NOT A ‘WASTE’ OF TIME
What E-waste recycling event
Who Hosted by the Los Altos Family YMCA
When Friday, April 1 from 1pm to 6pm
Where Los Altos Family YMCA, 1720 N. Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Safely and properly dispose of unwanted, non-working e-waste products. Most electronic devices, such as televisions, computer monitors, computers, printers, scanners, circuit boards, computer peripherals, copiers, telephones, cell phones, home-and-office electronics, microwave ovens, home appliances, electrical cables and rechargeable batteries will be accepted. This is a state-approved e-waste collection event, according to its organizers. Email district4@longbeach.gov .
HISTORY IN PICTURES
What Photographic exhibition opening
Who Presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach
When Friday, April 1 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave.
More Info A new photographic exhibition entitled “Black Gold: Oil in the Neighborhood” will be presented. The exhibit, sponsored by the Port of Long Beach and Mitchell Land Company, will explore an industry that helped shape the Long Beach area. The discovery of oil on Signal Hill in 1921 attracted workers from all over the country to work in the fields. A wine-and-cheese reception will be held, with wines from Willmore Bar for $20 to celebrate the opening. RSVPs are requested, but tickets are available at the door. The exhibition runs through Oct. 27. RSVP by calling (562) 424-2220.
FAIR-MINDED
What 3rd Annual Long Beach County Fair event
Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and Long Beach Fresh
When Friday, April 1 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Atlantic Avenue between San Antonio Drive and Bixby Road
More Info As part of the First Fridays Art Walk, the Long Beach County Fair will be a free showcase for local food producers and organizations from all over Long Beach and the region. The event will feature educational displays and demonstrations, as well as an interaction with the people behind the food movement in Long Beach, including its “seeders,” “feeders” and “eaters.” There will be local art, music, games, fair food and animals along Atlantic Avenue. Visit firstfridayslongbeach.com or email district8@longbeach.gov .
LISTEN UP
What Lecture series
Who Hosted by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA)
When Friday, April 1 from 7pm to 9pm
Where CMA, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
More Info The speaker for the lecture will be Ann Scarborough, chief of Environmental Science Section Pacific Region, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management at the Discovery Lecture Series presented by AltaSea and CMA. The lecture is free, and space is limited. RSVP by emailing lecture@cmaqua.org .
GREEN THUMBS
What Plant sale/open house
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Horticulture Club
When Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 from 9am to 4pm
Where Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast Campus (PCC), 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info Thousands of plants, including succulents, vegetables, herbs, shrubs and drought-tolerant varieties, will be available for purchase. A special feature this year will be California-friendly native plants and drought-tolerant “water-wise” plants. The sale will also feature metal BBQs, shepherd poles for hanging plants, plasma art, bird houses and other items created by LBCC’s Fabrication/Welding Club. Members of the community are encouraged to arrive early for best selection. Only cash or check payments can be accepted. Free parking is available in all PCC lots during the plant sale dates. Call (562) 938-3092.
LADIES WHO BREAKFAST
What Monthly meeting
Who American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach Branch
When Saturday, April 2 at 9am
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info Jeane Relleve Caveness of California State University Long Beach and Dr. Greg Peterson of Long Beach City College will be featured speakers. The social hour and continental breakfast will take place at 9am, the featured program at 10am and the branch meeting at 11am. Call Judith Kaho for reservations at (562) 429-2790 for a $23 charge.
EVERYBODY DANCE!
What Zumba party
Who Hosted by Fairfield Y, a youth development and healthy living center
When Saturday, April 2 from 10am to noon
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Fairfield Y is hosting a Zumba Party to benefit its annual support campaign at the Expo Arts Center. Sign up at the Fairfield Family YMCA Welcome Center located at 4949 Atlantic Ave. A donation of $10 minimum is required. Visit cccymca.org/locations/fairfield/ .
MEET AND EAT
What Supper Club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, April 4 at 5:30pm or 7pm
Where Johnny Reb’s, 4663 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The monthly program serves as a “meet and greet” for those interested in joining the club or meeting people in the community. Seatings are limited to 36 people each. RSVP to supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
MUSIC IN THE AIR
What 21st Annual Long Beach Schools Jazz Showcase
Who Hosted by Millikan High School
When Wednesday, April 6 from 3pm to 9pm
Where Auditorium of Millikan High School, 2800 Snowden Ave.
More Info The event will showcase the musical talent of Long Beach students. Entrance is $6 per person, and children under 5 years of age may enter for free. Food and refreshments will be available. Call Renee at (562) 425-7441, ext. 4142.
SEE THE FOREST FOR THE TREES
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Sierra Club
When Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm
Where Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E. Willow St.
More Info The presentation will be on the topic of the removal of dead trees and how it hurts the wildlife habitat. The presentation is free and open to the public. Ample parking will be available. Visit sierraclub.org/angeles/long-beach .
POWER-TOUGH GIRLS!
What Young Women’s Empowerment Conference
Who Presented by Congressmember Alan Lowenthal
When Saturday, April 9 from 8:30am to 2pm
Where McBride High School, 7025 E. Parkcrest St.
More Info 7th and 8th grade girls will have the opportunity to attend the conference and learn about choices open to them and creating pathways to success. Attendees are invited to participate in discussions with women in a variety of professions on topics such as getting ready for high school, career choices, self-esteem, personal growth, health and well-being, STEM and social media. Students can register for the conference at lowenthal.house.gov/constituent-services/womens-empowerment-conference.htm .
FA-LA-LAAAAA
What LA Opera discussion
Who Hosted by the El Dorado Neighborhood Library
When Saturday, April 9 at 2pm
Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The event will feature a multimedia presentation about the opera La Bohème. The presentation is free, and light refreshments will be served, with a free opera-related gift given out at the end of the presentation. This program is part of the LA Opera Lecture Series, presented by LA Opera’s Community Educators, a team of trained volunteer experts. Visit lbpl.org .
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, April 9 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The guester speaker is LeeAnne Krusemark, a journalist, twice-published author and standup comedian. Her online publishing class is offered at more than 1,000 facilities worldwide, including Harvard Adult Education. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
FOR THE KIDS
What Open house
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Long Beach BLAST
When Thursday, April 14 from 4pm to 6pm
Where 4201 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 201
More Info Long Beach BLAST is an after-school learning program for at-risk children, collaborating with local colleges, businesses and the community. Light refreshments will be provided, and parking is available in the back of the building. RSVP by calling Noly Guardamondo at (562) 437-7766, ext. 201, or emailing Noly@lbblast.org .
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, April 17 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info The group meets with the purpose of collecting, preserving and publishing data relating to genealogy, and it hosts its monthly meetings on the third Sunday of every month. Contact qhgs.info or Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
UP IN THE AIR
What Airport FIS study community meeting
Who Hosted and presented by Long Beach Airport staff
When Wednesday, April 20 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Long Beach Gas and Oil Auditorium, 2400 E. Spring St.
More Info The Long Beach Airport has scheduled a community meeting to present the scope of the Feasibility Study for the proposed Federal Inspection Service (FIS) facility and to address questions about the study. Along with the Long Beach Airport staff will be representatives of the Jacobs Engineering team that are conducting the study to provide information and receive input. Visit lgb.org .
