HIT THE STREETS
What 7th Annual Saints Run 5K
Who Hosted by St. Anthony High School
When Saturday, March 12 at 8am
Where Long Beach’s Shoreline Aquatic Park, Aquarium Way
More Info The community run is expected to draw 1,000 participants, and the proceeds will go toward St. Anthony High School’s financial-aid and scholarship program. All entrants will receive a Saints Run T-shirt, discount coupons from local vendors and treats at the finish. Pre-registration is available online now at LongBeachSaints.org . Pre-registration is $15 for participants 18 and younger and $30 for participants 19 and older. On race day, starting at 7am, registration will be $25 for participants 18 and younger and $40 for participants 19 and older. In-person pre-registration, as well as pre-race packet pick-up, will be at Sports Authority, 4950 Faculty Ave. Visit longbeachsaints.org .
CLEAN SWEEP
What Community cleanup event
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Saturday, March 12 from 9am to 11am
Where 2475 Cherry Ave.
More Info The volunteer event will include the cleanup of the Crescent Heights Historic District. The City will provide gloves and trash bags. Those that are interested in volunteering may call (562) 989-7340.
MEET AND EAT
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, March 12 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will be the featured speaker for the meeting. RSVP is required. Email LBRWF@gmail.com or call (562) 493-4125 and leave a message. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests. All are welcome, and breakfast is included.
WALK THE WALK
What Monthly walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, March 12 from 10am to noon (East Village); Saturday, March 19 from 9am to 11:30am (Downtown LB) and Saturday, March 26 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet at Ocean and Linden by Modica’s Restraurant (East Village); Meet at the WPA Mural at 3rd and Promenade (Downtown LB); and meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (Wilmore City)
More Info The tours last roughly two hours, and all are welcome. Remember to bring closed-toe footwear. Tickets are $10 for the East Village and downtown tours, and $15 for the Wilmore City tour. Purchase tickets through PayPal by visiting lbheritage.org . Call (562) 493-7019.
WHAT’S COOKING?
What 11th Annual Kids in the Kitchen event
Who Sponsored by the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Healthy Active Long Beach Program and Junior League Long Beach
When Saturday, March 12 from 10am to 2pm
Where Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
More Info The theme of the event is “Make a great plate!” and admission is free. Attendees can sample healthy recipes, participate in educational games and interactive resource booths and get involved in multiple recreation opportunities. Email HealthyActiveLB@longbeach.gov or visit longbeach.gov/health/halb .
THE POW-WOW FACTOR
What 46th Annual Pow Wow event
Who Hosted by California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
When Saturday, March 12 from 11am to 10pm and Sunday, March 13 from 11am to 6pm
Where CSULB at Upper Campus in the Central Quad, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The two-day event will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food. Saturday and Sunday’s schedule of events include gourd dancing, a grand entry, the American Indian Student Council Special, dinner and a California Indian presentation. Call CSULB’s Shayne Schroeder at (562) 985-1727 (office).
FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS
What Pet adoption event
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach
When Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 (adoptions 11am to 3pm on both days; stunt-dog performances on both days at noon, 2pm and 3pm)
Where 4220 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Community members are invited to attend the grand opening of a new pet-food store, where a weekend-long pet adoption event will take place. There will be more than 15 animal-rescue groups with more than 125 pets available. Email district8@longbeach.gov .
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
What LA Opera discussion
Who Hosted by the El Dorado Neighborhood Library
When Saturday, March 12 at 2pm
Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The event will feature a multimedia presentation about the opera Madame Butterfly. The presentation is free, and light refreshments will be served, with a free opera-related gift given out at the end of the presentation. This program is part of the LA Opera Lecture Series, presented by LA Opera’s Community Educators, a team of trained volunteer experts. Visit lbpl.org .
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, March 12 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The topic will feature one of the writers club’s branch founders, Allene Symons. She will discuss her book Aldous Huxley’s Hands: His Quest for Perception and the Origin and Return of Psychedelic Science. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
MUSIC UNLEASHED
What Screening of the musical short-film Caged Animals
Who Hosted by the Sevilla Nightclub of Long Beach
When Sunday, March 13 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Sevilla Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave.
More Info The event will be the debut screening of the musical short-film Caged Animals, and the night will include a live drum performance by Greg Yan. There will also be original music by New Zealand artist Mika Haka. Search the event on Facebook with the phrase “Caged Animals musical short film debut.”
COME TOGETHER
What Alzheimer’s support meeting
Who Presented by the Alzheimer’s Support Group and Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
When Thursday, March 17 from 10:30am to noon
Where Faith Presbyterian Church, 500 E. San Antonio Dr.
More Info The event seeks to form a support group for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other illnesses. To make a reservation, call (562) 427 8048 or (562) 427 8048. Email dostee245@gmail.com .
READ MY LIPS
What Hands-on hearing demo
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Friday, March 18 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info The event will be a free demonstration of hearing-assistive technologies. The demos are scheduled through every third Friday of each month until May 20. A representative will be on-hand to provide information on free phones for those that qualify. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
WALK, SKATE, BIKE BUT DON’T DRIVE
What Beach Streets event
Who Presented by the City of Long Beach
When Saturday, March 19 from 10am to 5pm
Where The downtown route will include Broadway Corridor, Pine Ave., East Village Arts District and 4th Street Retro Row
More Info The Beach Streets event opens streets up for walking, bicycling and socializing by temporarily closing roads to automobile traffic. A block party, concerts, a community festival, kid zones, food tasting and bands playing on restaurant patios are just some of the entertainment and activities planned for that day. Email beachstreets@longbeach.gov .
CULTURE VULTURES
What Cultural Conversations discussion
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program
When Saturday, March 19 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Where North Neighborhood Library, 5571 Orange Ave.
More Info Cultural Conversations highlights different countries and cultures each month. The upcoming schedule will feature Mexico and Central America. Call Shiloh Moore at (562) 570-1047.
