WALK THE WALK
What First Fridays Art Walk
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls
When Friday, April 6 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Atlantic Avenue from Bixby Road to San Antonio Drive
More Info “The 5th annual Long Beach County Fair” will be the theme of the event. Long Beach Fresh will be showcasing locally-grown produce and a farm and garden photography exhibit. Visit firstfridayslongbeach.com.
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.
STANDING UP, SPEAKING OUT
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women
When Saturday, April 7 at 9:30am
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info Dr. Nina M. Flores, assistant professor with the Social &
Cultural Analysis of Education graduate program at California State University, Long Beach will share her research on gender-based harassment. Lunch costs $33. Email Lee Tsao at lee.tsao@hotmail.com to
RSVP.
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.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LAAAA
What Performance
Who Hosted by Long Beach Camerata Singers
When Sunday, April 8 at 6:30pm
Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd.
More Info The Long Beach Youth Chorus will perform at the free event. Tickets can be reserved through longbeachcameratasingers.org.
LOOKING FORWARD
What Council meeting
Who Hosted by the California State Independent Living Council
When Monday, April 9 from 5pm and Tuesday, April 10 from 9:30am to 3pm
Where Courtyard Marriott Downtown Long Beach, 500 E. 1st St.
More Info The public can provide insight and share concerns to help shape future independent-living programs in California. Email danielle@calsilc.ca.gov to RSVP.
HELP IN GIVING CARE
What Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Who Hosted by Long Beach Medical Center
When Tuesday, April 10 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach Pavilion in
Conference Room A1, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Caregivers who attend the free event will learn ways to cope with and manage the challenges of dementia. To register, call (323) 930-6256.
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.
A COMMUNITY EFFORT
What Public hearing
Who Hosted by the Community Hospital Task Force
When Wednesday, April 11 at 6pm
Where The Grand, 4101 E. Willow St.
More Info Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services will provide a public hearing to discuss the status of the emergency room at Community Hospital Long Beach. Call Kathy Berry at (562) 477-1646.
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.
CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS
What Book sale
Who Hosted by the Friends of Signal Hill Library
When Friday, April 13 from 11am to 4pm
Where 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info Each shopper will receive a free raffle ticket. Call Cecilia Fidora at (562) 494-1013.
TO THE DOGS
What Spay and neuter event
Who Hosted by Long Beach 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price and 4th District Councilmember Daryl Supernaw
When Saturday, April 14 from 7:30am to 3pm
Where Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1140 Ximeno Ave.
More Info Spay and neuter services will be provided, and attendees can make an appointment through fixlongbeach.com/make-an-appointment. Other services such as microchips, flea medications, vaccinations, deworming and nail trimming will be available for local pets. Call Lisa West at (562) 570-6300.
PAGE-TURNER
What Book reading
Who Hosted by author Steven Deeble
When Saturday, April 14 at 11am
Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 N Studebaker Rd.
More Info Local author Steven Deeble will read from his newest novel, Persistence of Vision. Email Deeble at sdeeble@stevendeeble.com.
WRITE RIGHT
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, April 14 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Author Karen Gorback will discuss “Writing Dazzling
Dialogue.” Visit info@calwriterslongbeach.org.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Demonstration
Who Hosted by Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
When Saturday, April 21 from 10:30am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Captioned telephones will be available for those that qualify. A hearing-aid representative will also be present to answer questions. Call (562) 630-6141 or visithlalongbeachlakewood.org.
ON A MISSION
What Gala of Light event
Who Hosted by Su Casa—Ending Domestic Violence
When Saturday, April 21 at 6pm
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info The gala will feature silent auctions, food and drinks and live music from the King Salmon Band. Tickets cost $100, and all proceeds benefit Su Casa and its mission to end domestic violence. Call (562) 421-6537.
