READ MY LIPS
What Hearing technology demo
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Friday, Jan. 15 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info New hearing-assistive technologies will be presented in a hands-on event. No reservations are necessary, and admission is free. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
THESE SNEAKERS ARE MADE FOR WALKING
What Bixby Knolls Strollers 8th anniversary event
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:15am
Where Meet at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4105 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Routes and themes of the event can be found at bixbyknollsinfo.com .
ANIMAL HOUSE
What Open house
Who Hosted by the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine, Animal Care Services Bureau (ACS)
When Saturday, Jan. 16 from 10am to noon
Where 7700 E. Spring St.
More Info The open house will be at an animal shelter, and the ACS will detail its accomplishments and new opportunities in 2016. No RSVP is required, and all are welcome to attend. Visit longbeach.gov/ACS .
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
What Parade celebration
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Saturday, Jan. 16 from 10:30am to 6pm
Where Begins at Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, intersecting Anaheim Street and ends at King Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
More Info The parade will begin at the Martin Luther King Jr. stop and end at King Park for celebratory festivities. The theme of the parade event is “Infinite Hope,” reflecting the words of the iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Call (562) 570-6816.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Jan. 17 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.
SPOKES-PEOPLE
What Kidical Mass “Tweed Ride” event
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, Jan. 17 at 1pm
Where Bike ride begins at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will feature its tweed theme— which encourages attendees to dress in stylish outfits. Complimentary ice cream will be available. Bring a helmet. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
WHAT’S THE WORD?
What Reading and arts series
Who Hosted by Uptown Word reading series
When Sunday, Jan. 17 at 1pm
Where North Branch Library, 5571 Orange Ave.
More Info January’s series will focus on San Bernardino. The event will feature Uptown Word organizer Liz Gonzalez. There will be an open mic following the readings, as well as free light refreshments. Visit uptownword.lizgonzalez.com .
MAKING ‘THE DREAM’ A REALITY
What Martin Luther King, Jr. intercultural celebration
Who Presented by South Coast Interfaith Council
When Sunday, Jan. 17 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Gospel Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1480 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The 24th annual celebration will feature keynote speaker Bobbie Smith, an African-American leader who made noteworthy differences in Long Beach, in an event that will include music and a reception. Email office@scinterfaith.org .
A CLEAN SWEEP
What Community cleanup
Who Hosted by Leadership Long Beach and the 8th Council District
When Monday, Jan. 18 from 9am to noon
Where Meet at 5301 Long Beach Blvd. in the parking lot
More Info The cleanup event is inspired by the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The cleaning will include the Long Beach corridor area in Virginia Village. Gloves, bags and refreshments will be provided. Email district8@longbeach.gov .
THINKING GREEN
What Candidate forum
Who Hosted by Sierra Club and its partners
When Wednesday, Jan. 20; doors open at 6:15pm; forum begins at 7pm
Where Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Wy.
More Info The forum will feature 2nd District candidates, and the discussion will focus on environmental and health issues. The forum is partisan and is for civic engagement. Email gweeks@angeles.sierraclub.org .
EDUCATION INFORMATION
What Special meeting
Who Presented by Long Beach City College
When Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6pm
Where Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts Campus, Building T, Room 1100, 4901 E. Carson St.
More Info The meeting will feature a public testimony on the Ad Hoc Committee’s draft report. Visit lbcc.edu .
RISE, SHINE AND GET INFORMED
What Coffee and conversation event
Who Presented by 8th district Long Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9am to 10:30am
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info 8th District Councilmember Al Austin, State Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell and Congressmember Alan Lowenthal invite the community for a casual conversation over a cup of coffee in order to share thoughts on federal, state and local legislative issues. Email district8@longbeach.gov .
LET IT GROW
What Neighborhood tree planting
Who Presented by I Dig Long Beach, a nonprofit project to improve air quality
When Saturday, Jan 23 from 9am to noon
Where Meet at Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave.
More Info A team of neighbors, city staff and volunteers will gather together to plant trees around the neighborhood. All tools and supplies will be provided. Call (562) 570-6866.
IT’S A DATE!
What Movie fundraiser
Who Presented by the Soroptimist International of Long Beach
When Saturday, Jan. 23; lunch served at 12:30pm; showtime at 1:15pm
Where The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St.
More Info The movie event will help raise money for Meals on Wheels Long Beach. The fundraiser will include a screening of the film Chef, a raffle, door prizes and a Q&A after the movie with Russ Parsons, a columnist and former food editor for the LA Times. Tickets are $30 and are available at soroptimist-longbeach.org . RSVP by Jan 18. Email silb.movie@gmail.com .
SURF’S UP
What Tidepool walk
Who Hosted by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
When Saturday, Jan. 23 from 2pm to 3:30pm and Sunday, Jan 24 from 2:30pm to 4pm
Where Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
More Info Get a chance to explore low tides at a rocky shore in a two-day event that will feature an informative slideshow and a tour of Point Fermin’s tidepools. Call (310) 548-7562.
FA-LA-LAAAA
What Quartet presentation
Who Presented by Los Altos United Methodist Church
When Sunday, Jan. 24 at 3pm
Where Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St.
More Info The barbershop quartet event will feature the Newfangled Four, a group of four individuals who provide music. Call (562) 598-9066.
A SHORE THING
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Friends of Belmont Shore
When Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6pm
Where St. Bartholomew Church, meeting hall, 5100 Broadway at Granada
More Info The meeting will feature Robert Luna, Long Beach police chief, providing an update on crime in the city. Membership for the Friends of Belmont Shore organization is $15 per person per year. Visit shorefriends.org .
THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY
What Breakfast fundraiser
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Alumnae Chapter— Delta Sigma Theta sorority
When Saturday, Jan 30 from 8am to 10am
Where Applebee’s Restaurant, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info The breakfast includes an all-you-can-eat selection of pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. To reserve a spot, a $10 donation is required beforehand. Registration can be fulfilled by mailing a donation to: DST Long Beach Alumnae, P.O. Box 91623, or registering at eventbrite.com . Call (844) 378-5222 ext. 2201 or email events@lbadst.org .
NOT A ‘WASTE’ OF TIME
What E-waste and shred drive
Who Hosted by students of Hughes Middle School
When Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9am to noon
Where Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave.
More Info Funds raised will go toward taking students on different field trips where they can learn more about how to keep the world environmentally green and protected. A donation is encouraged. Visit lbhughes.schoolloop.com .
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 SoCalWaterSmart offers a a rebate of $75 per barrel for up to four. Visit rainbarrelsintl.com .
‘GOOD’ WORK
What Awards dinner
Who Hosted by Goodwill
When Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7pm
Where Laguna Pavilion at Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Dr.
More Info Workers will be honored in a “Celebrate the Power of Work” event. American Gold Star Manor President and CEO Terry Geiling will also be honored for his commitment to human rights for U.S. veterans. Tickets are $50, and a table of 10 costs $500. Visit ThinkGood.org for tickets.
BASE RUNNING
What Race on the Base event
Who Hosted by nonprofit Honoring Our Fallen
When Saturday, Feb. 27
Where Joint Forces Training Base, 11206 Lexington Ave.
More Info The fundraiser event, which will benefit families of fallen veterans, will include a 5K, a 10K and a glow-in-the-dark run for kids. Other donations can be made athonoringourfallen.org . Register at eventbrite.com .
