A HELPING HAND
What Free food distribution
Who Hosted by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where Ernest S. McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
When Friday, March 20, beginning at 9am until all food is disbursed
More Info Attendees should provide their own bag. Call (562) 570-6816.
WALK THE WALK
What Downtown Long Beach Walking Tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
Where Meet at the WPA Mural at 3rd Street and the Promenade
When Saturday, March 21 from 9am to 11:30am
More Info Cost is $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance through PayPal at lbheritage.org and will be distributed at meeting site.
DEMOCRATIC DOLLARS
What Participatory budgeting process kick-off
Who Hosted by 9th District Council office
Where Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 N Myrtle Ave.
When Saturday, March 21 from 9am to 2pm
More Info The process will allow residents to directly vote on how to allocate $250,000 of city infrastructure funds. There will be food, music and activities for kids. A briefing on the process will be held at 10am. To pledge to vote, find a polling place or learn more about the initiative, visit insidedistrict9.com/empoweruptown .
HERSTORY LESSONS
What Women’s History Month celebration
Who Hosted by League of Women Voters, Long Beach Area
Where Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
When Saturday, March 21 from 10am to noon
More Info The focus will be on women in the community who serve in public office. Confirmed speakers, thus far, are: Signal Hill Councilmember Tina Hansen; Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud; and former Long Beach Councilmember Renee Simon. The event is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available. Call Kimberly Ritter at (562) 930-0573.
CHICK FLICKS FOR A CAUSE
What Women’s film festival and fundraiser
Who Sponsored by Junior League of Long Beach
Where Art Theater of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St.
When Sunday, March 22, beginning at 10am
More Info Proceeds of the event will support JLLB’s mission and impact programs, including its work with community partners in addressing the issue of bullying through character development and life-skills programs for 5th to 8th graders and their caregivers. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will support the Breast Cancer Fund to continue their work in raising awareness of environmental causes of breast cancer. Tickets can be purchased online at jllb.org/lunafest . Email jllblunafest@gmail.com .
MID-DAY MEET-UP
What Meeting
Who Long Beach Lincoln Club
Where 6201 Appian Way
When Noon on Thursday, March 26
More Info Jim Brulte, chairman of the California Republican Party, will speak. Cost is $35 and RSVP is required to pc@lawbbc.com or by calling Paul Carter at (562) 435-1426.
AN UPDATE IN EIGHT
What “Celebrate the Eighth” event
Who Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
When Thursday, March 26 from 6pm to 8pm
More Info The public is invited to attend the event, during which Austin will highlight some of the projects and accomplishments of the last year, as well as providing a preview of upcoming projects. A sampling of food from around the Eighth District will be available. To RSVP, email district8@longbeach.gov or call (562) 570-6685.
GARNISHING GARMENTS
What General meeting
Who Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
When Friday, March 27, with social hour at 10:30am and meeting thereafter
More Info Guests are always welcome. Call (714) 345-2338.
RUMMAGING ALLOWED
What Parking-lot rummage sale and free e-waste drop-off
Who Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 212
Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd.
When Saturday, March 28 from 8am to 2pm
More Info TVs, computers, printers and loose electrical cords will be accepted, but not batteries or light bulbs. Call (562) 799-4009.
FOSTERING FAMILIES
What Foster Care and Adoption Expo
Who Hosted by Department of Children and Family Services
Where LBCC, 4901 E. Carson St, Building E, Nordic Lounge
When Saturday, March 28 from 11am to 1pm
More Info To RSVP, call 1-888-811-1121. Lunch will be provided.
