BIRD WATCHERS
What Wetlands walk
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust
When Saturday, July 7 from 8am to 10am
Where Park on the inland side of the intersection at PCH and First Street
More Info Walkers will observe red-tailed hawks, cooper’s hawks and ospreys. Ecologists will discuss how the Tongva Native Americans found resources on the wetlands. Email elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
What Mud Mania: A Celebration of Adobe
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Sunday, July 8 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Guests will have the opportunity to make real adobe bricks, plaster the horno, construct a mini-adobe home and compete in mud-relay races. The event costs $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 years or younger. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Visit rancholoscerritos.org/upcoming-event/mud-mania-2018/ to RSVP.
CRACK A BOOK
What Book club
Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, July 11 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The next novel that will be discussed is Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers. Refreshments will be provided. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
A FAIR AFFAIR
What Benefit
Who Hosted by the Friends of Long Beach Animals
When Thursday, July 12 at 6:30pm
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The night will feature finger food, a silent auction and musical performance of My Fair Lady to benefit Friends of Long Beach Animals. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased through folba.org.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What East Village Long Beach walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, July 14 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Meet at Ocean Boulevard and Linden Avenue
More Info Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased through lbheritage.org. Tour highlights include the Broadlind Hotel, Cooper Arms, Lafayette Complex and the Royal Hotel. Call (562) 493-7019.
ART THAT MOVES YOU
What Exhibit
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
When Saturday, July 14 from 10am at 2pm
Where Meet at the parking lots of George’s ‘50s Diner, 4390 Atlantic Ave.; DRNK, 4245 Atlantic Ave.; Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. and The Merchant, 4121 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The exhibit on display will be the car-themed Chrome. Attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate the culture of car clubs and drag strips in Long Beach. Call (562) 595-0081.
WRITE RIGHT
What Meeting
Who Hosted by The California Writers Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, July 14 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Author Ara Grigorian will discuss “Story Beats— Your Novel’s Heartbeat.” Call Kathryn Atkins at (562) 400-1100.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by Elks Lodge #888
When Sunday, July 29 from 8am to 11:30am
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The cost is $7 per person and includes eggs to order, full breakfast buffet, waffles with toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar.
