PITCH PERFECT?
What Chorale auditions
Who For Long Beach singers hosted by the Long Beach Chorale
When August 2017, by appointment
Where Belmont Shore area
More Info To schedule an audition, call (562) 427-1931 or email lbchorale@gmail.com. The ability to read music will be required for an audition. Visit longbeachchorale.org.
SEW WHAT?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
When Friday, Aug. 25 at 11am
Where Long Beach City College, 4850-5040 Carson St./Clark St., Building T, Room T1313
More Info Social hour will at 11am and the program will begin at 11:30am with a lesson on a knitted and beaded amulet bag. Email longbeachega@gmail.com.
LEARN MORE, AGE LESS
What Senior-classes registration
Who Hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSULB (OLLI)
When Saturday, Aug. 26 beginning at 8am online and from noon to 3pm in person
Where CSULB Human Services & Design Building, Room 101, near corner of Palo Verde Avenue and East State University Drive
More Info OLLI is a program that provides classes for anyone 50 and older. Fall registration can be completed online or in person. For help registering online, come at 12:30pm on Aug. 26 with a credit card and email address. Parking will be available in Lot 9 for free with an OLLI permit or for $8. Classes will fill on a first-come, first-served basis. OLLI’s class catalogue, called The Sun, can be obtained by visiting the OLLI office (address listed above) or by calling (562) 985-8237. Registration will be accepted in person at the OLLI office between 9am and 4:30pm or by mail. Email olli@csulb.edu or visit csulb.edu/centers/olli.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9:30am
Where Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (west end of 10th Street)
More Info Walkers will tour Willmore City, the first residential development in Long Beach, and explore styles from the 1920s that include Spanish Colonial, Dutch Colonial and Tudor. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance through PayPal or at the event. Call (562) 493-7019 to reschedule in case of rain.
LISTEN AND LEARN
What Educational panel
Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach
When Saturday, Aug. 26 from 1pm to 3pm
Where 4260 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Panelists will discuss the impact WWII had on policing strategies, racial and economic equality and demographics in Long Beach. Call to RSVP for the free event at (562) 424-2220. Visit goo.gl/coq1Qv.
END THE SUMMER WITH A BASH
What End-of-summer celebration
Who Hosted by the BKBIA
When Sunday, Aug. 27 from 3pm to 6pm
Where 4141 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Sponsored by Bundts on Melrose, Handy’s Smoked Meats, JB Nails, Long Beach Creamery, The Merchant, Body and Soul Hair Care and Furniture Consignment & More, the party in the parking lot will include food, drinks and live music. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
IMMIGRATION ISSUES
What Educational forum
Who Hosted by Temple Israel Social Action Committee
When Sunday, Aug. 27 from 4pm to 5:30pm
Where 269 Loma Ave.
More Info Guest speakers 47th District Rep. Alan Lowenthal and Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice Executive Director Rabbi Jonathan Klein will join the Temple Israel Social Action Committee in discussing current immigration from the Jewish perspective. The forum will include conversation about the history of Jewish immigration and how it relates to current immigration situations of other cultures. Additionally, attendees can participate in discussion about legislative issues on the national level, the enforcement of immigration policies on the local level and responses to the current political climate by local citizens and politicians. Afterwards, a question-and-answer session will include information on resources and involvement opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. The forum is free and open to the public. Email Andrea Friednethal at andreafri8711@gmail.com.
SING ALONG
What Concert
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Sunday, Aug. 27 at 4:30pm
Where 4600 Virginia Road
More Info Singer Pearl Charles will perform for the final concert at the Rancho. Dinner will be for sale and attendees are encouraged to picnic before and during the concert. Call (562) 206-2040.
CONCERT IN THE PARK(ING) LOT
What Concert
Who Hosted by the BKBIA
When Monday, Aug. 28 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Steelcraft Parking Lot, 3737 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Sponsored by Lola’s Mexican Cuisine, the concert will feature ska and reggae music by The Delirians. Food will be available for purchase from Lola’s. The Good Spirits Club will also be serving margaritas and beers. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
UP IN THE AIR
What Public meeting
Who Hosted by San Pedro Bay Ports
When Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 5pm
Where Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water St.
More Info Members of the public will each have up to three minutes to share any comments or ask questions regarding the new Clean Air Action Plan. Written comments can be sent to caap@cleanairactionplan.org. Visit cleanairactionplan.org.
READ MY LIPS
What Lip-reading classes
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
When Wednesdays, starting Sept. 6, from 9:30am to 11:30am and Mondays, starting Sept. 11, from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Classes are free and no formal registration is required. Mondays will be practice sessions while Wednesdays will be classes. The Long Beach/Lakewood HLAA meets the second Thursday of each month at the Weingart Senior Center. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
POLITICS + BREAKFAST
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Registration will begin at 9am, and the meeting will begin at 9:30am. The guest speaker will be Marshall McClain, president of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association. Breakfast will be served at the meeting. Cost is $27 for members and $32 for non-members. RSVP is required. To register, email longbeachrwf@gmail.com, call (562) 938-9180 or visit longbeachrepublicanwomen.com.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Meet at Ocean Boulevard and Linden Avenue By Modica’s Deli, 455 Ocean Blvd.
More Info Walkers will view Victorian cottages, Italian Renaissance commercial buildings and art deco architecture in the East Village. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through PayPal at lbheritage.org. Call (562) 493-7019.
