A SHORE THING
The Belmont Shore Residents Association will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:00 at the Bay Shore Library. Richard Cameron, director of Environmental Planning for the Port of Long Beach, will be the featured speaker. He will be discussing the environmental plans and activities of the port and their efforts to improve air and water quality.
All residents of Belmont Shore are invited to attend. The BSRA represents homeowners and renters in the Belmont Shore area, and invites new members.
A RIVETING STORY
Everyone is invited to attend the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance meeting for the story of “Rosie the Riveter” as told by 5th District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske, author of Rosie the Riveter, Long Beach. Books will be available for $20 with some of the proceeds going toward funding programs related to the Rosie the Riveter Park at the southwest corner of Conant St. and Stearns. The meeting will take place at the Jackie Robinson Academy, 2750 Pine Avenue tonight at 7:00. Call Jill at (562) 599-1822 or email wrigleyalliance@msn.com.
READING, WRITING AND RECITING
The Orpheus/Apollo chapter of the California Federation of Chaparral Poets ‘ monthly meeting will be at the Dana Branch Library, 3680 Atlantic Blvd., on Friday, Jan. 9 from 12:30pm to 3pm. Writers, readers, and listeners are welcome. For adults (18+), and youths (16-17) with parental permission. For questions, email suebee9@charter.net.
RELEAF EFFORT
The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association is looking for 20 volunteers to help plant eight magnolia trees on Long Beach Boulevard Saturday, Jan. 10. This project is a partnership with the City of Long Beach Department of Public Works as part of the BKBIA’s “Beautify the Boulevard” program. Volunteers are needed to help dig holes, plant, and mulch the trees provided by the City of Long Beach. John Royce of California Heights Releaf will be leading the planting and provide instruction. Meet at 3810 Long Beach Blvd. at 9am. Those interested should send an email to info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
STILL SEEKING A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?
The Dominguez Adobe Rancho Museum will host a Volunteer Open House on Sat., Jan. 10 at 10am at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, 18127 South Alameda St., in Rancho Dominguez. Admission is free. Call (310) 603-0088 or visit www.dominguezrancho.org.
THE WRITE STUFF
Book by Authors announces free writing workshops open to the public. Attendees can learn about playwriting, fiction writing, poetry writing, and getting published. Each workshop features guest lecturers from Alive Theatre, Teach for America and the California Writer’s Club. Workshops will take place during January and February in various locations throughout Long Beach, starting Saturday, Jan. 10 from 11am to 12:30pm at The Goods Gallery, 200 Long Beach Blvd. RSVPs encouraged. To reserve a seat, email Jeremy Aluma at info@bookbyauthors.org. For more info or to enter online, visit www.bookbyauthors.org.
E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and Electronic Waste Recycling are hosting an e-Waste Drive Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9am to 3pm at the North Division Police Substation (parking at Atlantic and Del Amo). Items collected include: monitors, CRT screens, plasma screens, televisions, LCD screens, laptops, printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, microwaves, computer towers, stereo systems, cell phones, etc. (basically anything that plugs in, runs on batteries, or has a wire). Call (562) 477-2872 or visit www.electronic-waste-recycling.com.
BRUNCH BUNCH
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Temple Beth David, Westminster, are hosting a joint brunch on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 10:30am. Featured speaker Dalia Taft (archivist for the Orange County Jewish Historical Society) will show how many of Orange County’s early Jewish pioneers were actively involved in local commerce and politics while still maintaining their Jewish identity. Jews have been in Orange County since 1858, when it was still a part of Los Angeles, and have made significant contributions ever since. The lecture includes a montage of old photos, period newspaper announcements and advertisements. The program will focus on the first 50 years of Jewish settlement in Orange County, from 1858 to 1908. Reservation deadline is January 14. Cost is: $12 for adults in advance, $15 at the door; children 12 and under $5 advance, $6 at the door.
Contact Nancy Bigley at (562) 412-1175 or nancinator1111@yahoo.com.
KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF
Top Gun Flag Football League is offering registration now for their five-man all-passing leagues in Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and Torrance. Evening and weekend leagues start Jan. 25, and there will be inter-league playoffs with neighboring counties. Call (877) 846-3178 or visit www.TopGunFlagFootball.com. Must be 18 or older to play. Referees needed.
