START YOUR ENGINES
What Toyota Grand Prix kick-off party
Who Presented by the Committee of 300 of Long Beach
When Friday, Feb. 24 from 6pm to 9pm
Where Joe’s Crab Shack, 6550 Marina Dr.
More Info The public is invited to the event that will celebrate the upcoming 43rd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Complimentary appetizers and a no-host bar will be available. Call (562) 981-9200.
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.
‘MARK’ YOUR CALENDAR
What Screening of Citizen Twain
Who Presented by Long Beach City College
When Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm
Where Long Beach City College Auditorium, Liberal Arts Campus, Building J, 4901 E. Carson St.
More Info Actor Val Kilmer, who wrote, directed, produced and performed the film about Mark Twain, will be present and answer questions after the screening. The event will raise funds for the performing arts program at Long Beach City College. Tickets available at valkilmer.com and lbcc.edu/performingarts.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9:30am
Where Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle
More Info The event will explore the historic Wilmore City. Tickets are $15, and they may be purchased at lbheritage.org. The tour will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.org.
GOT A YEARNING FOR LEARNING?
What Lecture classes
Who Hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute CSULB (OLLI)
When Registration begins Saturday, Feb. 25 from 12:30pm to 3pm
Where CSULB Human Services and Design Building, the corner of Palo Verde Avenue and East University Drive
More Info The in-person registration for classes will be in the design building’s OLLI classroom inside room 101. Classes fill on a first-come basis. Parking for the day will be available in Lot 11 with a OLLI permit. Email olli@csulb.edu or visit csulb.edu/centers/olli.
DREAM ON
What Dream-student workshop
Who Hosted by Grace First Presbyterian Church
When Saturday, Feb. 25 from 2pm to 6pm
Where Saul Ministry Center of Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The event is in partnership with Long Beach City College, CSULB and Long Beach Dream Success Center. Topics will include how to apply to college as a Dream student, DACA, medical resources for DACA students and federal updates. Email Jonas at jonas.gracefirst@gmail.com.
A SCREENING WITH MEANING
What With One Tied Hand documentary screening
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Pacific Film Foundation
When Saturday, Feb. 25 at 3pm; doors open at 2pm
Where Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The documentary details the story of African-American soldiers who helped liberate Italians during World War II. Both soldiers then faced the challenges of Jim Crow laws in the United States. Visit eventbrite.com and search “With One Tied Hand Long Beach.”
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
What The 9th Annual Dancing for Our Stars
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Saturday, Feb. 25; reception at 5pm; dinner and dance competition at 6:30pm
Where Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Ave.
More Info The gala will raise funds to support the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) at Long Beach Memorial. The event will feature five community members who are each paired with professional dancers or significant others. Funds will be raised through votes collected from the crowd. Tickets are available at memorialcare.org/DancingForOurStars.
A SUPER EVENT
What 12th Annual CSU Super Sunday
Who Hosted by the CSU African American Initiative
When Sunday, Feb. 26 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Antioch Church of Long Beach, 1535 Gundry Ave.
More Info CSULB President Jane Close Conoley and CSULB Vice President for Student Affairs Carmen Taylor will deliver a message at the event to encourage students to pursue higher education. Email Shayne at shayne.schroeder@csulb.edu.
GET OUT
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Sierra Club
When Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30pm
Where Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E. Willow St.
More Info Nancy Pfeffer, one of the seven members of the Long Beach Transit board of directors, will talk about transportation and sustainability trends in the area. Visit sierraclub.org/angeles/long-beach.
INTO THE POT
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Friends of Belmont Shore
When Thursday, March 2 at 6pm
Where St. Bartholomew Church Meeting Hall, 5100 Broadway at Granada
More Info The meeting will feature Ajay Kolluri, with the City of Long Beach, and his presentation on medical marijuana. Visit shorefriends.org.
SHELL GAME
What Turtle trek
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, March 4 at 8am
Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead tourists through the wetlands on a search for green sea turtles. The walk is two hours. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to RSVP.
CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
When Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Literary Society will discuss Go Down, Moses, a collection of seven related pieces of short fiction by author William Faulkner. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Refreshments will be provided. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
HELPING SENIORS
What Senior-scam seminar
Who Hosted by the California Contractors State License Board
When Thursday, March 9 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Senator Tony Mendoza, who represents the 32nd district, will be joined by a panel of experts who will discuss information to seniors about scams and how they can protect themselves from becoming victims. Call Timothy at (213) 793-8727.
CLEANING UP TOWN
What Mayor’s clean-up event
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Saturday, March 11 from 9am to 11am
Where Kluger Architects Parking Lots, 1855 Coronado Ave.
More Info Volunteers are invited to clean the southeast industrial neighborhood. The City will provide gloves and trash bags. A limited number of grabbers will be available, as well. Call (562) 989-7340.
UP IN THE AIR
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, March 11 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info James E. Horn, an author and retired U.S. diplomat, will be the guest speaker. Email longbeachrwf@gmail.com to RSVP.
THE DOG DAYS OF SOCAL
What Annual reunion picnic
Who Hosted by Sunny Saints St. Bernard Rescue of Southern California
When Saturday, March 11 from 10am to 4pm
Where Recreation Dog Park, 5201 E. 7th St.
More Info The nonprofit’s 7th annual picnic reunion event will feature a gathering of St. Bernard dogs, which are said to weigh roughly 100 to 200 pounds each. Call Pam at (562) 619-2059.
BOUTIQUES AND RETAIL
What Fashion show
Who Presented by the Friends of Los Cerritos
When Saturday, March 11 from noon to 4pm
Where Virginia Country Club, 4602 N. Virginia Rd.
More Info Nine local boutiques and retail businesses will come together to promote the Bixby Business Corridor and the Los Cerritos area. The show, Bixby A’Bloom, will feature the latest fashion from retailers and boutiques. Lunch, non-alcoholic beverages and light entertainment will be featured. Tickets are $40, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the Long Beach Women’s Shelter. Visit loscerritosna.org.
