Local events and happenings for the coming week…
BKBIA Monthly Mixer
The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association will be having their BKBIA monthly mixer tonight from 5:30 to 7 at Diagonal Toastmasters, located at 545 East Bixby Road in Long Beach. The mixer is hosted by Diagonal Toastmasters and Bixby Knolls Realty. For more information, call (562) 427-8949 or visit www.bixbyknollsinfo.com.
Antique Silent Auction
Mr. Jan’s Antique Mall will have a live and silent auction on Friday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. at 1133 East Wardlow Road in Long Beach. Pre-viewing will start at 4 p.m. The auction is to benefit His Nesting Place, a maternity home that has been in business for 24 years and provides housing for unwed mothers. For more information, call Antique Mall at (562) 424-9935.
Community Forum
The Long Beach Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People invites the community to attend a community forum regarding the Long Beach Police Department on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the California Recreation Center, located at 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Long Beach. Special guests will include Long Beach City Manager Anthony W. Batts and Acting Chief of Police Robert G. Luna. For more information, contact the Naomi Rainey at (562) 856-7576 or Michelle Arellano at mnaacp@gmail.com.
Art Workshop
The Museum of Latin American Art will conduct an art workshop on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 628 Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach as a part of its celebration of mural art. The workshop will be followed by Live Music in the Galleries, featuring harpist Rico Valdez. For more information, contact MOLAA at (562) 437-1689 or visit the website at www.molaa.org.
Fundraising Hawaiian Luau
The Signal Hill Honorary Police Officers’ Association is hosting a Hawaiian luau on Sunday, Aug 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Long Beach POA Park, located 7390 Carson Street behind Lowe’s in Long Beach. The cost is $35 per person and children under 12 are free with an adult. For more information, contact (562) 961-8735.
Pre-High Holiday Presentation
P’nai Or-Long Beach invites the public to join them on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. for “Once Again for the First Time,” a lesson on the cycle of rebirth and new life surrounding the Jewish holidays. The presentation will take place at Wylder Hall at the Universalist Unitarian Church, located on 5450 East Atherton Drive in Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 364-5154 or visit www.pnaior.org.
Rancho Summer Concert Series
The final concert of the Rancho Los Cerritos Summer Concert Series will take place Thursday, Aug. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Road. The concert will feature South American folklore compositions by the group Nueva. For more information, contact the Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site at (562) 570-1755 or visit www.rancholoscerritos.org.
Embroiderers’ Guild Meeting
The Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. will meet Friday, Aug. 24. Bead designer Ann Woodman will be teaching members to do the raindrops beaded bracelet. Guests are welcome for a $2 donation. For information, contact Vicki at (562) 421-6975.
Community sports camps
The Alpert Jewish Community Center is hosting a football camp for youth of all ages and skill levels. The football camp will be taking place on Aug. 27 through Aug. 31. To sign up, contact Cindy Jarvis at (562) 426-1047.
Films Under the Stars
The Historical Society of Long Beach along with the Museum of Latin American Art are hosting Films Under the Stars Friday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. outside of the MoLAA, located at 628 Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach. The films will star actor Charlie Chaplin and will be accompanied by live piano music. The price is $10 for MoLAA members and $15 for non-members. 1920s-style dress is encouraged. For tickets, call (562) 437-1689 or order online at www.molaa.org.
