CROCHET AND CHIT-CHAT
What Crochet class and discussion
Who Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
When Every Friday, April 22 through June 10, from 1:30pm to 3pm
Where Cal State University Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Out of plastic grocery bags, make a yoga mat for to take home or a bed roll that will be distributed to a community center. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own crochet hook (any size between M and Q), sharp scissors, and about 120 plastic grocery bags. Class limit is 25. Kim Masoner, founder of “Save Our Beach,” will be teaching the class. Registration is open now on campus at the HS&D building, Room 119. Call (562) 985-8237 or visit csulb.edu/centers/olli.
STRESSED?
What Anxiety, depression and stress help
Who Provided by Recovery International, a nonprofit organization
When Every Sunday at 4pm
Where The Serene Center, 1215 E. 4th St.
More Info Call (562) 433-4238 or visit lowselfhelpsystems.org. Donation requested but not required.
AUTHOR TALK
What Author Talk and book signing
Who Sponsored by the Friends of Signal Hill Library
When Monday, April 25 from 5pm to 7pm
Where Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info The movie Antwone Fisher, starring Denzel Washington and Derek Luke, will be shown. Antwone Fisher will speak and sign books from 7:15pm to 8:30pm. Autographed copies will be available for purchase. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Refreshments will be served. Call (562) 989-7324.
MIX IN DISTRICT SIX
What Sixth District Town Hall meeting
Who Hosted by Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews
When Tuesday, April 26 from 6pm to 7pm
Where King Park Community Center, 1950 Lemon Ave.
More Info The meeting will include info on the City of Long Beach Emergency Disaster Plan and a presentation on Building Healthy Communities. This event is free and open to the public. Call the Office of Councilman Dee Andrews at (562) 570-6816 or visit longbeach.gov.
GET INVOLVED
What Interactive budget workshop
Who Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal, in cooperation with Next 10
When Thursday, April 28 from 6pm to 7:30pm
Where The Expo building, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Call (562) 495-2915.
SAVE THE DATE
What Spring Fling dance party
Who Hosted by the BKBIA
When Friday, April 29 at 8pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The public is invited to come together as a community to eat, dance, socialize, and celebrate Bixby Knolls. Admission is $5. All ages are welcome.
WALK OF LIFE
What Diabetes Walkathon fundraiser
Who Hosted by St. Mary Medical Center
When Saturday, April 30 at 8am
Where Poly High School Track, 1600 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The goal of the walkathon is to assist uninsured and underinsured diabetic individuals who cannot afford to receive diabetic education. Call (562) 491-4838.
CLEAN UP YOUR COMMUNITY
What Neighborhood clean-up
When Saturday, April 30 from 9am to noon
Where At the corner of Spring Street and California Avenue
More Info Water, tools and gloves will be provided, but a limited number of tools are available. Qualifies for graduation credits. Parking will be available in the Gate Center parking lot, courtesy of Signal Hill Petroleum.
BE HEALTHY
What Healthy Kids and Teens Day
Who Hosted by Councilmember Steven Neal
When Saturday, April 30 from 10am to 3pm
Where Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St.
More Info Families are invited to attend and receive free information and testing, as well as finger printing, immunization, lead testing, dental screenings, HIV screenings, physical fitness demonstrations, and more. Call (562) 570-6137.
IN MEMORIAM
What Celebration of Life dedicated to former CSULB president and Congressman Steve Horn
When Saturday, April 30 at 2pm
Where Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St.
More Info The event is open to the public, but reservations are requested. Call (562) 985-7536 or email to nguevara@csulb.edu with “Steve Horn Memorial” as the subject line. Free parking available. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to the University Library, California State University, Long Beach, c/o CSULB Foundation, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Bixby Knolls Supper Club meeting
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3
Where Johnny Rebs, 4663 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Supporting local restaurants on nights that are typically slow. Reservations a must since event sells out so quickly. 50 seats available each night. RSVP to info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
