MEET AND GREET
What “Getting to Know AAUW” meeting
Who Long Beach branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd.
When Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9am to noon
More Info The event will showcase the AAUW’s various projects and interest groups. Co-Program Vice Presidents Jeane Caveness and Raquel Sanchez and committee members will welcome back members and guests with a series of mission-based programs centered around newly installed President Flo Pickett’s theme of “Unity.” To RSVP, call Judith Kaho at (562) 429-2790 by Aug. 30. Visit aauw-longbeach.org .
PITCH IN AT THE PARK
What Bixby Park Improvement Day
Who 2nd District Long Beach Councilmember Suja Lowenthal’s office and Friends of Bixby Park
Where 130 Cherry Ave. at 1st Street
When Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9am to 1pm
More Info Neighborhood groups and volunteers will be planting a drought-tolerant garden under the Bixby Park mural, as well as painting elements of the skate park, community center and heritage garden near the children’s playground. Contact Mark Magdaleno at (562) 570-6684 or mark.magdaleno@longbeach.gov .
GET INVOLVED
What Monthly meeting
Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)
Where Veterans Community Center, Veterans Park, 101 E 28th St. (one block east of Pacific Ave.)
When Monday, Sept. 8 at 1pm
More Info The largest federal employee/retiree organization, NARFE represents the retirement interests of nearly five million current and future federal annuitants, spouses and survivors. Tressa Thompson, DMV ombudsman, will present a program. NARFE meetings are the second Monday of each month.
JOIN THE CLUB
What Literary society meeting
Who Bixby Knolls Literary Society
Where Elise’s Tea Room at 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7pm
More Info The regular monthly meeting will feature discussions about P.G. Wodehouse’s The Code of the Woosters. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollinfo.com .
HEAR FROM THE FORCE
What “Coffee with a Cop”
Who Signal Hill Police Department
Where The Signal Hill Police Department’s Emergency Operations Center located at 2745 Walnut Ave.
When Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7:30am to 9:30am
More Info This event is open to the public, and it will give citizens an opportunity to meet and interact with the officers from the department. A member of Signal Hill’s detective bureau will provide a presentation on property crimes, which include vehicle and residential burglaries as well as mail thefts.
WINE, DINE AND RAISE FUNDS
What 13th Annual Waves of Change Fundraiser
Who Christian Outreach in Action (COA)
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
When Friday, Sept. 19 at 6pm
More Info This year’s fundraiser will feature a hosted wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, with a silent auction, followed by music, dinner and a live auction. Tickets are $100 per person. Contact COA at (562) 432-1440 or visit coalongbeach.org .
SALUTE THE VETS
What 2nd Annual Veterans Concert
Who Rock For Vets
Where Signal Hill Park at Cherry Avenue and Hill Street
When Saturday, Sept. 20 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info The second annual concert will feature performances by Rock for Vets and Boxcar 7. The event will be free and open to the public. Visit the rockclub.net .
QUEST FOR FAITH
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parrish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St.
When Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1pm
More Info Judith Brooks will teach about various religious migratory patterns and how to find Scottish ancestors. A beginning research class will begin at 4pm. Visit qhgs.info or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
