ALLEY ALLIES
What Alley cleanup
Who Hosted by the Cal Heights Clean Streets (CHCS) team
Where The alley on 36th Street between Falcon and Gundry avenues
When Saturday, June 16 from 9am to 11am
More Info Join the CHCS team as they clean up alleys and free them from weeds and trash, as per Municipal Code regulations that require clean alleys. After the 36th Street alley, participants will move onto the alleys from Wardlow Road to Bixby Avenue. Light snacks, bags and gloves will be provided. The CHCS team would appreciate participants bringing their own shovels, brooms, weed cutters and other tools. Call Stacey at (562) 981-3257 or RSVP at facebook.com/calheights .
MAKE LITERATURE, NOT POLITICS
What Books meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach League of Women Voters
Where Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
When June 16 from 10am to noon
More Info Rather than a meeting for political issues, this meeting asks that League members bring their favorite book to share with fellow members. Call (562) 445-6810.
OH, SAY CAN YOU SING
What Beach cleanup and singing contest
Who Hosted by 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT)
Where 1 Granada Ave.
When Saturday, June 16 at 10:40am
More Info After Justin Rudd’s monthly “30-Minute Beach Cleanup,” the nonprofit CAT will host a sing-off competition. Entrants will sing the national anthem a capella before judges and a 150-plus crowd; winners will receive a contract totaling $1,000 to sing for 10 upcoming Long Beach events, including the 4th of July Kids Bike Parade, the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade, the Miss Long Beach pageant and the Long Beach Turkey Trot. Entry is free and welcomes all ages. Sign up at the event.
FROM ONE PAIR OF CHAINS TO ANOTHER
What Free screening of Slavery By Another Name
Who Hosted by MusicUNTOLD in partnership with the 9th district office, Long Beach Branch NAACP, Long Beach Post and Building Healthy Communities
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
When Saturday, June 16 at 1pm
More Info This 90-minute documentary challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions— the belief that slavery ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film describes how even as chattel slavery ended in the South in 1865, thousands of African-Americans were brutally pushed into forced labor. Visit musicuntold.com or call (562) 436-4352.
WHO RULES THE STREETS? KIDS
What Kidical Mass Neighborhood Bike Ride
Who Hosted by The Long Beach Qingdao Sister City Association (LBQA)
Where Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave.
When Sunday, June 17 at 1pm
More Info After a ride and safety demo by U.S. Olympic cyclist Tony Cruz, kids and adults will bike for roughly three miles, beginning at Los Cerritos Park. The ride will go throughout the neighborhood, along the way stopping at It’s A Grind Coffeehouse, 4245 Atlantic Ave. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com, visit bixbyknollsinfo.com/kidicalmass.html or call (562) 595-0081.
RETURNING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 East Carson St.
When Sunday, June 17 beginning at 1:15pm
More Info The meeting will feature two speakers: Linda Ivers will deliver a lecture entitled “Methodology of Genealogy Research;” and Elyse Doerflinger will deliver one entitled “Conquering the Paper Monster.” A beginning research class commences at 4pm and ends at 5pm. Visit qhgs.info or call (562) 598-3027.
WANA MEET?
What Meeting and mixer
Who Hosted by the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA)
Where Veterans Park Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St.
When Monday, June 18 from 6:45pm to 9pm
More Info WANA urges members, neighbors and the public alike to attend this meeting. Coffee, desserts and other refreshments will be available. Parking and on-site child care are provided no charge. The event will feature speaker John Pope on the Port of Long Beach and the I-710 improvement project. Call Maria at (562) 427 5021 or email wrigleyalliance@gmail.com .
NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE WATCH
What Coffee with the Cops
Who Hosted by The Signal Hill Police Department
Where The Golden Eagle Restaurant, 2101 E. Willow St., Signal Hill
When Friday, June 22 from 7am to 9am
More Info Chief of Police Michael S. Langston and various members of the police department will be available to answer questions, offer tips, provide information on topics of interest and speak with residents about enhancing Neighborhood Watch programs and other strategies to reduce crime. Coffee with the Cops is a pilot program intended to strengthen communications between the community and the police. Call (562) 989-7205 or email ksharif@cityofsignal hill.org for any questions.
GARNISHING YOUR GARMENTS
What General meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
Where St. Gregory Episcopal Church, 6201 East Willow Street
When Friday, June 22 beginning at 10:30am
More Info The Chapter meets the fourth Friday of every month. Guests are welcome and requested to donate $2.
TO BRAVE THE EL CAPITAN
What Family trip to watch Brave
Who Hosted by The City of Signal Hill
Where Signal Hill Youth Center, 1780 E. Hill St.
When Saturday, June 23 from 9am to 4:30pm
More Info Buses will depart from the Signal Youth Center for the El Capitan Theatre so families may view a screening of Brave. Participants will have time for lunch upon arrival. A stage show featuring Pixar and Disney characters will precede the film. Register at the Center or the Community Services Department at City Hall. All ages are welcome, tickets are required for children 2 or older, and all minors must be accompanied by a paying legal guardian or parent. The trip costs $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. Contact the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330 for more information. Space is limited.
