POW-WOW FACTOR
What 45th annual Pow Wow
Who Hosted by California State University, Long Beach
Where Upper Campus Central Quad
When Saturday, March 14 from 11am to 10pm and Sunday, March 15 from 11am to 6pm
More Info Admission and parking at CSULB are located at 1250 Bellflower Blvd. The event is focused on displaying the university’s American-Indian presence and will feature American-Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food. Visit csulb.edu/powwow .
‘SPOKES’ PEOPLE
What Kidical Mass Neighborhood Bike Ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
When Sunday, March 16 at 1pm
More Info Kids and adults will bike for roughly two and a half miles, beginning and ending at Georgie’s Place. Participants are encouraged to wear green. Call (562) 595-0081, emailinfo@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit bixbyknollsinfo.com .
SOMETHING WILDER
What Free screening of Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot
Who Presented by Long Beach Opera and Long Beach Cinematheque
Where Sunnyside Cemetery, 1095 E. Willow St.
When Friday, March 13 at 8pm
More Info Parking is available inside the cemetery, and there is limited parking in the lot. Overflow parking is available on the streets outside the cemetery. Attendees are encouraged to bring low-back chairs, blankets and food/picnic baskets. Visit longbeachopera.org/events/coincidences .
WHAT LIES BENEATH?
What Groundwater Festival
Who Hosted by the Water Replenishment District
Where 4040 Paramount Blvd. in Lakewood
When Saturday, March 14 from 10am to 2pm
More Info The free family event will include games, prizes, food and educational opportunities for all ages. Visit wrd.org or call (562) 921-5521.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday March 15 at 1pm
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 East Carson St.
More Info Discussion topics will be women in World War I and finding female ancestors in newspapers. Visit qhgs.info or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LAAAAA
What Free children’s concert
Who Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers
Where Cal Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
When Sunday March 15 at 3pm
More Info The free, interactive concert and education program is for children ages 3 and up and their families, as part of the 41st Long Beach Bach Festival. Make reservations at lbcamerata.org or (562) 373-5654.
DO-RE-MI…
What Free concert
Who Performed by the U.S. Naval Academy Gospel Choir
Where Covenant Presbyterian Church, 607 E. 3rd St.
When Sunday, March 15 at 4pm
More Info The musical ensemble, composed of 50-plus midshipmen, has performed in major cities across the country, including Washington, D.C. at President Obama’s Inaugural Concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. After the free concert, there will be an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for a donation of $15 per person. Contact Rev. Adele Langworthy at (562) 437-0958, ext. 25 or cloves@msn.com .
FLOWER POWER
What Art demonstration
Who Conducted by artist Nirali Thakkar
Where Palms Park, 12305 207th St. in Lakewood
When Wednesday, March 18 at 7pm
More Info The demo will be part of the Lakewood Artist Guild March meeting and will feature a how-to on floral design using acrylic paint on canvas. There will also be an art show in which members can win monetary prizes based on the votes of the demo artist and the other attendees, and tickets for various door prizes will also be available for attendees to purchase. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call (562) 421-8212, email lakewoodguild@yahoo.com or visit lakewoodartistguild.com .
STOPPING THE CYCLE
What Educational forum on domestic violence
Who Hosted by Temple Israel
Where 269 Loma Ave.
When Thursday, March 19 at 7pm
More Info Panelists will include: Eva Kuncewicki of Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach/West Orange County; Giovanna Martinez of WomenShelter of Long Beach; and Ellen Goldsmith, LCSW, who is in private practice in Long Beach. The panel will explore the nature of domestic violence and its effects on the community at large as well as within the Jewish community. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions of panel members, and there will be a reception following the forum. There is no charge for admission. Call Eric Shatzkin at Temple Israel at (562) 434-0996.
