POLITICS OVER A PINT
What Discussion of the Long Beach Bike Master Plan
Who  Long Beach City Manager Pat West
When Friday, April 1 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Where  Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Beer & Politics is a monthly series offering an opportunity to engage in positive political dialogue over a pint of beer. Consumption of alcoholic beverages not necessary to participate. Visit beerandpolitics.org.
GETTING CLEAN WHILE BEING GREEN
What  California Gardens clean-up
Who  Hosted by 7th District Councilmember James Johnson and Cal Heights Neighborhood Association
When  9am to noon Saturday, April 2
Where  California Avenue and 28th Street
More Info Tools and supplies provided. Tires and e-waste will also be accepted for recycling. Two lucky volunteers will win tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Call (562) 570-7777.
STANDING UNITED
What  Presentation of “Our Cambodian Neighbors”
Who  American Association of University Women (AAUW), with speakers Chantha Bob, who will speak on “Hearts Without Boundaries,” and CSULB Professor Barbara Kim, who will speak on “Khmer Girls in Action”
When  Saturday, April 2 at 11am
Where  Sophy’s Restaurant, 3240 E. Pacific Coast Highway
More Info Members and guests will gather at 9:30am for coffee and fellowship, with the meeting at 10am, program at 11am, and luncheon served at noon. Cost of the luncheon is $18. The program is open to the public. AAUW membership is open to those with an AA degree or higher. Visit aauw-longbeach.org.
FROM MEMORIES TO MEMOIRS
What  Writing workshop
Who  Journalist and personal historian Rachael Rifkin
When  Saturday, April 2 at 11am
Where  Ruth Bach Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Registration is required. Bring writing gear and be prepared to write! Call (562) 570-1038 or email jenny.vaughn@lbpl.org.
CREATE YOUR OWN STORY
What  “Love in the Mirror” donation drive
Who  Long Beach Public Library
When  Through the month of April, with a kick-off event on Saturday, April 2 at 2pm
Where  The kick-off will take place at Dana Branch Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave., where seven-year-old Jonas Corona, the “Love in the Mirror” organization founder, will speak about homelessness in Long Beach.
More Info The Long Beach Public Library and “Love In the Mirror” are joining up for a second year to collect personal hygiene items for homeless youth in Long Beach. Donations of shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other personal hygiene items may be dropped off at any of the 12 Long Beach Public Library locations during open hours in the month of April. Full-size and travel-size items are accepted. Visit any Long Beach Public Library or see the “Events and Classes” section of the library’s website at lbpl.org.
TAKING ACTION
What Community meeting
Who Hosted by North Long Beach Community Action Group
When  Sunday, April 3 from 2pm to 4pm
Where   North Police Substation, 4891 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Call (562) 428-7710. Â
TOUR THE RANCHO
What “Signature Sundays” tours
Who  Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When  “Visitors from the Past” tours are every first, third and fifth Sunday of the month, starting at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Garden tours are every second and fourth Sunday of the month, starting at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm.
Where  Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 North Virginia Rd.
More Info Explore Rancho Los Cerritos through the eyes of costumed living-history characters who share stories of daily life and work at the Rancho between the years 1844-1940. Admission is free. Call (562) 570-1755.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What  Monthly supper
Who  Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association’s Supper Club
When  Monday, April 4 at 6:30pm
Where  Hof’s Hut, 4251 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bottle of wine, no corkage fee. Order straight off the menu. Free individual pie for dessert with dinner order. The concept of the Bixby Knolls Supper Club is to support local restaurants on Monday nights, which are typically slow. Reservations are a must. Contact info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
NOW HEAR THIS
What  Listening workshop
Who Presented by Kay Lindahl, Certified Listening Professional and author of The Sacred Art of Listening
When  Thursday, April 7 at 5:45pm
Where Brewitt Neighborhood Library Community Room, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
More Info Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library. Call (562) 570-1040 or email julianna.robbins@lbpl.org.
