THE LIVING AND THEIR LIVERS
What Fourth annual Liver Life Walk
Who Hosted by the American Liver Foundation (ALF)
Where Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach
When Saturday, June 23
More Info The walk will raise funds for up to 50,000 patients in Orange County and Long Beach alone who are battling liver disease and hepatitis. All proceeds will go toward the ALF’s mission: to promote liver-disease awareness and education and to support research toward the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. Walk registration begins at 8am and ends at 10am, when the Walk begins. Call Cortney Donato at (310) 670-4624.
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
What Shredding and e-waste collection
Who Hosted by EDCO
Where EDCO Recycling and Transfer Station, 2755 California Ave.
When Saturday, June 23 from 9am to noon
More Info Residents can bring up to three standard-size file boxes, or their equivalent in size, to the station for free and proper disposal. EDCO will also provide free mulch upon request. Contact Octavio Duran at (714) 522-3577 or email oduran@edcodisposal.com .
TO BRAVE THE EL CAPITAN
What Family trip to watch Brave
Who Hosted by The City of Signal Hill
Where Meet at Signal Hill Youth Center, 1780 E. Hill St.
When Saturday, June 23 from 9am to 4:30pm
More Info Busses 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. Space is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330.
LB SCHOOLS PUT THEIR STUDENTS IN JEOPARDY
What Middle-school Jeopardy championship tournament
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Where Stanford Middle School, 5871 Los Arcos St.
When Saturday, June 23 from 10am to noon
More Info The 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade Jeopardy champions from eight schools in the LBUSD— Bancroft, Cubberley, Hughes, Jefferson, Marshall, Rogers, Stanford and Washington— will face off against each other in a Jeopardy bout to win the district championship.
FROM 90805 WITH LOVE
What Dine-Out 90805
Who Hosted by The North Long Beach Community Action Group (NLBCAG)
Where Fatburger, 6780 Cherry Ave.
When Monday, June 25 from 6:30pm to 8pm
More Info The NLBCAG supports local business through its ongoing, monthly program to dine at community restaurants; this month’s location is Fatburger. The NLBCAG is a 501(c)(3) and was the first neighborhood group in Long Beach to win the 2008 Neighborhood of the Year. Call (562) 428-7710.
TOE-TAPPING CINEMA
What Free public screening of Happy Feet 2
Who Presented by Signal Hill Petroleum in cooperation with the City of Signal Hill Community Services Department and the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
When Monday, June 25 at dusk, around 8pm
More Info Place a lawn chair and blankets underneath a 29-foot inflatable screen for the screening. Popcorn will be free of charge, with drinks and other snacks available for purchase. Call the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330.
THE SOCIAL (SHARING) NETWORK
What Sharing networks information meeting
Who Hosted by the Rose Park Neighborhood Association
Where Luther Burbank Elementary School Auditorium, 501 Junipero Ave.
When Wednesday, June 27 from 6pm to 7:30pm
More Info Sharing networks allow residents to meet their common needs and exchange their items, time and skills with little to no cost. Long Beach residents will conduct a panel discussion to teach the benefits and the ways of such networks. Come earlier at 5:30pm for light refreshments from education nonprofit Garden of the Mind. Parking is available on the street. Email info@rpna.org or call (562) 368-4877.
A BIKER’S BACK ROAD ADVENTURE THROUGH CHINA
What Multi-media presentation on China
Who Hosted by The Long Beach Qingdao Sister City Association (LBQA)
Where Keesal, Young & Logan; 400 Oceangate, 14th floor
When Wednesday, June 27 from 6pm to 7:30pm
More Info Owner of Westminster Harley Davidson Craig Franz and international journalist Cary Mraz will deliver a multi-media presentation discussing their cultural observations while on the Harley Davidson Owners Group ride between China’s two largest cities, Shanghai and Qingdao. The event costs $15 per person, with light hors d’oeuvres, wine and Tsingtao beer provided.
THE LETTER OF THE LAW
What Luncheon meeting and speaker
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Lincoln Club
Where 6201 E. Appian Way
When Thursday, June 28 at noon
More Info Professor of Law and Community Service John Eastman from Chapman University, Law School will breakdown the Supreme Court’s recent decisions. The event costs $25 for members and $35 for non-members. RSVPs are necessary; email dkla1@verizon.net or call (562) 439-9390.
‘SUP?
What Community supper
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Where Hof’s Hut, 4251 Long Beach Blvd.
When Monday, July 9 at 6:30pm
More Info The Bixby Knolls Supper Club supports local restaurants by dining at them on slow Monday nights, and this time will dine at Hof’s Hut. The dinner includes a free individual pie for dessert and no corkage fee. RSVPs are necessary; email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
What Book club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where EXPO Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
When Tuesday, July 10 at 7pm
More Info The Society will discuss Woolf’s To the Lighthouse. Parking will be available on Atlantic Avenue, and refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
