SAFE CELEBRATION
What Fourth of July celebration
Who Hosted by the Long Beach VA
When Wednesday, July 4 from 10am to 3pm
Where Tibor Rubin Medical Center, 5901 E. 7th St.
More Info The event is free for veterans and their families and will include live music, a barbecue, a family fun zone and giveaways. Visit annualvidc.com.
DANCE FOR A CAUSE
What Dance-performance benefit
Who Hosted by the Found Theatre
When Thursday, July 5 at 7pm and Sunday, July 8 at 2:30pm
Where 599 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Maha and Company dancers will perform “Next Chapter.” Money raised will benefit the nonprofit Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES). RAICES provides legal-defense services to immigrant and refugee children and families. Admission is by voluntary donations. Call (562) 433-3363 or visit info@foundtheater.org.
BIRD WATCHERS
What Wetlands walk
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, July 7 from 8am to 10am
Where Park on the inland side of the intersection at PCH and First Street
More Info Walkers will observe red-tailed hawks, cooper’s hawks and ospreys. Ecologists will discuss how the Tongva Native Americans found resources on the wetlands. Email elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
What Mud Mania: A Celebration of Adobe
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Sunday, July 8 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Guests will have the opportunity to make real adobe bricks, plaster the horno, construct a mini-adobe home and compete in mud-relay races. The event costs $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 years or younger. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Visit rancholoscerritos.org/upcoming-event/mud-mania-2018/ to RSVP.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, July 11 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The next novel that will be discussed is Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers. Refreshments will be provided. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What East Village Long Beach walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, July 14 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Meet at Ocean Boulevard and Linden Avenue
More Info Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased through lbheritage.org. Tour highlights include the Broadlind Hotel, Cooper Arms, Lafayette Complex and the Royal Hotel. Call (562) 493-7019.
