IT’S A CELEBRATION
What Celebration of the expansion of the Children’s Clinic Family Health Center
When Friday, Feb. 18 at 10am
Where Hamilton Middle School, 1060 East 70th St.
More Info Visit thechildrensclinic.org or call (562) 933-6631.
HAVE FAITH
What The Bud Kilsby-Louis Valla Lecture on Progressive Religious Scholarship
When Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9am to noon
Where 241 Cedar Ave.
More Info Dr. Jerry Campbell, president of the Claremont School of Theology, will address the importance of interfaith dialogue, and a panel of interfaith and interreligious experts will talk about the value and the urgent need to understand and celebrate unique perspectives. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Free parking is available at the corner of 3rd Street and Chestnut Avenue. Street parking is also available. RSVP to (562) 436-2256, ext. 221.
DRINK TO THE DOGS
What “Pints for Pit Bulls” fundraiser
Who Hosted by Orange County Pit Bull Rescue
When Saturday, Feb. 19 from 5pm to 7pm
Where The Factory Gastrobar, 4020 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Local breweries will provide “pick your price” pints, and Long Beach and Orange County businesses and artists have donated prizes for a raffle and silent auction. Funds raised will help Orange County Pit Bull Rescue (an all-volunteer organization) provide rescue services, veterinary treatment, dog-fostering and adoption. Visit facebook.com/ocpbr and click on “Events.”
MORE EFFECTIVE RESEARCH
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogical Society of the greater Long Beach area
When Sunday, Feb. 20 at 1:15pm
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1900 East Carson St.
More Info A beginners’ class called “Traveling in Time” by Linda Ivers will be held at 4pm. Call (562) 598-3027 or visit cagenweb.com/questing.
CANDID WITH CANDIDATES
What General meeting
Who Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club
When Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7pm
Where 1st Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave.
More Info Join as the club elects its new executive board, discusses plans for 2011 and hears from candidates in the March 2011 elections. Visit lblambdadems.org.
HEART HEALTHY DINNER
What “The Return of The Big Fat Greek Dinner”
Who Hosted by the MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial
When Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30pm
Where Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Chef William Friedman will prepare a healthy Greek cuisine featuring a Mediterranean spring salad, grilled salmon, tabbouleh and a dark chocolate fountain with fresh fruit. Cost is $20 per person or $30 per couple (includes tax). Call (562) 933-9326 to RSVP.
LEARN ABOUT HISTORY
What “Slices of Everyday Life in Nineteenth-Century California” Winter Lecture Series
Who Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
When Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 7pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Explore clothing styles, social etiquette, leisure-time amusements and medicine through a series of five evening lectures. Programs take place every other Wednesday, Feb. 23 through Wednesday, April 6, from 7pm to 8:30pm. General admission is $5. Call (562) 570-1755 or visit rancholoscerritos.org.
