EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by Elks Lodge #888
When Sunday, April 30 from 8am to noon
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The cost is $7 per person and includes eggs to order, full breakfast buffet, waffles with toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar.
INTO THE WILD
What Screening of documentary Tending the Wild
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Sunday, April 30 at 10am
Where Art Theatre Long Beach, 2025 E 4th St.
More Info The showing will be followed by a discussion with local Souther California indigenous community members. The film shines light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples by exploring their knowledge and practices. Visit lcwlandtrust.org.
SPOKESPEOPLE
What Kidical Mass bike ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
When Sunday, April 30 at 1pm
Where Meet at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. More Info The ride will be feature a “big adventure” theme, which may feature a bit of off-roading riding. There will be free ice cream for riders. All ages are welcome, and participants are required to bring a helmet. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Supper Club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, May 1 at 6:30pm
Where Phil Trani’s Fine Foods and Spirits, 3490 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Email supperclub@bixbyknolls.com to RSVP, set a desired seating time and disclose the number of people in the party. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Nature walk
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, May 6 from 8am to 10am
Where Park at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info Biologists will lead a nature walk of the wetlands, where birds and plants will be featured. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to RSVP.
SEW WHAT?
What Sewing item sale
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc.
When Saturday, May 6 from 9am to 2pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The sale event will feature needlework and sewing items, including fabric, threads, kits, books, patterns and more. Email barrychen99@gmail.com.
WALK THE WALK
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, May 6 from 9:30am to 11:30am (North Pine); Saturday, May 13 from 9:30am to 11:30pm (East Village); Saturday, May 20 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); and Saturday, May 27 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet in front of Gold’s Gym, 345 Pine Ave. (May 6); Meet at Ocean and Linden avenues by Modica’s restaurant (May 13); Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and Promenade (May 20); Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (May 27)
More Info Tours are, on average, about two hours. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Cost for the Wilmore City tour is $15 per adult. Cost for the North Pine, East Village and downtown Long Beach tours are $10. Call (562) 493-7019 to RSVP or to reschedule a tour in the event of rain. Visit lbheritage.org.
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary society meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, May 10 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Participants will discuss “The Power of One,” a novel by Australian author Bryce Courtenay. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Refreshments will be provided. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, May 13 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info D.P. Lyle is the author of Forensics for Dummies and will be the guest speaker at the event. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly 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
