MEDICINE, MUNCHIES AND MOVIES
What Health education lecture
Who For seniors, hosted by MemorialCare Senior Plus
When Friday, July 21 from noon to 3pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Mariusz Wirga, M.D., psychosocial oncology, will give a 45-minute lecture entitled “Aging with Positivity,” followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session and a screening of The Meddler. Lunch will be provided. Call (562) 933-1650 to register and visit memorialcare.org/seniorplusevents.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Willmore City walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, July 22 at 9:30am
Where Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle
More Info Walkers will view the diverse styles of Willmore City including Spanish Colonial, Dutch Colonial and Tudor styles. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through PayPal at lbheritage.org or at the event. Street parking will be available and the tour will last around two to two and a half hours. Call (562) 493-7019 to reschedule in case of rain.
EVENING AT THE VET
What Classical concert
Who Hosted by the VA Long Beach Healthcare System
When Every Saturday and Sunday from 7pm to 8:30pm
Where 5901 E. 7th St. in Building 165, Room D101, “Egg” Auditorium
More Info Attendees will listen to classical music presented by “Commodore’s Classics.” The concert is free and casual dress is preferred. Listeners are encouraged to bring family and friends.
POP-IN FOR CHARITY
What Benefit performance
Who Hosted by Musical Theatre West
When Sunday, July 23 at 6pm
Where Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St.
More Info 10% of ticket sales to the benefit performance of Mary Poppins will benefit three Long Beach charities: the Long Beach Library Foundation, the Ronald McDonald House and Steel Magnolias. By purchasing tickets using the charity code, the price will also be reduced by 10%. Charity codes can be obtained by contacting the Long Beach Library Foundation at lbplfoundation.org, the Ronald McDonald House at rmhcsc.org/longbeach or Steel Magnolias at thesteelmagnolias.org. Visit musical.org to purchase tickets.
MUSIC IN THE AIR
What Free concert
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Sunday, July 23 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Los Angeles-based country band Calico fronted by Manda Mosher and Kirsten Proffit will be performing as a precursor to their album Under Blue Skies, which is set to release on Sept. 15. Attendees can arrive as early as 4:30pm to set up and eat and are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and low chairs or blankets. Snacks and drinks will be for sale. No pets are allowed. Visit rancholoscerritos.org.
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME
What Summer camp
Who For children ages 7 to 10 hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Monday, July 24 to Friday July 28 from 10am to 2pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info “Old-Time Adventures” is the theme of the summer camp. Campers will engage in activities such as churning butter, walking with stilts and drinking Victorian tea. The camp costs $130 for the week.
CONCERT IN THE PARK(ING LOT)
What Free concert
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Monday, July 24 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where DRNK parking lot, 4245 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, food and drinks while they listen to the Buttertones. Preview their music at buttertones.bandcamp.com. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
TIRED OF BEING TIRED?
What Educational lecture series on stroke and sleep apnea
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial and the Roxanna Todd Hodges Foundation
When Wednesday, July 26 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where Terrace Room, Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info Maged Tanois, M.D., chief of staff, Long Beach Memorial, will discuss sleep apnea and how it relates to stroke. Free cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings will be available. Registration required. To register, visit RTHFoundation.org or call (888) 794-9466.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
What AARP Smart Driver refresher course
Who For adults 55 and older hosted by AARP
When Thursday, July 27 from 9am to 1pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, Classroom One, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Older adult drivers can learn new traffic laws, the importance of being a healthy driver and tips for adapting to driving in the modern world. $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Call (562) 933-1650 to register and visit memorialcare.org/seniorplusevents.
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What Senior activity expo
Who Hosted by Long Beach District Eight
When Thursday, July 27 from 10am to 2pm
Where Arts Expo Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info This day of the free senior activity expo will include yoga, arts and crafts, lunch and a social hour. The expo will have activities every Tuesday and Thursday.
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What Clubbing night
Who Hosted by Good Spirits Club
When Thursday, July 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where The Linden Lounge, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info Attendees discover tasty foods, order one of the featured drinks and socialize. The event will feature the following beverages: The AQMD, The Don Draper, The Heat Wave, The Build Out and The Code Enforcement. Parking will be available on Linden Avenue or in the Long Beach Petroleum Club’s parking lot. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
SEW WHAT?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by The Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
When Friday, July 28 at 10:30am
Where LBCC Liberal Arts Campus, building T1309, 4901 E. Carson St.
More Info A general meeting will take place after social hour. The program will begin after with embroiderer, Melinda Sherbring, teaching an Elizabethan embroidery project. Guests are welcome.
ON THE JOB
What Job fair
Who For veterans, persons with disabilities and current and former federal employees
When Saturday, July 29 from 9am to 1pm
Where Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Learning Center, Building 165, 5901 E. 7th St.
