GREEN THUMBS
What Plant sale and open house
Who Hosted by the Horticulture Department at Long Beach City College (LBCC)
When Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 from 9am to 4pm
Where 1305 E. PCH
More Info The sale will feature metal garden art created by LBCC’s Fabrication and Welding Club, water-wise plants and vegetables and butterfly-friendly plants. An art table will also be available for children. Call (562) 938-3086.
SPOKES FOLKS
What Cycling fundraiser
Who Hosted by Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital
When Saturday, May 12 at 6am
Where Shoreline Drive and Linden Avenue
More Info There are multiple routes to take during the event including 30 miles, 62 miles, 100 miles and a free 5-mile Family Fun Ride. Food trucks and a beer garden will be available. Email Lisette Madrid at LMadrid@memorialcare.org.
WHAT’S UP WITH ‘THE WALL’?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, May 12 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Christopher J. Harris, director of legislative and political affairs, will be discussing border patrol, immigration reform and “The Wall” . Email longbeachRWF@gmail.com to RSVP.
START YOUR ENGINES
What Car show
Who Hosted by Sultans Car Club
When Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 3pm
Where Long Beach Police Officers Association, 7290 E. Carson St.
More Info Food will be available for purchase. All proceeds raised will go towards the Long Beach K-9 Officers Association. Email Vince Bunting at chtop@earthlink.net.
WRITING RIGHT
What Writing demonstration
Who Hosted by The California Writers Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, May 12 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Author Glen Erik Hamilton will provide a presentation entitled “Writing the Contemporary Thriller.” Visit calwriterslongbeach.org.
A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
What Presentations on Aging Issues
Who Sponsored by Long Beach City College Senior Studies Lifetime Learning Center
When Mondays in May and June, from 11am to 12:30pm
Where Lifetime Learning Center, room QQ 122, at the LBCC Pacific Coast Campus off of Walnut Avenue
More Info The dates will be: May 14, “Making the Most of Your Doctor Visits” ; May 21, “Home Safety and Fall Prevention” by the LBFD Fire Ambassadors; June 4, “Food Finders, Rescuing Food, Reducing Hunger and Volunteering” ; June 11, “Chronic Diseases” ; and June 18, “Alzheimer’s Update.” RSVP to Theresa Brunella at (562) 938-3047. The Lifetime Learning Program is a nonprofit organization that operates under the LBCC Foundation. Email tbrunella@lbcc.edu.
CARING ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
What Free lecture
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Medical Center
When Tuesday, May 15 from 5pm to 7pm
Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave.
More Info Local experts will discuss a patient-centric approach for atrial fibrillation. Call 1.800.MEMORIAL to register.
PAGE-TURNERS
What Book club
Who Hosted by the BKBIA
When Wednesday, May 16 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees will discuss the novel Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Demonstration
Who Hosted by the Long Beach and Lakewood chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Saturday, May 19 from 10:30am to noon
Where 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info A representative will provide information about free-captioned phones for those that qualify, and a hearing-aid representative will be available to answer questions about hearing aids. Call (562) 630-6141.
ALOHA!
What Free luau party
Who Hosted by the Bazzeni Wellness Center of St. Mary Medical Center
When Thursday, May 24 from 11:00am to 1:30pm
Where 1055 Linden Ave.
More Info Entertainment will include Polynesian dancers, Hawaiian food and various activities. Call (888) 478-6279 to RSVP.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by Elks Lodge #888
When Sunday, May 27 from 8am to 11:30am
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The cost is $8 per person and includes eggs to order, full breakfast buffet, waffles with toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar.
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS
What Breakfast fundraiser
Who Hosted by The Rock Club: Music Is The Remedy
When Monday, May 29 from 8am to 10:30am
Where Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info Fifteen percent of each attendee’s bill will benefit The Rock Club: Music Is The Remedy, whose mission is to improve the lives of veterans and at-risk youth through music instruction and education. Visit musicistheremedy.org.
TO YOUR HEALTH
What Free health fair
Who Hosted by the Bazzeni Wellness Center of St. Mary Medical Center
When Thursday, May 31 from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Where 1055 Linden Ave.
More Info Stroke, thyroid, posture analysis, memory screenings and glucose testing will be available. To RSVP, call (888) 478-6279. Lunch will be provided.
