WALK THE WALK
What Monthly walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9am to 11:30am (Downtown LB) and Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet at the WPA Mural at 3rd and Promenade (Downtown LB); and meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (Wilmore City)
More Info The tours last roughly two hours, and all are welcome. Remember to bring closed-toe footwear. Tickets are $10 for the East Village and downtown tours, and $15 for the Wilmore City tour. Purchase tickets through PayPal by visiting lbheritage.org . Call (562) 493-7019.
GETTING CRAFTY
What Lollipop Lane craft show
Who Sponsored by the City of Lakewood Recreation and Community Services
When Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9am to 3pm
Where Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave.
More Info Items for sale will include candles, jewelry, pottery, clothing, pet accessories, wreaths, floral decorations and more. Email dazegoneby@aol.com.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What 2nd Annual Family Health Festival
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Agape Children’s Museum (ACM)
When Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10am to 4pm
Where 3060 Long Beach Blvd., on the northeast corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Spring Street
More Info The admission-free event is in support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The festival seeks to connect individuals and families with organizations that support healthy choices. Exhibitors will be on-site to showcase products and services. There will also be live entertainment and food available for purchase. Email Sue at salebbad@gmail.com or call (480) 241-4681.
OPEN HOUSES
What Home tour
Who Presented by the CSULB University Art Museum
When Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10:30am to 5pm
Where University Art Museum, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The Long Beach Mid-Century Modern Home Tour will explore two Edward Killingsworth homes and the Brady & Smith architecture offices. Tickets and event packages are available at lbmodernhometourcom.
DRINK UP
What Pour on 4th event
Who Presented by Retro Row
When Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2pm to 6pm
Where Participating businesses on 4th Street
More Info A variety of 4th-Street businesses will offer sales and specials. The event will include food, wine, beer and live music throughout Retro Row. Tickets are $25 general admission and $35 at the event. All tickets include a wristband and sampling glass per person for free tastings. Visit eventbrite.com and search “Pour on 4th.”
TRY YOUR LUCK
What Casino night
Who Hosted by Static Salon
When Saturday, Oct. 15 from 6:30pm to 10pm
Where Static Salon, 2310 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The casino night will benefit the WomenShelter of Long Beach, and all proceeds will support the organization’s victim-service programs. Raffle prizes, food and beverages will be offered. The event will offer a “$20 for $100 of play money” deal. Register by visiting staticsalonandspa.com or calling (562) 430-5100.
SPOKES-PEOPLE
What Kidical Mass bike ride
Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1pm
Where Meet at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The ride is zombie themed, and participants are encouraged to wear clothing that they are willing to dirty with “zombie blood.” Those who arrive early will be able to have makeup done by a local artist. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info Guest speaker Barbara Randell will discuss Irish genealogy. The group meets with the purpose of collecting, preserving and publishing data relating to genealogy and hosts its monthly meetings on the third Sunday of every month. Visit qhgs.info or call Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
FOOD FINDERS’ FALL FUNDRAISER
What Fall fundraiser event
Who Hosted by Food Finders
When Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 6pm to 9pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Dishes and cocktails will be served from local chefs in the Long Beach area in order to raise funds for the Food Finders Food Rescue Program. Tickets are $45 per person and $80 per couple. Visit foodfinders.org.
GET MEDIEVAL
What Medieval arts center exhibition
Who Presented by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
When Runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 12
Where St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 E. 7th St.
More Info The 30th year of the exhibition will feature artifacts, such as engraved plates, suits of armor, chain-mail vests and costumes. Visitors may pay $5 and up for materials. Call Gail at (562) 439-9496.
HILLARY VS. DONALD
What Presidential debate party
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Area Republican Party
When Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Forbidden City Restaurant, 6380 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info A donation of $25 for club members and $30 for non-members will include a multi-course buffet. RSVP by emailing Bianca at bianca@longbeachrepublicans.org or calling (562) 424-1246. Visit longbeachrepublicans.org to pay via PayPal.
CALLING BOOKWORMS
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The meeting will feature a discussion on the novel Blindness by author Jose Saramogo. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or call (562) 595-0081.
JUST AND EQUAL
What Awards night
Who Presented by the California Conference for Equality and Justice
When Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5pm
Where Keesal Young & Logan, 400 Oceangate
More Info The Gene Lenztner Human Relations Awards will honor Porter Gilberg, Heather Green and Mary Zendejas at its 28th annual event. Tickets start at $75. Visit cacej.org.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Technology demo
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of American
When Friday, Oct. 21 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info The free technology demo will provide information on free-captioned phones and hearing devices. Participants will be “hands-on” with the items. Visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
FEELING LUCKY?
What Casino night
Who Hosted by the Rock Club
When Friday, Oct. 21 from 6pm to 10pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The fundraiser event will raise proceeds for the Rock Club. Appetizers, starter money, prizes and two drinks are included in the ticket package. Tickets are $100 each. Email Katherine at katherine@musicistheremedy.org.
ON THE WALL
What Community workshops
Who Hosted by the Arts Council of Long Beach
When Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10am to 11am (Manazar) and Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 5pm to 6:30pm (Mark Twain)
Where Manazar Gamboa Community Theater, 1323 Gundry Ave. (Oct. 22) and Mark Twain Public Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. (Oct. 25)
More Info The workshops will inform residents about the Cambodia Town Mural Project, an initiative that will install up to nine public art murals along Anaheim Street between Long Beach Boulevard and Junipero Avenue by summer 2017. Residents are free to ask questions. Email April at april.economides@artslb.org.
DO THE RIGHT THING
What Drug drop-off event
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
When Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10am to 2pm
Where Signal Hill Police Department, 2745 Walnut Ave.
More Info Residents will be able to drop-off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs at the police department. The service is free and anonymous. Visit cityofsignalhill.org/index.aspx?nid=17.
TAKING IT BACK
What Take Back Pharmacy event
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10am to 2pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The hospital is hosting the event in conjuction with the Long Beach Police Department and the LA County Drug Enforcement Administration. The event will collect expired pharmaceutical drugs in order to avoid harm to people who may abuse the items or who do not properly dispose them. Call Marissa at (562) 933-1736.
WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?
What Medicare workshops
Who Presented by Long Beach Memorial
When Monday, Oct. 24 from 10am to noon, Thursday, Oct. 27 from 1pm to 3pm and Monday, Nov. 7 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Community Hospital Long Beach Auditorium, 1720 Termino Ave.
More Info The workshops will inform residents about Medicare, Medicare Advantage, prescription-drug and Medigap plans. Registration is required. Call (866) 276-3627.
SALUTING THOSE WHO SERVED
What 20th Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade
Who Presented by the Long Beach Veterans Day Committee
When Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10am
Where The intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street
More Info The parade will include live music, food, community services, career expo, Kids’ Zone and Vets’ Club. Attendance is expected to be more than 2500 people. Email VetsFest@gmail.com.
BRING THE KIDS!
What Family festival and car show
Who Presented by Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach
When Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11am to 2pm
Where Long Beach Memorial Med Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The free festival will a include a car show, live music, food, raffles, giveaways and activities for kids. Resources related to diabetes care will be provided during the event. Call (562) 933-5043.
