FOR ART’S SAKE
What Art exhibit
Who Hosted by Club d’Art and the Long Beach Art Museum
When Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 5 all day
Where The Art Exchange, 356 E. 3rd St.
More Info A new generation of young artists from LBCC will be presented in an outdoor exhibit. Visit artexchangelongbeach.org/event/lbcc-show/.
MEDICINE, MUNCHIES AND MOVIES
What Education lecture
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Friday, Sept. 15 at noon
Where Conference room A1/A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Katy Hyman, program coordinator of Palliative Care, will host a 45-minute lecture on aging with positivity and a 15 minute question and answer forum. The lecture will end with a screening of Hidden Figures, and a free lunch will be provided. Call (562) 933-1650.
HELP FOR HOMELESS
What Homeless services
Who Hosted by the 14th annual Compton Homeless Veterans Stand Down
When Saturday, Sept 16 to Monday, Sept. 18 at 6:00am
Where 700 N. Bullis Rd.
More Info Services will include employment assistance, medical and vision exams, hot meals and social security benefits. Veterans can call Carolyn Smith from the VA Long Beach at (562) 826-800 for pre-registration. To volunteer, email jennifer.tsan@va.gov.
A CLEAN SWEEP
What Beach clean-up
Who Hosted by Long Beach Park, Recreation and Marine
When Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9am to noon
Where Alamitos Bay Marina; Belmont Pier, lot at the end of Termino Avenue and Ocean Boulevard; Cherry Beach, lot at the end of Junipero Ave. and Ocean Boulevard; Peninsula, lot at 72nd Place and Ocean Boulevard and Sea Scout Base
More Info Representatives from the Aquarium of the Pacific, Seal Beach Yacht Club, the Long Beach Marine Institute and Clean LB will attend the event. Bags and gloves will be available for attendees. Call (562) 570-4876.
PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON
What Walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9:30am to noon
Where Meet at WPA Mural at 3rd Street at the Promenade
More Info Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through PayPal on lbheritage.org. Walkers will view Long Beach’s various styles of architecture from modern to art deco. Call (562) 493-7019.
FIESTA IN THE PARK
What Celebration
Who Hosted by Councilmember Roberto Uranga
When Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 6pm
Where Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St.
More Info Live music, entertainment for kids, beer and wine gardens and food trucks will be available at the event. Call (562) 570-7777.
HELPING HANDS
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by Meals on Wheels
When Sunday, Sept. 17 from 11:30am to 3pm
Where Alberty Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St.
More Info Tickets cost $20, which will include lunch and an auction paddle. Visit http://www.musicistheremedy.org/quartermania.html to purchase tickets.
SCHOOL SPIRIT RIDE
What Bike ride
Who Hosted by BKBIA
When Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1pm
Where Meet at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Ice cream will be available, and DJ Bill will be providing live music. Visit bixbyknollsinfo.com.
NOW HEAR THIS
What Product expo
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter and Hearing Loss Association of America
When Sunday, Sept. 17 from 1pm to 4pm
Where Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr.
More Info Attendees will learn about the latest products and services for people suffering from loss of hearing at the free event. Visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
OWN YOUR HEALTH
What Prediabetes education class
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees will be taught by certified diabetes instructors and physical therapists. The class will discuss good eating habits, exercise and the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance. Beverages will be available. To RSVP, call (562) 933-5043.
MEET AND EAT
What Breakfast with Chris Steinhauser
Who Hosted by the Rotary Club of Signal Hill
When Thursday, Sept. 21 from 7:30am to 8:30am
Where Curley’s Cafe, 1999 E. Willow St.
More Info Breakfast with the LBUSD superintendent is $11 for guests and non-members. RSVP to signalhillrotarypublicrelations@yahoo.com or call (562) 292-2513.
WHAT IS YOUR INVOLVEMENT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Where 4195 Viking Way, room 210
More Info The topic will be how to get more involved in the community. Refreshments will be served at the free event. Call (562) 938-9180.
KEEP OWNING YOUR HEALTH
What Diabetes program
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial
When Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The program is a quarterly class that includes diabetes presentations and provides viewers a chance to gain support from people who are also living with diabetes. Kyaw Moe, M.D., nephrologist, Long Beach Memorial, will lead the class. Beverages will be available. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (562) 933-5043 to RSVP.
SEW WHAT?
What Meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
When Friday, Sept. 22 at 11am
Where Long Beach City College, building QQ in room 122, 4901 E. Carson St.
More Info After the meeting, a lecture on Japanese embroidery will take place. Email barrychen99@gmail.com.
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
What 5K run
Who Hosted by Team Spirit Long Beach
When Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7am to 8:30am
Where Granada Beach, 5000 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info The run will honor those affected by cancer and help expand support programs for patients and families at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Memorial. Pre-registration costs $55 and same-day registration costs $70. Visit memorialcare.org/teamspirit to pre-register.
STEP IT UP
What Senior walk
Who Hosted by the Heart of Ida
When Saturday, Sept. 23 from 8am to 10pm
Where Rosie the Riveter Park, 4900 E. Conant St.
More Info Senior walkers and friends will walk a one-kilometer course and learn health and safety tips. Tai Chi demos, craft tables and snacks will be available. Booths at the event will include representatives from Meals on Wheels Long Beach and Long Beach Public Libraries. Email heartofida@gmail.com, call (562) 570-3548 or visit goo.gl/62CWru.
