BURGERS, DOGS AND DESSERTS
What 29th Annual Barbeque
Who Downtown Lions Club of Long Beach
Where St. Cornelius Church, 5500 E. Wardlow Rd.
When Saturday, 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 .
GREAT AMERICAN PICNIC
What 82nd Annual Great American Picnic
Who The Democratic Women’s Study Club (DWSC) of Long Beach
Where Wardlow Park
When Saturday, Aug. 9 at noon
More Info This year’s event hosts are: Rep. Linda Sanchez; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Janice Hahn; Sen. Ricardo Lara; Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal; Assemblymember Anthony Rendon; Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia; and other government officials. The picnic also serves as the swearing-in celebration for DWSC’s new board officers. Long Beach Firefighters, Local 372 will grill and serve hot dogs and hamburgers. Entry to the event is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Call (562) 652-5600 or email dwscoflb@gmail.com .
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 .
AT THE PETTING ZOO
What Second Sundays in Virginia Village
Who Virginia Village Business Association
Where Along Long Beach Boulevard between 53rd and 56th streets
When Sunday, Aug. 10 from 3pm to 6pm
More Info This month’s event features the Lovable Ranch Petting Zoo as well as a mobile video-gaming lounge and the Safe Moves Bike Rodeo for children. There will also be art and music up and down the street. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Call (562) 570-6685 or email district8@longbeach.gov .
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
What Concert in the park
Who Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association (LCNA)
Where Los Cerritos Park off of Country Club Drive
When Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6pm (early start time due to early sunset)
More Info This community-funded event will feature a performance by Crimson Crowbar following the Muni Band. Visit loscerritosna.org .
FOLLOW THE MONEY
What 8th District budget meeting
Who The Office of 8th District Long Beach Councilmember Al Austin
Where The Eastman Boys and Girls Club on the southeast corner of Del Amo Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue
When Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 pm
More Info Representatives from the City Manager’s Office and Budget Office as well as the police, fire, parks and recreation and public works departments will be on hand to discuss the service levels in the proposed budget. The presentation will also include a discussion of how to invest $11.7 million in “one-time” revenues in the next fiscal year. Call (562) 570-6685 or email district8@longbeach.gov .
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TAKE A TOUR
What Downtown Long Beach Walking Tour
Who Long Beach Heritage Foundation
Where Meet at the WPA Mural at 3rd Street and the Promenade
When Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9am to 11:30am
More Info The more than two-hour tour will explore Downtown Long Beach’s historic buildings, including the WPA Mural, the Insurance Exchange Building, the Breakers, the Wilmore Building, the Farmers & Merchants Bank, the First National Bank and the Security Bank Building. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by visiting lbheritage.org. Call (562) 493-7019.
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. Ave.
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 .
