HISTORICAL READS
What Summer-reading book-signing
Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach
Where 4260 Atlantic Ave.
When Friday, June 6 at 7pm
More Info Books will be available for purchase. HSLB members receive discounts on the titles.
BEST FOOT FORWARD
What 4th annual memorial 5K run/walk for childhood-cancer awareness
Who Hosted by the parents of Jalen and and Breanna Thayer
Where Patrick Henry Elementary School, 3720 Canehill Ave.
When Saturday, June 7 at 7am
More Info Cost is from $3 to $17. Visit havefaithbestrong.org .
TURTLE TREK
What Turtle-spotting
Who Hosted by the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
Where Meet in the parking area at the corner of 1st Street and PCH in Seal Beach.
When Saturday, June 7 at 8am
More Info Attendees should wear closed-toe shoes, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Email ejlambe@verizon.net or call (714) 357-8576 to RSVP.
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
What Document-shredding and recycling event
Who Hosted by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where Martin Luther King, Jr Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue
When Saturday, June 7 from 9am to noon.
More Info The only items that will not be accepted are X-rays and CDs. The first five boxes of shredding documents, per car, are free. Anything beyond will cost $5 per box.
PUPS IN THE PARK
What Pet-friendly event Hounds on the Hill
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
When Saturday, June 7 from 10am to 2pm
More Info Contests, activities, pet adoptions and vendors of pet supplies will be at the event, as well as a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic. Call (562) 989-7330.
ONCE UPON A TIME
What Evening of adult storytelling
Who Showcasing local storytellers, including Laura Bosworth, Ina Buckner-Barnette, Ron Chick, Dave Chittenden, Drea Douglas, Padraic Keohane, John McGee, Diana Spirithawk and David Whiting.
Where El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E Spring St.
When Saturday, June 7 at 7:30pm
More Info Cost is $5. For reservations, call (562) 570-1745.
FREE THIS WEEKEND
What Free community event
Who Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
Where Virginia Village, Long Beach Boulevard, between 53rd and 56th Streets.
When Sunday, June 8 from 3pm to 6pm
More Info There will be food, art, live music, community resources and activities for children.
CATCH YOURSELF
What Meeting to prevent falls
Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
Where Veterans Community Center, Veteran’s Park, 101 E. 28th St.
When Monday, June 9 at 1pm
More Info Visit narfe.org .
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
What Breakfast meeting
Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
When Tuesday, June 10 at 7am
More Info This month’s guest speaker will be Eric Boyd from the office of Rep. Janice Hahn.
SOMETHING FISHY
What 27th annual seafood fest
Who Hosted by Propeller Club, ILWU, POLB, POLA
Where San Pedro Fish Market, 1190 Nagoya Way (Berth 78), San Pedro
When Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
More Info Tickets are $40 per person and available by calling (818) 951-2842, by emailing propellerclub.lalb@verizon.net or by contacting local ILWU offices. No children under 16 will be admitted to the event.
BOOK IT
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, June 11 at 7pm
More Info This month The Trial: A New Translation by Franz Kafka was selected. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
WHAT’S UP IN THE 8TH?
What Community meeting
Who Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
When Thursday, June 12 from 6:30pm to 8 p.m.
More Info Plans for the CVS and U.S. Post Office site on Atlantic Avenue as well as the Ralphs site on Long Beach Boulevard will be discussed.
FACEBOOK HELP
What Facebook workshop
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood
When Thursday, June 12 at 6:30pm
More Info No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
A HISTORY OF LOS CERRITOS
What Book-signing
Who Geraldine Knatz
Where Rancho Los Cerritos is located at 4600 Virginia Road
When Thursday, June 12 at 7pm
More Info Knatz’s new book, Long Beach’s Los Cerritos will be available for sale that evening, and all profits from sales will be given to Rancho Los Cerritos. Call (562) 570-1755 to RSVP.
