SAINTS ON THE RUN
What 2nd annual 5K Saints Pier Run/Walk sponsored by Molina Healthcare
Who St. Anthony High School
When Saturday, April 9 from 6am to 10am
Where Start and finish will be at Belmont Plaza Pool parking lot adjacent to the Pier, 4000 E. Olympic Plaza
More Info The course is a fast, flat, out-and-back race along the Long Beach shoreline bike path. Water station at turn-around and finish. Join for the race and stay for the post-race party at Belmont Brewing Company. Professional timing by Pacific Coast Race Timing. All entrants will receive specially-designed race T-shirts. Top three runners in all age groups will receive medals. Adults: $30 pre-registration, $35 after April 6. Students 18 and under: $20. Register online at runnersimage.com or longbeachsaints.org. Mail form and entry fee with checks payable to St. Anthony High School, 620 Olive Ave. Contact (562) 435-4496 ext. 1229 or sheila.orourke@longbeachsaints.org.
NATURE OF THE BEASTS
What “Sharing Nature in the City” volunteer training
Who Hosted by El Dorado Nature Center, open to the public
When Saturdays, April 9 and 16, from 9am to noon
Where 7550 E. Spring St.
More Info This fun and informative training will prepare volunteers to set up a hands-on education station on the trails, to let their passion for nature inspire others while helping visitors discover more about plants and animals that make the Nature Center their home. Call (562) 570-1749.
CAWFEE TAWK
What Community coffee
Who Hosted by Eighth District Councilmember Rae Gabelich
When Saturday, April 9 from 10am to noon
Where Avila’s El Ranchito Restaurant, 5345 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Gabelich will provide an update on activities taking place in the Eighth District and throughout the city. Residents are invited to attend and discuss any city-related issues or problems with Gabelich and her staff. Contact (562) 570-6685 or council.district8@longbeach.gov.
HAVE YOUR PIE AND EAT IT, TOO
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by Cal Heights United Methodist Children Center, with Polly’s Pies Restaurant
When Monday, April 11 from 6:30am to 9:30pm
Where Polly’s Pies, 3490 Atlantic Ave.
Why To provide financial assistance toward revitalizing playgrounds
More Info Any time between 6:30am and 9:30pm on April 11, diners at Polly’s will have 20 percent of their check support the cause. Contact (562) 595-0056 or chumcc@verizon.net for more information and to receive a flyer.
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
What Monthly breakfast meeting
Who The Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, April 12 from 7am to 8:15am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Commander, Billy Quach from the Long Beach Police Department, who will discuss Gang and Violent Crime Division. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend.
NOVEL DISCUSSION
What Monthly meeting/discussion of Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Who Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, April 13 at 7pm
Where Expo Building, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Parking available along Atlantic Avenue. Refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
TELL YOUR STORY
What “The Story of Your Long Beach Home” workshop
Who Presented by historian and librarian Maureen Neeley
When Thursday, April 14 at 5:45pm
Where Brewitt Neighborhood Library Community Room, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
More Info Neeley will share her methodology in researching the history of homes in Long Beach. Handouts will be provided which detail the locations and costs of these records, along with samples and tips on navigating the information. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library. Call (562) 570-1040, email julianna.robbins@lbpl.org, or visit houstories.net.
HEAR ME OUT
What “Getting the Most from your Hearing Aids” speech
Who Hearing Loss Association of Long Beach, with guest speaker Samuel Pedace
When Thursday, April 14 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Admission is free. Light refreshments are served at every meeting. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?
What A free exhibit of devices to help with hearing difficulties
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of Long Beach/Lakewood
When Friday, April 15 from 10am to noon
Where The Craft Room of the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Call (562) 425-5651 or visit HLAlongbeachlakewood.org.
HALLELUJAH
What “Prelude to Holy Week”
Who Presented by the Friends of Music at California Heights United
Methodist Church
When Sunday, April 17 at 4pm
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Call (562) 595-1996 or visit calheightsumc.org. Free-will offering. Child care provided.
