SHELL GAME
What Turtle trek
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, May 7 at 8am
Where Meet at Los Cerritos Wetlands, Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead a walk through the wetlands and educate tourists about the flora and fauna of the area. There will also be a search for green sea turtles that take up residence in the San Gabriel River. The walk is appropriate for those ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. RSVP by contacting Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .
ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE
What Yard sale
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Community Foundation
When Saturday, May 7 from 8am to noon
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave.
More Info The sale will include antiques, furniture, collectibles, toys, books, clothing, jewelry and more. Admission is free. Call (562) 989-7330.
PUT ON YOUR WALKING SHOES
What Walking tour
Who Led by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, May 7 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Where Meet in front of Gold’s Gym at 345 Pine Ave.
More Info The two-hour North Pine tour is offered four times a year. The walk begins at Gold’s Gym and heads toward 8th Street. In the event of rain, the tour will be cancelled. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through PayPal at lbheritage.org . Call (562) 493-7019.
LETTING THE PEOPLE DECIDE
What 2016 Participatory Budgeting Vote Launch and Project Expo
Who Presented by 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson
When Saturday, May 7 from 10am to 2pm
Where Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
More Info The expo event will serve as the kick-off to the 9th Council District’s 2nd Annual Participatory Budgeting Initiative, in which residents choose how $250,000 of discretionary funds is spent on community projects to help continue the “Uptown Renaissance.” The launch will feature displays for the projects, voting in person, music, activities for kids and free food for those who vote courtesy of Long Beach Firefighters Local 372. From May 7 to May 14, all District 9 residents ages 14 and over will directly vote on which projects will be funded and implemented, with a total of $250,000 available for allocation. Online voting will also be available. Visit pblongbeach.org to vote online or to find a polling place. Also visit insidedistrict9.com or call (562) 570-6137.
HAVE A BALL
What Open house
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club
When Saturday, May 7 from 10am to 3pm
Where 1109 Federation Dr., near Recreation Park and Anaheim Street
More Info The goal of the event is to introduce more people to the sport of lawn bowling. Free lessons and equipment will be provided. Refreshments will be offered, as well. Guests are asked to wear flat-soled shoes in order to protect the grass. Call Diana Justin at (970) 217-8647.
RETIRED BUT ACTIVE
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)
When Monday, May 9 at 1pm
Where Veterans Community Center, Veterans Park, 101 E 28th St.
More Info The meeting will include guest speaker Carlie Deakas, with American Sleep Medicine, who will discuss sleep issues. NARFE meetings are the second Monday of each month.
MEASURING UP
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, May 10 at 7am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info The meeting will include a discussion on the pros and cons of Measures A and B. Email Val at vallerch@gmail.com .
MORE THAN AN APPLE
What Teacher Appreciation Night
Who Presented by the Long Beach Scottish Rite
When Thursday, May 12 at 5pm
Where Long Beach Scottish Rite, 855 Elm Ave.
More Info The annual event will honor four teachers from Long Beach high schools: Danielle Sawyer from LB Poly; Christine Whipp from Renaissance; Lenny Perez from Sato; and Michael Vitale from Lakewood. The awards presentation will be immediately after dinner service. The cost is $10 per person. Email Evvie at evvieajones@lbschools.net .
A PARTY PARTY?
What Republican BBQ
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Area Republican Party
When Thursday, May 12 from 6pm to 8pm
Where El Dorado Golf Course, 2400 N Studebaker Rd.
More Info Larry Elder, radio talk show host and TV political contributor, will be the guest speaker. Also speaking will be Duf Sundheim, U.S. Senate candidate for California. A $50 donation is required per person. College students and Young Republicans members may donate $35. RSVP by emailing bianca@longbeachrepublicans.org or calling (562) 424-1246. Pay via Pay Pal at longbeachrepublicans.org .
NOW HEAR THIS
What Guest speaker
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Thursday, May 12 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Brad Ingrao will be speaker at the meeting and will discuss the limitations of hearing aids and cochlear implants and what is needed to hear better. No reservations are necessary and admission is free. Email Gail at gail7go@gmail.com
SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING
What Annual Science Night
Who Hosted by Long Beach City College
When Friday, May 13 from 4pm to 8pm
Where Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts Campus, 4901 E. Carson St.
More Info The free community event will feature interactive science experiments, displays and demonstrations. Admission is open to the public and includes free food, music and parking. Call Stacey at (562) 938-4004.
DIG IN!
What Tree planting
Who Hosted by the California Heights Neighborhood Association’s (CHNA) ReLeaf Team
When Saturday, May 14 at 9am
Where California Heights Market, 3766 Orange Ave.
More Info Volunteers will plant approximately 80 new street trees dedicated in memory of former 7th District Councilmember Ray Grabinski, who passed away from complications from Parkinson’s disease in 2014. Residents in the targeted planting area bounded by Falcon Avenue, the east side of Orange Avenue, and between Wardlow and Bixby roads, who have space for new trees will receive a letter from the City of Long Beach prior to the planting providing the option to participate. Call (562) 570-6830.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
What Panel discussion
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Women Federated
When Saturday, May 14 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Ann-Marie Murrell and Morgan Brittany of the Politichicks will present a panel discussion at the meeting. Their book What Women Really Want will be available for signing. RSVP by emailing LBRWF@gmail.com or calling (562) 493-4125 and leaving a message. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast. All are welcome.
THE BIG SWITCH
What Town hall
Who Hosted by 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell
When Saturday, May 14 from 11am to 12:30pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will be for customers impacted by the switch from Verizon to Frontier Communications. The public will have the opportunity to resolve service issues with representatives from Frontier Communications and the California Public Utilities Commission. To RSVP, call O’Donnell’s district office at (562) 429-0470 or email allison.gallagher@asm.ca.gov .
HOW DOES YOUR BRANCH GROW?
What Garden party
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women Long Beach Branch
When Saturday, May 14 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Home of AAUW Long Beach Branch member Michelle Kiss (email for details)
More Info The annual event is planned for everyone to see the opportunities available as a member with the branch. All members are encouraged to bring a friend. Display tables will showcase the organization’s programs and special-interest groups. Light snacks, desserts and finger foods will be served. No reservations are required to attend the free event. Email AAUWLongBeach@gmail.com .
DOUBLE THE FUN
What Dual LB Pride events
Who Hosted by the AIDS Food Store and the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
When Saturday, May 14 from 2pm to 7pm (LGBTQ) and from 6pm to 8pm (AIDS Food Store)
Where Uptown Bar and Grill, 2421 E. Artesia Blvd. (LGBTQ) and L’Opera, 101 Pine Ave. (AIDS Food Store)
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 leading up to the parade weekend. Both events will be a free celebration, with food and drinks available for purchase. Visit centerlb.org and aidsfoodstore.org .
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers club meeting
Who Hosted by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, May 14 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info The speakers will include authors Janet Elizabeth Lynn and her husband Will Zeilinger, Who have been writing separately for over a decade. In 2014, they released their first co-written novel, Slivers of Glass, a noir murder mystery set in 1955. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
MOOLAH FOR MoLAA
What Art fundraiser event
Who Hosted by the Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA)
When Saturday, May 14 at 5:30pm
Where MoLAA, 628 Alamitos Ave.
More Info The auction event will be in honor of the museum’s 20th anniversary. In addition to a special tribute to MoLAA founder Robert Gumbiner, the gala will also honor MoLAA supporter Cástulo de la Rocha. Admission is $10, and it is $7 for students with I.D. and seniors 65 and over. Kids ages 12 and under enter for free. To RSVP, call (562) 437-1689.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, May 15 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 Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
