A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by our local communities of Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including a job fair, skate boarding, an art reception, a nature walk, a litter clean up, a grand opening and more.
Job Fair
What Employment event
Who Star View Community Services
When Friday, Oct. 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where 4500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 100
More Info Attendees will be able to apply for over 60 positions open throughout L.A. County. Candidates should bring their resume and be prepared for an on-site interview. Free parking is available on site and in the parking garage.
LBC Skate Turn Up
What Skateboarding event
Who Dig Life
When Saturday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where 880 E 7th St.
More Info Free haircuts, shoes and nails will be distributed to students. Skateboards will be raffled away. Professional skaters will perform.
“The Golden Can” Exhibit
What Art show reception
Who Alice LaFae
When Saturday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where 115 W 4th St.
More Info The opening reception of an art exhibit featuring the work of a local artist. Text 562-881-3333 for entry. Masks are required to enter the studio.
Turtle Trek
What Nature walk
Who Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust
When Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where Intersection of 1st St. and Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info A walk through the wetlands led by a naturalist. Participants will learn about the native environment while contemplating its past and future. They can also hope to see a Pacific green sea turtle. This walk is appropriate for those 7 years of age and older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Closed-toed shoes are required. Parking can be found on the inland side of the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street, at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach.
Pick n’ Treat
What Litter clean up
Who Neighborhood Leadership Program Ambassadors
When Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where 2745 Orange Ave.
More Info Volunteer will be given a short walking tour of Willow Springs park and the nearby historical cemetery. Afterward, they’ll be asked to help clean the park and pick up litter. Free food and other items will be given away on a first-come first-served basis.
Grand Opening
What New business opens
Who Extraordinary Banana Pudding
When Saturday, Oct. 2 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where 1208 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info A new business is opening in Long Beach. Food and pudding samples will be available.
Ube Fest
What Cultural food festival
Who Sweet Threads and All Day Long Beach
When Sunday, Oct. 3 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where 4812 E 2nd St.
More Info A festival celebrating and showcasing different foods that contain ube, a purple yam from the Philippines. 10 different vendors will be selling their ube products.
Pagbangon: For Growth, Healing & Community Power
What 11th anniversary celebration
Who Filipino Migrant Center
When Sunday, Oct. 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where 2301 Santa Fe Ave.
More Info A family-friendly celebration of the Filipino Migrant Center’s 11th anniversary. There will be food vendors, health resources, live music and more. General admission costs $25, and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/11yearsfmc.
