GREEN CARS
What E-Novation Expo
Who Hosted by Sierra Club
When Friday, April 3 from 10am to 4pm
Where Renaissance Hotel, first floor Pike Ballroom, 111 E Ocean Blvd.
More Info Event is free and will feature electric vehicles, both custom and commercially available, and other related technologies and processes on display, with presentations beginning at 1:30pm. Email gabrielle@workwithweeks.com .
FOR ART’S SAKE
What First Fridays Art Walk
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Atlantic Avenue between Bixby Road and San Antonio Drive
When Friday, April 3 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
More Info The event will celebrate the 2nd Annual Long Beach County Fair, as well as feature art, music and more. Contact Blair Cohn at blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
GET HOPPIN’
What Spring festival
Who Hosted by City of Signal Hill
When Saturday, April 4 from 10am to 1pm
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info A $3 wristband will allow children access to all activities including: an egg hunt, pony rides, crafts, games, bounce houses and a bunny petting zoo. Everyone in attendance will get to visit and take pictures with the bunny. There will also be an 11:30 performance by Dance West Dance Company. The egg hunt for ages 2 to 11 will be continuous from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Each child must bring a basket or bag to gather eggs. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Contact the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7325.
EGG-TIVITIES
What Easter-egg hunt
Who Hosted by Cal Heights United Methodist Church
When Saturday, April 4 from 10am to noon
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Children through 5th grade are welcome to participate in the egg hunt, crafts, games, a visit with the Easter Bunny, and more. Admission and activities are free. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
SPRINGING INTO FUN
What Spring Easter festival and egg hunt
Who Presented by Alfredo’s Beach Club and Dream Come True Party Room
When Saturday, April 4 from 10am to 4pm
Where Mother’s Beach, 5839 E Appian Way
More Info Free admission will include the egg hunt with prizes, a fashion show, a theater performance, bounce houses and the Easter Bunny. Email springeasterfest@gmail.com or call (562) 270-1400.
SUNDAY BEST
What Easter events
Who Los Altos United Methodist Church of Long Beach
When Sunday, April 5
Where 5950 E. Willow St.
More Info An 8:30am service will host the Sanctuary Choir and Handbell Choir. For those who enjoy an informal, family-friendly service, the 9:20am service will gather in the Fellowship Hall, led by the praise band with a special area for children, as well as graded Sunday School classes. The 11am service will be led by the Sanctuary Choir, Brass Quintet and the Carillon Ringers. Graded Sunday School classes and professional child care will also be provided during this time of worship. Visit www.losaltosumc.org .
MEET AND EAT
What Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Phil Trani’s, 3490 Long Beach Blvd.
When Monday, April 6 at 6:30pm
More Info The supper club supports local restaurants by dining at them on Monday nights, which are typically slow. Contact Blair Cohn at blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
ENABLING PEERS
What Peer-counseling training course
Who Hosted by the Disabled Resources Center
When Beginning April 7, every Tuesday for eight weeks from 1:30pm to 3pm
Where 2750 E. Spring St., Ste. #100
More Info The training will focus on interpersonal communication skills, disability etiquette and conflict resolution to be used in a variety of work, volunteer and personal applications. Certificate will be awarded upon completion. Call Andrew Swinton (562)427-1000, ext. 23 or visit drcinc.org .
CRACK A BOOK
What Bixby Knolls Literary Society meeting
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The book to be discussed will be Stoner by John Williams. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety .
