GREEN THUMBS
What Plant sale/open house
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Horticulture Club
When The following dates from 9am to 4pm: Saturday, March 26; Sunday, March 27; Saturday, April 2; and Sunday, April 3
Where Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast Campus (PCC), 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info Thousands of plants, including succulents, vegetables, herbs, shrubs and drought-tolerant varieties, will be available for purchase. A special feature this year will be California-friendly native plants and drought-tolerant “water-wise” plants. The sale will also feature metal BBQs, shepherd poles for hanging plants, plasma art, bird houses and other items created by LBCC’s Fabrication/Welding Club. Members of the community are encouraged to arrive early for best selection. Only cash or check payments can be accepted. Free parking is available in all PCC lots during the plant sale dates. Call (562) 938-3092.
WALK THE WALK
What Monthly walking tour
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, March 26 at 9:30am
Where Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle
More Info The tour will last roughly two hours, and all are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring closed-toe footwear. Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets through PayPal by visiting lbheritage.org . Call (562) 493-7019.
HIPPETY-HOPPETY
What Children’s Easter event
Who Hosted by the California Heights United Methodist Church
When Saturday, March 26 from 10am to noon
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Children through 5th grade are invited for an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, a visit with the Easter bunny and more. A $1 donation is requested. Visit calheightsumc.org .
OPEN COMMUNICATION
What Community open house
Who Presented by the City of Long Beach
When Saturday, March 26 from 11am to 3pm
Where Best Western Golden Sails Hotel, Seafarer Room, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info The community open house will focus on the Southeast Area Development and Improvement Plan (SEADIP), now known as the Southeast Area Specific Plan (SEASP). Those interested may stop by any time during the open house hours to meet one-on-one with the project team to learn about any important topics. Email Christopher at Christopher.Koontz@longbeach.gov .
IT’S IN THE AIR
What 2nd Annual Spring Festival
Who Presented by Alfredo’s Beach Club
When Saturday, March 26 from 11am to 4pm
Where Mothers Beach, 5839 E. Appian Wy.
More Info Free admission is offered, as well as many free activities including Easter bunny visits, bouncy houses and an egg-toss contest. There will also be a giant egg hunt. There will be other paid activities available as well. Call Elena at (562) 270-1400.
IN WITH THE NEW
What Officer installation meeting
Who Presented by the Long Beach Emblem Club
When Monday, March 28 at 7pm
Where Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge, 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The Long Beach Emblem Club will install the officers for 2016 through 2018. The installing officer will be Jacki Fanzo, PSP (past Supreme President) from Huntington Park Emblem Club No. 66. The presentation will also feature the newly elected president, Sharon Eidinger, of Long Beach. Visit elks.org .
UP IN THE AIR
What Airport FIS study community meetings
Who Hosted and presented by Long Beach Airport staff
When Wednesday, March 30 from 10am to 5pm and Wednesday, Apr. 20 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Both meetings will take place at Long Beach Gas and Oil Auditorium, 2400 E. Spring St.
More Info The Long Beach Airport has scheduled 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. Along with the Long Beach Airport staff will be representatives of the Jacobs Engineering team that are conducting the study to provide information and receive input. Visit lgb.org .
SISTER WHAT?
What Sister Spit event
Who Hosted by the LGBTQ Center of LB
When Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30pm
Where Art Theatre, 2025 E. 4th St.
More Info This event draws hundreds of people every year to hear established and emerging authors share their work. Admission is free. Visit centerlb.org or email info@radarproductions.org .
SPEAKER IN THE HOUSE
What Guest speaker
Who Hosted by the Friends of Belmont Shore
When Thursday, March 31 at 6pm
Where St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall on Broadway and Granada
More Info The meeting will feature Leslie Appleton-Young, vice-president and chief economist for the California Association of Realtors, a business service organization. Call Kathy Berry at (562) 477-1646.
A CAFFEINATED DISCUSSION
What Coffee with a Cop event
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD)
When Thursday, March 31 from 6pm to 8pm
Where SHPD’s Emergency Operations Center, 2745 Walnut Ave.
More Info The event is open to the public, and it will give citizens an opportunity to meet and interact with the officers from the department. A member of the SHPD’s detective bureau will give a presentation on mental health awareness. Email Lieutenant Brian Leyn at BLeyn@signalhillpd.org .
WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
What Photographic exhibition opening
Who Presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach
When Friday, April 1 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave.
More Info A new photographic exhibition entitled “Black Gold: Oil in the Neighborhood” will be presented. The exhibit, sponsored by the Port of Long Beach and Mitchell Land Company, will explore an industry that helped shape the Long Beach area. The discovery of oil on Signal Hill in 1921 attracted workers from all over the country to work in the fields. A wine-and-cheese reception will be held, with wines from Willmore Bar for $20 to celebrate the opening. RSVPs are requested, but tickets are available at the door. The exhibition runs through Oct. 27. RSVP by calling (562) 424-2220.
LISTEN UP
What Lecture series
Who Hosted by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA)
When Friday, April 1 from 7pm to 9pm
Where CMA, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
More Info The speaker for the lecture will be Ann Scarborough, chief of Environmental Science Section Pacific Region, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management at the Discovery Lecture Series presented by AltaSea and CMA. The lecture is free, and space is limited. RSVP by emailing lecture@cmaqua.org .
MEET AND EAT
What Supper Club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, April 4 at 5:30pm or 7pm
Where Johnny Reb’s, 4663 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The monthly program serves as a “meet and greet” for those interested in joining the club or meeting people in the community. Seatings are limited to 36 people each. RSVP to supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
