LIFE IMITATES ART
What An art exhibit featuring photography by Nancy Weber
Who Photographer Nancy Weber
When From December 2010 through February 2011
Where The Long Beach Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info Call (562) 570-7500.
GIVE BACK
What Inaugural 6th District Tree Lighting Ceremony & “Holidays Around the World” event
Who 6th District Councilman Dee Andrews, City of Long Beach DHHS Weed & Seed Program, South Wrigley Neighborhood Advisory Group, Central Neighborhood Advisory Committee, Queens Historical Society
When Friday, Dec. 17 from 3:30pm to 6pm
Where In the Peace Garden, located at DHHS Central Facilities Center, 1133 Rhea St. Long Beach, at Martin Luther King Park
Why To take a passport around the world in the Peace Garden and learn about the holiday histories of Chanukah, Las Posadas, and Kwanzaa
More Info There will be photos with Santa and tree decorating. Light refreshments, including hot chocolate & cookies, will be served. Call (562) 570-6816 or (562) 477-8052 or email peacegardenlb@gmail.com.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
What Signal Hill Historical Society Christmas party
Who Hosted by Signal Hill Historical Society with guest performer Wilson High School Choir
When Friday, Dec. 17 at 6:30pm
Where Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill Street (behind the Signal Hill Library)
Why To enjoy a Mexican food buffet, drawing for gifts, Christmas music and karaoke, and more holiday fun. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food and an unwrapped toy for donation to charity.
More Info Cost is $20 per person. RSVP to (562) 544-6003.
HO! HO! HO! ON RETRO ROW
What Annual 4th Street holiday open house
Who 4th Street Business Association
When Until 9pm on Friday, Dec. 17
Where Along Junipero and Cherry avenues, on 4th Street
More Info The 36-plus shops along 4th Street will offer swingin’ specials, stiff cocktails, and finger-snappin’ tunes. Come casual or doll up 2010-style to shop for gifts for friends & family— and do it all supporting local, independent merchants selling new and vintage clothing, furniture and accessories, as well as offerings in art. There are two wine bars, two coffee shops, restaurants and a bookstore.
ADOPT A WETLAND
What Adopt A Wetland Cleanup
Who Hosted by El Dorado Nature Center and Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine
When Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10am to noon
Where Golden Shore Marine Reserve, Golden Shore Ave. South of Shoreline Dr.
Why To learn about fragile wetland habitats, how to protect them, and how to help keep them clean and habitable for native wildlife
More Info The cleanup takes place every third Saturday of the month from 10am to noon at Golden Shore Marine Reserve. Bags and gloves are provided by the Nature Center. Call (562) 570-4876.
SKATEBOARDING IS NOT A CRIME
What New Silverado Park Skate Spot Opening Ceremony
Who 7th District City Councilmember James Johnson and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
When Saturday, Dec. 18 at 11am
Where Silverado Park is located at 1545 W. 31st St.
Why “The new skate spot will provide enhanced recreational opportunities for our youth in order to stay healthy and provide a safe place to enjoy their sport,” said 7th District Councilmember James Johnson.
GAILY THEY RING WHILE PEOPLE SING
What The Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church’s presentation of the cantata The Winter Rose by Joseph M. Martin
Who Performed by the Chancel Choir, Fire Within Us, and the Chancel Orchestra, as well as the Carillon Handbell Choir
When Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4pm
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996. Free-will offering. Child care provided.
HIKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
What Holiday Hike
Who Hosted by the El Dorado Nature Center
When Tuesday, Dec. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where The El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring Street
Why To enjoy an energizing walk on the El Dorado Nature Center trails and learn about the flora, fauna and history
More Info Cost is $3 per person. Call (562) 570-4876.
CAROLS, CANDLES, & COMMUNION
What Two Christmas Eve mass services
Who California Heights United Methodist Church
When Dec. 24 at 7pm and 11pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Call (562) 595-1996 or visit calheightsumc.org.
