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 .
MINDING YOUR BUSINESS
What Monthly meeting
Who The Success Network
Where Roots Gourmet, 6743 E, Pacific Coast Hwy
When Wednesday, May 13 from 7:30am to 9am
More Info The meeting will feature a discussion about the current prevalence and proper etiquette of social media as well as tips to enhance business effectiveness. The meeting is open to small-business leaders who seek networking opportunities. Contact George Jackson at george@prosenergy.co or (562) 200-0492.
HANDS-ON!
What Art show and opening reception
Who Long Beach Senior Arts Colony
Where 200 E. Anaheim St.
When Wednesday, May 13 from 6pm to 8pm
More Info Resident artists will showcase their work in different mediums, and an interactive ceramics station will be featured for guests to make their own art. Admission is free, and refreshments and music will be provided. Contact Helene Weinberg at HeleneEngage@gmail.com or visit engagedaging.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 .
NOW HEAR THIS…
What Monthly meeting
Who Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave. Lakewood
When Thursday, May 14 at 6:30pm
More Info Speaker Robin Itzler will share her experience of buying her first smart phone. Members and guests will learn how to purchase and use smart phones. Admission is free, and reservations are not needed. Refreshments will be served. Contact (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
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.
FOR ART’S SAKE
What Art demo
Who Lakewood Artist Guild
When Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm
Where Palms Park, 12305 207th St. and Norwalk Blvd., in Lakewood
More Info Guest artist You-Sui (Steve) Wang will conduct an art demonstration. The free meeting will feature a small art show where members can win monetary prizes based on the votes of other members. Wang will also award a prize. Tickets for door prizes are available for all attendees to purchase. Refreshments will be served. Call (714) 281-8136.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, May 17 at 1pm
Where Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St.
More Info Blogger and genealogist Randy Seaver will discuss how to use Ancestry.com effectively. Visit qhgs.info or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
