A DOCUMENTED LEGACY
What Civil-rights era exhibition
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach
When Exhibition from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Civil-rights women will be chronicled in the “Breaking Through: Lighting the Way” exhibit, which is a a collection of historical profiles that pays tribute to those who made a difference in the racial history of Long Beach and Southern California. The collection will be available to the general public. Visit breakingthroughlightingtheway.blogspot.com .
A N’AWLINS TRADITION
What First Fridays Mardi Gras
Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Friday, Feb. 5 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Where Begins at Georgies Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Mardi Gras edition of First Fridays will begin the festivities with a parade. The Mardi Gras king and queen are Servando Orozco, owner of Orozco’s Auto Service, and Jane Ho, owner of Baskin Robbins, respectively. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
SHELL GAME?
What Turtle trek
Who Hosted by the Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8am
Where Intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead a walk through salt marshes for a glimpse of endangered sea turtles that have taken up residence in a portion of the San Gabriel River. There is parking available. The hike is appropriate for ages seven and older. Pre-hike snacks will be provided by Whole Foods Market, Long Beach. RSVP by contacting Elizabeth at elizabeth@ lcwlandtrust.org .
FOR A RAINY DAY
What Rain barrel and harvesting workshop
Who Presented by 8th district Long Beach
When Saturday, Feb. 6; workshop from 9am to 10am; barrel distribution from 9am to 11am
Where Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave.
More Info The event will allow residents to prepare for a rainy season. Rain barrels will be available online, and only barrels ordered in advance are guaranteed to be available. Barrels are $85 each, but SoCal-WaterSmart offers a a rebate of $75 per barrel for up to four. Visit rainbarrelsintl.com .
LADIES WHO BREAKFAST
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women
When Saturday, Feb. 6; breakfast served at 9am; program at 10am; business meeting at 11am
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info The meeting will feature guest speaker G. Sylvia Pullen, an entrepreneur, talk show host, publisher and producer. Call Judith at (562) 429-2790 for reservations.
SHOPPING SPREE
What Community shopping event
Who Presented by the Spring Street Business Association and 5th District Councilmember Stacy Mungo
When Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10am to 4pm
Where The four corners of Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue
More Info The Shop Spring Street Fair will feature discounts, memberships, gift cards, raffle prizes and more. Email district5@longbeach.gov .
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, Feb. 6 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The topic for the meeting is dubbed “Traditional and Self-Published: My Journey,” and it will feature guest speaker Jonathan Yanez, an author, talking about advantages and disadvantages of being published on a traditional and self-published level. Email info@ calwriterslongbeach.org .
RETIRED BUT ACTIVE?
What Federal employee/retiree meeting
Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)
When Monday, Feb. 8 at 1pm
Where Veteran’s Community Center, Veteran’s Park, 101 E 28th St.
More Info The meeting represents the retirement interests of nearly five million current and future federal annuitants, spouses and survivors. Call Sharon at (562) 427-9957.
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR…
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, Feb. 9; sign-in and breakfast at 7am; guest speaker at 7:30am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Bryant L. Francis, director of Long Beach Airport. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com .
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will feature a guest writer, Pamela Samuels Young, who is a practicing attorney and an award-winning author of six thrillers. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.
FEDERATED PARTY
What Monthly meeting
Who Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Assemblymember David Hadley, representing the South Bay 66th Assembly District, is the featured speaker at the meeting. RSVP by emailing LBRWF@gmail.com or calling (562) 493-4125 and leaving a message. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast. All are welcome.
CULTURE VULTURES
What Cultural Conversations discussion
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program
When Saturday, Feb. 13 and 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.
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN!
What “After-hours” candle-lit tours
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Saturday, Feb. 13 from 6pm to 8pm every 15 minutes
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info In honor of Valentine’s Day, the ranch will provide the tours and will include a historic look of an a adobe home, and the night will conclude with dessert and live romantic music. Tickets are $15 per person, and reservations are required. Call (562) 206-2040.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Feb. 21 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info The group meets with the purpose of collecting, preserving and publishing data relating to genealogy, and it hosts its monthly meetings on the third Sunday of every month. Contact qhgs.info or Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
