SEW WHAT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc
When Friday, Jan. 26 at 11am
Where Long Beach City College, 1305 E. PCH
More Info The chapter meetings are the 4th Fridays of every month. Email barrychen99@gmail.com.
SHREWD SHREDDING
What Free e-waste collection/shredding
Who Hosted by Hughes Middle School
When Saturday, Jan. 27 from 9am to noon or until trucks are full
Where 3846 California Ave.
More Info The waste brought will be collected and recycled, while the documents donated will be shredded. Call Nancy Lopez at (562) 595-0831 or Andrea Testa at (562) 833-9642.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
What Performance
Who Hosted by Portfolio Coffeehouse
When Saturday, Jan. 27 from 7pm to 9pm
Where 2300 E. 4th St.
More Info Mainland style and slack-key musicians including Jim Earp and and Bill Benzel will perform. Visit portfoliocoffeehouse.com.
A FACILITY OF ABILITY
What 2018 Glenn McIntyre Heritage Awards Ceremony
Who Hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific
When Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2:30pm
Where 100 Aquarium Way
More Info Auti Angel, professional dancer, will be honored for her comeback from an auto accident. After the incident, Angel founded a program featuring wheelchair hip hop dancing. Tickets cost $29.95 for adults 12 years and older, $26.95 for seniors and $17.95 for children 3 to 11 years old. Visit aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/festival_of_human_abilities/.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower
When Sunday, Jan. 28 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast costs $6.50 per person and includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee. Call (562) 866-3027 or visit elks.org .
ABLE AND READY
What 2018 Glenn McIntyre Heritage Awards Ceremony
Who Hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific
When Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2:30pm
Where 100 Aquarium Way
More Info Haben Girma, advocate for people with disabilities, will be honored. Tickets cost $29.95 for adults 12 years and older, $26.95 for seniors and $17.95 for children 3 to 11 years old. Visit aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/festival_of_human_abilities/.
ART WITH HEART
What Exhibit’s opening reception
Who Hosted by CSULB University Art Museum
When Sunday, Jan. 28 from 4pm to 6pm
Where Horn Center, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The environmental exhibit Robert Irwin: Site Determined will be open to the public until Sunday, April 15. Email amanda.fruta@csulb.edu.
LEST WE FORGET…
What Black History Month event
Who Hosted by the Expo Arts Center
When Thursday, Feb. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 3
Where 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will include the “Forgotten Images” exhibit, which features artifacts from African-American culture and history, as well as panel discussions, youth sessions, featured speakers and musical performances. The event will take place 5pm to 9pm on Thursday, 6pm to 10pm on Friday and 11am to 5pm on Saturday. Visit facebook.com/ForgottenImagesExhibit.
THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
What Tour
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8am
Where Park at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info The tour will feature the history of the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Health forum
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women
When Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10am
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info Lindsey Liggan, doctor and instructor for the Department of Physical Therapy at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, and Gerrie Schipske, former Long Beach City councilmember, will discuss pelvic floor conditions and physical therapy treatments. Lunch will cost $33. Contact Lee Tsao at lee.tsao@hotmail.com to RSVP.
PARKS AND TREKS
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Sierra Club of Long Beach
When Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 7:15pm to 8:45pm
Where 2929 E. Willow St.
More Info Two board members will discuss their journeys through multiple parks, including Yellowstone and Zion. Email gabrielle@workwithweeks.com.
BE PREPARED FOR BEDTIME
What Book sale
Who Hosted by The Friends of the Signal Hill Library
When Thursday, Feb. 8 from noon to 6pm
Where 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info Children’s books and DVDs will be available for purchase. Call Cecilia Fidora at (562) 494-1013.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Roberta Smith, outreach specialist of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing California Telephone Access Program, will be guest speaker. Call (562) 438-0597.
NICE THREADS
What Fashion show and silent auction
Who Hosted by the Miller Children’s Hospital
When Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10am
Where Hyatt Regency, 200 S. Pine Ave.
More Info Money raised will go toward constructing a pediatric playroom at MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Tickets cost $95. Call Margie Penny at (562) 431-9650.
MARDI GRAS MAMBO
What Mardi Gras parade and festival
Who Hosted by YMCA of Greater Long Beach
When Saturday, Feb. 17 from noon to 5pm
Where Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Dr.
More Info The free event will feature live music, art, festivities and food. The parade will begin at 2pm. Visit longbeachmardigras.com.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig will be the next book discussed. Visit facebook.com/bkliterarysociety.