WALK THE WALK
What Walking tour
Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage
When Saturday, Sept. 23 at 9:30am
Where Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle (the west end of 10th Street)
More Info Walkers will tour Willmore City, the first residential development in Long Beach. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the event. Call (562) 493-7019 to RSVP or reschedule in case of rain. Visit longbeachheritage.org.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
What Demonstration
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
When Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where Weingart Center’s craft room, 5220 Olivia Ave.
More Info Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) will be available for guests to test, and Hearing Instrument Specialist Sam Moghadam will also answer questions about hearing aids. Visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.
POLITICAL MIXER
What Mixer
Who Hosted by Long Beach Area Republican Party
When Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Where The Boathouse, 190 N. Marina Dr.
More Info The mixer will cost $20 for members and $30 for non-members. At the event, attendees can enjoy happy-hour prices with complimentary appetizers. Visit info.longbeachrepublicans.org to RSVP.
PRESENTING…
What Gala and awards ceremony
Who Hosted by the Centro Community Hispanic Association
When Friday, Sept. 29 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Where Long Beach Convention Center Pacific Ballroom, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
More Info The 20th annual Nuestra Imagen Awards Ceremony will include traditional folklorico dancing, mariachi music and Latin food. Contact Susan Gonzalez to RSVP or ask about sponsorship and advertising opportunities at(562) 612-1424 or susan@centrocha.org.
HEALTHY, WHOLESOME FUN
What Family health festival
Who Hosted by the Agape Children’s Museum
When Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10am to 4pm
Where Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave.
More Info The Family Health Festival, which aims to celebrate good health, wellness and fitness, will include activities, exhibits and live demonstrations. The festival is free to the public. Visit facebook.com/familyhealthfestivallongbeach.
IN MEMORY OF…
What Golf tournament
Who Hosted by New Hope Grief Support Community
When Monday, Oct. 2 at 1pm
Where Recreation Park Golf Course 18, 5001 Deukmejian Dr.
More Info Golfers will grieve the memory of loved ones while playing a tournament of golf in their honor. The tournament will include 18 holes of golf, range balls, a putting contest and a longest drive drive contest. Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day followed by an awards dinner after the tournament. Individual tickets are $150 and a tournament sponsorship starts at $800 per foursome. There will also be a silent auction to raise more funds. Visit newhopegrief.org.
FIND YOUR VOICE
What Opening night
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Camerata Singers
When Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6pm
Where The Modern, 2801 E. Spring St.
More Info The Long Beach Camerata Singers will celebrate the upcoming 2017 to 2018 season. Email kathyberryoct@yahoo.com.
CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS
What Book sale
Who Hosted by Friends of Signal Hill Library
When Friday, Oct. 6 from 1pm to 4pm and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10am to 3pm
Where Signal Hill Library and Youth Center, 1700 E. Hill St.
More Info Over 1,000 gently used books will be available for purchase. The books include the topics of art, biographies, fiction, cookbooks, gardening and travel. Call (562) 494-1031.
MASTER CHEFS
What Food fundraiser
Who Hosted by Food Finders
When Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6pm to 9pm
Where Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St.
More Info All proceeds at the event will support Food Finders’ Food Rescue Program. Chefs from restaurants including The Federal Bar, Roe Seafood, Parkers’ Lighthouse and Tortilla Jo’s will provide food for guests. The event costs $45 per person and $80 per couple. Tickets can be purchased through www.foodfinders.org. Call (562) 283-1400.
LUCKY 13
What Casino-night fundraiser
Who Hosted by The Rock Club
When Friday, Oct. 13 from 6pm to 10pm
Where Ernest Borgnine Theatre at the Long Beach Scottish Rite Event Center, 855 Elm Ave.
More Info Tickets are $75 per person and guests will be expected to wear black and red attire. The tickets will include gourmet foods from local restaurants, two drinks, entertainment and starter casino chips. Visit musicistheremedy.org or call (866) 597-1116 for tickets.
UNDER THE STARS
What Dancing dinner
Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos
When Sunday, Oct. 22 from 5pm to 9pm
Where 4600 Virginia Road
More Info The event will take place in the garden at the rancho and feature live music with dinner presented by Primal Alchemy. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at rancholoscerritos.org/upcoming-event/stardusk-dinner-dance/. Call (562) 206-2040.
DISCO FEVER
What Fundraiser
Who Hosted by Honoring Our Fallen
When Friday, Nov. 17 through Saturday, Nov. 18
Where Petroleum Club Long Beach, 3636 Linden Ave. (Nov. 17) and the Long Beach Marina and Joe’s Crab Shack, 6550 E. Marina Dr. (Nov. 18)
More Info The Golden Boot Awards will be held in the evening on Nov. 17 and will honor organizations that have gone above and beyond in helping the nonprofit Honoring Our Fallen. The ball’s theme will be “Disco Fever” and will feature food, live entertainment, dancing and an award presentation. All proceeds will benefit Honoring Our Fallen’s programs and services that help veterans and their families. The ball is open to anyone 21 and older and tickets range between $100 for an individual seat and $900 for a table of 10. Reserve tickets online via showclix.com/event/honoringourfallendiscofever. Saturday’s event will be Cruise Honoring Our Fallen, a free car show open to the public from 11am to 3pm featuring military vehicles, a beer garden, vendors and entertainment. Register cars via cruisehonoringourfallen.org. Visit honoringourfallen.org.
