DIG IN!
What Tree planting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Neighborhood Services
When Saturday, April 11 from 9am to noon
Where Jane Addams Elementary School, 5320 Pine Ave.
More Info A team of neighbors, city staff and volunteers will plant trees. All tools and supplies will be provided. Call (562) 570-6866.
SPEECH! SPEECH!
What Breakfast meeting
Who Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, April 11 at 9:30am
Where Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info CSULB professor and chairman of the Department of Film and Electronics Dr. Craig Smith, will be the speaker. Smith was a speech writer for Presidents Ford and George H. W. Bush and recently published his book Confessions of a Professional Speech Writer. Cost is $25, and RSVPs are required at (562) 493-4125 or email longbeachrwf@gmail.com .
JAZZING IT UP
What Free jazz performance
Who Hosted by California Heights United Methodist Church
When Saturday, April 11 at 6:30pm
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The event will feature the band of Doug Carter, Blake White and Jacob Wendt, as well as guitarist/vocalist Ashley Ventri. Attendees may have coffee and dessert while listening to jazz. Food service will begin at 6:30pm, and music will start at 7pm. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
MUSIC IN THE AIR
What Free music program
Who Long Beach Symphony Percussion Consortium
When Sunday, April 12 at 3pm
Where Cal State Long Beach
More Info The event will take place at MatterApp: Pyramidial, an art installation located between the Walter Pyramid and the Bob Cole Conservatory. The public is encouraged to bring blankets, low beach chairs, picnic meals and sun hats. Visit lbso.org or call (562) 436-3203.
RETIRED BUT ACTIVE
What Monthly meeting
Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
When Monday, April 13 at 1pm
Where Veterans Community Center, Veterans Park, 101 E 28th St.
More Info Michael Bandiera, chapter member, will discuss his trips to Ecuador. NARFE meetings are the second Monday of each month. Email sharon.bergeron@gmail.com .
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 .
NOW HEAR THIS
What Hearing-aid display
Who Hearing Loss Association
When Friday, April 17 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood
More Info During the free event, a representative from CaptionCall will be on hand to offer information on phones with captioning. Sam Moghadam, hearing instrument specialist from Ascent Hearing Center, will also assist with hearing aids. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
LEST WE FORGET
What Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
Who Councilmember Al Austin, State Senator Ricardo Lara and the Cambodian Music Festival
When Friday, April 17 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Public is invited to observe passage of 40 years since the Cambodian genocide, when 2 million lives were lost and millions of more lives were forever changed during the four years of killing at the hands of the Khmer Rouge regime. This will be an evening of reflection, healing and unity featuring art, music, guest speakers and a candlelight vigil.
A RELAXING DISCUSSION?
What Author talk
Who Hosted by Signal Hill Library
When Friday, April 17 at 6pm
Where Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 E Hill St.
More Info Wendy Thomas Russell will discuss her latest book, Relax, it’s Just God, as well as her time at the Press-Telegram. The book examines a rapidly growing demographic cohort in America— secular parents. Free child care will be available for kids 4 to 11 years old. Contact the Signal Hill Library at (562) 989-7323 or (562) 989-7330.
