GET OUTTA HERE
What Adult excursion
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Friday, Jan. 19
Where Meet at Signal Hill City Hall, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info The tour will depart at 5:30pm and return that same day at 11:30pm. Attendees will travel to the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo. Tickets for Signal Hill residents cost $45 and $50 for non-residents. Dinner and transportation will be provided. The last day to register is Jan. 5. Contact the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330.
WRITE RIGHT
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 20 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Author Cherie Kephart will discuss her work and educate guests in the art of writing and publishing. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org.
SPOKES-PEOPLE
What Neighborhood bike ride
Who Hosted by BKBIA
When Sunday, Jan. 21 at 1pm
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Bikers will end their ride at the Deep Blue Swim School for a pool party. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Diabetes self-management class
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Tuesday, Jan. 23 and Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 4pm to 7pm
Where 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Representatives will discuss blood glucose monitoring, nutritious meal planning and fitness motivation while learning about acute and long-term complications and skills that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Call (562) 933-5043 to RSVP.
SEW WHAT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc
When Friday, Jan. 26 at 11am
Where Long Beach City College, 1305 E. PCH
More Info The chapter meetings are the 4th Fridays of every month. Email barrychen99@gmail.com.
SHREWD SHREDDING
What Free e-waste collection
Who Hosted by Hughes Middle School
When Saturday, Jan. 27 from 9am to noon or until trucks are full
Where 3846 California Ave.
More Info The waste brought will be collected and recycled, while the documents donated will be shredded. Call Nancy Lopez at (562) 595-0831 or Andrea Testa at (562) 833-9642.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
What Performance
Who Hosted by Portfolio Coffeehouse
When Saturday, Jan. 27 from 7pm to 9pm
Where 2300 E. 4th St.
More Info Mainland style and slack-key musicians including Jim Earp and and Bill Benzel will perform. Visit portfoliocoffeehouse.com.
THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
What Tour
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8am
Where Park at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info The tour will feature the history of the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
BE PREPARED FOR BEDTIME
What Book sale
Who Hosted by The Friends of the Signal Hill Library
When Thursday, Feb. 8 from noon to 6pm
Where 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info Children’s books and DVDs will be available for purchase. Call Cecilia Fidora at (562) 494-1013.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Roberta Smith, outreach specialist of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing California Telephone Access Program, will be guest speaker. Call (562) 438-0597.
NICE THREADS
What Fashion show and silent auction
Who Hosted by the Miller Children’s Hospital
When Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10am
Where Hyatt Regency, 200 S. Pine Ave.
More Info Money raised will go toward constructing a pediatric playroom at MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Tickets cost $95. Call Margie Penny at (562) 431-9650.
MARDI GRAS MAMBO
What Mardi Gras parade and festival
Who Hosted by YMCA of Greater Long Beach
When Saturday, Feb. 17 from noon to 5pm
Where Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Dr.
More Info The free event will feature live music, art, festivities and food. The parade will begin at 2pm. Visit longbeachmardigras.com.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig will be the next book discussed. Visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety.
