DIRTY CAR?
What Car-wash fundraiser
Who Association of the United States Army Greater Los Angeles Chapter
Where 7—Eleven Gas Station, 15991 Magnolia St. in Westminster
When Friday, Nov. 7 from 10am to 4pm
More Info The profits will benefit soldiers and military families.
HONORING OUR VETS
What Veterans Day celebration
Who California State University, Long Beach
Where Speakers’ platform in front of the University Bookstore, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
When Friday, Nov. 7 at 11am
More Info The university, which is home to about 515 student veterans, will honor those who have served. All attendees will be invited to share in the celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 239th birthday and cake-cutting ceremony immediately following the Veterans Day event.
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE…
What Holiday shopping reception
Who Rancho Los Alamitos
Where 6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd.
When Friday, Nov. 7 from 4pm to 7pm
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 .
GOT E-WASTE? DOCUMENTS TO SHRED?
What Document shredding and recycling event
Who Hosted by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9am to 12pm
More Info The first five boxes of shredding documents per car are free, and anything more will cost $5 per box. Recyclable items include televisions, computer monitors, computers, laptops, keyboards, printers, computer mice, hard drives, fax machines, microwave ovens, DVD players, cables and cords, telephones, cell phones, radios, shredders, stereo components and electronic devices. X-rays, CDs, large appliances, toner cartridges, fluorescent bulbs or batteries of any kind will not be accepted. Call (562) 570-6816.
YOU’RE A PEACH
What El Dorado West Sugar Peach Festival
Who El Dorado Park Senior Center
Where 2800 N. Studebaker Rd.
When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9am to 3pm
More Info Crafts, mosaic stoneware jewelry, greeting cards, glass and vintage items will be available for sale. Food trucks will be on-site. Call (562) 570-3227.
TAKE A WALK
What East Village Walking Tour
Who Long Beach Heritage
Where Meet in front of Modica’s Deli, 455 E Ocean Blvd.
When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10am to noon
More Info The two-hour tour will stop at different locations throughout the East Village. Cost is $10. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.org .
FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK
What Fundraiser
Who The Long Beach Jaycee Foundation and Rock For Vets
Where Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St.
When Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 3pm
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.
CALLING ALL WRITERS
What Writers meeting
Who California Writers Club of Long Beach
Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info Alan Rifkin, a former Details and L.A. Weekly contributing editor, will be the guest speaker.
GIFTS GALORE
What Alternative Christmas market
Who California Heights United Methodist Church
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
When Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11am to 1pm
More Info The market will provide an opportunity to buy handcrafted items such as clothing, home décor, ornaments, cards, handbags, toys, jewelry and more from nonprofit cooperatives. Pigs in a blanket, brown-cow ice cream floats and homemade pies will also be available for purchase to benefit Heifer Project. Call (562) 595-1996 or visit calheightsumc.org .
FEDERAL WORKER?
What General meeting
Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
Where Veterans Park Community Center, 101 E. 28th St.
When Monday, Nov. 10 at 1pm
More Info Stephen Phillips of the FBI will be the speaker. NARFE meetings recur the second Monday of each month.
FISHY BUSINESS
What Future of Food series
Who Aquarium of the Pacific
Where 100 Aquarium Way
When Monday, Nov. 10 from 6:30pm to 9pm
More Info Author Paul Greenberg will discuss ways to re-establish sustainable local fisheries and connect them with consumers. Greenberg is the author of American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood. Tickets for this series are available by phone or online. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the Aquarium’s exhibits during Future of Food events. The talks will also be streamed live on the Aquarium’s website. The Future of Food is an ongoing series of talks hosted by Los Angeles Times Food Editor Russ Parsons. Visit aquariumofpacific.org .
