VISUAL LEARNERS
What Arts festival
Who Westerly School
When Friday, May 29 from 5pm to 9pm
Where Westerly campus, 2950 E 29th St.
More Info The event will showcase a variety of artistic media across the curriculum and grade levels spanning an entire year. Spin-art sessions, jewelry making and drawing exercises will also be offered. Contact Ana Jimenez at ajimenez@westerlyschool.org or call (562) 981-3151.
WHAT A GREAT IDEA!
What Idea Fest Long Beach
Who Hosted by Leadership Long Beach
When Saturday, May 30 beginning at 10am
Where Gladys Avenue between 14th and Anaheim streets and also at Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave.
More Info The event will include classes, music, art, food and more. Event-goers can participate in classes ranging from popular arts to social justice, and science to local culture. There will also be performances, entertainment and other activities. The festival is intended to be a catalyst for transformation and leadership in Long Beach. To view classes and get more information, visit ideafestlb.org .
SHHH…
What Community meeting about main library
Who Hosted by Long Beach Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Long Beach Public Library and Plenary Edgemoor Civic Partners
When Saturday, May 30 from 10am to noon
Where Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info The future of the main library, which will be a central part of Long Beach’s new civic center, will be discussed. Call (562) 628-2441.
SILENCE IS GOLDEN
What Silent-film screening/fundraiser
Who Hosted by nonprofit Rising Tide
When Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm
Where 607 E. 3rd St.
More Info The 1927 comedic silent film College, starring Buster Keaton, will be shown. Organist Robert Salisbury will present live musical accompaniment, as he plays the Lough Memorial Organ. Tickets are available for a donation of $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call (562) 437-0958 to purchase or reserve tickets and obtain directions. Ample free parking is available. All proceeds will benefit Covenant Presbyterian Church Music Ministry and the Rising Tide after-school program.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs as you like them, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LAAAA
What Fifth annual choral festival
Who Hosted by Belmont Heights, California Heights and Lakewood First churches
When Sunday, May 31 at 3pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Each choir will present its own set of favorite songs. The combined choirs will present Mozart’s “Missa Brevis K. 259 (Organ Solo Mass)” with orchestra. There will be a reception following the program. Free-will offerings accepted. Child care provided. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
UP IN THE AIR
What Community meeting about airport noise ordinance
Who Hosted by Long Beach Neighborhoods First and HUSH 2
When Thursday, June 4 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where Minnie Gant School, 1854 Britton Dr.
More Info The objective of the meeting is to educate residents on the coveted LGB noise ordinance and to address the formal request by JetBlue to expand their services to allow international flying out of the airport. The Long Beach city attorney and city prosecutor have been invited to walk the audience through the history of the LGB litigation history and the development of the noise ordinance, as well as answer any questions related to the ordinance. Call Rae Gabelich at (562) 423-1170 or Joe Sopo (562) 201-1026.
FUN AT THE 19TH HOLE
What 33rd Annual Classic Golf Tournament
Who Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation
When Friday, June 5 from 3:30 pm to 6:30pm
Where Recreation Park Golf Course, 5100 Deukmejian Dr.
More Info Tickets cost $50 per person and will benefit Memorial Care Mental Health and Wellness programs at Community Hospital Long Beach. The tournament will feature music by the Ed Velasco Trio as well as a hosted bar, food, raffles and golf awards.
BUONA SERA!
What Italian-music performance
Who Hosted by Shoreline Symphonic Winds of Long Beach
When Friday, June 5 at 5pm
Where Bethany Church and School, 2244 Clark Ave.
More Info While the concert is free, food trucks will offer meals for purchase. For each meal purchased, Fulfilling Catering will provide one free meal to the Long Beach Rescue Mission. Visit shorelinewinds.org .
HERON HIKE
What Hike through wetlands
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust
When Saturday, June 6 from 8am to 10am
Where Meet at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street.
More Info Ecologists will discuss the history of the wetlands. Participants will view the Marketplace Marsh, learn about the reintroduction of the tides and keep a lookout for birds such as the Great Blue Heron. Pre-hike snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. RSVP at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .
A HARD DAY’S EVENING
What Screening of Beatles film Hard Day’s Night
Who Hosted by Long Beach Cinematheque and The Frida Cinema
When Saturday, June 6— gates open at 6:30pm, film begins at 8:30pm
Where Sunnyside Cemetery, 1095 E. Willow St.
More Info Early-bird price of $10 is available through May 31; gate price is $15. The entertainment will kick off with a live performance by Los Angeles Beatles tribute band Britain’s Finest. A portion of ticket sales will support Sunnyside Cemetery, a non-profit historical institution. Visit thefridacinema.org/announcing-our-2015-sunnyside-cemetery-lineup .
OPEN HOUSES
What Homes tour
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Long Beach Heritage
When Sunday, June 7 from noon to 5pm
Where Throughout Long Beach
More Info Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for guests and may be purchased at lbheritage.org with PayPal or by phone at (562) 493-7019. Tickets need to be purchased by May 29 in order to be mailed out on time. If the tour is not sold out, additional tickets may be available for purchase the day of the tour. A food truck will be onsite near 1st Street and Temple Avenue. The tour will include six distinguished homes representing the architectural history of Long Beach, including Miner Smith homes of Belmont Heights, Cliff May Ranchos, a Bluff Park Chalet Craftsman and a Raphael Soriano International-style house. Docents will highlight the interior and exterior features of the homes. Proceeds benefit the historic Bembridge House.
CRACK A BOOK
What Bixby Knolls Literary Society meeting
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
When Wednesday, June 10 at 7pm
More Info The book to be discussed will be The Awakening by Kate Chopin and edited by Nancy Walker. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety .
‘CHIP’ IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE
What Casino-night “Roaring ’20s” fundraiser
Who Hosted by the Executive Association of Long Beach
When Friday, June 12 from 6pm to 11pm
Where The Grand, 4101 E Willow St.
More Info Visitors will be treated to light appetizers, desserts, drinks, raffle prizes, a photo booth, classic cars in the ballroom and dancing. There will also be prizes, including weekend getaways and cash. The event is open to all, including those who are not members of the Executive Association, a business networking organization. Tickets are $45 per attendee and can be purchased at longbeachexecs.com . The ticket price includes a welcome drink and a limited number of casino chips.
Who DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, June 21 at 1pm
More Info The meeting will be a summer ice-cream social and will address the topics of finding Long Beach families and researching Native-American ancestors. The organization’s meetings are free and open to the public. Visit qhgs.info .