CELEBRATING CALIFORNIA
What Cultural party
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Sept. 9 from 4pm to 7pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Attendees can enjoy the cultural experience of California through dance lessons, live music and costumes. Set dances like the Spanish Waltz and El Coyote will be followed by a live performance from the band The Wayfaring Sisters. The band specializes in folk music of 19th-century America. Tickets are $25 and pre-registration is required through rancholoscerritos.org/upcoming-events/dances-old-california/. Call (562) 206-2040.
KNEE(D) ANSWERS?
What Health seminar
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info The Joint Replacement Center will discuss new advancements in technology for hip and knee surgery. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. To register, call 800-MEMORIAL.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book-club meeting
Who Hosted by the BKBIA Literary Society
When Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Bixby Knolls Literary Society will be meeting to discuss the Jane Austen novel Northanger Abbey. The meeting is open to the public, and all attendees are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Parking will be available along Atlantic Avenue and in the rear lot. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety.
HEALING THROUGH MUSIC
What Movie screening
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Thursday, Sept. 14 at 3pm
Where Todd Cancer Pavilion, Treatment Planning Room, 3rd floor, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info No Evidence of Disease, a documentary following the journeys of six surgeons who use music when handling gynecologic cancer, will be screened. Afterward, two gynecologic cancer survivors will share their stories and Long Beach Memorial’s gynecologic oncologist, Teresa Longoria, M.D., will host a question-and-answer session. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 933-7815 to RSVP by Sept. 7.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES BACK ON
What Walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9:30am to noon
Where Meet at WPA Mural at 3rd Street at the Promenade
More Info Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through PayPal on lbheritage.org. Walkers will view Long Beach’s various styles of architecture from modern to art deco. Call (562) 493-7019.
OWN YOUR HEALTH
What Prediabetes education class
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees will be taught by certified diabetes instructors and physical therapists. The class will discuss good eating habits, exercise and the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance. Beverages will be available. To RSVP, call (562) 933-5043.
KEEP OWNING YOUR HEALTH
What Diabetes program
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The program is a quarterly class that shows diabetes presentations and provides viewers with a chance to gain support from people who are also living with diabetes. Kyaw Moe, M.D., nephrologist, Long Beach Memorial, will lead the class. Beverages will be available. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (562) 933-5043 to RSVP.
STEP IT UP
What Senior walk
Who Hosted by the Heart of Ida
When Saturday, Sept. 23 from 8am to 10pm
Where Rosie the Riveter Park, 4900 E. Conant St.
More Info Senior walkers and friends will walk a one-kilometer course and learn health and safety tips during the walk. Tai Chi demos, craft tables and snacks will be available. Booths at the event will include representatives from Meals on Wheels Long Beach and Long Beach Public Libraries. Email heartofida@gmail.com, call (562) 570-3548 or visit goo.gl/62CWru.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES BACK ON AGAIN
What Walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Sept. 23 at 9:30am
Where Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (the west end of 10th Street)
More Info Walkers will tour Willmore City, the first residential development in Long Beach Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the event. Call (562) 493-7019 to RSVP or reschedule in case of rain. Visit longbeachheritage.org.
PRESENTING…
What Gala and awards ceremony
Who Hosted by the Centro Community Hispanic Association
When Friday, Sept. 29 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Long Beach Convention Center Pacific Ballroom, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info The 20th annual Nuestra Imagen Awards Ceremony will include traditional folklorico dancing, mariachi music and Latin food. Contact Susan Gonzalez to RSVP or ask about sponsorship and advertising opportunities at(562) 612-1424 or susan@centrocha.org.
HEALTHY, WHOLESOME FUN
What Family health festival
Who Hosted by the Agape Children’s Museum
When Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10am to 4pm
Where Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave.
More Info The Family Health Festival, which aims to celebrate good health, wellness and fitness, will include activities, exhibits and live demonstrations. The festival is free to the public. Visit facebook.com/familyhealthfestivallongbeach.
IN MEMORY OF…
What Golf tournament
Who Hosted by New Hope Grief Support Community
When Monday, Oct. 2 at 1pm
Where Recreation Park Golf Course 18, 5001 Deukmejian Dr.
More Info Golfers will grieve the memory of loved ones while playing a tournament of golf in their honor. The tournament will include 18 holes of golf, range balls, a putting contest and a longest drive drive contest. Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day followed by an awards dinner after the tournament. Individual tickets are $150 and a tournament sponsorship starts at $800 per foursome. There will also be a silent auction to raise more funds. Visit newhopegrief.org.
FOOD FOR RESCUE
What Food fundraiser
Who Hosted by Food Finders
When Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6pm to 9pm
Where Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St.
More Info All proceeds at the event will support Food Finders’ Food Rescue Program. Chefs from restaurants including The Federal Bar, Roe Seafood, Parkers’ Lighthouse and Tortilla Jo’s will provide food for guests. The event costs $45 per person and $80 per couple. Tickets can be purchased through www.foodfinders.org. Call (562) 283-1400.
LUCKY 13
What Casino-night fundraiser
Who Hosted by The Rock Club
When Friday, Oct. 13 from 6pm to 10pm
Where Ernest Borgnine Theatre at the Long Beach Scottish Rite Event Center, 855 Elm Ave.
More Info Tickets are $75 per person and guests will be expected to wear black and red attire. The tickets will include gourmet foods from local restaurants, two drinks, entertainment and starter casino chips. Visit musicistheremedy.org or call (866) 597-1116 for tickets.
UNDER THE STARS
What Dancing dinner
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Sunday, Oct. 22 from 5pm to 9pm
Where 4600 Virginia Road
More Info The event will take place in the garden at the rancho and feature live music with dinner presented by Primal Alchemy. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at rancholoscerritos.org/upcoing-evenstardusk-dinner-dance/. Call (562) 206-2040.
