PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, May 19 from 9:30am to noon
Where Meet at the WPA mural, 3rd Street and Promenade
More Info Walkers will tour downtown Long Beach. Tickets can be purchased through PayPal at lbheritage.org.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Demonstration
Who Hosted by the Long Beach and Lakewood chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Saturday, May 19 from 10:30am to noon
Where 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info A representative will provide information about free captioned phones for those that qualify, and a hearing-aid representative will be available to answer questions about hearing aids. Call (562) 630-6141.
SPOKES FOLKS
What Neighborhood bike ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, May 20 at 1pm
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The bike ride will feature the annual “Blessing of the Bikes” with Pastor Danny Bradfield. Ice cream will be available for bikers. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
OUTDOORS FUN
What Family picnic and 5K walk
Who Hosted by the Southern California chapter of the Tourette Association of America and Girl Scout Troop #4183
When Sunday, May 20 at 1pm
Where Heartwell Park, 5801 Parkcrest Ave.
More Info The event is in honor of Tourette Awareness Month. A Tourette Syndrome Awareness wall and “Teal 4 Tourette’s” selfie spot will be present. Email Julia Tomkins at jtomkins@rubenstein.com.
IT’S A RUN-OFF!
What Candidate forum
Who Hosted by the Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association
When Wednesday, May 23 at 6:45pm
Where Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The two candidates in the run-off for the 7th District, Jared Milrad and Roberto Uranga, will discuss their platforms and answer questions from the public. Attendees are advised to submit their questions prior to the forum by emailing info@loscerritosna.org.
ALOHA!
What Free luau party
Who Hosted by the Bazzeni Wellness Center of St. Mary Medical Center
When Thursday, May 24 from 11:00am to 1:30pm
Where 1055 Linden Ave.
More Info Entertainment will include Polynesian dancers, Hawaiian food and various activities. Call (888) 478-6279 to RSVP.
HELPING OUT
What Annual gala
Who Hosted by Success in Challenges
When Thursday, May 24 at 5:30pm
Where Keesal Young & Logan event center, 400 Ocean #1400
More Info Money raised will benefit the nonprofit Success in Challenges and its summer-reading program. Visit bit.ly/2JHQuh3 to purchase tickets.
SEW WHAT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc.
When Friday, May 25 from 10am to 2pm
Where Long Beach City College, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway
More Info David McCaskill, needlework artist, designer and teacher, will discuss his “32 Years of Tips & Tricks.” Email Christa Barry at barrychen99@gmail.com.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by Elks Lodge #888
When Sunday, May 27 from 8am to 11:30am
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The cost is $8 per person and includes eggs to order, full breakfast buffet, waffles with toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar.
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS
What Breakfast fundraiser
Who Hosted by The Rock Club: Music Is The Remedy
When Tuesday, May 29 from 8am to 10:30am
Where Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info Fifteen percent of each attendee’s bill will benefit The Rock Club: Music Is The Remedy, whose mission is to improve the lives of veterans and at-risk youth through music instruction and education. Visit musicistheremedy.org.
SUPPORTING SENIORS
What Grand opening of the Al & Faye Taylor Senior Center
Who Hosted by the Salvation Army
When Wednesday, May 30 from 10am to 1pm
Where 3000 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Senior services and demonstrations will be available. Call Melinda Lankford at (562) 247-3534.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Free health fair
Who Hosted by the Bazzeni Wellness Center of St. Mary Medical Center
When Thursday, May 31 from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Where 1055 Linden Ave.
More Info Stroke, thyroid, posture analysis, memory screenings and glucose testing will be available. To RSVP, call (888) 478-6279. Lunch will be provided.
GET OUT!
What Nature walk
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, June 2 at 8am
Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and First Street
More Info Ecologists will lead the tour, and walkers will have the chance to observe sea turtles, hawks, rabbits and owls. Email elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
