BRING A BAG
What Free food distribution
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Friday, March 18 at 9am
Where Ernest S. McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
More Info The event will end when all food is disbursed. IÃ¥ndividuals must bring their own bag. Call (562) 570-6816.
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 .
TAKING ACTION
What 3rd Annual Latina Women’s Conference
Who Hosted by Latinos In Action, an organization that aims to empower Latino youth
When Saturday, March 19 from 7am to 4pm
Where The campus of the St. Mary Medical Center at the John Edward Parr Health Enhancement Center, 1055 Linden Ave.
More Info The conference will focus on teaching leadership skills to help participants discover their own personal power to achieve their dreams. A motivation segment will be included with a panel of speakers on-hand. Those who arrive early will receive a continental breakfast. The registration fee is $25. Attendance is limited. The program is offered in Spanish only. Parking will cost $2. Call Latinos In Action at (562) 387-3254.
STAYING AFLOAT
What Junior lifeguard program swim try-outs
Who Sponsored by the Long Beach Fire Department’s Marine Safety Division
When Saturday, March 19 from 8am to noon
Where Belmont Plaza Pool, 4000 Olympic Plaza
More Info The try-outs will be for the six-week 2016 Junior Lifeguard Program that will begin June 27. The program offers youth between the ages of 9 and 17 the opportunity to receive instruction in lifeguard rescue techniques, first aid, ocean sports, physical conditioning and marine ecology, along with both CPR and first-aid certification. Other try-out dates may be available by visiting longbeach.gov . Email Tess at LBJG@longbeach.gov or call at (562) 536-7807.
WALK THE WALK
What Monthly walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, March 19 from 9am to 11:30am (Downtown LB) and Saturday, March 26 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where 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 downtown tour, and $15 for the Wilmore City tour. Purchase tickets through PayPal by visiting lbheritage.org . Call (562) 493-7019.
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.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Bellflower and Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
When Sunday, March 20 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, a full breakfast buffet, waffles with all toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar. Email jimgun99@yahoo.com .
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, March 20 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 it hosts its monthly meetings on the third Sunday of every month. Contact qhgs.info or Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
SPOKES-PEOPLE
What Lucky leprechaun ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, March 20 at 1pm
Where Meet at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The Kidical Mass bike ride will include music and free ice cream. Riders will win a prize if they are able to spot the leprechaun. Bring a helmet and protection. Remember to wear green. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
CHECKING OUT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
What Meet and greet with candidates
Who Presented by The Long Beach Branch NAACP, Youth & College Chapters and LB Deltas
When Sunday, March 20 at 3:15pm
Where Ernest McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
More Info The meet-and-greet will include candidates who are running for: Long Beach School Board areas 2 and 4; City Council Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8; and Long Beach Community College Trustees Areas 2 and 4. All are welcome to attend. Email mnaacp@gmail.com .
‘WANA’ GET TO KNOW THE CANDIDATES?
What Candidate forum and meeting
Who Hosted by the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA)
When Monday, March 21 at 7pm
Where Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info The WANA meeting will include a candidate forum with the 6th district, Long Beach Unified School District and Long Beach College board. There will also be an update on Tesco, a convenience store. Visit neighborhoodlink.com/WANA .
MORE THAN JUST A ‘CHICK FLICK’
What Screening of the documentary Feminist Stories from Women’s Liberation
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach Branch
When Wednesday, March 23 from 7pm to 10pm
Where The Art Theatre, 2025 East 4th St.
More Info The screening will be followed by a conversation with writer and filmmaker Jennifer Hall Lee. AAUW membership is open to women and men with an AA degree or higher. Purchase tickets to the screening at aauw-longbeach.org .
UP IN THE AIR
What Airport FIS study community meetings
Who Hosted and presented by Long Beach Airport staff
When Wednesday, March 30 from 10am to 5pm and Wednesday, Apr. 20 from 6pm to 8pm
Where Both meetings will take place at Long Beach Gas and Oil Auditorium, 2400 E. Spring St.
More Info The Long Beach Airport has scheduled two community meetings to present the scope of the Feasibility Study for the proposed Federal Inspection Service (FIS) facility and to address questions about the study. Along with the Long Beach Airport staff will be representatives of the Jacobs Engineering team that are conducting the study to provide information and receive input. Visit lgb.org .
