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 .
MEET AND EAT
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Women Republican Federated
When Saturday, April 9 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info California State Senator Janet Nguyen will be the featured speaker. RSVP is required. Email LBRWF@gmail.com or call (562) 493-4125 and leave a message. Cost is $25 for members, and $30 for guests. The event includes breakfast. All are welcome.
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 BoheÌ€me. The presentation is free, and light refreshments will be served, with a free opera-related gift provided at the end of the presentation. The 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 guest 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 .
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
What 8th Annual Cambodia Town Culture Festival
Who Co-hosted by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews and Cambodia Town, Inc.
When Sunday, April 10 from 10am to 4pm
Where MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The festival will celebrate cultural traditions in order to ring in the Cambodian New Year, which is the year of the monkey. The open-air festival will have hands-on demonstrations of a variety of art forms from Cambodia’s culture. Call (562) 570-6816.
MORE THAN JUST ‘CHICK FLICKS’
What 5th Annual Lunafest Film Festival
Who Presented by the The Junior League of Long Beach
When Sunday, April 10; reception at 10:30am; showtime at noon
Where Art Theatre, 2025 E. 4th St.
More Info Lunafest is a film festival featuring six short films made by, for and about women. The festival seeks to connect with women through the films. The reception will feature small plates and libations from local eateries, opportunity drawings and a silent auction. There will be a Q&A panel with two Lunafest filmmakers immediately following the screening. Tickets to the event can be purchased at jllb.org/lunafest .
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR…
What Monthly breakfast meeting
Who The Good Neighbors of Long Beach
When Tuesday, April 12 at 7am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, who will discuss city issues. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com .
POWER BREAKFAST
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Success Network
When Wednesday, April 13 from 7:30am to 9am
Where The Corner Bakery, 6507 E. Pacific Coast Hwy
More Info The Success Network is a professional networking group that meets on the second Wednesday of every month for breakfast, discussions and presentations. The group is open to small-business leaders who seek networking opportunities with other professionals who are also interested in growing their businesses. The speaker will be Ellen Mathis on the topic of “Creating To-Do Lists That Work.” Email Ellen at EPMathis@ verizon.net .
LOOK IT UP
What Dictionary Day
Who Sponsored by the Miller Foundation
When Wednesday, April 13 at 10am
Where Long Beach Public Library, Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info The event is a private session with students at the Cesar Chavez and International Elementary schools. Students will learn dictionary history and trivia. RSVP by calling (562) 628-2441 or emailing info@lbplfoundation.org .
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, April 13 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will be on The Days of Abandonment, a 2005 novel by Elena Ferrante. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.
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 .
SEEING CLEARLY
What Auction event
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Petroleum Club
When Thursday, April 14 at 6pm
Where The Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The club will host a Chinese auction and dinner. The cost is $35, and the proceeds will cover the purchase of eyeglasses for kids. RSVP to Marylin Bittle by calling (562) 434-7113 or emailing mmrbret2002@ aol.com .
PANCAKES AND POLITICS
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Democratic Club
When Thursday, April 14 at 7pm
Where Bixby Knolls IHOP, 700 E. 45th St.
More Info The club will hold an election debrief and speak to candidates for the June run-off. The Long Beach Democratic Club will also vote on Democratic candidate endorsements for the presidential election. RSVP by emailing longbeachdemclub@gmail.com .
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. Visit qhgs.info or call 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 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 .
