HEAD AND HEART HEALTH
What Mental health first-aid workshop
Who Presented by the National Health Council
When Friday, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29 from 9am to 1pm
Where 1301 Pine Ave., training room, second floor
More Info The event is a response to recent gun violence. Learn: risk factors and warning signs of mental-health problems; information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and addiction disorders; a five-step action plan to help someone developing a mental-health problem or in crisis; and where to turn for help. Email Havonnah at hjohnson@tgclb.org .
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.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
What 8th annual Dancing for Our Stars event
Who Presented by Long Beach Memorial
When Saturday, Jan. 23 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where Long Beach Arena’s Pacific Ballroom, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info The event pairs six community members with professional dancers, or significant others, in order to compete in a dance competition in support of the Integrative Cancer Medicine Program at Long Beach Memorial. The event is open to the public. Call (562) 933-1736.
IT’S AN HONOR
What Honored Citizen Award event
Who Presented by the Los Alamitos Museum Association
When Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2pm
Where Los Alamitos Museum, 11062 Los Alamitos Blvd.
More Info Two honorees have been selected to receive the Honored Citizen Award. The two individuals are William Poe, a doctor of dental surgery, and Mary Holzgang, president of the Friends of the Library organization and a graduate of UCLA. Call (562) 431-8836.
LITERARY FIGURES
What Free speaker series
Who Presented by the Long Beach Shakespeare Company
When Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2pm
Where Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The first speaker in the series event will be Jeffrey Kahan, an author and professor of English at the University of La Verne. Kahan will be discussing the works of Pericles and Prince of Tyre. Admission is free. RSVP at LBShakespeare.org .
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.
SAFETY FIRST
What Public-safety meeting
Who Hosted by the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance
When Monday, Jan. 25 from 7pm to 9pm
Where Veterans Park Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info Guest speakers include Commander Robert Smith of the Neighborhood Community Watch Program, Administrator Karen Owens of the Community Engagement Division and Deputy Chief Rich Brandt of Fire Safety. Volunteers will provide coffee, dessert and other refreshments. Call Joan at (562) 355-8679.
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 .
EMPOWERING FEMALES
What Reception meeting
Who Hosted by the Soroptimist International of Long Beach, a volunteer organization
When Thursday, Jan. 28 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Soroptimist House at Cal State Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Attendees will learn how to support girls and women programs in the Long Beach community. Visit soroptimist-longbeach.org .
PARTY WITH THE PARTY
What Republican party event
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Area Republican Party
When Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6pm
Where Di’Piazza’s Pizza, 5205 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info The event will include pizza and salad to eat, and big-screen TVs for entertainment. $10 for members, and $15 for non-members. Call (562) 424-1246 to RSVP.
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 .
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 .
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.
