SEW WHAT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
When Friday, March 23 at 11am
Where Long Beach City College, 1305 E. PCH
More Info Cara Varnell, an art conservator specialist, will discuss how to preserve and restore textiles. Email Christa Barry at barrychen99@gmail.com.
MOVIE AND MUNCHIES
What Health-education lecture
Who Hosted by Long Beach Medical Center
When Friday, March 23 at noon
Where Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Orthopedic surgeon Amandeep Bhalla will answer questions on spine aging. Wonder Woman will be screened after the lecture. Free lunch will be provided. To register, call (562) 933-1650.
RACING TOWARD A BETTER LIFE
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by Soroptimist Long Beach
When Saturday, March 24 from 5pm to 9pm
Where Los Alamitos Race Course, 4691 Katella Ave.
More Info The Guys and Dolls-themed event will raise money to fund educational grants and scholarships for local women building a better life for themselves and their families. Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased through soroptimist-longbeach.org. Dinner is included.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by Elks Lodge #888
When Sunday, March 25 from 8am to 11:30am
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The cost is $7 per person and includes eggs to order, full breakfast buffet, waffles with toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar.
TEE OFF!
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
When Sunday, March 25 from 10am to 2pm
Where Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd.
More Info Each participant who pledges $20 gets to hit three balls. The money raised will benefit the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center. Donations accepted. For more information, visit millerchildrens.org/events.
ROCK OUT!
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by The Rock Club
When Sunday, March 25 from 1pm to 4pm
Where Tracy’s Bar and Grill, 5511 E. Spring St.
More Info Money raised will benefit the nonprofit’s mission to create a music-education program for at-risk youth, veterans and individuals struggling with social adjustment. Visit musicistheremedy.org.
THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
What Meeting
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Tuesday, March 27 at 7pm
Where Kettering Elementary Auditorium, 550 Silvera Ave.
More Info The meeting will include statements from the 3rd District council candidates and a featured presentation from Cassandra Davis, manager of the Citizens Sea Turtle Monitoring Project for the Aquarium of the Pacific. Email elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
BREWING UP A GOOD TIME
What Beer-brewing event
Who Hosted by the BKBIA
When Wednesday, March 28 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where Dutch’s Brewhouse, 4244 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees will have the opportunity to brew their own beer. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.org.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Supper club
Who Hosted by BKBIA
When Monday, April 2 at 6:30pm
Where The Pan, 3350 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info These monthly dinners benefit local businesses. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com to RSVP.
BLUE FOR AUTISM
What Discussion
Who Hosted by MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
When Wednesday, April 4 from noon to 1pm
Where 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Gary Feldman, medical director of the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center, will speak on the impact of autism. Attendees are encouraged to wear blue for a photo opportunity. Email Beatrice Jimenez at bjimenez@memorialcare.org.
TAKE A HIKE
What Hike
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, April 7 from 8am to 10am
Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead the nature walk to see red-tailed hawks, cooper’s hawks and ospreys. Visit lcwlandtrust.org.
POP ART
What Pop-up art festival
Who Hosted by Dramatic Results
When Saturday, April 7 from 3pm to 7pm
Where Dramatic Results Studio, 3310 Lime Ave.
More Info The festival will feature live music and an art gallery. Admission costs $25, which includes two-drink tickets. Visit dramaticresults.org.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
What Jazz showcase
Who Hosted by Millikan High School
When Wednesday, April 11 from 3pm to 9pm
Where 2800 Snowden Ave.
More Info The event will showcase the musical talents of Long Beach students. Tickets cost $5, and food and refreshments will be available. Call Rudolf Picanco at (562) 425-7441.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The featured book is Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
