ALL ABOUT BUTTONS
What Meeting to discuss buttons
Who The Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
When Friday, April 25 at 10:30am
More Info Contact Christa at (714) 345-2338.
CONGRESSIONAL COFFEE
What Community coffee event
Who Hosted by U.S. Congressmember Alan Lowenthal
Where Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library, 12700 Montecito Rd. in Seal Beach
When Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 11:30am
More Info Lowenthal will give constituents a legislative update on recent Congressional actions and take questions from attendees on issues facing the 47th District and the nation. Due to limited space, those interested in attending should RSVP to Lowenthal’s district office at (562) 436-3828.
NEIGHBORHOODS PAST & PRESENT
What Community studies conference
Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach
Where LBCC Liberal Arts Campus T Building, 4901 Carson St.
When Saturday, April 26 from 8:30am to 5:30pm
More Info The bi-annual conference, now in its third year, will feature four one-and-a-half-hour sessions, plus lunch and a closing wine-and-cheese reception. Call Julie Bartolotto at (562) 424-2220.
RX COLLECTION
What Prescription drop-off as part of the National Pharmaceutical Take-Back initiative
Who The Long Beach Police Department and the DEA
Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
When Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 2pm
More Info Long Beach police officers will collect expired and unwanted prescription medication to prevent increased pill abuse. The event will offer a drive-through service that is free and allows for anonymity. Visit dea.gov or call (562) 570-7221.
EGGS WITH ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
When Sunday, April 27 from 8am to 12pm
More Info Breakfast will cost $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee.
BREW GARDEN
What “Garden on Tap” fundraiser offering craft beer and food
Who Hosted by CSULB student Renzo Santillan to benefit Long Beach Organic and Foodscape LB
Where Seventh & Chestnut Community Garden, 348 W 7th St. and Foodscape LB’s Chestnut Lot, 727 Chestnut Ave.
When Sunday, April 27 from 12pm to 4pm
More Info Ages 21-plus. General admission is $20 and includes wood-fired pizza and craft-beer tastings. VIP tickets cost $45.
BENEATH THE WAVES
What Art exhibit and lecture
Who Hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific
Where 100 Aquarium Way
When A lecture will be given from 7pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, April 30. The exhibit will run April 30 through June 30.
More Info Photographer/sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor will discuss his underwater sculptures. Entrance to the exhibit will cost $28.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors, $14.95 for children over 11, but will be free for children under 3. Call (562) 590-3100. Entrance to the lecture is $5 for the public and free for Aquarium members, seniors, teachers and students with valid ID.
BROADWAY BENEFIT
What Broadway alum Richard Kinsey’s benefit concert
Who Hosted by the Fine Arts Associates of Long Beach City College
Where Long Beach City College Auditorium, 4901 E Carson St.
When Friday, May 2 at 7:30pm
More Info Proceeds from the concert will help provide supplies for the LBCC arts program. For tickets, call (562) 938-4317 or visit lbcc.edu/foundation .
SPRING CLEANING
What Community yard sale
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Community Foundation
Where Jessie Nelson Circle, Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
When Saturday, May 3 from 8am to noon
More Info Admission is free. Call Community Services at (562) 989-7330.
STOMP IT OUT
What Second annual Stomp on the Roof Festival
Who Hosted by Memorial Care Center for Mental Health & Wellness
Where The roof of the parking structure at Community Hospital Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave.
When Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 3pm
More Info The first 1,000 attendees to the event will receive a free commemorative drum courtesy of Remo drumset company. Call (562) 982-0247 or visit memorialcare.org/stomp .
A NIGHT AT THE HORSE RACES
What Cancer fundraiser
Who Vanguard Cancer Foundation
Where Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Ave.
When Saturday, May 3 at 6pm
More Info The fundraiser will benefit the pioneering research of Dr. Robert Nagourney. Auctions and raffles will occur throughout the evening. Cost is $75 per person and includes dinner, parking and clubhouse entry. Call (714) 342-5968.
SURF & TURF
What May Supper Club
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Phil Trani’s Restaurant, 3490 Long Beach Blvd.
When Monday, May 5 at 6:30pm
More Info Call (562) 426-3688.
