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, 4901 E. Carson St., 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.
IF IT’S GOT A CORD…
What E-waste drive and shred fest
Who Sponsored by 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich
When Saturday, May 21 from 9am to noon
Where Scherer Park, corner of Atlantic Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard, in front of North Division police station, LB
More Info E-waste donations are tax-deductible. Acceptable for recycling are: TVs, plasma screens, DVD players, electronics, cell phones. No fluorescent tubes, batteries or household hazardous waste. For the shred fest, the first five boxes are free, and each additional box is $5. Call (562) 570-6685.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Community resources and health fair
Who Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, along with Eben Ezer Church and First Lady Nancy Foster
When Saturday, May 21 from 10am to 2pm
Where McArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim Ave., LB
More Info This free community event includes health screenings, immunization clinic, and information on healthy eating and exercising, free of charge. Families will have an opportunity to learn about community resources in their neighborhood. The family activities include face painting and balloon animal art for children. Watch a Mexican Ballet Forklorico performance or take part in a Zumba class. There will be free giveaways, including first-aid kits and a chance to win prices at the opportunity drawing. Public safety demonstrations and lunch will be provided by the Long Beach Police Department and Long Beach Fire Department. This event is free and open to the public. Call (562) 756-0217 or the Office of Councilman Dee Andrews at (562) 570-6816.
RUMMAGING FOR TREASURES
What Hughes Middle School library rummage sale
When Sunday, May 22 between 10am and 4pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., LB
More Info Due to Long Beach Unified School District Budget cuts, Hughes Middle School will be losing 50 percent of its library services for the 2011-2012 school year. The Hughes PTA and the Longfellow Legacy Foundation are organizing a number of fundraisers to keep the library doors open. Donations to the rummage sale can be dropped off at the Petroleum Club on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 between 10am and 4pm. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the rummage sale will go to maintain the school library program. Call (562) 989-0970.
