COOL AT THE POOL
What Free day at the pool
Who 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where Martin Luther King, Jr. pool at 1910 Lemon Ave.
When Thursday Aug. 2 from noon to 4pm
More Info All residents are invited to attend this annual community event. Call (562) 570-6816.
EAT AND MEET
What Monthly community meeting
Who The North Long Beach Community Action Group
Where Historic Long Beach Dairy and Creamery, 167 E. South St.
When Sunday, Aug. 3 at 2pm
More Info The event will give the public and the local community an opportunity to meet the staff of Councilmember Rex Richardson at a potluck on behalf of his office. Other neighborhood groups participating will be the South Street Community Watch, Houghton Park Neighborhood Association and Grant Association. Call (562) 428-7710.
MEET AND EAT
What Supper Club
Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Where Blackbird Café, 3405 Orange Ave.
When Monday, Aug. 4 at 6pm and 7:30pm
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 supperclub@ bixbyknollsinfo.com .
NIGHT ON THE TOWN
What National Night Out
Who Signal Hill Police Department
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
When Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5pm to 8pm
More Info National Night Out is an event that is celebrated nationwide, with a focus on unifying the community with an ultimate goal of crime prevention. Call (562) 989- 7205.
LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
What 11th anniversary of Feeding at the Park community service
Who Community volunteer Alice Robinson and friends
Where MLK Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
When Wednesday, Aug. 6 at noon
More Info Event will include free hot lunch with dessert and a cold beverage. Residents are encouraged to invite a neighbor or bring a friend. Opening ceremony will include invocation and salute to the American flag. Call (562) 591-2962.
ACT OF KINDNESS
What 20th Annual Benefit for the Animals
Who Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA)
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
When Wednesday, Aug. 7 with reception at 6:30pm and performance at 7pm
More Info The event, which will feature a performance of Fiddler on the Roof, will benefit FOLBA’s spay/neuter incentive program (SNIP), the humane education program and shelter pets. Tickets are $30 per person. Call (562) 988-7647 or visit folba.org .
BURGERS, DOGS AND DESSERTS
What 29th Annual Barbeque
Who Downtown Lions Club of Long Beach
Where St. Cornelius Church, 5500 E. Wardlow Rd.
When Thursday, Aug. 9 from 11am to 3pm
More Info The summer picnic will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, cookie desserts, sodas, beer and wine in addition to a drawing for prizes and entertainment by the band Hawkeye. All proceeds will go toward helping the Lions’ mission. Call Judy Powell at (562) 433-7271 or email kpow@charter.net .
TALK ABOUT THE TIMES
What “Conversations in Place” series
Who Rancho Los Alamitos
Where 6400 Bixby Hill Rd.
When Sunday, Aug. 10 at 1:30pm
More Info The conversation topic will be “The Past in the 21st Century.” The series is an unconventional four-part conversation on culture and environment, the past, present and future. Tickets are $25 per person. Call (562) 431-3541 or visit rancholosalamitos.org .
SOUND OFF ON BUDGET
What Budget Summit
Who Office of Long Beach 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where Ernest D. McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue.
When Tuesday, Aug.26 at 6pm
More Info Andrews and Long Beach City Manager Part West as well as other city officials will discuss the 2015 city budget. Call (562) 570-6816 or email dee.andrews@longbeach.gov .
