FESTIVE LUMBER
What Annual tree lot
Who Hosted by the Youth Center in Los Alamitos
When All of December from 9am to 9pm on weekends and noon to 9pm on weekdays
Where Ganahl Lumber parking lot, 10742 Los Alamitos Blvd.
More Info Attendees will have the chance to choose from Noble, Nordman, Douglas and Grand Fir trees, along with tree stands, watering spouts, wreaths and other festive items. Call (562) 493-4043.
THE SEASON OF GIVING
What Donation drive
Who Hosted by Community Medical Center Long Beach
When Donations accepted until Friday, Dec. 22
Where Community Hospital Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave.
More Info The MemorialCare Center for Mental Health & Wellness at Community Medical Center Long Beach is collecting donations for the holiday season for its patients. Donees are encouraged to bring games, journals, art supplies, hygiene products, toothbrushes/toothpaste, brushes/combs, clothing for men and women of all sizes and more. Avoid items that contain metal wiring or glass. Only new items will be accepted. Call (562) 933-5931.
LIKE TO HIKE?
What Hike
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, Jan. 6 from 8am to 10am
Where Meet on the inland side of the intersection at PCH and 1st Street
More Info Hikers will have the chance to observe sea eagles and brown-tailed hawks. Visit lcwlandtrust.org.
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by People for Palestinian-Israeli Justice
When Saturday, Jan. 6 at 2pm
Where Christ Lutheran Church, 6500 E. Stearns St.
More Info Jerry Levin, activist and former CNN Middle East Bureau chief, will discuss international affairs. Contact Dennis Kortheuer at (310) 427-2265.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees will discuss the next book, Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos. Email info.bixbyknollsinfo.com.
TREE-CYCLE!
What Holiday-tree recycling
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Tuesday, Dec. 26 to Friday, Jan. 12
Where To find a location, visit longbeach-recycles.org.
More Info Monday through Friday, City representatives will be collecting Christmas trees from 9am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday, city representatives will be collecting Christmas trees from 9am to 2pm. Visit longbeach-recycle.org.
GET OUTTA HERE
What Adult excursion
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Friday, Jan. 19
Where Meet at Signal Hill City Hall, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info The tour will depart at 5:30pm and return that same day at 11:30pm. Attendees will travel to the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo. Tickets for Signal Hill residents cost $45 and $50 for non-residents. Dinner and transportation will be provided. The last day to register is Jan. 5. Contact the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330.
WRITE RIGHT
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 20 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Author Cherie Kephart will discuss her work and educate guests in the art of writing and publishing. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org.
LITERARY LADIES
What Long Beach Festival of Authors
Who Hosted by Literary Women
When Saturday, March 10
Where Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info Although the event is in March, the last day to purchase tickets is Dec. 31. Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased through literarywomen.org. Seven women authors are scheduled to speak and discuss their journey through the literary world. Visit literarywomen.org.
