WALK THE WALK
What First Fridays Art Walk
Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Friday, Nov. 6 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Bixby Knolls along Atlantic Avenue
More Info The event will celebrate a theme of autumn harvest with music, pumpkins, art, poetry and scarecrows. Visit firstfridayslongbeach.com .
CULTURE VULTURES
What Cultural Conversations discussion
Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program
When First and third Saturdays every month from 3pm to 4:30pm
Where North Neighborhood Library, 5571 Orange Ave.
More Info The new program that began this month aims to embrace the cultures residing in surrounding neighborhoods. Cultural Conversations will highlight different countries and cultures each month. Call Shiloh Moore at (562) 570-1047.
MUCH ADO ABOUT… MULCH
What Free mulch pick-up day
Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill
When Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8am to 11am
Where Parking lot at 2236 N. Legion Drive
More Info The City will have free mulch
able for pick-up. Call Community Development at (562) 989-7340.
A FAIR AMOUNT OF FUN
What Craft fair and festival
Who Hosted by the El Dorado Community Center
When Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9am to 3pm
Where El Dorado Community Center, 2800 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The event will include over 50 crafters, food trucks and a kids corner, and it supports the senior programs at El Dorado. Call (562) 570-3227.
JUST AROUND THE CORNER
What Holiday boutique
Who Assistance League of Long Beach
When Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9:30am to 4pm
Where Assistance League of Long Beach Philanthropic Center, 6220 E. Spring St.
More Info Attendees can shop for decorative home accessories, gourmet foods, jewelry, purses, gifts and more. The event will have new and returning vendors. Call Shelly at (562) 209-1960, or email shellysandler@gmail.com .
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT
What 2015 Conversations in Place series
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Alamitos
When Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd.
More Info The discussion will explore the intersection of popular culture and the imagination of Southern California. Speakers include William Deverell, Judy Baca, Carolina A. Miranda, Rob Reynolds and Sarah Schrank. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online at rancholosalamitos.org or by calling (562) 431-3541.
JAZZ IT UP
What Live music, coffee and dessert
Who California Heights United Methodist Church
When Sunday, Nov. 8; dessert begins at 6:30pm; music begins at 7pm
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The event will feature jazz music by the band of Doug Carter, Sean Emch and Jacob Wendt and also guitarist/vocalist Ashley Ventri. Admission is free. Go to calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.
BREAKFAST BEFORE BUSINESS
What Organization meeting
Who The Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, Nov. 10; 7am sign-in; 7:30am speaker; 8:15am meeting closed
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
More Info Guest speaker Long Beach Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal Rich Brandt will talk about the reinstated deployment plan and its impacton Station 12 and north Long Beach services.
GOLDEN YEARS
What Senior programming
Who Presented by the 8th District Senior Advisory Committee and Councilmember Al Austin
When Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The program is a free recreational center for seniors that involves activities such as yoga, arts and crafts, cards, chess, bingo, music and classes. Emaildistrict8@longbeach.gov .
CRACK A BOOK
What Literary discussion
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7pm
Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The literary discussion will focus on Nostromo, a 1904 novel by Joseph Conrad, set in fictitious South America. 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.
GIVE IT A SHOT
What Flu-shot clinics
Who Hosted by the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services
When Thursday, Nov. 12 from 8am to noon
Where Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd. (Nov. 4); Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Ave. (Nov. 5); McBride Park/Cal Rec Center, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. (Nov. 12)
More Info Flu-shot clinics are in effect for the flu season this fall. Appointments will be accepted at the Health Department during regular business hours by calling (562) 570-4315 (a small administrative fee may apply). Visit longbeach.gov/health .
ALL EARS
What Guest speaker on hearing loss
Who Dr. Frederick R. DiTirro, a head and neck surgeon for the Board of Otolaryngology at Kaiser Permanente
When Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30pm
Where Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info Dr. DiTirro will relate his knowledge about hearing loss, how he goes about his surgeries and what it takes to qualify for such surgery along and recovery time. Email gail7go@gmail.com or call (562) 438- 0597.
FOR A RAINY DAY
What Rain-harvesting workshop and barrel sale
Who Presented by 8th Council District Long Beach
When Saturday, Nov. 14; workshop from 9am to 10am; barrel pick-up from 9am to 11am
Where Scherer Park Community Room and parking lot, 4646 Pasadena Ave.
More Info The event will be hosted in order to allow residents to prepare for what could possibly be a wet winter. Rain barrels will be available online, and only barrels ordered in advance are guaranteed to be available. Barrels are $85 each, but SoCalWaterSmart offers a a rebate of $75 per barrel for up to four. Visit rainbarrelsintl.com .
DISH ON D.C.
What Monthly meeting
Who Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9:30am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info Congressmember Mimi Walters will present an “inside look” into Washington. The meeting is $25 and includes breakfast. RSVP is required. Email RWF@gmail.com, or call (562) 493-4125.
WEAR IT WELL
What Fashion boutique
Who Hosted by St. Isidore Historical Plaza
When Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11:30am to 4pm
Where St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St.
More Info A boutique with gently used and new fashion clothing, sizzling sandals, party pumps, accessories, jewelry, trendy handbags and more will be available. All proceeds will be a donation to the plaza. Call June Aguilar at (562) 429-3679.
A SMART START
What HBCU College Fair
Who College tour organization Stepping in the Right Direction
When Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1pm to 5pm
Where Long Beach Convention Center, Seaside Room, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info The event will teach attendees about historically black colleges and universities, offer advice from HBCU representatives and offer workshops in SAT prep, personal statement writing, financial aid and scholarships. All are welcome. Email nicole@ steppingintherightdirection.com or call (626) 676- 7309.
