PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9:30am to 11:30pm (East Village); Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet at Ocean and Linden Avenue (Feb. 11); Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and Promenade (Feb. 18); Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (Feb. 25)
More Info The events will explore East Village, downtown Long Beach and the historic Wilmore City. Tickets for the East Village and downtown tours are $10, and the Wilmore City tickets are $15. They may be purchased at lbheritage.org. The tours will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.org.
SEEING RED
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Brad Dacus, founder and president of the Pacific Justice Institute, will be the guest speaker at the event. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests. Email longbeachrwf@gmail.com to RSVP.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, Feb. 11 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Back Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Diane Vallere, who left the fashion industry to write murder-mystery stories. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
What Romances at the Rancho event
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Feb. 11; after-hour tours from 6pm to 8pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info The Valentine’s-themed event will feature portrayals of former Rancho residents and their love stories. Candlelight, after-hour tours will be every 15 minutes. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online. Call Jennifer at (562) 206-2053.
RETIRED BUT ACTIVE
What Monthly meeting
Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)
When Monday, Feb. 13 at 1pm
Where Veterans Community Center, Veterans Park, 101 E 28th St. (one block east of Pacific Avenue)
More Info The guest speaker will be Alisa Hawkins, director of Communications and Constituent Services for 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews. Visit narfe.org.
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR…
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Melissa Strasser, librarian at Long Beach Public Library. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com.
LEARNING ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS
What Lymphedema lecture
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, Todd Cancer Pavilion, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The lecture is free and will discuss lymphedema, a possible side effect of cancer treatment that can lead to vascular insufficiency, in which excess fluid collects in the tissues and causes swelling. Lymphedema lectures are held the third Wednesday of every month. Parking will be validated. Call (562) 933-9505.
SERVING UP FUNDS
What Fundraiser event
Who Presented by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital and Pieology
When Thursday, Feb. 16 from 11am to 9:30pm
Where Pieology, 2092 N. Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Pieology will sell $6 pizza all day, and $2 of each pizza will go toward Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Call Samantha at (562) 933-2805.
IN GOOD SPIRITS?
What Club meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Good Spirits Club
When Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where Dutch’s Brewhouse, 4244 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The meeting will be at the Dutch’s Brewhouse and will include craft beer and specialty pizzas available for purchase. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
What Hearing-assistive technology demo
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Friday, Feb. 17 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Information about captioned telephones and hearing aids will be provided. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
NAVIGATING THE GOLDEN YEARS
What Medicare workshop
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10am to noon
Where Long Beach Memorial, Houssels Fourm, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The workshop will inform those over the age of 65 about Medicare, Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans and Medigap plans. The event is for informational purposes only. Registration is required. Call (888) 848-9355.
AN ‘UNFORGETTABLE’ EVENT?
What The Nat King Cole Songbook presentation
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Symphony and the Long Beach Branch NAACP
When Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8pm
Where Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info Fifty percent of the total ticket proceeds will benefit the NAACP’s Children’s Music Program. The concert will fund items such as music lessons, instruments, music sheets and equipment. Denzal Sinclaire will provide vocals for the performance. Visit longbeachsymphony.org or email mnaacp@gmail.com.
SOMETHING FISHY
What 3rd Annual Sustainable Sunday Cinema event
Who Hosted by the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Sunday, Feb. 19; doors open at 10am, and film begins at 11am
Where Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St.
More Info The event will feature a screening of the film DamNation, which documents the movement to restore rivers by removing low-value, high-cost dams. After the screening, Candice Meneghin, conservation manager of Cal Trout, will discuss the population of wild fish in healthy rivers. Advance tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. Visit eventbrite.com and search “Sustainable Sunday Cinema Screening.”
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogy Society
When Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1pm
Where 5918 E. Parkcrest St.
More Info The meeting is free and open to the general public. Experts will teach attendees of the tools for genealogical research. Email glennhaas@att.net.
PICTURE IT…
What Art show
Who Presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
When Monday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 26 (not Saturday) from 10am to 2pm
Where CSULB Design Building, Duncan Anderson Gallery, 6241 E. University Dr.
More Info The artwork displayed at the 12th Annual Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Art Show will feature oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, photography and craft works. A ukulele class will be Monday from noon to 1:30pm. An artists reception will be Feb. 26 from 2pm to 4pm and will include refreshments. Visit csulb.edu/olli.
FUN-RAISER
What Fundraiser dinner
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls/North Long Beach Kiwanis Club and EJ Malloys
When Monday, Feb. 20 all day; social gathering at 6pm
Where EJ Malloys, 4306 Atlantic Ave.
More Info On Feb. 20, 15 percent of the proceeds at EJ Malloys will go toward the Kiwanis Club and Key Clubs. Present a flyer or mention the Kiwanis Club for the 15-percent fund to apply. The fundraiser does not apply to alcohol. An official social gathering will also take place at 6pm. Search “Long Beach Kiwanis Club” on Facebook to visit the group’s page.
FEELING LUCKY?
What Casino night
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Petroleum Club and the Signal Hill Historical Society
When Friday, Feb. 24 from 7pm to 10:30pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The event will include $200 in chips, raffle prizes and beverages. Tickets are $40 for members, $50 for non-members and $60 for walk-in patrons. Call (562) 208-0040 or (562) 597-4220 for advance-ticket reservations.
