CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF
Friends of Uranga will host a mixer to help elect Long Beach City College
Trustee Roberto Uranga to the Long Beach City Council, 7th District
with guest The Honorable Warren Furutani, California State Assembly, 55th District. Introduction by Honorable Doris Topsy-Elvord and remarks by Councilmember Tonia Reyes Uranga. The mixer will take place Friday, Aug. 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at 2850 Golden Ave. RSVP to Carolyn Smith Watts at (562) 427-3702.
POTLUCK PICNIC
The Iowa Association will be having its 109th Annual Iowa Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9:30am to 2:30pm at Long Beach Lawn Bowling Facility, 1109 Federation Dr. at Recreation Park. Potluck will be at noon. Please bring a dish to share, eating utensils, cup and beverage. Club has tables, chairs, restrooms and parking. Handicapped accessible. Algona, Iowa radio station will call for comments. Call Jo Ann at (562) 421-0726.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HALF AN HOUR
In addition to the regular door prize opportunities, such as tickets to the Aquarium, and refreshments provided by Duthie Power Services, volunteers at this Saturday’s “30-Minute Beach Cleanup” will receive free full-sized packages of Skittles candy, coupons for appetizers from Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Co. at The Pike, and coupons for coffee drinks from It’s a Grind, Belmont Shore. The monthly cleanup hosted by Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team (CAT) begins at 10am at 1 Granada Ave. in Belmont Shore. Free parking, bags, gloves and volunteer credit forms. Volunteers are encouraged to bring recycled bags to the cleanup. Visit www.BeachCleanup.org.
RIBS, LINKS, CHICKEN AND MORE!
The Long Beach Section National Council of Negro Women will host its first Summertime Family Celebration and BBQ Fest fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11am to 2pm at Little Brown Church, 600 E. 5th St. Call Stephanie at (310) 674-6317.
GET SQUISHY WITH IT
Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd., will host its annual Mud Mania: A Celebration of Adobe on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 4-12. With a large mud pit, an archaeological dig and many muddy activities, “Mud Mania” is the perfect venue for children and adults who love to get dirty. Call (562) 570-1755 or visit www.rancholoscerritos.org.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
The Questing Heirs Genealogy Society of Long Beach will have its monthly meeting Sunday, Aug. 16, from 1:15pm to 4pm in the parish hall of Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1900 E. Carson St. Caroline Rober, the featured speaker, will give a presentation titled “Analyzation and Research.” Call (562) 598-3027.
WANA GET INVOLVED?
The Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) will host a public meeting to discuss the Sustainable City Commission Work Plan at 7pm on Monday, August 17 at Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St. Call Joan at (562) 599-0812.
COFFEE TALK WITH THE DOC
On Tuesday, Aug. 18 the St. Mary Medical Center Senior Health Program monthly series “Coffee Talk with the Doc” will focus on “Diabetes: The Sugar Disease” as part of its health and wellness programs. Dr. Ana Uribe-Wiechers will present the talk from 1:30pm—2:30pm in the St. Mary Health Enhancement Center, 1055 Linden Avenue. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about diabetes prevention, treatment options and the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. For reservations, call 1-888-4STMARY (1-888-478-6279).
BE RESOURCEFUL
Peer counseling training at the Disabled Resources Center, 2750 E. Spring St. # 100, will start on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 1:30pm to 3pm and continue on Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 3pm for eight weeks. This training is a course to develop communication skills when conversing with individuals who have disabilities. Call Cheryl Wilson at (562) 427-1000 ext. 23.
CALLING SMALL BUSINESSES
Los Angeles County Office of Small Business/PTAC and Supervisor Don Knabe are conducting a Small Business Contracting Connections Workshop Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 8am—noon at The Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St. Admission is free. Learn about: bid opportunities with county, state and federal government agencies; finance and energy-saving programs; federal central contractor registration (CCR); the new California Department of General Services; vendor registration process; and small-business certification benefits. Call (323) 881-3964 or visit www.laosb.org.
FLU FACTS VS. FLU FICTION
On Thursday, Aug. 20, the St. Mary Medical Center Senior Health Program monthly series “Ask the Pharmacist” will focus on “H1N1!the Swine Flu” as part of its health and wellness programs. The St. Mary Pharmacy Department will present the talk from 1:30pm—2:30pm in the Health Enhancement Center, 1055 Linden Ave. Participants will learn the facts versus fiction about the swine flu, prevention measures and treatment options. Call 1-888-4STMARY (1-888-478-6279).
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
California Heights Community Neighborhood Association will feature a
Security and Neighborhood Watch Information Session with Long Beach Police Department at its next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7pm in The Petroleum Club Lounge, 3636 Linden Ave. CHNA invites guests to bring dried or canned food items in support of Food Finders’ efforts to feed hungry local families. Visit www.calheights.org.
COMIC RELIEF
Main Street Funding, an organization that helps nonprofit and community organizations reduce operational expenses by offering various products and services at reduced price points, is sponsoring a comedy benefit for the Fairfield YMCA at Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 20. Enjoy dinner and a lineup of professional comedic talent. Arrival and networking at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm and show at 8pm. Tickets are $35 per person. Purchase tickets and sponsorships online at www.mainstreetfundingoflongbeach.com.
A NIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS
The Knights of Columbus Annual Past Grand Knight and New Officers Installation Dinner will take place on Friday, Aug. 21 at 7pm in the private dining room at El Torito Restaurant, 33rd and Atlantic Avenue. The fare is $20 per person and includes a Mexican fiesta buffet, soft drinks and a dessert. Everyone is invited to find out about activities planned for 2009 and 2010. Contact Deputy Grand Knight Bob Kalowes at (562) 225 1946 or bobkalowes@hotmail.com for information or reservations.
MAKIN’ A SPLASH
Councilman Dee Andrews will host a Summer Swim Pool Party at Martin Luther King Jr. Pool, 1950 Lemon Avenue, on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 1pm — 4pm. The party will include free admission to the pool and free refreshments. All ages are welcome. Call (562) 570-6816.
START GATHERING YOUR DOCUMENTS
The Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce and Future Shredding will sponsor a free shredding day on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 9am to noon on Jessie Nelson Circle in front of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Ave. (First three boxes of paper are free, $5 for each additional box.) Call (562) 426-0557.
LINCOLN LUNCHEON AT LEGENDS
U.S. Attorney Thomas O’Brien will speak at the Thursday, Aug. 27 Lincoln Club luncheon meeting scheduled for noon at Legends, 5236 E. 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. O’Brien is the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, the largest federal district in the country. Cost for members is $25 and non-members is $35. RSVP to (562) 439-9390.
