GETTING CENTERED
What Community meetings open to the public
Who City of Long Beach
Where In every Council district
When Remaining meetings are: Council District 7, Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6:30pm to 9pm at Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St.; Council District 2, Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6:30pm to 9pm in Council Chambers, 333 W. Ocean Blvd.; Council District 3, Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10am to 12pm at Rogers Middle School, 365 Monrovia Ave.; Council District 1, Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 12pm at Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave.; Council District 9, Saturday, March 14 from 10am to noon at Houghton Park, 6301 Atlantic Ave.
More Info These meetings will inform the public and solicit feedback about the Long Beach Civic Center Project.Visit LBCivicCenter.com, email LBCivicCenter@longbeach.gov or call (562) 570-3800.
TRY ‘EM BEFORE YOU BUY ‘EM
What Hands-on technology demo
Who Hosted by Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood
When Friday, Feb. 20, from 10am to noon
More Info A representative from CaptionCall, a captioned-telephone company, will offer information on phones and captioning. Sam Moghadam, hearing instrument specialist from Ascent Hearing Center, will assist with hearing aids. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
WHO’S WHO IN THE 4TH?
What Special-election candidate brunch
Who Hosted by Long Beach Community Action Group
Where Historic Long Beach Dairy & Creamery, 167 E. South St.
When Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9:30am to 1pm
More Info Attendees can meet candidates who will be running in the special election scheduled for April 14 for the vacant 4th District City Council seat. This will be a “winner takes all” election. The event is free and open to the public. Call Dan at (562) 428-7710 or visit lbencruzin@gmail.com .
A ‘RUFF’ TIME
What Dog-park opening
Who Hosted by Long Beach city officials
Where Jackson Street Park Dog Park, 1432 Jackson St.
When 10am on Saturday, Feb. 21
More Info The 0.14-acre dog park has perimeter fencing and is meant for both large and small dogs to play together. Other amenities include a drinking fountain for both dogs and people, a bench and waste bag dispensers. The dog park is ADA accessible.
FUN-RAISER
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by Long Beach Community Action Partnership (LBCAP)
Where Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Dr.
When Friday, Feb. 20 at 6pm
More Info The event’s goal is to raise awareness and funds for LBCAP while guests enjoy musical entertainment by Rick Whitfield and his band, as well as Thomas Dawson, music director for the Commodores. LBCAP helps to pay utility bills for the needy throughout Long Beach and eastern Los Angeles County, as well as provides free income-tax assistance for income-eligible families. Visit lbcap.org .
SOME EARLY SPRING CLEANING
What Used-clothing drive
Who Hosted by Hughes Middle School Green Team Eco Club and Girl Scout Elisabeth Figueroa-Santana
Where Hughes, 3846 California Ave.
When Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10am to 1pm
More Info Donations may be dropped off on the playground on California Avenue between Bixby and Roosevelt roads. Items accepted include:
clothing, accessories, shoes, and household fabrics such as bedding, curtains, towels and bath mats. Donated items will go to Goodwill SOLAC for resale to support education, skills training and job-placement services for individuals with barriers to employment and other disabilities. Call Figueroa-Santana at (562) 552-8467.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, Feb. 22 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast costs $6.50 per person and includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee, assorted fruit and Belgian waffles. Call (562) 866-3027 or visit elks.org .
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED?
What Community meeting about post office closure
Who Hosted by United States Postal Service
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6pm to 8pm
More Info Following the closure of the Bixby Knolls post office, representatives of the United States Postal Service will host a public meeting to discuss plans for the future of the post office and answer questions from the public.
HIT THE ROAD!
What Running club
Who Hosted by GRVL Runners of Bixby Knolls
Where Group meets in front of Stateside Crafts, 4242 Atlantic Ave.
When 6:30pm every Thursday
More Info “GRVL” stands for “gravel,” because the group’s organizers believe running on asphalt streets is easier on the knees than running on concrete.
All runners and walkers are welcome. There are no fees to particiapte. Contact Robert Calderon at (323) 633-8606 or robert_calderon@live.com .
