EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
When Sunday, July 31 from 8am to 11:30am
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles, orange juice and coffee. Email jimgun11@gmail.com.
RED OR WHITE?
What Wine-tasting event
Who Presented by the Boys & Girl Clubs of Long Beach
When Sunday, July 31 from 2pm to 5pm
Where The Wine Crush, 3131 E. Broadway
More Info All net proceeds from the 3rd Annual Summer Sip Wine Tasting Benefit event will help fund the summer program for youth at the Boys & Girl clubs. Cost is $60 per person. Purchase tickets at bgclublb.org.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Meet and eat
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, Aug. 1 at 6pm
Where Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 4085 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will celebrate Nino’s 58th anniversary with a celebratory dinner. RSVP the number of people and desired seating time to supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
NIGHT ON THE TOWN
What 13th National Night Out event
Who Presented by the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) and the Signal Hill Police Foundation (SHPF)
When Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info National Night Out is a nationwide event that focuses on strengthening police-community partnerships. Its ultimate goal is crime prevention. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Email Kristi at kmorgan@signalhillpd.org.
OUT AND ABOUT
What National Night Out event
Who Presented by the Centro Community Hispanic Association
When Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Ave.
More Info The event will include a meet-and-greet with local neighbors and police and fire officials. The evening will also feature activities, such as an art show, free job training and job-placement connections for young adults ages 18 to 24, community forum and food. Email jessica@centrocha.org.
OUT AND ABOUT AGAIN
What National Night Out event
Who Hosted by the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA)
When Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6pm
Where Mini Tot Lot and K-Boom Park, 21st St. and San Francisco Ave.
More Info Grilled hot dogs and dessert will be available for those who attend. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs, but they are asked to leave their dogs at home. The event will also feature a piñata filled with candy for kids, children’s fingerprinting and prizes. Call Maria Norvell at (562) 427-5021.
A SCREENING WITH MEANING
What Screening of Rock n’ Roll High School
Who Presented by the Frida Cinema
When Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 7:30pm
Where The Frida Cinema, 305 E. 4th St.
More Info All proceeds from the screening event will contribute toward independent record store Left of the Dial Records, in an effort to assist its owner Geoff Leamon’s medical expenses in the recent event of his car crash. Visit thefridacinema.org.
FOR THE KIDS
What Pediatric reunion events
Who Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
When Thursday, Aug. 4 from 4pm to 8pm (rehab reunion) and Friday, Aug. 5 from 2pm to 4pm (heart-surgery reunion)
Where Houssels Forum, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Two reunion events will take place at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. The 3rd Annual Rehab Reunion on Aug. 4. will give former patients who have spent extended time in the facility and in therapy after hospitalization the opportunity to reunite with their care teams. The reunion is open to patients who have received physical, occupational and/or speech therapy at Miller Children’s. The Annual Pediatric Heart Surgery Reunion on Aug. 5 will have patients reunite with the care team who helped them through their pediatric heart surgery and recovery. Patients will interact with one another while enjoying activities such as face painting, games and a bubble show. Call (562) 933-8983 or (714) 345-5651.
HIT THE ROAD!
What 5K Run, Walk, Roll & Stroll event
Who Presented by Meals on Wheels Long Beach
When Saturday, Aug. 6, check-in at 7am
Where Long Beach City College Veterans Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, E. Lew Davis Street, near Carson and Clark Avenues
More Info Funds raised will go to support meals for low-income, homebound disabled veterans residing at the Villages at Cabrillo housing community in Long Beach. The cost starts at $30 and includes a participation T-shirt. The event is $20 for students and disabled people. No bicycles or skateboards. Register at mowlb.org/5k.html.
FOR THE BIRDS
What Nature hike
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8am to 10am
Where Meet at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street, just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach
More Info Ecologists will discuss the history of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Participants will view the Marketplace Marsh, learn about the reintroduction of the tides and keep a lookout for birds such as the great blue heron. This walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. RSVP by emailing Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
WALK THE WALK
What Walking tour
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Meet in front of Gold’s Gym, 345 Pine Ave.
