SOCK STOCK
What Sock it to ’em drive
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Community Action Team
When All of January
Where Drop-off available Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm at Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 The Toledo
More Info The annual event has volunteers collect new pairs of socks— with a goal of 14,000 pairs— to distribute to local homeless people. Drop off any pairs at Bay Shore Church’s Fellowship Hall or in a bag outside the church’s office door after hours. Men’s black crew socks are the most requested pairs. Donations may be made via Paypal to justin@justinrudd.com. Visit justinrudd.com/sockittoem.
‘When injustice becomes law…’
What Trump protest rally
Who Organized by the May Day Long Beach Coalition
When Friday, Jan. 20 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Harvey Milk Park, E. 3rd St., to Promenade Square
More Info Topics that speakers will address include: Trump’s scapegoating of Muslims, immigrants, and minorities; increased violence and hate crimes towards women, the LGBTQ community, Muslims and other minorities; threats of immigration raids, deportation and mass detention; and ways that Long Beach residents can unite and protect their communities. Visit maydaylongbeach.wordpress.com.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and Promenade (downtown); Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (Wilmore City)
More Info The events will explore Long Beach’s downtown area and the historic Wilmore City. Tickets for the downtown tour are $10, and the Wilmore City tickets are $15. Both may be purchased at lbheritage.org. The tours will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.org.
MAKE A BIG SPLASH
What 6th Annual Long Beach Polar Splash
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Community Action Team
When Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10am
Where Rosie’s Dog Beach, 5000 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info Participants will run into the ocean— in swimsuits or costumes— for the charity event. The nonprofit will donate to local charities based on the number of participants. The event will start with a 30-minute beach clean-up session. Participation and parking are free. All ages are welcome. Refreshments and T-shirts will be available. Visit justinrudd.com/polarsplash.
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.
EDUCATION INFORMATION
What Public meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees
When Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 5pm
Where Pacific Coast Campus, Building GG, Room 238, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway
More Info All are welcome to attend. The agenda for the meeting is available at boarddocs.com/ca/lbcc/Board.nsf/Public. Call Stacey at (562) 938-4004.
BREATHE DEEP?
What Joint community workshop
Who Hosted by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles
When Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water St.
More Info The ports will host the workshop to gather input on the strategies released late last year regarding the Clean Air Action Plan and how to update it. The event is open to the public. Written comments may be submitted to caap@cleanairactionplan.com. Visit polb.com.
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.
SHREWD SHREDDING
What Shred and e-waste community event
Who Hosted by the Hughes Middle School Environmental Sciences Class
When Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9am to 1pm
Where Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave.
More Info The annual event will give residents and businesses the opportunity to safely and securely dispose of private documents and e-waste items. There will be two shred trucks— one for drive-thru drop-off, and one for in-person shredding. Call Nancy at (562) 595-0831 or Andrea (562) 833-9642.
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.
FOR THE BIRDS
What Marvel at the Marketplace Marsh tour
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Feb. 4 at 8am
Where Meet in the driveway and parking area on corner of 1st Street and PCH
More Info Environmental educators will lead a tour of the wetlands adjacent to the Marketplace Shopping Center. The group may come across wildlife, such as great blue herons. The walk will be two hours. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to RSVP.
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Literary Society will celebrate its 9th anniversary by discussing the novel Dom Casmurro by Joaquin Maria Machado de Assis, translated by Helen Caldwell. 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.
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.
