EAT AND MEET
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the California Federation of Republican Women Southern Division
When Saturday, July 9 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Michael Ramirez, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, will be the featured speaker at the event. Ramirez will have his latest book Give me Liberty or Give Me Obamacare for sale, and he will be available for book signing. Cost is $35 and includes breakfast. All are welcome. RSVP to cfrwsodivramirezfundraiser.eventbrite.com .
DREAMING BIG
What “Awakening the Dreamer” symposium
Who Co-sponsored by the South Coast Interfaith Council and Green Long Beach
When Saturday, July 9 from 2pm to 6pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Community members are invited to a free event that connects environmental, social-justice and spiritual groups in a discussion about climate change. The event will be followed up two to three weeks later with an action day centered on improving corners of the city that are important to each individual and group. To register, visit iamlife.yapsody.com/event/index/36029/climatecommunityconnection .
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, July 9 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be Helen Sedwick, a business attorney who is the author of The Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook. She will discuss copyrights, contracts and more. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, July 12 at 7am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The guest speaker will be 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson. Richardson will talk about City and 9th-district issues. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com .
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, July 13 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will be on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. 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.
BADGES OF HONOR
What Law Enforcement Appreciation Night
Who Presented by the Long Beach Scottish Rite
When Thursday, July 14 at 5:30pm
Where 855 Elm Ave.
More Info The annual event will honor two local officers from the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) and the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD). This year’s honorees are Michael Stone of the SHPD and Dave Strohman of the LBPD. The cost is $10 per person. Email Frances at frances@lbscottishrite.org or SHPD Chief Michael Langston at mlangston@signalhillpd.org .
FOR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS
What 22nd Annual Benefit for the Animals
Who Presented by Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA)
When Thursday, July 14; reception at 6:30pm; door-prize drawing and performance at 7:30pm
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The event will benefit FOLBA’s projects, such as its low-cost spay/neuter clinic program. The benefit will have a musical-theater performance, reception featuring finger food, silent auction and music by Ralph Brunson on the piano. Tickets are $30. Visit folba.org or call (562) 988-7647.
VALUING VETERANS
What Fundraiser party
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Operation Confidence
When Saturday, July 16 from 7pm to 11pm
Where The Boathouse on the Bay Restaurant, 190 N. Marina Dr.
More Info The fundraiser will benefit Operations Confidence’s Turning Point Housing Project for homeless disabled veterans. Celebrity performer Dre Knight will be on-hand during the event, as well. Email ocdisabledveterans@gmail.com or call (818) 282-4916.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, July 17 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.
AN ARRESTING EVENT?
What Police foundation luncheon
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Foundation
When Wednesday, July 20 at 11:30am
Where The Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St.
More Info The luncheon will feature guest speaker Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles County sheriff. The event will also honor retiring Signal Hill Police Department reserve officers and raise money to support the department’s community outreach programs. The luncheon is open to the public. Luncheon tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Call (562) 756-0066 or email info@shpolicefoundation.org .
MEMBER MIXER
What Member recruitment mixer
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated (LBRWF)
When Wednesday, July 20 at 6pm
Where 3777 Long Beach Blvd. on the rooftop patio
More Info LBRWF members Senator Janet Nguyen and Councilmember Stacy Mungo invite Long Beach women to the event to meet members and learn about the club. The cost is $10 per person until July 18. The cost is $20 at the door. RSVP by calling (562) 493-4125 or emailing longbeachrwf@gmail.com .
FROM THE PALETTE TO THE PALATE
What Art show
Who Hosted by Sasha’s— Living with Style
When Thursday, July 21 from 5pm to 8pm
Where 3237 E. Broadway
More Info The event will feature artist Paula Prager showcasing her works. Twelve gourmet food trucks will be out front on Broadway. Visit SashaWitteDesign.com/Events .
HEROES, FOREVER AND EVER
What Summer concert
Who Presented by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, July 23 at 4:30pm
Where Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W. Huntington Dr.
More Info Orchestra California Philharmonic will partake in the concert series that serves as a tribute to artists such as Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson and Queen. The evening includes a dinner catered by Teak Catering with a choice of four entrees. Tickets are $80 for Long Beach Heritage members and $85 for non-members. Visit LBHeritage.org .
FOR ART’S SAKE
What Art show and sale
Who Presented by the Lakewood Artist Guild
When Sunday, July 24 at 1pm
Where Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave.
More Info The art event will be for children and adults between the ages of 5 and 18. Registration is Friday, July 22 from 5pm to 7pm and Saturday, July 23 from 9am to 11am. Awards will be presented the day of the event at 3pm. Prizes up to $200 will be awarded in all categories of fine arts, including photography and arts and crafts, for both professionals and beginners. Prizes will be raffled out for all attendees, such as merchandise and gift cards from local retailers and art venues. Call (562) 270-5737, email lkwdguild@gmail.com or visit lakewoodartistguild.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 .
