EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, May 29 from 8am to 11:30am
More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles, orange juice and coffee, as well as Bloody Marys and mimosas for $2.
HELPING THOSE Who SERVED
What Memorial Day event
Who Presented by the Signal Hill Applebee’s Restaurant
When Monday, May 30 from 8am to 2pm
Where Applebee’s Restaurant, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info The event will have an all-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast for $10 from 8am to 10am, followed by lunch from 11am to 2pm, with 15 percent of the proceeds going to the nonprofit Rock for Vets. Live entertainment, face painting, magic presentations and raffles will be featured throughout the event. Tickets are $10. Buy a ticket or donate a ticket for a veteran to enjoy breakfast at musicistheremedy.org/applebee-s-memorial-day.html .
MIND OVER MATTER
What Mental-health awareness presentation
Who Presented by the Homeland Cultural Center
When Thursday, June 2 at 7pm
Where Manazar Gamboa Theatre, 1323 Gundry Ave.
More Info Local poet Tasha Ezaki will speak about her experiences on anxiety and faith. The purpose of the presentation will be to create awareness for mental health and its impact on people in the community. The event is an open-mic night at the Homeland Cultural Center’s Manazar Gamboa Theatre, and Ezaki will begin the evening with her presentation. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/parks-centers-pier/homeland-cultural-center/ .
RAPTOR RAMBLE
What Raptor-oriented walk
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, June 4 at 8am
Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info A two-hour nature hike of the Hellman Ranch Wetlands will give tourists the opportunity to spot raptors, such as sea eagles and brown-tailed hawks. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. To RSVP, email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org or visit lcwlandtrust.org .
TRUE COLORS
What “Rainbow Surprise” Creation Station
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, June 4 from 1pm to 4pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Activities will include painting butterflies, creating engravings and crafting vibrant mosaics that involve using every color of the rainbow. Creation Station workshops are held rain or shine. In addition to participating in these hands-on activities, visitors can choose to take a free house tour between 1pm and 5pm, or a garden tour at 2:30pm. Call Danielle Lewis at (562) 206-2038.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LAAAA
What Choral festival
Who Presented by the Belmont Heights, California Heights and Lakewood First churches
When Sunday, June 5 at 3pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info A choral festival will be presented by choirs from the three local United Methodist churches. There will be a reception following the program. Free-will donation is requested. Child care is provided. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
READ MY LIPS
What Free lip-reading classes
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Wednesday, June 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info The class continues through with a series of beginner lessons. No formal registration. There will be no classes offered in July and August. Wednesday classes will start up again in September. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
SHHHHH
What Silent auction
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, June 9 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Unused technology will be auctioned off during the potluck event. Members and guests will be able to bid on unused items from the Hearing Assistive Technology Committee. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
MEET AND EAT
What 7th Annual Pizza Pig-Out
Who Hosted by the Wrigley Association
When Friday, June 10 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Holy Innocents School, 2500 Pacific Ave.
More Info A dozen pizzerias from across Long Beach will vie for the crown of “Best Pizza” in Long Beach at the annual event. A panel of judges, as well as the votes of 1000 expected attendees, will decide who serves Long Beach’s best crust, best toppings and is the most unique, along with many other awards. Admission is $5 and includes a vote and a tasting of a wide variety of Long Beach pizzas. Visit facebook.com/PizzaPigOut .
LEANING LEFT?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, June 11 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Larry Greenfield, publisher of the Journal of International Security Affairs, will speak on the topic of “Why Are Jews Still Liberal?” RSVP is required to LBRWF@gmail.com or call (562) 493-4125 and leave a message. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast. All are welcome.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, June 11 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Jill Amadio, an award-winning journalist, author, collaborator, ghostwriter and screenwriter, will be a guest speaker at the meeting. The topic is “Reaching Your Writing Goals.” Visit calwriterslongbeach.org .
HELP THEM HAVE A BALL
What 2016 Army Birthday Ball
Who Hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army in cooperation with Post # 283 of the American Legion
When Saturday, June 11 at 6pm
Where The Queen Mary Grand Ballroom, 1126 Queens Hwy.
More Info “Give a Soldier a Night Off” is the theme for the annual Army Birthday Ball. The event is intended to give soldiers the opportunity to relax and have fun at a formal military gala to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 241st birthday, going back to June 14, 1775. A donation or sponsorship is requested. Purchase tickets or donate money by visiting ausaglac.info/army-ball-purchase-tickets-to-attend/ .
POLITICAL PLAYERS
What Annual Long Beach Political Players Radio Show
Who Presented by the Long Beach Playhouse
When Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The event will feature a script, complete with sound effects, written by Gazettes Executive Director Harry Saltzgaver that will be performed by Long Beach Political Players, who include Al Austin, Stacy Mungo and Doug Haubert. Tickets are $85. Call (562) 494-1014 ext. 1 to purchase tickets. Email Andrew Vonderschmitt at andrew@lbplayhouse.org .
WALK, RUN OR ROLL
What Long Beach 5K/10K event
Who Presented by the nonprofit United States Veterans Initiative
When Saturday, June 18 at 8am
Where Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave.
More Info The event will raise funds for veterans at the United Stated Veterans Initiative. The funds will also support veterans and their families at the Villages of Cabrillo. The event will also honor 4th District Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. Participants can “walk, run or roll.” Awards will go to the top three overall male, female and wheelchair runners. Every race registration includes a free T-Shirt. Registration begins at $25 per person. Visit usvetsinc.org/longbeach to register or sponsor a veteran.
