CAUSE FOR PAWS
What Free mobile animal clinic
Who Fix Long Beach
Where MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St.
When Saturday, Jan. 4 from 7am to 4pm
More Info Event will offer free spay and neuter procedures to those who have made appointments. Micro-chipping, de-worming and flea-control products as well as nail-trimming will be offered at discounted prices. Appointments are not necessary to get required shots for dogs and cats. Visit fixlongbeach.com .
TAKE A WALK
What Raptor Ramble Nature Walk
Who Los Cerritos Wetlands
Where Driveway/parking area at the corner of 1st Street and PCH in Seal Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 4 from 8am to 9:45am
More Info Biologists and environmental educators Taylor Parker and Eric Zahn will lead the walk. Parking lot gate will open at 7:45am and close at 8:10am. All participants must stay for the entire tour. Closed-toe shoes are required. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Email ejlambe@verizon.net .
WINTER WONDER
What Craft Day
Who Rancho Los Cerritos
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
When Saturday, Jan. 4 from 1pm to 4pm
More Info Participants will be able to create snowflakes, textured bookmarks and more. In addition, children and their families can choose to take a free house or garden tour. Call (562) 570-1755, or visit the website rancholoscerritos.org .
SEE THE SIGHTS ON A BIKE
What Sunday Funday: Mini Long Beach Architecture Bike Tour
Who Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC)
Where The Southern Girl Bakery, 401 3rd St.
When Sunday, Jan. 5 from 1pm to 4:30pm
More Info This 10-mile ride tours architecturally unique buildings in Long Beach. The family-friendly mini tour is led by LACBC board member April Economides. Participants may receive a special discount at a local café along the route. Riders may also get a 15-percent discount on the book Long Beach Architecture at Apostrophe Books for saying “Sunday Funday” on the day of the ride (or receive 10-percent discount in-store or online before the ride). To RSVP, email Carol Feucht at carol@la-bike.org .
NETWORK YOUR WAY TO THE TOP
What Networking group
Who The Success Network
Where Corner Bakery, 6507 E. PCH
When Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 7:30am to 9am
More Info The Success Network is a professional networking group that meets for breakfast, discussions or presentations on the second Wednesday of every month. The group is open to small-business leaders who seek networking opportunities with other professionals who are also interested in growing their businesses through relationships and referrals. Contact Katja Jones at katjajns@aol.com or call (562) 685-8532.
BOOKWORMS UNITE
What Monthly community book club
Who The Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7pm
More Info Next month, the club will delve into Rabbit is Rich by John Updike. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
WHEN THE BLIND MEET THE DEAF
What PresentÂation
Who Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
Where 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood
When Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30pm
More Info Anthony R. Candela of the Long Beach Blind Rehabilitation Center will share his experiences and insights about hearing and vision and the interaction between visually impaired and hearing impaired people. Reservations are not required, and admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
TALKING POLITICS
What Monthly breakfast meeting
Who Long Beach Republican Women Federated
Where Lakewood Country Club, 3101 Carson St.
When Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9:30am to 11:30am
More Info Newport Beach Councilmember Keith Curry will be the guest speaker. For $15, the meeting will include a buffet breakfast. RSVP is required. Call (562) 260-5601 or email tinamthompson@hotmail.com .
CALLING ALL WRITERS
What Free writers event
Who California Writers Club of Long Beach
Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 East Britton Dr.
When Saturday, Jan. 11 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info The speaker will be Marcia Lee Harris, author of Fanny Bixby Spencer: Long Beach’s Inspirational Firebrand. Call (562) 400-1100 or email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
MEET AND EAT
What Supper Club
Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Where Atun, 4262 Atlantic Ave.
When Monday, Jan. 13 at 6:30pm
More Info The menu will be primarily sushi and yakitori (skewered and grilled meats). The Bixby Knolls Supper Club supports local restaurants by dining at them on Monday nights, which are typically slow. RSVPs are necessary; email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
