VENDREDI GRAS!
What First Fridays Art Walk
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Friday, March 3 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Starting at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and San Antonio Drive
More Info The art walk event will sport a Mardi Gras theme. The night will feature a parade, led by Sea Funk Brass Band. Costumes are encouraged. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
SHELL GAME
What Turtle trek
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, March 4 at 8am
Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead tourists through the wetlands on a search for green sea turtles. The walk is two hours. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to RSVP.
MEET, GREET, EAT
What Connections event
Who Hosted by Leadership Long Beach
When Monday, March 6 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Where Rock Bottom Brewery & Restaurant, 1 Pine Ave.
More Info The free event will be an informational meet-and-greet for those who interested in learning how to get more involved in the city. Visit bit.ly/2017LLB-LC to RSVP.
CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
When Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Literary Society will discuss Go Down, Moses, a collection of seven related pieces of short fiction by author William Faulkner. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Refreshments will be provided. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
DON’T GET SCAMMED
What Senior-scam seminar
Who Hosted by the California Contractors State License Board
When Thursday, March 9 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Senator Tony Mendoza, who represents the 32nd district, will be joined by a panel of experts who will discuss information to seniors about scams and how they can protect themselves from becoming victims. Call Timothy at (213) 793-8727.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Guest speaker
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, March 9 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Suzannah Hagan, who specializes in advanced bionics, will be the guest speaker and will present a general overview of a cochlear implant. Visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
CLEAN SWEEP
What Mayor’s clean-up event
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Saturday, March 11 from 9am to 11am
Where Kluger Architects Parking Lots, 1855 Coronado Ave.
More Info Volunteers are invited to clean the southeast industrial neighborhood. The City will provide gloves and trash bags. A limited number of grabbers will be available, as well. Call (562) 989-7340.
UP IN THE AIR
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, March 11 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info James E. Horn, an author and retired U.S. diplomat, will be the guest speaker. Email longbeachrwf@gmail.com to RSVP.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tours
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, March 11 from 9:30am to 11:30am (East Village); Saturday, March 18 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); Saturday, March 25 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet at Ocean and Linden avenues (March 11); Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and the Promenade (March 18); Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle
More Info Those interested will get the chance to explore the east village, downtown and Wilmore City sights of Long Beach. The east village and downtown tour tickets are $10, and Wilmore City tickets are $15. The tours will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Visit lbheritage.org.
MEET UP AND EAT UP
What Annual reunion picnic
Who Hosted by Sunny Saints St. Bernard Rescue of Southern California
When Saturday, March 11 from 10am to 4pm
Where Recreation Dog Park, 5201 E. 7th St.
More Info The nonprofit’s 7th annual picnic reunion event will feature a gathering of St. Bernard dogs, which are said to weigh roughly 100 to 200 pounds each. Call Pam at (562) 619-2059.
GOT A PASSION FOR FASHION?
What Fashion show
Who Presented by the Friends of Los Cerritos
When Saturday, March 11 from noon to 4pm
Where Virginia Country Club, 4602 N. Virginia Rd.
More Info Nine local boutiques and retail businesses will join together to promote the Bixby Business Corridor and the Los Cerritos area. The show, Bixby A’Bloom, will feature the latest fashion from retailers and boutiques. Lunch, non-alcoholic beverages and light entertainment will be featured. Tickets are $40, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the WomenShelter of Long Beach. Visit loscerritosna.org.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, March 11 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Lisa Cron, publisher for WW Norton and story consultant for Warner Brothers and William Morris Agency. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org.
GREEN THUMBS
What Annual auction
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society
When Monday, March 13 from 6pm to 9pm
Where St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church Hall, 6210 E. Willow St.
More Info The public will be able to bid on indoor and outdoor growing orchids. Free admission and parking. Refreshments will be available. Cash or check accepted only. Call (562) 972-0450.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Diabetes class
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The program will be a quarterly class that will feature a presentation on various diabetes-related topics. Light refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 933-5043 to RSVP. Walk-ins are welcome.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Geneaology Society
When Sunday, March 19 at 1pm
Where 5918 E. Parkcrest St.
More Info The meeting is free and open to the general public. Attendees will learn tools for genealogical research from local experts. Call Liz at (562) 760-3027.
THE PLAY’S THE THING
What Performance of Neil Simon’s Rumors
Who Hosted by Long Beach Playhouse and Meals on Wheels Long Beach
When Thursday, March 23; 6:30pm reception; 7:30pm performance
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
More Info All proceeds from the event will benefit the Meals on Wheels Long Beach meal program for those in need. Cost is $30 per person. Visit mowlb.org/event.
HELP FOR LITTLE ONES
What Childhood anxiety lecture
Who Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach
When Friday, March 24 from 7:30am to 10:30am
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Guest speaker Katherine White, along with other keynote speakers, will discuss childhood anxiety. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Call Ruben at (562) 933-2812.
