A GOOD REASON TO SHOP
What Annual Holiday Faire
Who Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach
When 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.
VALUING VETS
What Veterans Day celebration
Who Hosted by the VA Long Beach Healthcare System
When Friday, Nov. 11 from 11am to 2pm
Where Long Beach VA Medical Center, Parking Lot E, 5901 E. 7th St.
More Info A free formal ceremony will honor veterans in front of the medical center. The event will include live entertainment, car show, children’s play area and games for the family. Lunch will be served on a first come, first serve basis at no cost. Visit longbeach.va.gov.
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.
HIT THE STREETS
What Beach Streets Midtown event
Who Presented by the City of Long Beach
When Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9am to 3pm
Where Anaheim Street from Orange Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway
More Info Beach Streets will feature entertainment and activities in an open-streets environment that will allow walking, bicycling and skating in car-free roads. Major hubs, such as MacArthur Park and the Long Beach Transit Administration Building, will be home to entertainment, as well. Motorized vehicles must be officially-marked means of transportation for those with disabilities. Visit beachstreets.com or visit Facebook.com/beachstreets.
HOME SWEET HOME?
What Panel discussion
Who Hosted by the Long Beach League of Women Voters
When Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where Long Beach Public Library, Main Branch, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info The league is presenting the panel discussion entitled “A Dialogue about Homelessness.” The event will feature speakers who work closely with the homeless community and those who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness. A community forum session will be conducted afterward for the public who have questions. Visit lba.ca.lwvnet.org.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
What Evening at the Vet event
Who Hosted by the VA Long Beach Healthcare System
When Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Where Long Beach VA Medical Center, building 165, room 101, 5901 E. 7th St.
More Info The event will feature an evening of classical music. Family and friends are welcome. The event is every Saturday and Sunday from 7pm to 8:30pm. Visit longbeach.va.gov.
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.
MUSIC IN THE AIR
What Autumn concert
Who Presented by the Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church
When Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The program will celebrate the church’s newly acquired Yamaha piano. The event will include works by Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and more. Guest artists on piano will be Christine Lopez and Sung Ae Lee. Child care provided. Visit calheightsumc.org.
RETIRED BUT STILL ACTIVE
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)
When Monday, Nov. 14 at 1pm
Where Veteran’s Community Center, Veteran’s Park, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Email Sharon at sharon.bergeron@gmail.com.
GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
What Driving course
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Nov. 17 from 9am to 1pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The AARP Smart Driver Course will provide driving techniques for those ages 55 and over. The eight-hour course will broken up into two four-hour sessions. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. Call (562) 933-1650.
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.
AN IM-PORT-ANT EVENT
What Public hearing
Who Hosted by the Port of Long Beach
When Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5:30pm
Where Port Interim Administrative Offices, 4801 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info The hearing will gather input on a study that will identify and evaluate improvements to existing navigational channels, enhancing safety, reliability and efficiency for vessels visiting the port. The public is welcome to submit comments and suggestions at the event. Visit polb.com/ceqa.
BREATHE DEEPLY
What Joint public meeting
Who Hosted by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
When Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6pm
Where The Port of Long Beach Maintenance Facility, 725 Harbor Plaza
More Info The governing boards of the ports will host the meeting to discuss proposals for updating the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The meeting will be broadcast live online at the portoflosangeles.org and polb.com. Written comments may be submitted at caap@cleanairactionplan.org. Visit polb.com.
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.
HELPING THOSE WHO SERVED
What Veterans workshop
Who Presented by the nonprofit Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
When Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10am to noon
Where VA Long Beach, 5901 E. 7th St., Building 165
More Info Workshop organizers will discuss available programs and qualifications for veterans searching for affordable housing. Email jabarca@affordable-housing.org.
GOT CHANGE?
What Quartermania fundraiser
Who Hosted by Meals on Wheels Long Beach
When Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11:30am to 3pm
Where Long Beach Scottish Rite, 855 Elm Ave.
More Info The fundraiser is an auction event where participants bid on prizes with quarters. Proceeds will go to Music on Wheels Long Beach and Music is the Remedy. Cost is $20 and includes a lunch and auction paddle. Individuals must bring their own quarters or exchange for some at the door. Email katherine@musicistheremedy.org or bill.cruikshank@mowlb.org.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info The meeting will go over new genealogy research tools. 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.
THERE IS A SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH
What 9th Annual Serving with a Thankful Heart
Who Presented by the office of 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Monday, Nov. 21 from 11:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 7:30pm
Where Ernest S. McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
More Info The office will host a free Thanksgiving banquet with fellow community members. Those interested need to RSVP by Nov. 17. Email district6@longbeach.gov or call (562) 570-6816.
OH, CHRISTMAS TREES
What 17th annual tree lot
Who Hosted by the Youth Center in Los Alamitos
When Opens Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9am to 9pm
Where Ganahl Lumber’s parking lot, 10742 Los Alamitos Blvd.
More Info The center will open its tree lot on weekends from 9am to 9pm and weekdays from noon to 9pm. Fragrant-scented trees, tree stands, watering spouts, wreaths and other items will be available for purchase. Call (562) 493-4043.
IT’S AN HONOR
What Dinner and awards presentation
Who Presented by the Long Beach Branch NAACP
When Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30pm
Where The Hilton Long Beach, 701 W. Ocean Blvd.
More Info The event will honor NAACP affiliates and those closely involved with the Long Beach community. Non-member tickets are $125, and member tickets are $100. RSVP by emailing mnaacp@gmail.com or calling (562) 856-7586.
HISPANIC HERITAGE
What Awards night
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Centro CHA
When Thursday, Dec. 8 from 6pm to 9pm
Where The Grand Long Beach, 4101 E. Willow St.
More Info The awards night will recognize notable businesses and individuals for Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will feature music, food and special guests. RSVP deadline is Dec. 2. Cost is $100 per person. Email Susan at susan@centrocha.org.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LAAA
What Holiday concert
Who Presented by the Long Beach City College Performing Arts Department
When Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2pm
Where Long Beach City College Auditorium, Liberal Arts campus, Building J, 4901 E. Carson St.
More Info The performance will feature the Long Beach City College Symphony Orchestra and Scott Arakawa as a special guest conductor. Purchase tickets at lbcc.edu/performingarts or call (866) 811-4111.
