WALK THE WALK
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, May 1 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
More Info The event will celebrate May Day and feature art, music and more. Contact Blair Cohn at blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Monthly dinner meet-up
Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, May 4 at 6:30pm
Where EJ Malloy’s, 4306 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The monthly program supports local eateries on Monday nights, which are typically slow. They gather to meet, eat and support the local economy. RSVPs are required at supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
What Training sessions
Who River Runners running group
When Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm
Where Tuesdays at De Forest Avenue and 34th Street and Thursdays at Buono’s Pizzeria, 401 W. Willow St.
More Info Training meetings will take place weekly in preparation for the June 6 Wrigley River Run. Email gavin@wrigleyriverrun.com .
VEGGING OUT
What Fundraiser
Who Long Beach Animal Care Services
When Thursday, May 7 from 11am to 10pm
Where Veggie Grill, 6451 E. PCH
More Info Half of all food and beverage purchases will be donated to Long Beach Animal Care Services. Email deborah@wheelywilly.com .
GOOD NEIGHBORS
What Monthly meeting
Who Long Beach Central Project Area Council
When Thursday, May 7 at 6pm
Where 11th floor of Plymouth West, 240 Chestnut Ave.
More Info Guest speaker Braden J. Phillips, administration bureau chief of Long Beach Police Department, will discuss the FY-16 budget and its effects on the department and the community. Contact Annie Greenfeld at (562) 225-9462.
POLITICAL TALK
What Guest speaker
Who Long Beach Republican Women Federated
Where Long Beach Marriott, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
When Saturday, May 9 at 9:15am
More Info Star Parker, a syndicated columnist, author, and conservative political activist, will lead a discussion. Cost is $25, and reservations are required. Email longbeachrwf@gmail.com .
FAMILY MATTERS?
What Memoir lecture
Who California Writers Club of Long Beach
Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 East Britton Dr.
When Saturday, May 9 from 3pm to 5pm
More Info The title of the lecture will be “Memoir Versus Family Members: Marry a Prince, Write a Memoir, Face the Mother-In-Law.” All writers and the public are welcome to hear the featured speaker Alison Singh Gee, author of the memoir “Where the Peacocks Sing.” Visit calwriterslongbeach.org .
CRACK A BOOK
What Bixby Knolls Literary Society meeting
Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, May 13 at 7pm
More Info The book to be discussed will be Far Tortuga by Peter Matthiessen. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety .
VETTING VOLUNTEERS
What Orientation session
Who Bayfront Youth and Family Services
When Saturday, May 16 at 11 am
Where Bayfront Youth and Family Services, 324 E. Bixby Rd.
More Info Those interested in volunteering for Bayfront will be shown a brief slideshow followed by a Q&A session. Volunteer applications will be available on site. Call (562) 595-8111, ext. 228.
