NOT JUST FOR BOYS
What STEM conference
Who Sponsored by the American Association of University Women Long Beach Branch
When Friday, Feb. 26 from 4pm to 7pm
Where Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus, 4901 Carson St.
More Info The 13th annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math event will be held exclusively for girls and will last three-and-a-half hours. There will be various workshop speakers talking about new advances in each profession. Visit aauw-longbeach.org .
WALK THE WALK
What Wilmore City walking tour
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9:30am
Where Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle
More Info The tour lasts roughly two hours. Tickets for the Wilmore City tour are $15. Tickets can be ordered through PayPal at lbheritage.org . Email Julie at preservation@lbheritage.org or call (562) 437-2890.
A WRITER SPEAKS
What Guest speaker event
Who Presented by the Long Beach Public Library
When Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2pm
Where Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info Writer Luis J. Rodriguez, author of Always Running, La Vida Loca, will discuss and read from his works. A book signing will follow. Doors open at 1:30pm. Parking is available in the civic center parking structure at Broadway and Chestnut. With a library validation, parking is free for the first 30 minutes and is then $1.75 for two hours. Maximum parking cost is $10. Email Barbara at begyud@msn.com .
CULTURE VULTURES
What Cultural Conversations discussion
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program
When Saturday, Feb. 27 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Where North Neighborhood Library, 5571 Orange Ave.
More Info Cultural Conversations highlights different countries and cultures each month. The discussion aims to embrace the cultures residing in surrounding neighborhoods. Call Shiloh Moore at (562) 570-1047.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888 Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, Feb. 28 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast costs $6.50 per person and includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee. Call (562) 866-3027 or visit elks.org .
WHO’S RUNNING?
What Citywide candidates forum
Who Presented by Leadership Long Beach, Long Beach Community Action Partnership, Public Access Digital Network (PADNET) and Palacio Magazine
When Wednesday, March 2 from 5pm to 8pm
Where The Long Beach Public Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info The forum will allow residents to be informed about who is running for office and the stances on different issues between candidates seeking election for Long Beach City Council, Long Beach City College Board of Trustees and the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. Write-in candidates must contact Leadership Long Beach by March 1 for an invitation. RSVP to Oscar Cosby at o.cosby@leadershiplb.org .
PUTTING DRONES TO GOOD USE
What Club meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Sierra Club
When Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30pm
Where The Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E Willow St.
More Info Tina Pirazzi from Air Shepherd, a nonprofit that stops poachers using drone technology, will speak at the meeting. The presentation is free and open to the public. Visit sierraclub.org/angeles/long-beach .
BUNGALOW BUILDER
What Closing of the Miner Smith exhibition
Who Hosted by Cal Bungalow, a real-estate company that specializes in bungalows, and presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach
When Friday, March 4 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Where 4260 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will be the last day of the Miner Smith exhibition. Smith was a 1920s artisan bungalow builder in Long Beach. There will be a celebration with craft beers and light appetizers. The cost to attend is $10 and benefits the Historical Society of Long Beach. Email Julie at julieb@hslb.org .
GET OUT!
What Nature walk
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, March 5 at 8am
Where The intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach
More Info The walk will educate attendees about the Tongva Native Americans and how they made use of natural resources. Participants will learn about the lives, homes and food sources of the Tongvas. The hike last about two hours. This walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. RSVP by emailing Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .
HIGHER EDUCATION
What Monthly meeting
Who American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach Branch meeting
When Saturday, March 5 at 9am
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info Jane Close Conoley, president of California State University Long Beach, will be the featured speaker for the meeting. AAUW membership is open to those with an AA degree or higher. Visit aauw-longbeach.org .
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
What The Mustang Run 5K
Who Hosted by Rogers Middle School
When Sunday, March 6 at 8:30am
Where Marine Stadium Park, 5255 Paoli Way
More Info The run is a fundraising event that will benefit the Rogers Middle School PTA program. The race’s theme is “Racing for Technology.” The event will include live music, prizes and food. People of all ages may participate, and registration prices begin at $40. Visit eventbrite.com and search for “Rogers Mustang Run 5k.”
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What Screening of the food documentary Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story
Who Hosted by The Art Theatre of Long Beach
When Sunday, March 6 at 11am
Where The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St.
More Info Dine LBC is procuring the license to screen the film. Popcorn and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bowl and a cup. Proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit Food Finders. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com by searching “Just Eat It screening.”
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will explore two shorter works by Herman Melville: Bartleby the Scrivener and Benito Cereno. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the books beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.
BACK TO SCHOOL
What Principal for a Day event
Who Sponsored by the Long Beach Unified School District
When Thursday, March 10 from 8am to 1pm
Where School of choice (first come, first served)
More Info The event brings community members to the Long Beach school district and allows them to play the role of principal. Participants will be able to interact with students, teachers, parents and administrators through classroom visits, meetings, testing and playground supervision. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com .
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, March 12 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The topic will feature one of the writers club’s branch founders, Allene Symons. She will discuss her book Aldous Huxley’s Hands His Quest for Perception and the Origin and Return of Psychedelic Science. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
