DONATION FOR THE BRAIN
What Hospital donations
Who Hosted by Community Hospital Long Beach
When Donations accepted until Friday, Dec. 23
Where Community Hospital Long Beach, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The MemorialCare Center for Mental Health & Wellness at the hospital is collecting donations, including games, journals, art supplies, hygiene products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, brushes and combs, clothing— male and female— in multiple sizes and more. Avoid donating items with metal wiring or glass. Call (562) 933-5931.
BETTER TO GIVE
What Holiday donations
Who Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach
When Ongoing
Where Donate to bgclublb.nationbuilder.com/holiday_giving
More Info The clubs are making efforts to provide children in need a safe place to go after school, activities to strengthen their minds and bodies and mentors. The donation tab at the bgclublb.org website allows donors to contribute proceeds to the cause.
MEET YOUR MATCH
What Open donation
Who Hosted by McKenzie Mortuary
When The month of December
Where Donate to McKenzie Mortuary at (562) 961-9301 or visit kammcare.com/donate.htm
More Info The mortuary is accepting gift certificates, new or used, at its donation website. Gifts will benefit those in need of breast-cancer treatment. McKenzie Mortuary grants also benefit child care. All donations will be matched by the mortuary, with a cap of $10,000.
DRIVEN TO GIVE?
What Donation drive
Who Launched by the UPS Store
When All month until Jan. 2
Where UPS Store, 3553 Atlantic Ave. Suite B
More Info The store is raising funds to benefit the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, which helps purchase books for children in the area. The donation drive will culminate with the UPS Store’s first-ever float in the 128th Rose Parade, highlighting the literacy program at the event. Visit toysfortots.org/literacy to donate online, or visit the site to donate in-store.
A ‘SPECIAL’ EVENT
What Holiday theatre production
Who Presented by The Found Theatre
When Runs till Sunday, Dec. 18 at 8pm; Sunday showings are 2:30pm
Where The Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The theatre will present a live performance of Merry Mid-Century, a tribute to 1950s TV Christmas specials. Tickets are $15. If attendees donate a new pair of men’s or women’s socks at the event to be distributed to Long Beach agencies that provide assistance for the homeless, they will receive complimentary eggnog or another festive beverage. Visit foundtheatre.org or email info@foundtheatre.org.
FOR THE KIDS
What Annual children’s Christmas party
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Christian Outreach in Action
When Saturday, Dec. 17 from 8am to 2pm
Where Christian Outreach in Action, 515 E. 3rd St.
More Info All children up to 16 years old are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult. Entertainment acts, arts-and-crafts activities, food, carolers and storytelling will be featured at the event. Call Ana at (562) 432-1440.
SPREADING THE HOLIDAY JOY
What Holiday celebration concert
Who Presented by the Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra\
When Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7pm and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4pm
Where Grace Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd.
More Info The show will feature New Joy, a concert of American holiday music. The show will include works from contemporary American composers. Tickets are $25 and $15 for students with ID. Visit longbeachchorale.org or call (562) 427-1931.
FOR THOSE IN KNEAD
What Bake sale event
Who Presented by the California Heights United Methodist Church
When Sunday, Dec. 18 from 11am to noon
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The proceeds will go to the Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless. Items include cookies, bread, candy trains and gingerbread houses. Visit calheightsumc.org.
AN AFTERNOON WITH FRIENDS
What Holiday concert
Who Hosted by the Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church
When Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3pm
Where California Height United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The church will present a holiday-celebration concert with orchestras. The event will include contemporary holiday selections. Free-will offering and child care provided. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1995.
