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.
B-I-N-G-O!
What Bingo event
Who Presented by Friends of the Signal Hill Library
When Friday, Oct. 21 from 2pm to 5pm
Where Signal Hill Petroleum, 2633 Cherry Ave.
More Info Those interested will be able to participate in an afternoon of Bingo. Dinner, drinks and prizes will be featured. Tickets can purchased for $10 at the door. Call Sylvia at (562) 597-4220.
LISTEN UP
What Community-listening event
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Sidewalk Talk
When Friday, Oct. 21 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where The corner of Atlantic Avenue and Carson Boulevard
More Info Psychotherapists and volunteers will be in outside in Bixby Knolls, listening to strangers about their issues, in a collective effort to emphasize human connection and inclusion. Visit kathleendeppemft.com.
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.
WALK THE WALK
What Monthly walking tour
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9:30am
Where Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle
More Info The tour lasts 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.
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.
HEALING THROUGH ART
What Cancer workshop
Who Presented by the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute
When Begins Monday, Oct. 24 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Where Todd Cancer Pavilion, Treatment Planning Room, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info An eight-week creative workshop for cancer patients and survivors will explore the aspects of self-healing through empowering and transformational seminars. Each session will provide a lesson on techniques, approaches and activities. Richard Harvey, a cancer survivor who is a published author and artist, will lead the workshop. The event is free. Call (562) 933-0971 to RSVP.
CONNECTING THE DOTS
What Free seminar
Who Presented by Long Beach Memorial and the Roxanna Todd Hoadges Foundation
When Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, Terrace Room, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info Experts will discuss how diabetes can increase risk factors for a stroke. Tips to manage diabetes will be provided, as well, including stroke-risk factors, prevention and signs. Free cholesterol, glucose and blood-pressure screenings will be available. Register at rthfoundation.org or call (888) 794-9466.
CHEERS!
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Good Spirits Club
When Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where Rasselbock, 4020 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will include 35 different German and Belgian beers. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com to RSVP.
ART WITH HEART
What Kids art exhibition
Who Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach
When Friday, Oct. 28 from noon to 5pm
Where Miller Children’s Hospital, Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The pediatric-patient art exhibition will feature the artwork of current and former patients. The first 150 attendees will receive a free patient-art calendar. Calendars and greeting cards will be available for purchase, as well. Call Denise at (562) 243-0170 or email Marissa at mgomez3@memorialcare.org.
‘TIS (ALMOST) THE SEASON
What Holiday boutique events
Who Hosted by the Assistance League of Long Beach
When Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4 from 9am to 4pm
Where Assistance League of Long Beach Philanthropic Center, 6220 E. Spring St.
More Info Holiday items on sale include decorations, home accessories, purses, apparel, tabletop items, orchids, jams and jellies, olive oils, soaps and lotions, candy, jewelry and more. Admission and parking is free. Door prizes will be awarded hourly during the event. Email Suzanne at spleo10@gmail.com or call (909) 210-6245.
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.
IT’S AN HONOR
What Charity event
Who Hosted by Honoring Our Fallen, Inc.
When Friday, Nov. 18 from 6pm to 11:45pm
Where Petroleum Club of Long Beach, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The Great Gatsby-themed event will benefit the families of military personnel. Guests can expect an evening of dinner, live entertainment and dancing. Ticket sales close on Friday, Nov. 4 at 11pm. Individual seat prices begin at $100. Email laura@honoringourfallen.org.