More Info The two-hour North Pine Long Beach tour will explore north of 8th Street and circle back to 6th and Pine. Cost is $10. Visit lbheritage.org.
A HILL OF A GOOD TIME
What Concert in the park event
Who Presented by the City of Signal Hill
When Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 5:30pm
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info The final music event in a series of concerts as part of a summer program in Signal Hill Park will conclude with a performance by the opening-act band Rock for Vets, followed by the band Wild Fire. Those interested are encouraged to bring picnics and chairs. Visit musicistheremedy.org.
FLIPPING OUT
What Housing workshop
Who Presented by the California Flipping Network
When Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info The free two-hour workshop is for beginning investors and realtors who seek to learn the method of finding, fixing and flipping houses. The featured speaker will be Lloyd Segal, author of Flipping Houses. Call (323)-365-1004.
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The society meeting will include a discussion on the literary story Suite Française, a story set in 1940 Paris in the midst of the Nazi occupation. Call (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
CHILDREN’S CHARITY
What Grand-opening celebration
Who Presented by The Children’s Clinic (TCC)
When Thursday, Aug. 11 from 4:30pm to 6pm
Where The Children’s Clinic Family Health Center at Roosevelt Elementary School, 1574 Linden Ave.
More Info The Children’s Clinic will celebrate the grand opening of its two newest community health centers during National Community Health Center Week. U.S. Congressmember Alan Lowenthal will be the special guest during the event, and other distinguished guests, public officials and community leaders will also be present. The Long Beach Unified School District WRAP students— part of an after-school program— will provide a performance during the celebration. The event will include a TCC Health & Wellness Fair with free workshops where participants will have a chance to speak one-on-one with TCC professionals. Call (562) 264-4647 to RSVP.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, Aug. 13 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The meeting’s topic is “The Art and Craft of Writing Viewpoint” with guest speaker Mike Foley, a former magazine editor, UC instructor and author of more than 750 published stories and articles. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org.
ART WITH A HEART
What Paint UR Pet event
Who Hosted by The Abandoned Terrier Rescue Association (ATRA)
When Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Where Park Estates neighborhood of Long Beach (address location provided upon booking)
More Info The ATRA is celebrating its founder, Ruth Millington, on her birthday. The Paint UR Pet event will raise funds for the organization. Guests will get the chance to paint an art piece of their own pet. No talent or painting experience is needed, and professional artists will be on-hand to lend assistance. Supplies will be available. Admission is $70 and includes a beverage of choice and a snack. Additional beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase. Visit PaintingURWay.com to reserve a seat by Aug. 7.
A SPECIAL DAY
What Birthday concert
Who Presented by The Friends of Banning Museum
When Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Banning Museum, 401 E. M St.
More Info The event will celebrate the birthday of the late Phineas Banning, who was commonly know as “The Father of the Port of Los Angeles.” The special event will include live music from local band “JB and the Big Circle Riders,” free line-dance instruction, country-style dancing and a barbecue buffet provided by restaurant The Outdoor Grill. Attendees are encouraged to wear country-western attire, but it is not required. Admission is $10, but is free for Friends of Banning Museum members and those ages 11 and under. Guests can bring their own food and beverage and a blanket or chair. Call (310) 548-2005 to reserve a ticket.
WHODUNNIT?
What 9th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner and Play
Who Hosted by Community Hospital Long Beach (CHLB)
When Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6pm
Where The Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St.
More Info The dinner will feature a performance of “Murder, Mayhem & Moonshine,” a play set in the 1920s. The cost is $75 and includes dinner, complimentary beer and wine and the performance. Call (562) 464-0576 to make a reservation.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Aug. 21 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 hosts its monthly meetings on the third Sunday of every month. Contact qhgs.info or Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
