KID-FRIENDLY FUN
What Kidlantic Summer Camp Fair
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
When Friday, April 4 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
More Info Families will find out what’s happening this summer on Atlantic Avenue. Summer events will include art workshops at Averyboo Arts, cooking camps at Chef Tech, filmmaking classes at Digital Revolution, and “Music & the Mind” music and academic enrichment camps at Jammin’ Music & Arts.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
What E-Waste drop-off and rummage sale
Who Hosted by 5th District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske and Boy Scout Troop 212
Where First Grace Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd.
When Saturday, April 5 from 8am to 2pm
More Info The public is encouraged to drop off electronic waste such as televisions, computer monitors, printers, scanners and more. A rummage sale will take place in the parking lot. Proceeds from the rummage sale will benefit Troop 212’s equipment and program expenses. Call (562) 799-4009.
OLD-FASHIONED FUN
What “Cool Blues” craft workshop
When Saturday, April 5 between 1pm and 4pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info At “Cool Blues,” children will be able to choose from an array of art supplies to weave baskets, create dolls out of yarn, and embellish a felt blue bird. Visitors may also choose to take a free house or garden tour. Call (562) 570-1755 or visit rancholoscerritos.org .
A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
What 6th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival
Who 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St.
When Sunday, April 6 from 9am to 4pm
More Info The festival will have hands-on demonstrations of a variety of art forms from Cambodia’s ancient culture. Local Cambodian artisans and culture bearers will share their expertise through interactive demonstrations. Among the arts and cultural exhibits on display will be Cambodian classical dance and costuming, drawing, shadow puppets, music, musical instruments, textiles, dressmaking, weddings, gardening and cooking. Call (562) 570-6816 or visit longbeach.gov/district6 .
TRAFFICKING REPORT
What Discussion on human-trafficking
Who Hosted by North Long Beach Community Action Group
Where American Legion Post 560, 1215 59th St.
When Sunday, April 6 from 2pm to 4pm
More Info The public is invited to attend and learn about the current statistics and what can be done to protect children. The Human Trafficking Task Force from the nonprofit Kingdom Causes will provide information. Call (562) 428-7710.
MEET AND EAT
What Supper Club
Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Where Cafe Bixby, 3900 Atlantic Ave.
When Monday, April 7 at 6:30pm
More Info 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 .
EARLY-BIRD MEETING
What Monthly breakfast meeting
Who The Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
When Tuesday, April 8 at 7am
More Info The guest speaker will be 8th District Councilmember Al Austin, who will discuss the state of the district.
FEEL BETTER SOONER
What Self-help workshop
Who Recovery International
Where Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark St. in Lakewood
When Tuesday, April 8 at 1:30pm
More Info At the meeting, attendees will be provided with the tools to gain personal control over anxiety, depression, anger problems, as well as learn healthy life-coping skills. The meetings take place every Tuesday. Visit lowselfhelpsystems.org .
READ MY LIPS
What Lip-reading classes
Who Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
When Wednesday, April 9 from 9:30am to 11:30am
More Info The event will feature beginning lip-reading classes. The class meets every Wednesday. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
BOOKWORMS, UNITE
What Monthly community book club
Who The Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, April 9 at 7pm
More Info This month, the club will delve into Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
NOW HEAR THIS
What Cochlear implant presentation
Who Hearing Loss Association, Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
When Thursday, April 10 at 6:30pm
More Info Lisa Yuan, president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America, will be speak on auditory rehabilitation and cochlear implants. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
