Where The Veterans Community Center at Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info The meeting will feature a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association in Sunland. Call Sharon at (562) 427-9957.
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR…
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, Jan. 12; sign-in and breakfast at 7am; guest speaker at 7:30am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Bob Maguglin, director of public relations at the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com .
A POWER BREAKFAST?
What Networking opportunity meeting
Who Hosted by Success Network, a professional networking group
When Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 7:30am to 9am
Where The Corner Bakery, 6507 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month over breakfast in order to have discussions or presentations about networking opportunities. The meetings are open to small business leaders. Call (562) 243-2221.
READ MY LIPS
What Hearing technology demo/Lip reading classes
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Wednesday, Jan. 13 (Lip Reading) from 9:30 to 11:30am; Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6:30pm (Pocketalker 2.0 demo); Friday, Jan. 15 from 10am to noon (Hearing technology demo)
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info The Hearing Association of America will be presenting three separate events on the aforementioned dates. Its lip-reading classes will resume after a holiday break. No registration is needed. The following day will feature a demonstration of the new technology known as the Pocketalker 2.0, a neck-loop and travel alarm clock that vibrates. Various Hearing Loss Association members will be present to demonstrate the new technology. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. The final day will feature new hearing-assistive technologies in a hands-on event. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
THE STATE WE’RE IN
What “State of the City” address
Who Presented by Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
When Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info Garcia will deliver a 2016 address to Long Beach residents in an event that will feature dining choices from food trucks, refreshments, photos and games. RSVP at eventbrite.com . Emailrobert.garcia@longbeach.gov .
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will focus on Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dosteovsky. The story tells of Raskolnikov and his struggles with nihilism and the forces of good and evil. 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.
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
What Parade celebration
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Saturday, Jan. 16 from 10:30am to 6pm
Where Begins at Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, intersecting Anaheim Street and ends at King Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
More Info The parade will begin at the Martin Luther King Jr. stop and end at King Park for celebratory festivities. The theme of the parade event is “Infinite Hope,” reflecting the words of the iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Call (562) 570-6816.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Jan. 17 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.
LET IT GROW
What Neighborhood tree planting
Who Presented by I Dig Long Beach, a nonprofit project to improve air quality
When Saturday, Jan 23 from 9am to noon
Where Meet at Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave.
More Info A team of neighbors, city staff and volunteers will gather together to plant trees around the neighborhood. All tools and supplies will be provided. Call (562) 570-6866.
IT’S A DATE!
What Movie fundraiser
Who Presented by the Soroptimist International of Long Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 23; lunch served at 12:30pm; showtime at 1:15pm
Where The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St.
More Info The movie event will help raise money for Meals on Wheels Long Beach. The fundraiser will include a screening of the film Chef, a raffle, door prizes and a Q&A after the movie with Russ Parsons, a columnist and former food editor for the LA Times. Tickets are $30 and are available at soroptimist-longbeach.org . RSVP by Jan 18. Email silb.movie@gmail.com .
SURF’S UP
What Tidepool walk
Who Hosted by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
When Saturday, Jan. 23 from 2pm to 3:30pm and Sunday, Jan 24 from 2:30pm to 4pm
Where Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
More Info Get a chance to explore low tides at a rocky shore in a two-day event that will feature an informative slideshow and a tour of Point Fermin’s tidepools. Call (310) 548-7562
THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY
What Breakfast fundraiser
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Alumnae Chapter— Delta Sigma Theta sorority
When Saturday, Jan 30 from 8am to 10am
Where Applebee’s Restaurant, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info The breakfast includes an all-you-can-eat selection of pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. To reserve a spot, a $10 donation is required beforehand. Registration can be fulfilled by mailing a donation to: DST Long Beach Alumnae, P.O. Box 91623, or registering at eventbrite.com . Call (844) 378-5222 ext. 2201 or email events@lbadst.org .
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 athonoringourfallen.org . Register at eventbrite.com .
