SEW WHAT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc
When Friday, Feb. 23 at 11am
Where Building QQ in room 122 on Long Beach City College’s campus, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway
More Info Attendees will learn the techniques to mirror the style, “Cecilia.” Email Christa Barry at barrychen99@gmail.com.
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.
WOMAN POWER
What Celebration
Who Hosted by The League of Women Voters of Long Beach
When Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10am to noon
Where Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
More Info Community members can enjoy cake in celebration of The League of Women Voters of Long Beach’s 98th year in service. During the free event, attendees will learn about the league, watch the video film “Engaging Millennials in our Elections” and hear from elected officials and candidates as to why they became involved in politics. Email Iris Yokoi at iyokoi@msn.com.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Discussion
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10am to noon
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Two presentations with different topics will occur. The first theme is “Unions and Labor Organizing” where Trevor Griffey, lecturer in U.S. History and Labor Studies at UCLA, UC Irvine, and CSU Dominguez Hills, will lead the discussion. The second theme is “Immigrant Labor” , and the discussion will be led by a panel. Call (562) 206-2040.
WHITE OR RED?
What Wine-tasting fundraiser
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Camerata Singers
When Sunday, Feb. 25 from 3pm to 5pm
Where The Wine Country, 2301 Redondo Ave.
More Info The night will include a performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana by the Camerata Singers, a lecture about Carmina by Director Dr. James Bass and a performance by the Long Beach Youth Chorus. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased through lbcamerata.org.
PLANNING AHEAD
What Pre-pregnancy planning class
Who Hosted by Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital
When Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 3pm to 5pm
Where 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The class will provide information for attendees looking to have a healthy pregnancy. Call 1-800-memorial to register.
FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE
What Forum
Who Hosted by People’s State of the City and Long Beach Rising Coalition
When Thursday, March 1 at 6:30pm
Where First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave.
More Info Attendees will hear how workers, families, and youth are taking a stand to fight for equitable schools, stable workplaces and healthy communities. Topics of discussion will include wage theft, sanctuaries, affordable housing and renter protections. Visit bhclongbeach.org/lbrising.
STATE OF AFFAIRS
What Meet-and-greet
Who Hosted by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell
When Saturday, March 3 from 10am to 11am
Where Ecco’s Pizza, 2123 N. Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Residents have the opportunity to share their thoughts on legislative priorities, learn about constituent services available to them and discuss issues important to the community. To RSVP, call O’Donnell’s office at (562) 429-0470.
DOG-DAY AFTERNOON
What Picnic
Who Hosted by Sunny Saints St. Bernard Rescue
When Saturday, March 3 from 10am to 4pm
Where Recreation Dog Park, 5201 E. 7th St.
More Info Members of the Sunny Saints St. Bernard Rescue will celebrate eight years of service. Call (562) 619-2059.
ACT IT OUT
What Free performance
Who Hosted by the International City Theatre (ICT)
When Saturday, March 3 at 11am
Where Beverly O’Neill Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way
More Info Performers from ICT and We Tell Stories Theater Company will act out classic literature in the production of Let Them Eat Books. Visit ictlongbeach.org or call (562) 495-4595 to RSVP.
RAISE A GLASS
What Wine-tasting event
Who Hosted by Dine LBC
When Saturday, March 10 from 1pm to 3pm
Where The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave.
More Info Funds raised will benefit the Food Finders food rescue program. Guests can sample up to 20 Coquelicot wines, while being served appetizers. Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased through dinelbc.com. Call Terri Henry at (562) 572-4770.
MUSIC AND PIZZA
What Live show
Who Hosted by On Stage Music Academy
When Sunday, March 11 from 4pm to 10pm
Where DiPiazza’s Bar and Grill, 5205 E. PCH
More Info Members of the academy will perform cover songs, as well as original works. Visit onstagemusicacademy.com.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
What Driver course
Who Hosted by AARP
When Saturday, March 13 from 9am to 1pm and Thursday, March 15 from 9am to 1pm
Where Long Beach Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Representatives teaching the AARP Smart Driver Course will review driving skills and offer tips and techniques. The class costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. To register, call 562.933.1650.
RACING TOWARD A BETTER LIFE
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by Soroptimist Long Beach
When Saturday, March 24 from 5pm to 9pm
Where Los Alamitos Race Course, 4691 Katella Ave.
More Info The Guys and Dolls-themed event will raise money to fund educational grants and scholarships for local women building a better life for themselves and their families.Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased through soroptimist-longbeach.org. Dinner is included.
