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What Hearing-free assistive technology demonstration
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood
When Friday, May 19 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, Weingart Center Craft’s Room, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info The event will be the last hearing-assistive demonstration until the fall. Representatives from captioned telephones will be there to provide information. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
WALK THE WALK
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, May 20 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); and Saturday, May 27 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and Promenade (May 20); Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (May 27)
More Info Tours are, on average, about two hours. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Cost for the Wilmore City tour is $15 per adult. Cost for the downtown Long Beach tour is $10. Call (562) 493-7019 to RSVP or to reschedule a tour in the event of rain. Visit lbheritage.org.
CELEBRATION AT THE LAGOON
What Grand opening celebration
Who Hosted by the Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust
When Sunday, May 20 from 9:30am to 11am
Where Colorado Lagoon, 5119 E. Colorado St.
More Info The re-opening of the Colorado Lagoon will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, children activities and live music. Entrance for parking will be at the intersection of Appian Way and Colorado Street. Email ejlambe@gmail.com.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by Questing Heirs Genealogical Society, Inc.
When Monday, May 21, 2017 at 1pm
Where 5918 E. Parkcrest St.
More Info The meeting, which is free and open to the general public, will provide tools for genealogical research from experts. Contact Liz Stookesberry at (562) 760-3027.
SPOKESPEOPLE
What Kidical Mass bike ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Sunday, May 21; ride leaves at 1pm
Where Meet at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The riders are celebrating the fifth anniversary of its biking event. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. A DJ will be present proving live music. There will also be free ice cream. Riders are encouraged to wear their helmets. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
FIND YOUR VOICE
What Singing-competition auditions
Who Presented by the Signal Hill Community Foundation
When Wednesday, May 24, from 1pm to 3pm and Wednesday, May 30, from 4pm to 6pm
Where Long Beach Wilson High School (May 24) and Jessie Nelson Academy (May 30)
More Info Auditions will be held for Signal Hill and Long Beach high school students who are interested in participating in a singing competition during the City’s Summer Concerts Series, which will be at Signal Hill Park. The competition will be every Wednesday from July 12 to Aug. 16. The winner of the singing series will receive a cash prize of $300, plus $200 for that individual’s school music program. Sign up for free at City Hall. The deadline is May 23. Call (562) 989-7330 or email comservices@cityofsignalhill.org.
DEALING WITH THE REAL ISSUES
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Lincoln Club
When Thursday, May 25 at noon
Where 6201 E. Appian Wy.
More Info Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell will discuss what is in the future for Los Angeles County law enforcement with issues ranging from immigration to detecting potential terrorist attacks. Cost is $35. Email Paul Carter to RSVP at pc@lawbbc.com.
WHAT’S THE HAPS?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
When Friday, May 26 at 11am
Where Long Beach City College, Bldg. FF, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
More Info The program will feature Melinda Sherbring. Guests are welcome. Call (714) 345-2338.
DAY TO REMEMBER
What Pearl Harbor presentation
Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach
When Saturday, May 27 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Historical Society of Long Beach Gallery, 4260 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The presentation will feature a recount of the early months of the Pacific War with Japan and the decisions that led to the Pearl Harbor attack incident. Email John at johnr@hslb.org.
