FUN AT THE 19TH HOLE
What 33rd Annual Classic Golf Tournament
Who Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation
When Friday, June 5 from 3:30pm 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 .
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, June 5 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
More Info The event will celebrate the kick-off of Beach Streets, and attendees are welcome to bike, walk, skate, or unicycle along Atlantic Avenue for a night of art, music and community. Contact Blair Cohn at blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
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 .
UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
What California budget presentation
Who Hosted by 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell and Sarah Henry, program director for Next 10
When Saturday, June 6 from 9am to 11am
Where Kettering Elementary School Auditorium, 550 Silvera Ave.
More Info The event will include a presentation of the updated California Budget Challenge. The community will be able to weigh in on spending priorities for California. Call Jesse Switzer at (562) 495-2915.
THOUGHTS?
What Anaheim Corridor design visioning process
Who Hosted by Long Beach Development Services Department
When Saturday, June 6 from noon to 2:30pm
Where Mark Twain Library Auditorium, 1401 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The community is invited to participate in the second of three townhall meetings to envision the future of Anaheim Street between Junipero and Atlantic avenues. Participants will be able to share thoughts regarding pivotal issues and offer ideas as to how to solve them. Refreshments will be served, and both Khmer and Spanish translation will be available.
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 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.
GET ASSOCIATED
What Monthly meeting
Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
When Monday, June 8 at 1pm
Where Veterans Community Center, Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info The meeting will feature Civil War enthusiast Richard Shively. NARFE represents the retirement interests of nearly 5 million current and future federal annuitants, spouses and survivors. Call Sharon Bergeron at (562) 427-9957.
READ MY LIPS
What Free lip-reading classes
Who Hosted by Hearing Loss Association of America
When Wednesday, June 10 from 9:30am to 11:30 am
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood
More Info Classes will be offered each Wednesday during the month of June and will return on Wednesday, Sept. 2. No formal registration is required. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
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 .
HEADS OF THE CLASS
What Teacher recognition and appreciation ceremony
Who Hosted by 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell
When Thursday, June 11 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info O’Donnell will host the event with special guest, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson, to honor exceptional teachers in the 70th Assembly District. Call Jesse Switzer at (562) 495-2915.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Pot luck and innovative rap session
Who Hosted by Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, June 11 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood
More Info The rap session will follow the dinner and allows members to share successes and difficulties in dealing with hearing loss. Members each get and give practical advice on how to thrive in various situations. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. All meetings are captioned with communication access realtime translation, assistive listening devices and the hearing induction loop. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
‘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.
MEET AND EAT
What Meeting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, June 13 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriot Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Retired Marine Intelligence Officer and now president/CEO of Red Team Intelligence Christopher Bausch will speak about domestic counter-terrorism intelligence operations. RSVP is required to Long Beach RWF@gmail.com, or call and leave a message at (562) 493-4125. Cost is $25 and includes breakfast.
PADDLE OUT
What Breakwater awareness event
Who Hosted by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell and the Long Beach Surfrider Foundation
When Saturday, June 13 from 11am to 2pm
Where On the beach at E. Ocean Blvd and Granada Avenue at the Granada Launch Ramp Entrance in Long Beach
More Info The event will feature O’Donnell and others as they take part in a “Paddle Out in Memory of the Waves.” The day will focus on the possibility of re-configuring the Long Beach Breakwater to bring waves back to the beach. Call Jesse Switzer at (562) 495-2915.
