NOW HEAR THIS
What “Hands on” hearing demo
Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Friday, May 20 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info A captioning-phone representative will provide information about free phones for those that qualify, and Sam Moghadam, hearing-instrument specialist from Ascent Hearing Center, will also be present to assist with hearing aids. The demonstration will be the last one until Sept. 16. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
CINEMATIC SENSATIONS
What “Night at the Movies” event
Who Hosted by the Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation
When Friday, May 20 at 6pm
Where Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S Pine Ave.
More Info The event will feature celebrity guests, celebrity judges and community leader Jim Gray as emcee. Auctions and items include: Bo Derek and John Corbett lunch for four with a two-day stay at the Mirabelle Inn in Solvang; lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour for four at DreamWorks in Universal City; behind-the-scenes pass for four to a filming taking place in Long Beach; “Tea House of the August Moon” dinner for eight; scenic private helicopter ride for four over Orange County; Queen Mary VIP over-night package with parking; Boat House on the Bay package with dinner and a boat ride for eight. Proceeds from the evening’s event will support Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation’s “2nd Century Fund” to renovate, upgrade and invest in new equipment and technology at its hospital. There will also be live entertainment and music. Call (562) 494-0576 or visit chlbfoundation.com .
DOUBLE THE FUN
What Dual LB Pride events
Who Hosted by the AIDS Food Store and LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
When Friday, May 20 from 7pm to 10pm (AIDS Food Store) and from 7pm to midnight (LGBTQ)
Where Padre, 525 E. Broadway (AIDS Food Store) and Packard, 205 E. Anaheim St.
More Info In honor of Long Beach’s 33rd annual Pride celebrations, the AIDS Food Store and the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach will be hosting two separate events. Both events will have food and drinks available for purchase. Bring a non-perishable food item for the AIDS Food Store event. Cost for the LGBTQ event is $20, and the VIP package is $75. Visit centerlb.org/pinkparty/ to purchase tickets, and visit aidsfoodstore.org .
WALK THE WALK
What Downtown walking tour
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, May 21 from 9am to 11:30am
Where Meet at WPA Mural, 3rd and the Promenade
More Info The tour will explore downtown Long Beach. Tours are held every third Saturday of the month. Event will be rescheduled if it rains. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased via PayPal at lbheritage.org .
MINDING YOUR BUSINESSES
What Small Business Saturday event
Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Saturday, May 21 from 10am to 5pm
Where Bixby Knolls business district
More Info Shops and services along the Bixby Knolls business district and area will be offering discounts and specials in honor of the event. Stores such as About U Boutique, Bixby Knolls Car Wash, Long Beach Creamery, A Castle of Books, Metropolitan Design and many other services will be among those offering special offers. Visit facebook.com/events/549690665202779/ to see a full listing of the stores and their specials.
THE OLD COLLEGE TRY
What College-planning workshop
Who Hosted by College Planning of Greater Long Beach
When Saturday, May 21 at 10:15am
Where Ruth Bach Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Skip Dawson, president of College Planning of Greater Long Beach and author of Give Your Child A 4-Year College Education Without Going Broke, will present a workshop and focus on little known ways of getting money for college, increasing a student’s chance of eligibility for free grant money and the biggest mistakes when planning for college. All are welcome to attend. To reserve a seat, call the recorded message line at (888) 236-0625. Email Skip at Skip@CollegePlanningofLB.com .
FUN-RAISER
What Old Bags and Baubles luncheon
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Museum of Art
When Saturday, May 21 from 11am to 3pm
Where Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info Proceeds for the event support the museum’s annual exhibition and related educational programming. Tickets for the event are $95 per person. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a wide selection of luxury designer handbags, unique baubles, designer scarfs and accessories. Visit lbma.org to purchase tickets.
SILENCE IS GOLDEN
What Screening of the film Ella Cinders
Who Hosted by the Covenant Presbyterian Church and Rising Tide
When Saturday, May 21 at 7:30pm
Where 607 E. 3rd St.
More Info The public is invited to attend the screening of the 1926 silent-film comedy starring Colleen Moore. Tickets are by donation of $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call (562) 437-0958 to purchase tickets. Free parking is available.
FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS
What “Blessing of the animals” ceremony
Who Hosted by California Heights United Methodist Church
When Sunday, May 22 from 11:15am to 12:30pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Bring any pets or their picture for a blessing by Pastor Doug Dickson. Pets should be properly leashed or caged. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT?
What Luncheon meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Lincoln Club
When Thursday, May 26 at noon
Where 6201 Appian Wy.
More Info California Republican Party Chairman Jim Brulte will break down the upcoming elections on both the nationwide and statewide levels. Cost is $35. RSVP by contacting Paul Carter at pc@lawbbc.com or (562) 435-1426.
HELPING THOSE WHO SERVED
What Memorial Day event
Who Presented by the Signal Hill Applebee’s Restaurant
When Monday, May 30 from 8am to 2pm
Where Applebee’s Restaurant, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info The event will have an all-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast for $10 from 8am to 10am, followed by lunch from 11am to 2pm, with 15 percent of the proceeds going to the nonprofit Rock for Vets. Live entertainment, face painting, magic presentations and raffles will be featured throughout the event. Tickets are $10. Buy a ticket or donate a ticket for a veteran to enjoy breakfast at musicistheremedy.org/applebee-s-memorial-day.html .
RAPTOR RAMBLE
What Raptor-oriented walk
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, June 4 at 8am
Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info A two-hour nature hike of the Hellman Ranch Wetlands will give tourists the opportunity to spot raptors, such as sea eagles and brown-tailed hawks. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. To RSVP, email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org or visit lcwlandtrust.org .
