AND! ACTION!
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info John Sullivan, writer, director and executive producer, will be the guest speaker at the meeting. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast. Email longbeachRWF@gmail.com or call (562) 938-9180 to RSVP.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9:30am to 11:30am (East village tour); Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30am to noon (downtown tour)
Where Meet at Ocean and Linden avenues near Modica’s Restaurant (Jan. 14); Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and Promenade (Jan. 21)
More Info Tickets for the tours are $10 and may be purchased at lbheritage.org. The tours will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.org.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogy Society
When Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info The group will discuss new genealogy research tools. The meetings are free and open to the public. Call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027 or visit qhgs.info.
SPOKES-PEOPLE
What Kidical Mass bike ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1pm
Where Meet at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The ride will be tweed-themed. Music and free ice cream will be included. Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
CONTINUING THE DREAM
What 25th Annual MLK Interfaith Celebration
Who Hosted by the South Coast Interfaith Council
When Sunday, Jan. 15 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Gospel Memorial Church of God, 1480 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The community reception will include music and remarks by keynote speaker Rev. Art Cribbs. The event is free to the public. Email southcoastinterfaith@gmail.com.
MOVIE LOVERS
What Screening of I Love You to Death
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Soroptimists
When Saturday, Jan. 21 at 12:30pm
Where The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St.
More Info The group will serve lunch and provide a private showing of the movie. Tickets are $30 each, and 100 percent of the net proceeds will go toward Meals on Wheels Long Beach. Visit soroptimist-longbeach.org or call (562) 596-6859. Deadline to purchase is Jan. 17.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
What Concert series
Who Hosted by Grace First Presbyterian Church
When Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8pm
Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The Grace First Concert Series will feature a performance by the musical group The Luckys. The concert is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Call (562) 420-3393.
FOR THE KIDS
What Miller Children’s Night
Who Presented by Long Beach Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital and Long Beach State University
When Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30pm
Where Lakewood Ice, 3975 Pixie Ave.
More Info The Long Beach State University hockey team will face Loyola Marymount University in a game that will help raise funds for Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. The game will include a silent auction, prizes and more. General admission is $10. LBSU students with a student I.D. receive $5 off admission. Visit memorialcare.org/miller-childrens-womens-hospital-long-beach.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
What Townhall meeting
Who Presented by Justin Rudd
When Monday, Jan. 30 from 7pm to 9pm
Where Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. The Toledo, Belmont Shore
More Info The townhall will feature a discussion on the topic of homelessness with several guest speakers. Agencies in Long Beach will be present to discuss the current homelessness situation. The meeting will be followed by a meet-and-greet reception. Visit justinrudd.com/homeless.
FOR YOUR HEALTH
What Pre-diabetes education class
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Certified diabetes instructors will inform about preventing or delaying the disease. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Call (562) 933-5043 to RSVP.
GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
What Driver course
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 9am to 1pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course is a four-hour class that requires attendees to have previously participated in the eight-hour AARP course from last year. The driving instruction is for anybody over the age of 55 and who needs a “refresher” on driving skills and defensive-driving techniques. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members.
LEARNING ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS
What Lymphedema lecture
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, Todd Cancer Pavilion, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The lecture is free and will discuss lymphedema, a possible side effect of cancer treatment that can lead to vascular insufficiency where excess fluid collects in the tissues and causes swelling. Lymphedema lectures are held the third Wednesday of every month. Parking will be validated. Call (562) 933-9505.
