WALK THE WALK
What 14th Annual Beach Walk
Who The Children’s Clinic
Where Marina Green, 386 E. Shoreline Dr.
When Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8am
More Info The morning will begin with a 1K Healthy Kids Race/Walk, followed by an all-ages 5K Walk down the Shoreline bike path and conclude with a fair and barbecue lunch with musical entertainment throughout the morning. Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell will serve as the grand marshal. Call (562) 264-4646 or visit tccbeachwalk.kintera.org .
GRAVE CONCERNS
What 19th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour
Who Historical Society of Long Beach
When Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8:30am to noon
Where Municipal and Sunnyside cemeteries, 1095 E. Willow St.
More Info The annual cemetery tour will feature nine stories this year. Tickets may be purchased from 8:30am until noon. Call (562) 424-2220 or visit hslb.org .
CAMP BIXBY OR BIXBY BEACH?
What Bixby Park Playground Workshop
Who Vice Mayor and 2nd District Councilmember Suja Lowenthal
When Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9am to 11am
Where Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave.
More Info Attendees will be able to vote for their favorite design of Bixby Park, which will face renovations soon. Call (562) 570-6684.
BEGUILE WITH TILE
What Historic and contemporary tile-presentation and tour
Who Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1pm to 4pm
Where Meet in front of the Greenhouse Café, 149 Linden Ave.
More Info The event will showcase historical tiles and include a tour and a slide presentation by tile historian Brian Kaiser. The presentation will focus on the achievements of Rufus B. Keeler, founder, ceramicist and plant manager of CalCo and Malibu Tile. Keeler was a prime mover in the creation and use of ceramic tile and terra cotta in 1920s and 1930s commercial and residential architecture. Cost is $ 20 for non-members and $15 for members. Call (562) 493-7019 to reserve a space. Tickets will be distributed at the meeting site. Reservations are necessary, as space is limited. Visit lbheritage.org .
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, Oct. 26 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast costs $6.50 per person and includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee. Call (562) 866-3027 or visit elks.org .
TANKING TOGETHER
What Free aquarium night
Who Hosted by 8th District Long Beach Councilmember Al Austin
Where Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way
When Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
More Info Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Parking is available for $8 in the aquarium lot. Call (562) 570-6685 or email at district8@longbeach.gov .
MUSIC IN THE AIR
What Concert
Who Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
When Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3pm
More Info The concert, presented by organist James Petri and the Poly High School Chamber Orchestra, will include musical selections by Bach, Handel, Copeland, DuBois and more. Call (562) 595-1996 or visit calheightsumc.org .
MEET AND EAT
What Supper Club
Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Where Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Ave.
When Monday, Nov. 3 at 6pm and 7:30pm
More Info The November Supper Club meeting will celebrate the life of Vincenzo Cristiano, founder of Nino’s Italian Restaurant. The Bixby Knolls Supper Club supports local restaurants by dining at them on Monday nights, which are typically slow. RSVPs are necessary; email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING
What Holiday shopping reception
Who Rancho Los Alamitos
When Friday, Nov. 7 from 4pm to 7pm
Where 6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd.
More Info The Rancho Los Alamitos gift shop will offer children’s books, jewelry, apparel, tapestry bags, John Kelly Fine Dark Chocolate and more for sale. All proceeds will benefit the educational programs at the Rancho. Visit rancholosalamitos.org .
FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK
What Fundraiser
Who The Long Beach Jaycee Foundation and Rock For Vets
When Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 3pm
Where Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info The event will feature an auction and light lunch. Vendors will have items for sale. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Long Beach Jaycee Foundation and Rock For Vets, which assist local teachers and vets, respectively. Call (866) 597-1116.
HONORING DIVERSITY
What 11th Annual Interfaith Unity Awards Dinner and Silent Auction
Who South Coast Interfaith Council (SCIC)
When Sunday, Nov. 16 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Where St. Lawrence Martyr Church, 1940 S. Prospect Ave. in Redondo Beach
More Info The event will feature keynote speaker Belva Brown Jordan from the Claremont School of Theology. Ticket cost is $70. Email office@scinterfaith.org .
