FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
What Free food distribution
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Friday, Feb. 19 at 9am
Where Ernest S. McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
More Info The 6th District will distribute food to those in the community until all resources have been given out. Bring a bag. Call (562) 570-6816.
MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY
What Citywide breakfast
Who Hosted by We Love Long Beach, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life in Long Beach neighborhoods
When Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9am to 11am
Where Select front yards around Long Beach
More Info Volunteers around Long Beach will host a breakfast in their front yard for the event. In order to volunteer and host a breakfast, visit welovelb.org/events.html and email info@welovelb.org .
WALK THE WALK
What Long Beach Heritage Walking Tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9am to 11:30am (Downtown); Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where 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 Downtown walking tour are $10, and the Wilmore City cost is $15. Tickets can be ordered through PayPal at lbheritage.org . Email Julie at preservation@lbheritage.org or call (562) 437-2890.
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 was 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 .
BY DESIGN
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 .
SAFETY FIRST
What 2nd Annual Youth Exploitation Safety Symposium
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Human Trafficking Task Force
When Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10am to 3pm
Where Long Beach City College, 4901 Carson St.
More Info Parents, educators, college students and teens are invited to a one-day symposium that will include specially designed adult and student workshops, panel discussions, a resource fair, entertainment and a call to action. The event is designed to educate children and families about the dangers of exploitation and the need for healthy relationships to ensure a safe and full life. Register at eventbrite.com by searching for “YESS.”
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 light refreshments with an opera-related gift will be served. Visit lbpl.org .
SPOKES-PEOPLE
What Kidicial Mass “Bike Messenger” bike ride
Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, Feb. 21; ride begins at 1pm
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Participants will be delivering and picking up envelopes from the neighborhood. The event will include DJ Bill spinning tunes and ice cream for all participants after the ride. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. Bring a helmet. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
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.
BUILDING TIES
What Community meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Police North Division
When Monday, Feb. 22 at 6pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Long Beach Police North Division Commander Rudy Komisza will discuss crime trends in the neighborhood and how to stay safe. Commander William LeBaron of the Detectives Division will also be a guest speaker.
UP IN THE AIR
What Airport study community meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Airport
When Monday, Feb. 22 from 6pm to 8pm and Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Long Beach Gas & Oil Auditorium (Monday) ;Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. (Wednesday)
More Info The Long Beach Airport will be conducting two community meetings to present the scope of the feasibility study for the proposed Federal Inspection Service (FIS) facility and to address questions about the study. Visit lgb.org .
START YOUR ENGINES!
What 2016 Grand Prix kickoff mixer
Who Presented by the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and the Committee of 300
When Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 6pm to 9pm
Where Forbidden City Restaurant, 6380 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info The mixer is an opportunity for the public to learn about membership in the C300, the volunteer staffing source for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and a year-round community outreach and networking organization. Visit committeeof300.com .
WATCH AND LEARN
What Screening of the documentary Beyond Measure
Who Presented by the Intellectual Virtues Academy, a free public charter school
When Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Intellectual Virtues Academy, 3601 Linden Ave.
More Info The screening serves to convey the film’s message of what’s possible in American education when communities decide they are ready for change. General admission is $15. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com; search “Intellectual Virtues.” Email Rebecca at rebecca.irwin@me.com .
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 Writer 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 .
CULTURE VULTURES
What Cultural Conversations discussion
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program
When Saturday, 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.
WHO’S RUNNING?
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 .
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
What The Mustang Run 5k
Who Hosted by Rogers Middle School
When Sunday, March 6 at 8:30am
Where Marine Stadium Park, 5255 Paoli Way
More Info The run is a fundraising event that will benefit the Rogers Middle School PTA program. The race’s theme is “Racing for Technology.” The event will include live music, prizes and food. People of all ages may participate, and registration prices begin at $40. Visit eventbrite.com .
