SOCK STOCK
What Sock it to ’em drive
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Community Action Team
When All of January
Where Drop-off available Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm at Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 The Toledo
More Info The annual event has volunteers collect new pairs of socks— with a goal of 14,000 pairs— to distribute to local homeless people. Drop off any pairs at Bay Shore Church’s Fellowship Hall or in a bag outside the church’s office door after hours. Men’s black crew socks are the most requested pairs. Donations may be made via Paypal to justin@justinrudd.com. Visitjustinrudd.com/sockittoem.
IN STITCHES
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc.
When Friday, Jan. 27 at 11am
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The group will meet for its annual “UFO” /Unfinished Stitching Project Challenge. Guests are welcome. Email barrychen99@gmail.com.
FOR THE KIDS
What Miller Children’s Night
Who Presented by Long Beach Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital and Long Beach State University
When Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30pm
Where Lakewood Ice, 3975 Pixie Ave.
More Info The Long Beach State University hockey team will face Loyola Marymount University in a game that will help raise funds for Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. The game will include a silent auction, prizes and more. General admission is $10. LBSU students with a student I.D. receive $5 off admission. Visit memorialcare.org/miller-childrens-womens-hospital-long-beach.
SHREWD SHREDDING
What Shred and e-waste community event
Who Hosted by the Hughes Middle School Environmental Sciences Class
When Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9am to 1pm
Where Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave.
More Info The annual event will give residents and businesses the opportunity to safely and securely dispose of private documents and e-waste items. There will be two shred trucks— one for drive-thru drop-off, and one for in-person shredding. Call Nancy at (562) 595-0831 or Andrea (562) 833-9642.
BREAKING GROUND
What Groundbreaking ceremony
Who Hosted by the City of Long Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9:30am
Where C. David Molina Park, 4951 Oregon Ave.
More Info The public is invited to the park ceremony in honor of Dr. David Molina, an emergency-room physician who died in 1996 at the age of 70. The area is a 3.3-acre site and features a turf soccer field, playground, restroom facility, walking path, parking and landscaping. Visit longbeach.gov.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9:30am (Wilmore City); Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9:30am to 11:30am (North Pine)
Where Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (Wilmore City); Meet in front of Gold’s Gym, 345 Pine Ave. (North Pine)
More Info The events will explore the historic Wilmore City and the Pine Avenue corridor. Tickets for the Wilmore City tour are $15, and the North Pine tour tickets are $10. Both may be purchased at lbheritage.org. The tours will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.org.
ANIMAL HOUSE
What Open-house event
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS)
When Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10am to noon
Where ACS, 7700 E. Spring St.
More Info The free event will showcase shelter improvements and highlight upcoming partnerships and opportunities. No RSVP is necessary, and all are welcome. Visit longbeach.gov/acs.
A CAST OF KIDS
What Theatre production
Who Presented by the Children’s Theatre of Long Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1pm and Sunday, Jan. 29 at 1pm and 4pm
Where Ernest Borgnine Theatre, 855 Elm Ave.
More Info The production, in conjunction with the Fremont Elementary Theatre Program, will be based on Disney’s The Lion King Jr. The show will feature a cast of more than 150 kids. Tickets are $10. Visit childrenstheatreoflongbeach.tix.com.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, Jan. 29 from 8am to 11:30am
More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles, orange juice and coffee, as well as Bloody Marys and mimosas for $2.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
What Townhall meeting
Who Presented by Justin Rudd
When Monday, Jan. 30 from 7pm to 9pm
Where Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. The Toledo, Belmont Shore
More Info The townhall will feature a discussion on the topic of homelessness with several guest speakers. Agencies in Long Beach will be present to discuss the current homelessness situation. The meeting will be followed by a meet-and-greet reception. Visit justinrudd.com/homeless.
FOR YOUR HEALTH
What Pre-diabetes education class
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Certified diabetes instructors will inform about preventing or delaying the disease. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Call (562) 933-5043 to RSVP.
GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
What Driver course
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 9am to 1pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course is a four-hour class that requires attendees to have previously participated in the eight-hour AARP course from last year. The driving instruction is for anybody over the age of 55 and who needs a “refresher” on driving skills and defensive-driving techniques. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members.
FOR THE BIRDS
What Marvel at the Marketplace Marsh tour
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Feb. 4 at 8am
Where Meet in the driveway and parking area on corner of 1st Street and PCH
More Info Environmental educators will lead a tour of the wetlands adjacent to the Marketplace Shopping Center. The group may come across wildlife, such as great blue herons. The walk will be two hours. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to RSVP.
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
What Seed-swap event
Who Hosted by Farm Lot 59
When Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9am to 11am
Where Farm Lot 59, 2714 California Ave.
More Info The donation-based event welcomes those who are in search for specific seeds or seeking to add new types of seeds to their gardens. Seeds must be labeled with name, year collected, who grew them and any other extra info. Leftover seeds will be donated to Farm Lot 59. A donation of $5 to $10 will be accepted in-person or online at farmlot59.org.
THE FACE OF RACE
What Panel discussion
Who Hosted by the Long Beach American Association of University Women
When Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10:30am
Where The Grand, 4101 E. Willow St.
More Info The group will host the discussion entitled “Race and Color from a Woman’s Perspective.” The event is open to the public. A breakfast buffet will be served at 9:30am. Breakfast cost is $22. Email Lee at lee.tsao@hotmail.com to RSVP.
What DO YOU NEED?
What Community meeting
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Community Services Department
When Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where Signal Hill Library, 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info Officials will be conducting a recreation-needs assessment survey through phone and a community meeting. Residents will be able to provide input on future recreation programs in the community. Call (562) 989-7330 to RSVP.
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Literary Society will celebrate its 9th anniversary by discussing the novel Dom Casmurro by Joaquin Maria Machado de Assis, translated by Helen Caldwell. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Guest speaker
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach
When Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Lyra Repplinger of MED-EL will discuss and inform on new technology advances in cochlear implant systems. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. Visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
SEEING RED
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Brad Dacus, founder and president of the Pacific Justice Institute, will be the guest speaker at the event. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests. Email longbeachrwf@gmail.com to RSVP.
LEARNING ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS
What Lymphedema lecture
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, Todd Cancer Pavilion, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The lecture is free and will discuss lymphedema, a possible side effect of cancer treatment that can lead to vascular insufficiency, in which excess fluid collects in the tissues and causes swelling. Lymphedema lectures are held the third Wednesday of every month. Parking will be validated. Call (562) 933-9505.
