FAIR THEE WELL
What Community health enrollment fair
Who Hosted by Congressmember Alan Lowenthal
Where Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd. in Westminster
When Friday, Nov. 21 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
More Info The fair will include: legislative updates from Covered California officials; important information related to health, including the open enrollment period for 2015 health insurance plans through Covered California; and updates on healthcare coverage options for Medicare and Medi-Cal recipients. Call (562) 436-3828.
DRIVEN TO HELP?
What 17th annual food drive
Who Performance Plus
Where 3910 Cherry Ave.
When Sunday, Nov. 23 from 8am to noon
More Info Attendees will help pack 1,600 boxes of food for 800 local families in need. Doughnuts and coffee will be provided. Hot rods will be on display. Visit (562) 988-0211 or visit Performanceplustire.com .
PAT-A-CAKE, PAT-A-CAKE
What Long Beach Bake-Off
Who Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team
Where Bay Shore Church concert hall, 5100 E. The Toldeo
When Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6pm
More Info The event will be composed of five categories: cakes, pies, cookies, bars/squares and cupcakes. Cost is $5. Visit JustinRudd.com/bakeoff.html .
BE A PRE-FEAST BEAST
What Long Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K
Who Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team
Where 1 Granada Ave.
When Thursday, Nov. 27 from 8:30am to 10am
More Info At least 600 holiday pies will be given to random participants. There will be different runs/walks and courses available for various ages and abilities. The money raised will benefit the Community Action Team. Visit TurkeyTrot.us .
TOY SOLDIERS
What Toys for Tots Drive
Who Tuttle Cameras
Where 4019 Atlantic Ave.
When Friday, Dec. 5 from 5pm to 8pm
More Info Tuttle Cameras and the United States Marine Corps will collect unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children. Participants will have the opportunity to take a photo with a Marine and will receive a free gift from Tuttle Cameras. Call (562) 424-8633.
A GOOD CAUSE WITH SANTA CLAUS
What “Breaskfast with Santa” benefit
Who Parker’s Lighthouse
Where 435 Shoreline Village Dr.
When Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8am to 10am
More Info Funds will benefit the Child Life Program at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Admission is $11 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under. The Aquarium of the Pacific will provide free passes for children with the purchase of one adult pass. Call (562) 432-650 or visit parkerslighthouse.com/santas-breakfast .
GO A-WASSAILING
What Holiday celebration
Who The American Association of University Women of Long Beach Branch
Where The home of Linda Patten
When Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10am to noon
More Info Carry on the tradition of gathering and camaraderie over the wassail bowl. Refreshments and the hot, spiced wassail drink will be served. Visit aauw-longbeach.org .
FA-LA-LA-LA-LA
What Christmas concert
Who Bethany Lutheran Church
Where 4644 Clark Ave.
When Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1:30pm, 4pm and 7pm
More Info The concert, which will be directed by Dr. Carol R.S. McDaniel and assisted by Ms. Emily Duescher, will feature Christmas anthems performed by a 75-voice adult choir and orchestra of 15 musicians. Event is free, but donations will be accepted. Visit bethanylutheran.org .
WITH JOYFUL RING, ALL CAROLING
What Musical
Who Bethany Lutheran Church
Where 4644 Clark Ave.
When Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7pm
More Info The Christmas County Spelling Bee will be presented by students from Bethany Lutheran Church. The event will be free. Email ktucker@bethanylutheran.org .
MINGLE ALL THE WAY!
WHAT Annual community holiday party
WHO Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
WHEN Thursday, Dec. 18 from 7pm to 10pm
WHERE The Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info Attendees will be able to mix and mingle. Food will be available. Cost is $10. Call (562) 595-0081 or info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
