WALK ABOUT
What Walking tour
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8am to 10am
Where Meet at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info Ecologist will lead a nature walk through the Marketplace Marsh. Attendees will see Great Blue Herons. The walk is appropriate for those ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. To RSVP, email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwltrust.org.
CALLING EARLY SHOPPERS
What Holiday fundraiser
Who Hosted by PEO Chapter OL of Long Beach
When Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9am to 3pm
Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The marketplace-type event will include handmade fabric creations, garden greenery, jewelry, edibles, holiday and home decor and other items available for purchase. Call Anna at (562) 882-3380 or email peolongbeach@gmail.com.
PUT ON YOUR WALKING SHOES
What Walking tour
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Meet in front of Gold’s Gym, 345 Pine Ave.
More Info The quarterly tour will explore re-activation projects, such as the Molina’s Press-Telegram building and Walker Lofts. Cost is $10, and tickets can be purchased at lbheritage.org.
EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED
What “Empowering Underserved Women” event
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women
When Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9:30am
Where Leisure World, Clubhouse 3, Room 1, 13533 Seal Beach Blvd.
More Info The group will present the story of Nicole De La Roza Rivera, who received a career-development grant from the American Association of University Women. Lunch will be available and catered by Baja Fresh. RSVP by Oct. 29. Email lee.tsao@hotmail.com.
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.
UP IN THE AIR
What Festival of Flight event
Who Presented by Long Beach Airport
When Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10am to 2pm
Where Long Beach Airport, 4100 Donald Douglas Dr.
More Info The festival will be a free celebration open to the public that will feature food trucks, static aircraft and vehicle displays, beer garden and entertainment. No pets, bags or coolers are allowed. Call (562) 570-2678 or email flylgb@longbeach.gov.
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.
COLOR OF THE MONTH
What Creation station event
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Nov. 5 from 1pm to 4pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info The theme of the event is “Brilliant Brown” to coincide with the beginning of November. Kids will be able to participate in arts-and-crafts activities. A free drop-in program will also be available and is geared toward elementary-aged students. RSVP on the rancho’s Facebook page by searching “Creation Station: Brilliant Brown.”
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
What Conversations in Place discussion
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Alamitos
When Sunday, Nov. 6 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd.
More Info The event will feature speaker Josh Kun, panel discussion moderated by Oliver Wang with Greg Bryant and Craig Torres and performance by Grammy Award-winning band Quetzal. Tickets are $25 each. Visit rancholosalamitos.org.
WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?
What Medicare workshop
Who Presented by Long Beach Memorial
When Monday, Nov. 7 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Community Hospital Long Beach Auditorium, 1720 Termino Ave.
More Info The workshop will inform residents about Medicare, Medicare Advantage, prescription-drug and Medigap plans. Registration is required. Call (562) 933-1650.
‘EXCUSE ME, WAITER…ER, OFFICER!’
What Tip-A-Cop fundraiser
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Department
When Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 5pm to 9pm
Where Applebee’s Restaurant, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info Signal Hill Police Department officers will serve as hosts and food servers to all guests. All tips the officers receive will be donated to local Special Olympics athletes. Email Brian at bleyn@signalhillpd.org.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Monthly meet-up
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, Nov. 7; seatings at 6pm or 7:30pm
Where Bamboo Teri House, 3391 Atlantic Ave.
More Info For reservations, email supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com and provide the number of people in the party.
PAGE-TURNERS
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The meeting will feature a discussion on the novel The Crying of Lot 49 by author Thomas Pynchon. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or call (562) 595-0081.
A GOOD REASON TO SHOP
What Annual Holiday Faire
Who Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach
When Thursday, Nov. 10 and Friday, Nov. 11 from 7:30am to 5pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach, Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The hospital is hosting its annual and free Holiday Faire to raise funds for the clinic. The event will include a silent auction and a gift-basket raffle. Pastries and other times will also be on sale. Email Beatrice at bjimenez@memorialcare.org.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Guest speakers
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of American
When Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Medical experts Joni Kristin Doherty and Ryan J. DelloRusso will discuss the origins of tinnitus— ear noise— and the methods of suppressing it. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
A POWER BREAKFAST?
What Guest speaker
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Tim Conway, Jr., radio personality from the KFI 640 AM station, will be the guest speaker at the meeting. RSVP is required. Email longbeachRFW@gmail.com or call (562) 493-4125. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for guests and includes breakfast.
RUN FOR FUN
What Fun-run event
Who Presented by Newcomb Academy, a public K-8 school
When Sunday, Nov. 13; 5K at 9am; 1K at 10:15am; toddler run at 10:45am
Where El Dorado Park East, 7550 E. Spring St.
More Info Run Like It’s Recess is a running event to fund programs at Newcomb academy. The race is for all who are willing to participate. Entry fees are $30 for the 5K, $15 for the 1K and $10 for the toddler run. Proceeds will to the academy’s parent-teacher-student association for field trips, teaching supplies and other school-related projects. Visit runlikeitsrecess.com.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Free flu shots
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the American Red Cross
When Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 9am to noon
Where Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Annual walk-in flu clinics will provide free shots for residents. The department encourages those 6 months and older to get a shot. Parents should bring their children’s immunization records. Some kids will require two doses of the vaccine, which is typically given a month apart. Call (562) 570-4315. Visit longbeach.gov/health.
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.
