TALKING POLITICS
What Breakfast meeting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
Where Lakewood Country Club, 3101 Carson St.
When Saturday, Sept. 8
More Info The meeting will have three speakers: 38th District Congressional candidate Benjamin Campos; 66th Assembly District candidate Craig Huey; and John Cox, who will speak on Proposition 32. Cost of admission is $15, and RSVPs are required; email nsciorsush@aol.com or call (562) 597-6821 to reserve.
CALLING HISTORY BUFFS
What Volunteer opportunities coffee
Who Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
When Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10am
More Info Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is currently recruiting volunteers for its school and living-history programs in mid-September. History enthusiasts are welcome to join a “Q and A” session about programs while enjoying a cup of coffee. RSVP at (562) 570-1755.
SPEAKING OF SUCCESS
What American Association of University Women (AAUW) speakers
Who Val Parker, executive director of Power 4 Youth, will be the first of AAUW speakers
Where Holiday Inn at the Airport, 2640 N. Lakewood Blvd.
When Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11am
More Info Power 4 Youth provides academic mentoring for struggling students by connecting youth with adult mentors. The social gathering is from 9:30am to 10am; meeting is from 10am to 11am; program is from 11am to noon; luncheon is from noon to 1pm. The luncheon costs $24. For more information, call Margy Arthur at (562) 799-8479.
WRITE ON THE MONEY
What Discussion on “Getting Started in Technical Writing”
Who Barbara Giammona, global manager of Technical Publications for Invensys Operations Management, will talk about paid writing opportunities available in the technical writing field.
Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 East Britton Dr.
When Saturday, Sept. 8 from 2:30pm to 5pm
More Info All writers and the public are welcomed. For information, visit calwriterslongbeach.org or email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
A FAMILY AFFAIR
What Family Art-Making Workshop
Who Friends of Signal Hill Cultural Arts (FOSHCA)
Where Discovery Well Park Community Center, 2200 Temple Ave.
When Sunday, Sept. 9 from 2pm to 4pm
More Info FOSHCA’S family art-making workshops are designed to give families with children ages 4 to 15 an opportunity to enjoy fun, quality time together while working on a variety of art projects and developing an appreciation for creative arts. No reservations are required, but space is limited to 50 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member. There is no charge to participate, and all materials are provided. For more information, email FOSHCA@verizon.net or call (562) 989-7370.
MEET AND EAT
What Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where The Factory Gastrobar, 4020 Atlantic Ave.
When Monday, Sept. 10. Reservations will be taken for every half hour from 5:30pm to 7pm.
More Info There will be complimentary chef’s choice tapas for every table, new lunch menu items and 25 percent off bottles of wine. RSVP to info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
FESS UP
What Book club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7pm
More Info The Society will discuss William Styron’s novel The Confessions of Nat Turner. Parking will be available along Atlantic Avenue, and refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
SAFE WALKIN’
What “Making Our City Walkable: An Action Workshop for Long Beach”
Who Hosted by the YMCA of Greater Long Beach
Where St. Mary’s Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave.
When Thursday, Sept. 13, from 2pm to 6pm
More Info The Walking Action Workshop is a free four-hour program that brings national experts to work one-on-one with citizens and community organizations to learn the fundamental steps toward creating a city that is safer and more accessible for pedestrians. For more information visit lbymca.org/walklongbeach or call (562) 279-1700.
HAVE YOU HEARD?
What Discussion titled “The Real Truth: How to Have a Successful Hearing Aid Experience”
Who Arineh Khachatoorians, audiologist
Where Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of Hearing Loss Association at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood
When Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7pm
More Info Khachatoorians is an active member of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. For more information, call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
