PAIN IN THE NECK?
What Health-education lecture
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Friday, April 14 from noon to 4pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, Houssels Fourm, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The lecture called “All About Back and Neck Pain” will be presented by Azadeh Farin, a neurosurgeon at Long Beach Memorial, and then answer a few questions. Free lunch will be provided. Call (562) 933-1650 to register.
BUTTER UP!
What Pancake breakfast fundraiser
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Area Council Boy Scouts of America
When Saturday, April 15 from 8am to 10am
Where Applebee’s, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info The event will supports the scout group’s scout-reach program. Cost is $10 and includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, red potatoes, coffee and orange juice. Credit cards accepted. Call Sherry at (562) 427-0911 ext. 244.
EGG-CITEMENT!
What Easter Eggstravaganza for children
Who For kids up to 5th grade
When Saturday, April 15 from 10am to noon
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The event will include an Easter-egg hunt, crafts, games, a visit with the Easter Bunny and more. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
‘WANA’ STAY INFORMED?
What Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) meeting
Who Open to residents
When Monday, April 17 from 7pm to 9pm
Where Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info Special guests will be: Long Beach Police Department Commander Jeff Berkenkamp of the West Division; City Prosecutor Doug Haubert; and Alejandra Guirton, port communications specialist with Port Academy of Global Logistics.
BRANCHING OUT
What Neighborhood tree-planning event
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach
When Saturday, April 22 from 9am to noon
Where Dooley Elementary School, 5075 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Councilmember Al Austin and the City of Long Beach’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau— and other community organizations— will host the event to celebrate Earth Day. Volunteers will help plant trees around the school. Call the services bureau at (562) 570-6866.
TEA FOR TWO?
What Victorian tea
Who Presented by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, April 22 from 11am to 12:30pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Costumed docents will serve a variety of teas, sandwiches, and pastries, and performer Kim Bemowski will talk about the secret language of Victorian fans. The Rancho’s Victorian fan collection, as well as Bemowski’s personal collection, will be on display during the tea. Tickets are $36. Visit rancholoscerritos.org/upcoming-events/victorian-tea or call (562) 206-2040.
TEE OFF
What Golf tournament
Who Hosted by Food Finders
When Monday, April 24 at 11:30am
Where Lakewood Country Club, 3101 E. Carson St.
More Info The tournament will sponsor Food Finder’s Food Rescue Program. Registration costs include single players for $150, foursome players for $600 and other optional donation amounts. Visit foodfinders.org/event/fore-food-rescue-golf-tournament to learn more about registration costs and tournament details.
STAY IN THE KNOW
What Community meeting
Who Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
When Monday, April 24 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where The Mirage Cafe, 539 E. Bixby Rd.
More Info The community meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month to provide an opportunity for residents to hear about the latest updates in the 8th District and the City, as well as to ask questions and share comments. This month’s guest speaker will be Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud.
A LOOK AT CRIME
What North Long Beach community meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Police Department
When Wednesday, April 26 from 6pm to 7pm
Where North Division Substation, 4891 Atlanic Ave.
More Info Commander Rudy Komisza will conduct the meeting, with guest guest Detecive Claudia Lopez speaking about financial cimes investigations. Contact Patrol Resource Officer Jose Gonzalez at (562) 570-9827 or Neighborhood Services Specialist Erika Moreno at (562) 570-9825 or lbpdnorth@longbeach.gov.
EGGS FOR ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Elks Lodge #888
When Sunday, April 30 from 8am to noon
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The cost is 47 per person and includes eggs to order, full breakfast buffet, waffles with all toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by Questing Heirs Genealogical Society, Inc.
When Monday, May 21, 2017 at 1pm.
Where 5918 E. Parkcrest St.
More Info The meeting, which is free and open to the general public, will provide tools for genealogical research from experts. Contact Liz Stookesberry at (562) 760-3027
