LEARN ABOUT VETERANS
What Long Beach Veterans Forum
Who Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal and the City of Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services
When Friday, May 13 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., LB
More Info This forum will feature panel presentations on: Women in the Military, Veterans and Families, Veterans and Homelessness, and other resource information. Contact (562) 733-1147 ext. 110 or patti.laplace@longbeach.gov. Space is limited.
HELP THOSE IN NEED
What 6th District clothing and food drive for Alabama tornado victims
Who Councilman Dee Andrews, Juanita Wilson and DHHS Central Facility Center
When Friday, May 13 from 10am to 5pm; Saturday, May 14 from 9am to noon
Where DHHS Central Faculty Center, 1143 Rhea St., LB
More Info Call (562) 570-6816 or visit longbeach.gov/district6.
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
What Annual St. Joseph Parish and Elementary School Fair
When Friday, May 13 from 4pm to 11pm; Saturday, May 14 from 11am to 11pm; and Sunday, May 15 from 11am to 6pm
Where St. Joseph School, 6200 Willow St., LB
More Info Carnival rides, games and prizes, a tiki hut and lots of food will be available. Enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm to 10pm. Call (562) 596-6115.
GIVE AND TAKE
What Yard sale/Hughes Middle School music program fundraiser
When Saturday, May 14 from 8am to 1pm
Where 3829 Pacific Ave., LB
More Info To donate or find out more, call Liz Vozzella at (562) 424-4446.
A RIVETING AFFAIR
What Armed Services Day ceremonies
Who Councilwoman Schipske, singling out DAR and Mayor Foster for helping raise funds
When Saturday, May 14 at 10am
Where Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive Center, 3695 Clark Ave., LB
More Info National World War II Memorial artwork will be dedicated. There will be a flag presentation by the Army JROTC from Millikan High School to honor the armed forces. Representatives from each branch of the military will be present to read off the names of the 12 servicemen from Long Beach who gave their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. A member of the Long Beach Police Department will play “Taps.” Also included will be the public dedication of the “Rosie the Riveter” bas relief produced by Raymond Kaskey, designer of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Contact (562) 570-1600.
THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM
What Annual rummage sale
Who Signal Hill Historical Society
When Sunday, May 15 from 8am to 3pm
Where Curley’s Cafe parking lot, 1999 E.Willow St., SH
More Info For more information or to donate items for sale, call (562) 544-6003.
ART & MUSIC TO AID JAPAN
What Benefit jazz concert and art exhibit
Who LA Harbor College Jazz Orchestra, Onaje Murray and P.S. Island, Gee Mack & the Boogaloo All Stars, plus guest artists’ exhibits
When Sunday, May 15 at 3:30pm
Where Expo Building, 4321 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info A donation is $15 is requested. All proceeds benefit American Red Cross for Japan earthquake and tsunami relief. Contact lendahand4jp@gmail.com.
FEEDBACK
What North Long Beach Initiative Town Hall meeting
When Tuesday, May 17 from 6pm to 7:30pm
Where Jordan High School Auditorium, 6500 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info This is an opportunity for the community to give important feedback regarding draft policy recommendations. Call (562) 423-1471.
FOUR-LEGGED FUNDRAISER
What FOLBA theater benefit for animals
When Thursday, May 19 at 6:30pm; play begins at 7:30pm
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E Anaheim St., LB
More Info The benefit will feature William Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew. Join pianist Ralph Brunson beforehand at his “piano bar” and enjoy finger foods, a silent auction and a raffle. A donation of $25 is requested. Visit folba.org or call (562) 988-7647 to find a ticket vendor.
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?
What A free exhibit of devices to help with hearing difficulties
Who Hearing Loss Association of Long Beach/Lakewood
When Friday, May 20 from 10am to noon
Where Craft Room of the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., LB
More Info Hands-on examination of the devices, as well as information on how they work and where they can be purchased, will be provided. Call (562) 425-5651 or visit HLALongBeachLakewood.org.
LIFE SAVERS
What CPR Saturday
Who Sponsored by Greater Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross
When Saturday, May 21 from 8am to 4:30pm
Where Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus, LB
More Info Learn crucial life-saving skills to protect friends and family. CPR courses run throughout the day and may last up to two and a half hours. Select classes will also be taught in Spanish, and classes are available for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Pre-registration ends May 15, and walk-up classes are available on May 21 for open classes only. Register online at redcrosslb.org.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
What E-waste drive and shred fest event
Who Councilmember Rae Gabelich, with Goodwill, Su Casa and Future Shredding Inc.
When Saturday, May 21 from 9am to noon
Where Scherer Park, 4891 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Donations are tax-deductible. Call (562) 570-1326.
DANCE FANS, SUMMER FANS, NON-FOLDING FANS
What Antique, vintage and collectible hand fan exhibit
Who Assistance League of Long Beach
When Through June 3, Mondays through Thursdays 10am to 4:30pm, Fridays 10am to 2:30pm
Where Philanthropic Center, 6220 E. Spring St.
More Info The exhibit coincides with the annual assemblage of the Fan Association of North America, which is meeting at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel from April 27 to May 1. Included in the display are Japanese bamboo and paper ogi (dance fans), sensu (summer funs), and uchiwa fans (non-folding fans) from the 19th and 20th centuries. Call (562) 627-5650.
