THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
What Tour
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8am
Where Park at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info The tour will feature the history of the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Health forum
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women
When Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10am
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info Lindsey Liggan, doctor and instructor for the Department of Physical Therapy at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, and Gerrie Schipske, former Long Beach City councilmember, will discuss pelvic floor conditions and physical therapy treatments. Lunch will cost $33. Contact Lee Tsao at lee.tsao@hotmail.com to RSVP.
A HOLE IN ONE
What Children’s golf tournament
Who Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach
When Monday, Feb. 5 at 10am
Where Virginia Country Club, 4602 N. Virginia Rd.
More Info Players will have the chance to meet Natalie Gulbis, a professional golfer for the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Email karic@bgclublb.org.
THE ART OF CARING
What Caregiver class
Who Hosted by Long Beach Medical Center
When Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Pavilion in Conference Room B, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The class is a six-week course that takes place every Tuesday. Attendees will learn how to provide the right care for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. Call (323) 930-6257 to register.
PARKS AND TREKS
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Sierra Club of Long Beach
When Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 7:15pm to 8:45pm
Where 2929 E. Willow St.
More Info Two board members will discuss their journeys through multiple parks, including Yellowstone and Zion. Email gabrielle@workwithweeks.com.
GET OUTTA HERE!
What Senior tour
Who Hosted by Lifetime Learning Center
When Thursday, Feb. 8 from 8:30am to 2:30pm
Where Departs from Long Beach City College Foundation Building, 4901 Conant Ave.
More Info Attendees will tour the BAP Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple in Chino Hills and attend lunch at Benihana’s. Tickets cost $87. Call Cindy Mackay at (562) 938-3048.
BE PREPARED FOR BEDTIME
What Book sale
Who Hosted by The Friends of the Signal Hill Library
When Thursday, Feb. 8 from noon to 6pm
Where 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info Children’s books and DVDs will be available for purchase. Call Cecilia Fidora at (562) 494-1013.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Roberta Smith, outreach specialist of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing California Telephone Access Program, will be guest speaker. Call (562) 438-0597.
A SCREENING WITH MEANING
What Screening
Who Hosted by the Michelle Obama Public Library
When Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10am to noon
Where 5870 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Guests will view the screening of Ida B. Wells: Crusade for Justice to begin celebrating African-American History Month. Call Janeice McConnell at (562) 423-1208.
WRITE RIGHT
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the California’s Writer Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, Feb. 10 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Janet Williams, the author of You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get and regular presenter at the Southern California Writers Conference, will be the guest speaker. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org.
HOW ROMANTIC!
What Candlelight tours
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6pm to 8pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Guests will meet couples who met and married at Rancho Los Cerritos. Costumed interpreters will play former rancho residents. The tours happen every 15 minutes, and dessert and champagne will be served to conclude the evening. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at rancholoscerritos.org/romances.
CANDID WITH CANDIDATES
What Candidate brunch
Who Hosted by the Deforest Neighborhood Association
When Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9:30am to 1pm
Where The Historic Long Beach Dairy and Creamery, 167 E. South St.
More Info Candidates from the odd-numbered districts of Long Beach will be outlining their future campaigns. Call (562) 428-7710.
NICE THREADS
What Fashion show and silent auction
Who Hosted by the Miller Children’s Hospital
When Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10am
Where Hyatt Regency, 200 S. Pine Ave.
More Info Money raised will go toward constructing a pediatric playroom at MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Tickets cost $95. Call Margie Penny at (562) 431-9650.
MARDI GRAS MAMBO
What Mardi Gras parade and festival
Who Hosted by YMCA of Greater Long Beach
When Saturday, Feb. 17 from noon to 5pm
Where Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Dr.
More Info The free event will feature live music, art, festivities and food. The parade will begin at 2pm. Visit longbeachmardigras.com.
A HEART-Y DINNER
What Dinner
Who Hosted by Long Beach Medical Center
When Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6pm
Where Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center will present its 21st annual Health Heart Dinner featuring Mediterranean cuisine and a cooking presentation. Tickets cost $20 per person and $30 per couple. Call (562) 933-9326 to RSVP.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig will be the next book discussed. Visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Forum
Who Hosted by Long Beach Medical Center
When Saturday, Feb. 24 from 7:30am to 2pm
Where Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center presents its 11th Annual Women’s Heart and Stroke Seminar. Blood pressure, carotid ultrasound, cholesterol and blood glucose screenings will be provided. Tickets cost $25 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch. However, when two or more individuals register together, tickets cost $20 per person. Call 1-800-memorial to register.
