MORNING BECOMES ELECTRIC
What The Long Beach Electric Vehicle Celebration
Who Hosted by the Electric Auto Association, Sierra Club and Plug In America
When Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9am to noon
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
More Info The event will feature electric buses, cars, 18-wheelers, bicycles, lawn equipment and motorcycles, and it will also include information about the benefits of electric propulsion. The event is free and open to the public. Food trucks will be available until noon. Email Gabrielle at gabrielle@workwithweeks.com .
MARITAL BLISS?
What Multimedia presentation of the opera Pagliacci
Who Presented by the LA Opera Community Educators
When Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2pm
Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd.
More Info The free presentation will be of the opera about a husband who takes his revenge, and a desperate wife who must fight for her life. Light refreshments will be served, and a free opera-related gift will be given out at the end of the presentation. Call (562) 570-3136, or email lbpl.org .
WRITE RIGHT
What Writers meeting
Who Presented by the California Writers Club
When Saturday, Sept. 12 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 East Britton Dr.
More Info The topic for the writers club meeting is “Writing the Classic Mystery—” putting together a puzzle that’s not too hard, not too easy, but definitely deadly. The guest speaker is Anne Cleeland, who has an English degree from UCLA, and a Law degree from Pepperdine University. The meeting is free to attend. Contact info@calwriterslongbeach.org .
GLOW-DS OF FUN
What Glow Run
Who Presented by Keep LBC Fit
When Sunday, Sept. 13, beginning at 4pm
Where Shoreline Aquatic Park, Aquarium Way
More Info The event is an untimed 5K run that will include a pre-party with a DJ, food trucks, dance contests, fire dancing, glow-in-the-dark attire, costume contests and more. Visit keeplbcfit.com for tickets.
THE NEXT SUPPER
What Monthly dinner
Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club
When Monday, Sept. 14 with choice of seating at 6pm or 7:30pm
Where Bamboo Teri House, 3391 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The monthly event will serve as a meet-and-eat, and reservations will be required to attend. RSVP at supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .
INFORM AND LEARN
What Informational hearing
Who Presented by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell and Executive Director Jon Slangerup
When Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 9am to 11:30am
Where Port of Los Angeles, 425 S. Palos Verdes St.
More Info The informational hearing will be about how California’s ports operate, the challenges they face and the way the government can keep the goods moving. Call Jesse at (562) 495-2915.
READ MY LIPS
What Lip-reading classes
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Wednesday classes are Sept. 16, 23 and 30 from 9:30am to 11:30am; Monday classes are Sept. 14, 21 and 28 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info The free classes are returning from hiatus this September. Classes are held all year on Mondays and Wednesdays, except for the months of July and August. Beginner’s lessons start in January, but participants are welcome any time, and no formal registration is necessary. Classes are led by experienced instructors. Call (562) 438-0597, or email hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
NOW HEAR THIS
What Hearing-assistive technology demo
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Friday, Sept. 18 from 10am to noon
Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave.
More Info New hearing-aid-based technology will be demonstrated and tested in a “hands-on” event that is provided every third Friday of the month, except for June, July and August. Information on where to purchase the items that will be demonstrated will be provided at the event. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
ALL YOU CAN EAT
What 6th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Historical Society
When Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8am to 10am
Where Applebee’s restaurant, 899 E Spring St.
More Info The breakfast will be $10 all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Raffle prizes will also be awarded. Proceeds will go to charity in honor of Ellen Ward, former Signal Hill councilmember-mayor. Reserve a ticket by calling Larry at (562) 208-0040, or emailing rticeo@yahoo.com .
SAFETY FIRST
What Emergency Preparedness Expo
Who Presented by the Long Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
When Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10am to 5pm
Where Heartwell Park, 5801 E Parkcrest St.
More Info The community event will feature fire department safety demonstrations, a “Shakey Quakey” house, how to build an earthquake kit, a preparedness puppet show, emergency equipment and supplies for sale and CERT class sign-ups. Email CERT@longbeach.gov .
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Sept. 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 call Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
WET AND WILD
What Free evening at Aquarium of the Pacific
Who Hosted by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews and the Aquarium of the Pacific
When Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way
More Info Reservations are required. Coffee, hot cocoa, beer, wine, desserts and snacks are available for purchase, per the Aquarium of the Pacific. Call the office of Councilmember Dee Andrews at (562) 570-6816.
