SEW WHAT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc.
When Friday, April 27 at 11am
Where Long Beach City College, 1305 E. PCH
More Info Expert Margery Williams will explain the “Cecilia” technique. Email Christa Barry at barrychen99@gmail.com.
OLDIES BUT GOODIES
What Concert
Who Hosted by Cruisin’ Oldies Concert
When Friday, April 27 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Grand Ballroom at Petroleum Club Long Beach, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info Instructors will be available for free dance lessons and tips. Tickets cost $14 to $19 and can be purchased through tinyurl.com/ydff3yum. Refreshments will be provided. Email Nancy Tubbs at nancy_tubbs@fullcalendar.com.
ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE
What Garage sale
Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)
When Saturday, April 28 at 7am to noon
Where 6010 Stearns St.
More Info Baked goods and plants will be available for purchase. Money raised will go towards Alzheimer’s research. Email Sharon Bergeron at sharon.bergeron@gmail.com.
TAKE IT BACK
What Pharmaceutical drop-off event
Who Hosted by Long Beach Medical Center
When Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 2pm
Where 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Representatives from MemorialCare, the Long Beach Police Department and the Los Angeles County Drug Enforcement Administration will collect expired pharmaceutical drugs. Email Cayla Wahl at cwahl@memorialcare.org.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by Elks Lodge #888
When Sunday, April 29 from 8am to 11:30am
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. Email elkslodge888@outlook.com.
LOOKING FORWARD
What Panel discussion
Who Hosted by the Long Beach U.S. Veterans Affairs Department
When Friday, May 4 at 9am
Where 2001 River Ave.
More Info Panelists will discuss education, networking and career-building. Email Val Lerch at vallerch@gmail.com.
IN HONOR OF ELLEN
What The Annual Ellen Ward Community Yard Sale
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Saturday, May 5 from 8am to noon
Where Jessie Nelson Circle at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info Residents of Signal Hill and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to purchase items on display. Admission is free. Call (562) 989-7330.
JOIN IN
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
When Saturday, May 5 from 2pm to 4pm
Where Park Estates
More Info During the meeting, attendees will learn about activities and opportunities AAUW members participate in. For the specific location, email Gail Morrison at gail7go@gmail.com.
GREEN THUMBS
What Plant sale and open house
Who Hosted by the Horticulture Department at Long Beach City College (LBCC)
When Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 from 9am to 4pm
Where 1305 E. PCH
More Info The sale will feature metal garden art created by LBCC’s Fabrication and Welding Club, water-wise plants and vegetables and butterfly-friendly plants. An art table will also be available for children. Call (562) 938-3086.
SPOKES FOLKS
What Cycling fundraiser
Who Hosted by Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital
When Saturday, May 12 at 6am
Where Shoreline Drive and Linden Avenue
More Info There are multiple routes to take during the event including 30 miles, 62 miles, 100 miles and a free 5-mile Family Fun Ride. Food trucks and a beer garden will be available. Email Lisette Madrid at LMadrid@memorialcare.org.
A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
What Presentations on Aging Issues
Who Sponsored by Long Beach City College Senior Studies Lifetime Learning Center
When Mondays in May and June, from 11am to 12:30pm
Where Lifetime Learning Center, room QQ 122, at the LBCC Pacific Coast Campus off of Walnut Avenue
More Info The dates will be: May 14, “Making the Most of Your Doctor Visits” ; May 21, “Home Safety and Fall Prevention” by the LBFD Fire Ambassadors; June 4, “Food Finders, Rescuing Food, Reducing Hunger and Volunteering” ; June 11, “Chronic Diseases” ; and June 18, “Alzheimer’s Update.” RSVP to Theresa Brunella at (562) 938-3047. The Lifetime Learning Program is a nonprofit organization that operates under the LBCC Foundation. Emailtbrunella@lbcc.edu.
CARING ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
What Free lecture
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Medical Center
When Tuesday, May 15 from 5pm to 7pm
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info Local experts will discuss a patient-centric approach for atrial fibrillation. Call 1.800.MEMORIAL to register.
PAGE-TURNERS
What Book club
Who Hosted by the BKBIA
When Wednesday, May 16 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees will discuss the novel Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
