QUITE A LOT OF TREES
What Christmas tree lot sale
Who Hosted by the Youth Center in Alamitos
When Saturday, Nov. 28 to Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 9am to 9pm on weekends, and noon to 9pm on weekdays
Where Ganahl Lumber parking lot, 10742 Los Alamitos Blvd.
More Info The 18th annual sale will offer a selection of four different trees, including the Noble, Nordman Fir, Grand Fir and Douglas Fir. The event is a fundraiser for the Youth Center in Alamitos. Free hot cocoa or apple cider will be available, and children will receive free coloring books, crayons and candy canes. Call (562) 493-4043.
EGGS WITH THE ELKS
What Monthly breakfast
Who Hosted by the Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge
When: Sunday, Nov. 29 from 8am to 11:30am
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.
More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, fruit, Belgian waffles, orange juice and coffee. Email jimgun11@gmail.com .
ON A MISSION
What Historic Mission Inn trip
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Historical Society
When Monday, Nov. 30 from 1:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Meet at Signal Hill City Library, 1770 Hill St.
More Info The trip to the Historic Mission Inn includes a historic tour and dinner. The Festival of Lights display will be on exhibit with over 4 million lights and other Christmas items displayed. Cost to attend the trip is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. Bus transportation is provided at no cost but is limited to 40 guests.For reservations, call Sylvia Hopper at (562) 597-4220.
THE OLD COLLEGE TRY
What Community forum
Who Presented by Long Beach City College
When Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Where Bret Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St.
More Info The “Discover LBCC” workshop will be an informal and informational event for the community to become more familiar with classes, resources, programs and services offered at LBCC. College President Eloy Ortiz Oakley will give a short presentation, and LBCC staff will be on-hand to assist residents with their questions on enrollment, degree and transfer programs, job training, small-business programs, scholarships, financial aid and job opportunities at LBCC. Light refreshments and opportunity prizes will be offered. Call (562) 938-4353.
CENTER OF ATTENTION
What Town hall meeting
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6pm
Where Gamboa Theatre in MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The town hall meeting will focus on the Long Beach Civic Center that the Long Beach City Council approved in 2014. The event is free and open to the public. Call (562) 570-6816.
GET READY TO RAMBLE
What Raptor Ramble nature walk
Who Led by ecologist experts of Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8am to 10am
Where Los Cerritos Wetlands, Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead a nature walk of the Los Cerritos Wetlands, where many raptors live and hunt. Participants might see red-tailed hawks, cooper’s hawks and ospreys. Kingfishers, egrets, owls and hummingbirds also reside in the wetlands. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up, and closed-toe shoes are required. Pre-hike snacks will be provided by Whole Foods Market, Long Beach. Park on the inland side of the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street, just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. RSVP by emailing Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .
BUS BUSINESS
What Community meeting
Who Presented by Long Beach Transit
When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10am to noon
Where International Elementary School, 700 Locust Ave., in the auditorium
More Info In February 2016, Long Beach Transit plans to implement a restructuring of the passport route, the complimentary circulator operating in the downtown business districts and along the waterfront. The restructuring aims to increase ridership, better connect popular destinations and contribute to the success of the local economy. Spanish translation will be available. Call (562) 591-2301.
O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL
What Breakfast in Bethlehem event
Who Hosted by California Heights United Methodist Church
When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10am to noon
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The Christmas event will feature crafts, games, the nativity and activities for children of all ages. Admission is free, but canned-food donation to the Broken Loaf Food Pantry is suggested. Visit calheightsumc.org .
HERE WE COME A-WASSAILING
What Wassail celebration
Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women Long Beach
When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10am to noon
Where Home of member Deloris Mayuga
More Info This year’s celebration will feature a wassail drink traditionally prepared by member Barbara Gleason along with refreshments and snacks. Reservations are not needed for the event. Call (562) 438-0597 for an address.
A SWEET AFFAIR
What Community Christmas decorating and lighting
Who Presented by the Country Club Manor Association and City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine
When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Scherer Park, 4891 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The event will feature decorating, caroling, arts and crafts, a kids photo booth with Santa and free hot chocolate, ice cream and coffee. Call (626) 818-8920.
SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE
What Christmas market event
Who Hosted by the California Heights United Methodist Church
When Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11am to 12:30pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The church will host an “Alternative Christmas Market” that provides an opportunity to buy handcrafted items such as clothing, home decor, ornaments, cards, handbags, toys, jewelry and more from international nonprofit cooperatives. Pigs in a blanket, ice cream floats and homemade pies will also be available for purchase to benefit Heifer Project, a nonprofit seeking to eliminate poverty. Call (562) 595-1996.
HERITAGE IN HOLIDAYS
What Victorian Christmas celebration
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon to 4pm
Where Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle
More Info The event will be a Christmas celebration that will have crafts for children, a garden boutique and refreshments. Santa Claus and the South Coast Chorale singers will also be in attendance. Call (562) 437-2890.
LIKE GOOD NEIGHBORS
What Potluck party
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill North Neighborhood Association
When Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Where 3255 Cerritos Ave.
More Info The event will include a recap of the Signal Hill North Neighborhood Association’s past year and a look forward of what’s to come. Bring a food dish to share. A raffle prize will be included, as well. Call (562) 201-6034.
GATHER ‘ROUND
What Christmas pageant event
Who Presented by Long Beach churches
When Friday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec 13 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Where 5500 block of Wardlow Road between Bellflower Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue
More Info Community churches will gather to host an event that will feature a candlelit outdoor walk and live performances. The performances and the refreshments will be free. Call (562) 421-1721.
FA-LA-LA-LA-LA
What Christmas performance and choir
Who Presented by the Friends of Music, a group of members from California Heights United Methodist Church and the greater Long Beach community
When Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3pm
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The event will feature the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” and performances from the the Chancel Choir and Chancel Orchestra. Call (562) 595-1996.
A PET PROJECT
What Holiday fundraiser
Who Hosted by Friends of Long Beach Animals
When Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6:30pm
Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The event will benefit the animal protection organization’s projects. The reception will feature appetizers and desserts, a silent auction and raffle, prizes and music by Ralph Brunson on the piano. Tickets are $25. Call (562) 988-7647.
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Dec 16 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will focus on Enemies, A Love Story by Isaac Bashevis Singer. The story follows a Holocaust survivor set in 1949 New York. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Dec. 20 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.
ENCOURAGING PLAY TIME
What Holiday open house and toy drive
Who Presented by the Long Beach NAACP
When Sunday, Dec. 20 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ernest McBride Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
More Info The Long Beach Branch NAACP traditionally give toys to over 500 youths from Long Beach Unified School District, shelters, local churches and families hosted by CSULB-NAACP College Chapter and the Long Beach Branch’s Youth Council. Toys and donations are still needed. Call (562) 856-7586.
WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE…
What Christmas tree roundup
Who Hosted by Signal Hill Disposal
When Monday, Dec. 28 and Monday, Jan. 4
Where Ready for pickup at residential curbsides
More Info Live trees free of decorations will be picked up free of charge at residential curbsides on the specified dates. Put your tree on the curb the night before to ensure pickup. The trees collected will be turned over for recycling. Call (562) 597-0608.
