FINDING NEVERLAND
What Screening of Peter Pan
Who Hosted by the Covenant Presbyterian Church and Rising Tide
When Saturday, May 6 at 7:30pm
Where Covenant Presbyterian Church, 607 E. 3rd St.
More Info Organist Robert Salisbury will present live musical accompaniment during the event. Tickets are by donation of $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Free parking is available. Call (562) 437-0958, ext. 130
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Nature walk
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, May 6 from 8am to 10am
Where Park at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info Biologists will lead a nature walk of the wetlands, where birds and plants will be featured. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org to RSVP.
ONE MAN’S TRASH…
What Community yard sale
Who Presented by the Signal Hill Community Foundation
When Saturday, May 6 from 8am to noon
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info The event will feature antiques, furniture, collectibles, toys, book, clothing, jewelry and more for sale. Admission is free. Call (562) 989-7330.
SEW WHAT?
What Sewing item sale
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc.
When Saturday, May 6 from 9am to 2pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The sale event will feature needlework and sewing items, including fabric, threads, kits, books, patterns and more. Email barrychen99@gmail.com.
WALK THE WALK
What Walking tours
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, May 6 from 9:30am to 11:30am (North Pine); Saturday, May 13 from 9:30am to 11:30pm (East Village); Saturday, May 20 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); and Saturday, May 27 at 9:30am (Wilmore City)
Where Meet in front of Gold’s Gym, 345 Pine Ave. (May 6); Meet at Ocean and Linden avenues by Modica’s restaurant (May 13); 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 North Pine, East Village and downtown Long Beach tours are $10. Call (562) 493-7019 to RSVP or to reschedule a tour in the event of rain. Visit lbheritage.org.
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, May 9 at 7am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info Al Austin, Long Beach’s 8th district councilmember, will be the guest speaker at the event and will discuss the status of his district. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com.
HONORING VETS
What Renaming ceremony
Who Presented by the Tibor Rubin VA Long Beach Medical Center
When Wednesday, May 10 at 10am
Where Tibor Rubin VA Long Beach Medical Center, 5901 E. 7th St., between buildings 126 and 165
More Info The ceremony will serve as the official renaming of VA Long Beach Medical Center to the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. Rubin was a Medal of Honor recipient, Korean War veteran, prisoner of war and Holocaust survivor. Visit longbeach.va.gov.
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary society meeting
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, May 10 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Participants will discuss “The Power of One,” a novel by Australian author Bryce Courtenay. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Refreshments will be provided. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.
GETTING RESULTS
What Local fundraiser
Who Hosted by the nonprofit Dramatic Results
When Thursday, May 11 from 6pm to 8:30pm
Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave.
More Info Guests will be able to weave their own round baskets out of colored reed. Proceeds will go toward Dramatic Results and its arts-integrated programs. Cost is $50. Email Kristin at kristin@dramaticresults.org.
COWABUNGA!
What Night at the Movies II event
Who Hosted by the Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation
When Friday, May 12 at 6pm
Where Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Ave.
More Info The event features costumed guests vying for a chance at various awards. Bobby Herbeck, writer of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, will serve as master of ceremonies. Proceeds from the evening’s event will provide lead funding for Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation’s 2nd-century fund. Visit chlbfoundation.org.
A SIT-DOWN WITH DOUD
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, May 13 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Laura Doud, Long Beach City auditor, will be the guest speaker at the event. The cost, which includes breakfast, is $27 for members and $32 for guests. Email longbeachrwf@gmail.com to RSVP.
TEA TIME
What Mother’s Day Tea event
Who Hosted by Christian Outreach in Action
When Saturday, May 13 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd.
More Info The event will feature author, lawyer and Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John Kralik. Local musician Jabe Amato will perform, and the event will also include a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $35 each. All proceeds benefit programs and services of Christian Outreach. Visit coalongbeach.org.
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, May 13 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info D.P. Lyle is the author of Forensics for Dummies and will be the guest speaker at the event. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org.
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.
