GIVE IT A SHOT
What Free flu shots
Who Offered by Long Beach Memorial
When Friday, Sept. 25 from 9am to 4pm
Where Miller Children’s Pavilion, 2801 Atlantic Ave., Conference Room A2
More Info Free flu shots will be available to all current Senior Plus members at Long Beach Memorial. Non-members who would like a free flu shot can make an appointment and become a Senior Plus member the day of the event by paying the annual $25 fee. Call (562) 933-1650 to make an appointment.
TAKE IT BACK!
What 10th National Prescription Drug Take-back
Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) and the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD)
When Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10am to 2pm
Where SHPD, 2745 Walnut Ave.; and Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services parking lot, 2525 Grand Ave.
More Info The event seeks to reduce the potential abuse and misuse of prescription drugs by disposing of them in a safe and responsible manner. Drugs can be disposed of during the designated date and time. Call (562) 570-7221 or (562) 989-7207.
WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
What Historical exhibit
Who Hosted by Long Beach Public Library
When Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 4pm to 7pm
Where 101 Pacific Ave.
More Info The Breaking Through: Lighting the Way exhibit is a collection of portraits, historic photographic restorations and ancestral document reproductions highlighting 12 African-American Long Beach women who made a difference in the history and culture of Long Beach. The event is free to attend. Visit http://breakingthroughlightingtheway.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html .
READ MY LIPS
What Lip-reading classes
Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Monday classes are Sept. 28 from 10am to noon; Wednesday classes are Sept. 30 from 9:30am to 11:30am
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. Call (562) 438-0597, or email hlalongbeachlakewood.org .
FREE FOR ALL
What Grand opening of NAACP Freedom Park
Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10am
Where 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
More Info Call Andrews’s office at (562) 570-6816 or visit longbeach.gov/District6/ .
NO TEXTING!
What Teen volunteer open house
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4pm
Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd.
More Info Teens can learn new skills, improve their public-speaking skills, strengthen their team work, make new friends and more. RSVP at JanS@RanchoLosCerritos.org, or call (562) 206-2042.
WET AND WILD
What Wetlands walk
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8am to 10am
Where Los Cerritos Wetlands, intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street
More Info Ecologists will lead a nature walk in some of Southern California’s last remaining wetlands. Learn about how the wetlands are being acquired and restored. Pre-hike snacks will be provided by Whole Foods Market, Long Beach. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What Barbecue fundraiser
Who Food Finders food rescue organization
When Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4pm to 8pm
Where Long Beach Police Officers Association Park, 7575 Carson Blvd.
More Info The Rockin’ Blues BBQ will feature live music from the Jim Jack Harvey Roberts Band, a silent auction and a meal. Tickets are $55 per person, and $100 per couple. Visit foodfinders.org .
BE AWARE
What Breast cancer seminar
Who MemorialCare Breast Center panel experts
When Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5pm to 8pm
Where Todd Cancer Pavilion, 2810 Long Beach Blvd., Treatment Planning Conference Room, 3rd floor
More Info A panel of experts from Long Beach Memorial will present the different risks that can potentially cause breast cancer. Three physicians will give presentations and host a Q & A. Light refreshments will be provided, and parking will be validated. Call 1-800-MEMORIAL to register, or email Samantha at sarellano2@memorialcare.org .
A SATURDAY DRIVE
What Membership drive meeting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info The meeting will include breakfast. RSVP at LongBeachRWF@gmail.com, or call (562) 493-4125.
SAY A PRAYER
What Prayer for the city
Who Led by First Lutheran Church of Long Beach
When Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4pm to 6pm
Where First Lutheran Church, 905 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Members of the church will hold a community prayer, which will be led by new pastor Rev. Kyle Blake. Visit firstlutheranlongbeach.org .
FEELING LUCKY?
What Casino Night
Who Hosted by Haven’s Heart
When Saturday, Oct. 17 from 7pm to midnight
Where Skylinks Golf Course, 4800 E Wardlow Rd.
More Info Casino-style table games such as Blackjack, roulette, craps and Texas Hold’em will be present. There will be a live and silent auction and a prize raffle. Prizes include two plane tickets for anywhere in the United States on Southwest Airlines, four park-hopper tickets for Disneyland, two nights at a Las Vegas Hotel and more. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For tickets, call Lynn at (562) 755-7200.
