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 shopping, volunteering, a sausage tasting, a grief support group and more.
Valentine’s Pop Up
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Elevate Boutique
When Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where 3423 Orange Ave.
More Info Various small businesses will be selling their products, including candles, jewelry, food and more.
Beach Clean Up
What Volunteer litter pick up
Who Let’s Make Waves
When Saturday, Feb. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where 1 Junipero Ave.
More Info Volunteers are needed to help clean the beach. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Volunteer Day
What Work in a garden
Who Sowing Seeds Of Change LB
When Saturday, Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where 620 San Francisco Ave.
More Info Volunteers are needed to do manual labor for a local urban farm.
Taste Of SteelCraft
What 5th anniversary celebration
Who SteelCraft
When Saturday, Feb. 5 from noon to 8 p.m.
Where 3768 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The community is invited to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of SteelCraft. The event will include live music, crafts for children, a plant workshop and more. Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Tasting Event
What Free game sausage
Who bbqLAND
When Saturday, Feb. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where 6336 E Spring St.
More Info The community is invited to try out free game sausage and chicken wings. Sausage flavors will include boar, venison, rabbit, alligator, bison, lamb, pheasant, ostrich and more.
Sweet Love Pop-Up
What Small vendor marketplace
Who The Shop Small Collective
When Sunday, Feb. 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where 4144 N Viking Way
More Info This family-friendly event will include brunch, iced coffee and more. The first 50 people to register for this event will receive a free goodie bag. This event is free, and residents can register at Eventbrite.
Adult Grief Group
What Virtual support group
Who New Hope Grief Support
When Thursday, Feb. 10
Where Online
More Info The first session of an online support group for adults who are dealing with grief to share with each other. Register by calling 1-562-429-0075 or visiting New Hope Grief Support’s website.
Healthy Hearts Valentine Giveaway
What Valentine’s celebration and community resources
Who MHALA
When Friday, Feb. 11 from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Where 2025 E 7th St.
More Info Free food, sweets, roses, self-care baskets and resources will be available. Space is limited for this event. Scan the QR code below for tickets. Email projectnavigate@mhala.org for more information.
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