SHOP AND HELP
What Yard sale
Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
When Saturday, April 30 from 7am to noon
Where 6010 Stearns St.
More Info The yard sale will include plants, baked goods, homemade strawberry jam and other items. Proceeds help with the organization’s expenses and contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association. Email Sharon Bergeron at sharon.bergeron@gmail.com .
DOMO ARIGATO, MR. ROBOTO
What 4th Annual Robobowl
Who Presented by the Youth Leadership of Long Beach
When Saturday, April 30 from 8am to 3pm
Where Ernest S. McBride High School, 7025 E. Parkcrest Street
More Info Robobowl is a program that allows Long Beach Unified middle school students the opportunity to display their technological skills. The event seeks to open up a visualization of the many STEM jobs available in society today. The day-long event will feature 36 teams. Games and prizes will be included. Free parking and admission. Call (562) 425-3539.
CLEAN OUT THE MEDICINE CABINET
What Prescription drug drop-off
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Department
When Saturday, April 30 from 10am to 2pm
Where Signal Hill Police Department, 2745 Walnut Ave.
More Info The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the police department are teaming up for the event in order to prevent pill abuse and give people the opportunity to get rid of unwanted prescription drugs. Residents may bring any medication up for disposal. The service is free and anonymous. Call Lieutenant Brian Leyn at (562) 989-7209 or email bleyn@signalhillpd.org .
FOR THE KIDDIES
What Children’s Day and Earth Day celebration
Who Hosted by Children’s Day USA
When Saturday, April 30 from 11am to 4pm
Where Recreation Park, 5000 E 7th St.
More Info The celebration will include free admission with entertainment and educational activities. Call (562) 424-0656 or visit ChildrensDayUSA.org .
A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
What 2nd Annual Long Beach Touch-A-Truck event
Who Presented by 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price and Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team
When Sunday, May 1 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where Granada Avenue Beach parking lot, Ocean Boulevard and Granada Avenue
More Info Touch-A-Truck is a free family event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore working trucks of all types and to meet people who serve the community. The Long Beach Firefighters Association will prepare hot dogs. Call Lisa West at (562) 570-6300.
HOMES, SWEET HOMES
What 12th Annual Long Beach Home Design Tour
Who Presented by Steel Magnolias
When Sunday, May 1 from 11am to 3pm
Where Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance, 1650 Ximeno Ave.
More Info Explore the interiors and gardens of four estates. There will be live art, entertainment, gourmet treats and other surprises. Tickets are $45. Call (562) 331-8007, and buy tickets at thesteelmagnolias.org .
USE IT
What LA River lecture
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Sierra Club
When Wednesday, May 4 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Where Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E Willow St.
More Info William Preston Bowling, special projects manager with the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR), will talk about why the river is lined in concrete and what FOLAR is doing to help restore it to its natural state. FOLAR will also discuss some of its programs to get the public kayaking, fishing and enjoying the river. The presentation will be free and open to the public. Visit sierraclub.org/angeles/long-beach .
SHELL GAME
What Turtle trek
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, May 7 at 8am
Where Meet at Los Cerritos Wetlands, Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead a walk through the wetlands and educate tourists about the flora and fauna of the area. There will also be a search for green sea turtles that take up residence in the San Gabriel River. The walk is appropriate for those ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. RSVP by contacting Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .
LETTING THE PEOPLE DECIDE
What 2016 Participatory Budgeting Vote Launch and Project Expo
Who Presented by 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson
When Saturday, May 7 from 10am to 2pm
Where Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
More Info The expo event will serve as the kick-off to the 9th Council District’s 2nd Annual Participatory Budgeting Initiative, in which residents choose how $250,000 of discretionary funds is spent on community projects to help continue the “Uptown Renaissance.” The launch will feature displays for the projects, voting in person, music, activities for kids and free food for those who vote courtesy of Long Beach Firefighters Local 372. From May 7 to May 14, all District 9 residents ages 14 and over will directly vote on which projects will be funded and implemented, with a total of $250,000 available for allocation. Online voting will also be available. Visit pblongbeach.org to vote online or to find a polling place. Also visit insidedistrict9.com or call (562) 570-6137.
HAVE A BALL
What Open house
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club
When Saturday, May 7 from 10am to 3pm
Where 1109 Federation Dr., near Recreation Park and Anaheim Street
More Info The goal of the event is to introduce more people to the sport of lawn bowling. Free lessons and equipment will be provided. Refreshments will be offered, as well. Guests are asked to wear flat-soled shoes in order to protect the grass. Call Diana Justin at (970) 217-8647.