More Info Jobs available through the VA Long Beach Healthcare System Hiring Fair include medical instrument technicians, nursing assistants, physical therapy assistants, diagnostic radiologic technologists, housekeeping aids and laundry workers. Interviews for qualified candidates who apply will be conducted between Monday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 4. Call (562) 826-8000.
CHILLIN’ N GRILLIN’
What Barbecue fundraiser
Who Hosted by Downtown Lions Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, July 29 from 1pm to 5pm
Where El Dorado Park Senior Center, 2800 Studebaker Rd.
More Info A barbecue lunch including hamburgers, hot dogs, sides and dessert will be served from 2pm to 5pm. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. In addition there will be drawings for prizes and activities for kids. Tickets will be available at the door for $10, and all proceeds will be donated to the Lions Club to benefit the eyeglasses program for LBUSD students and Long Beach adults.
“A-DO-BE” AT THIS CAMP
What Summer camp
Who For children ages 7 to 10 hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Monday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 4 from 10am to 2pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info “Adobe Adventures” is the theme of the summer camp. Campers will be able to build miniature adobe houses, make pancakes with acorn flour and create rain sticks. The camp costs $130 for the week.
PITCH PERFECT?
What Chorale auditions
Who For Long Beach singers hosted by the Long Beach Chorale
When August 2017, by appointment
Where Belmont Shore area
More Info To schedule an audition, call (562) 427-1931 or email lbchorale@gmail.com. The ability to read music will be required for an audition. Visit longbeachchorale.org.
RUN, WALK, ROLL AND STROLL
What Charity run
Who Hosted by the Long Beach City College (LBCC) Cross Country and Track & Field Department and Meals on Wheels of Long Beach (MOWLB)
When Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8am
Where Veterans Stadium parking lot, LBCC Liberal Arts Campus on E. Lew Davis Street near Carson Street and Clark Avenue
More Info MOWLB’s five-kilometer fundraiser will benefit the charity’s new project that will provide meals with visits to low-income, homebound disabled veterans living in the Century Villages at Cabrillo housing community. Runners, walkers, wheelchairs and strollers are all welcome, but no bicycles or skateboards. Tickets are $35 for adults or $30 per person in groups and $25 for students and disabled individuals. To create a group, call the main office at (562) 439-5000 or email Amber at mowsas@gmail.com. Check-in from 7am to 7:45am; ID required. Parking will be free. Participants will receive an event T-shirt, but correct size is not guaranteed. Register at mowlb.org. Contact Bill Cruikshank at bill@mowlb.org for sponsorship opportunities.
PICTURE THIS
What Middle-school summer camp
Who For children ages 11 to 13
When Monday, Aug. 7 to Friday, Aug. 11 from 10am to 3pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Campers will be submerged in 19th Century style by experimenting with pinhole cameras, developing photos in a dark room and competing in a Morse Code challenge. The camp costs $160 for the week.
CRACK OPEN A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by BKBIA
When Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The book club will be reading We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates. Attendees are encouraged to read the book in advance. Parking will be along Atlantic Avenue and refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety.
JOG YOUR MEMORY
What Cognitive-linguistic rehab presentation
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Friday, Aug. 11 from 12:15 to 12:50pm
Where Todd Cancer Pavilion, Treatment Planning Room, 3rd floor, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Speech therapist Anita Robin will discuss cognition, aphasia, short-term memory strategies and brain training to help with memory loss. RSVP by Friday, Aug. 4 to reserve a seat at this free educational presentation. Call (562) 933-7815.
WHODUNNIT?
What Murder mystery dinner
Who Hosted by Community Hospital Long Beach Employees Foundation Committee
When Saturday, Aug. 19 at 6pm
Where Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St.
More Info The over-the-top talent show will showcase performers who hope to participate in the grand finale, but with a twist. The dinner will include a chance to solve the murder mystery and unveil the culprit. Tickets are $75 for the play, food and beverages. Visit chlbfoundation.org.
HEALING THROUGH MUSIC
What Movie screening
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Thursday, Sept. 14 at 3pm
Where Todd Cancer Pavilion, Treatment Planning Room, 3rd floor, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info No Evidence of Disease, a documentary following the journeys of six surgeons who use music when handling gynecologic cancer, will be screened. Afterward, two gynecologic cancer survivors will share their stories and Long Beach Memorial’s gynecologic oncologist, Teresa Longoria, M.D., will host a question-and-answer session. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 933-7815 to RSVP by Sept. 7.
PRESENTING…
What Gala and awards ceremony
Who Hosted by the Centro Community Hispanic Association
When Friday, Sept. 29 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Long Beach Convention Center Pacific Ballroom, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info The 20th annual Nuestra Imagen Awards Ceremony will include traditional folklorico dancing, mariachi music and Latin food. Contact Susan Gonzalez to RSVP or ask about sponsorship and advertising opportunities at (562) 612-1424 or susan@centrocha.org.
