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. Email district8@longbeach.gov .
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.
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC
What Musical cabaret
Who Presented by the Found Theatre
When Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8pm
Where The Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info Procrastinator’s Cabaret, a night of musical performances will feature Terra Taylor Knudson and Slouxsanna Ramirez-Cruz with Ron Levy on the piano. The event will include a glass of complimentary Champagne and feature selections that include music by Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday. Tickets are $20, and proceeds will go to the Found Theatre. Make reservations by calling (562) 433-3363 or emailing info@foundtheatre.org .
A CLEAN SWEEP
What Beach clean-up
Who Hosted by the Surfrider Foundation
When Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10am to 11am
Where Alamitos Beach, meet at downtown
More Info Head down to Alamitos Beach and spend an hour of beautifying part of Long Beach’s coastline. Free parking is available at the lot on Shoreline Drive and Alamitos Avenue, south of Ocean Boulevard. Visit lbsurfrider.org .
READ MY LIPS
What Lip-reading classes
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Monday classes are Oct. 26 from 10am to noon. Wednesday classes are Oct. 28 from: 9:30am to 11:30am.
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info The classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays all year, except July and August, and Christmas to New Year’s. Beginning lessons are repeated each January, but beginners are welcome at any time. Students are encouraged to just show up. No formal registration. Both classes are led by experienced instructors. Call (562) 438-0597 or contact hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
COME TOGETHER
What Town hall meeting
Who Hosted by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6pm
Where Mark Twain Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St.
More Info The topic of the meeting will be public safety. Guest speakers will include Commander Robert Smith, the Long Beach Police Department, West Division and Homeless Services. Crime updates and prevention will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. Call (562) 570-6816.
SOMETHING FISHY
What Free night at Aquarium of the Pacific
Who Presented by 8th District Councilmember Al Austin
When Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Where Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way
More Info Bring family and friends to a free night at the aquarium. Kids are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes, but they are not required. Parking at the aquarium structure is $8. Call (562) 570-6685.
REACHING OUT
What “Let Him Shine Celebration” event
Who Hosted by the Calvary Chapel Signal Hill
When Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6pm to 10pm
Where Signal Hill Elementary School, 2285 Walnut Ave.
More Info The annual community outreach event will have carnival games, jumpers, hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy at no charge. There will also be free candy, and in addition to these goodies, there will be a live magician, music and an art demonstration. Call assistant pastor Anthony Rico at (562) 804-5509.
A ‘SPECIAL’ EVENT
What Tip-A-Cop event
Who Presented by the Signal Hill Police Department
When Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 5pm to 9pm
Where Applebee’s restaurant, 899 E. Spring St.
More Info Officers from the Signal Hill Police Department will work as servers. Officers will be accepting tips to benefit local Special Olympics Athletes. Call Sergeant Brian Leyn at (562) 989-7200 Ext. 5073.
JUST AROUND THE CORNER
What Holiday boutique
Who Assistance League of Long Beach
When Nov. 5, 6 and 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.
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.
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 .
FOR THE TOTS
What 16th annual toy drive
Who Hosted by Great Officiants
When Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 10am to 8pm
Where Great Officiants’ new office and wedding chapel, 3740 Atlantic Ave, Suite no. 201
More Info All toys will be donated to For the Child, whose mission is to build healthier lives for children and families. Bring an unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more. Call (562) 435-4000.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What 18th annual Thanksgiving food drive
Who Hosted by the Performance Plus Tire & Automative Superstore
When Sunday, Nov. 22 from 8am to 11:30am
Where 3910 Cherry Ave.
More Info Volunteers are needed to help pack boxes and provide donations if possible. Email joyce@performanceplustire.com .
