WALK THE WALK
What First Fridays Art Walk
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Friday, Feb. 3 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Meet at Atlantic Avenue from Bixby Road to San Antonio Drive
More Info Guests will be able to see local artists, art pieces and visit businesses. Visit firstfridayslongbeach.com.
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.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9:30am to 11:30am (North Pine); Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9:30am to 11:30pm (East Village); Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet in front of Gold’s Gym, 345 Pine Ave. (Feb. 4); Meet at Ocean and Linden Avenue (Feb. 11); Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and Promenade (Feb. 18); Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (Feb. 25)
More Info The events will explore the Pine Avenue corridor, East Village, downtown Long Beach and the historic Wilmore City. Tickets for the North Pine, East Village and downtown tours are $10, and the Wilmore City tickets are $15. They may be purchased at lbheritage.org. The tours will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.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.
READ MY LIPS
What Free lip-reading classes
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Beginning Monday, Feb. 6 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Lip-reading classes will continue on Feb. 6 with a series of beginner lessons. No formal registration needed. All are welcome. Call (562) 438-0597.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS
What Grand opening
Who Hosted by Roots Through Recovery
When Monday, Feb. 6 from 11:30am to 2pm
Where 3939 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Roots Through Recovery, lunch reception, tours, meet-and-greet and raffle prizes. Email info@roots-recovery.com to RSVP.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Supper Club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30pm
Where The 4262, 4266 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees will be able to reserve a seat at this month’s Supper Club meeting at The 4262. Email supperclub@bixbyknolls.com, with the number in the party, 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.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, Feb. 11 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Back Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Diane Vallere, who left the fashion industry to write murder-mystery stories. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
What Romances at the Rancho event
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Feb. 11; after-hour tours from 6pm to 8pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info The Valentine’s-themed event will feature portrayals of former Rancho residents and their love stories. Candlelight, after-hour tours will be every 15 minutes. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online. Call Jennifer at (562) 206-2053.
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.
SERVING UP FUNDS
What Fundraiser event
Who Presented by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital and Pieology
When Thursday, Feb. 16 from 11am to 9:30pm
Where Pieology, 2092 N. Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Pieology will sell $6 pizza all day, and $2 of each pizza will go toward Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Call Samantha at (562) 933-2805.
NAVIGATING THE GOLDEN YEARS
What Medicare workshop
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10am to noon
Where Long Beach Memorial, Houssels Fourm, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The workshop will inform those over the age of 65 about Medicare, Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans and Medigap plans. The event is for informational purposes only. Registration is required. Call (888) 848-9355.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogy Society
When Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1pm
Where 5918 E. Parkcrest St.
More Info The meeting is free and open to the general public. Experts will teach attendees of the tools for genealogical research. Email glennhaas@att.net.
