FEDERATED PARTY
What Monthly meeting
Who Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Assemblymember David Hadley, representing the South Bay 66th Assembly District, will be the featured speaker. RSVP by emailing LBRWF@gmail.com or calling (562) 493-4125 and leaving a message. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast. All are welcome.
WALK THE WALK
What Long Beach Heritage Walking Tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10am to noon (East Village); Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9am to 11:30am (Downtown); Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet at Ocean and Linden Avenue by Modica’s Restaurant (East Village); Meet at WPA Mural by 3rd and Promenade (Downtown); Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (Wilmore City)
More Info Each tour lasts roughly two hours. Tickets for the East Village and Downtown walking tours are $10, and the Wilmore City tour is $15. Tickets can be ordered through PayPal at lbheritage.org . Email Julie at preservation@lbheritage.org or call (562) 437-2890.
CULTURE VULTURES
What Cultural Conversations discussion
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program
When Saturday, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27 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.
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN!
What “After-hours” candle-lit tours
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Feb. 13 from 6pm to 8pm every 15 minutes
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info In honor of Valentine’s Day, the ranch will provide the tours and will include a historic look of an a adobe home, and the night will conclude with dessert and live romantic music. Tickets are $15 per person, and reservations are required. Call (562) 206-2040.
CLEANING THE STREETS
What Beautification project launch
Who Presented by 9th District Long Beach Councilmember Rex Richardson
When Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10am
Where Golden State Humane Society, 555 E. Artesia Blvd.
More Info The “Creative Corridor Challenge” project intends to beautify nuisance spots in North Long Beach with art, sustainability and civic engagement. Visit the “Creative Corridor Challenge” Facebook page or insidedistrict9.com .
LET IT GROW
What Neighborhood tree planting
Who Hosted by the Wrigley Clean Team
When Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9am to noon
Where Meet at Ray and Roy’s Market, 2093 Pacific Ave.
More Info The theme for the mass neighborhood tree planting is “A Tribute to Amelia Earhart!” Earhart is an American aviation pioneer who attended the dedication of a new 60-acre municipal flying field located west of Long Beach Boulevard and south of Willow Street in December 1920. Email wrigleyvillage@gmail.com .
FASHION FOR CHILDREN
What Fundraiser fashion show
Who Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach
When Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10am to 2pm
Where Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Ave.
More Info The 56th Annual Designer Fashion Show event will raise funds toward a new education center at Miller Children’s. The fundraising goal is $125,000. The show will include a silent auction and models showcasing designs. Tickets are $95. Call Maggie at (562) 431-9650 or email marjipenny@charter.net .
FA-LA-LAAAA
What LA Opera discussion
Who Hosted by the El Dorado Neighborhood Library
When Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2pm
Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd.
More Info An LA Opera Community Educator will present a multimedia program about “The Magic Flute.” The presentation is free, and a light refreshment with an opera-related gift will be served. Visit lbpl.org .
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Feb. 21 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.
A WRITER SPEAKS
What Guest speaker event
Who Presented by the Long Beach Public Library
When Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2pm
Where Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info Acclaimed author and poet Luis J. Rodriguez, author of Always Running, La Vida Loca, will discuss and read from his works. A book signing will follow. Doors open at 1:30pm. Parking is available in the civic center parking structure at Broadway and Chestnut. With a library validation, parking is free for the first 30 minutes and is then $1.75 for two hours. Maximum parking cost is $10. Email Barbara at begyud@msn.com .
LET’S GET POLITICAL
What Citywide candidates forum
Who Presented by Leadership Long Beach, Long Beach Community Action Partnership, Public Access Digital Network (PADNET) and Palacio Magazine
When Wednesday, March 2 from 5pm to 8pm
Where The Long Beach Public Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info The forum will allow residents to be informed about who is running for office and the stances on different issues between candidates seeking election for Long Beach City Council, Long Beach City College Board of Trustees and the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. Write-in candidates must contact Leadership Long Beach by March 1 for an invitation. RSVP to Oscar Cosby at o.cosby@leadershiplb.org .
