WALK THE WALK
What Bixby Strollers
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4105 Atlantic Ave.
When Saturday, Jan. 18— meet at 7:15am for coffee, and the stroll begins at 7:30am
More Info The stroll on Jan. 18 will mark the sixth anniversary of the walking group.
JUST KIDDING
What Kidical Mass Tweed Neighborhood Bike Ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
When Sunday, Jan. 19 at 1pm
More Info Children and adults will bike for roughly four and a half miles, beginning and ending at Georgie’s Place. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best clothes to fit the tweed theme. Email krista@bixbyknollsinfo.com, visit bixbyknollsinfo.com/kidicalmass.html or call (562) 595-0081.
REMEMBERING DR. KING
What Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith & Intercultural Celebration
Who South Coast Interfaith Council
Where Gospel Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1480 Atlantic Ave.
When Sunday, Jan. 19 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info The event will feature a talk by Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden, Jr. and will be free and open to the public. Email office@scinterfaith.org .
DIG UP THE PARK
What Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Tree Planting
Who Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
Where Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd.
When Monday, Jan. 20 from 9am to noon
More Info Volunteers will plant up to 40 new trees in the park. The trees being planted will diversify the park’s ecosystem and add colored leaves in the fall. Call (562) 570-6685 or by email district8@longbeach.gov .
WHAT’S GOING ON DOWNTOWN?
What Creative-visioning dialogue
Who Downtown Long Beach Associates
Where Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 Pine Ave.
When Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6pm to 8:30pm
More Info The event will be an informal gathering to discuss the future of the Long Beach Civic Center. The gathering will serve as the kick-off to a series of engagement opportunities sponsored by the DLBA and designed to solicit input from the community on the future of the Civic Center. Visit downtownlongbeach.org .
THE MAYORAL RACE
What Mayoral debate
Who The Los Angeles League of Conservative Voters
Where The Grand Event Center, 4101 E Willow St.
When Thursday, Jan. 23 from 7pm to 8pm
More Info The event will provide the community with the opportunity to hear mayoral candidates express their positions on environmental issues. Beer, wine and appetizers will be served.
CH-CH-CHANGES
What Uptown Renaissance Festival
Who Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
Where Atlantic Theater Parking Lot, 5870 Atlantic Ave.
When Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10am to 3pm
More Info The event will feature the demolition ceremony of the Atlantic Theater, which will be followed by live entertainment. There will be informational booths from local stakeholders and food available. The Atlantic Theater will be demolished to make way for the new North Library, which will be the largest branch library in the city once completed.
THE RACE CONTINUES
What Mayoral forum
Who The North Long Beach Community Action Group
Where Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
When Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
More Info The event will provide the community with the opportunity to hear mayoral candidates express their positions on issues concerning the city. Call (562) 900-5725 or email DPressburg@gmail.com .
BOOKWORMS UNITE
What Monthly community book club
Who The Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7pm
More Info The club will delve into Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
