A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by local communities in Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including a dance audition, family photos, a grand opening, health fair, blood drive and more.
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What Dance auditions
Who The CRay Project
When Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m.
Where TBA
More Info Dance auditions for a performance that will be taking place next year. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. No dance experience is required. To register visit https://linktr.ee/thecrayproject
Fall Family Photos
What Free photos for families
Who Linzy Kearbey Lusby Realtor
When Saturday, Oct. 16 from 4 p.m to 6 p.m.
Where 800 Orizaba Ave.
More Info Families are invited to have their pictures taken in front of a fall themed background. Live jazz music will be playing during the event.
Grand Opening
What New business opening
Who Backpackboyz
When Saturday, Oct. 16, exact time TBA
Where 2725 E South St.
More Info This new store specializes in backpacks and is opening its second location.
8th Annual Health & Wellness Fair
What Free health resources
Who American University of Health Sciences Foundation
When Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where 1600 E Hill St.
More Info Attendees will be able to receive health screenings, flu shots and medication reviews free of charge. There will also be activities for children and free groceries.
Rain Barrel Workshop & Sale
What Learn about and buy rain barrels
Who Long Beach Office of Sustainability
When Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m to 11 a.m.
Where Recreation Park, 4900 E 7th St.
More Info Participants will learn about rain water harvesting and have the opportunity to buy their own rain barrel for their properties. The class will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and rain barrels will be distributed until 11 a.m. Only people who pre-order a rain barrel will be guaranteed to receive one. Rain barrels can be pre-ordered at https://linktr.ee/lbsustainability for $65 plus tax.
Anniversary Market
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Plantiitas
When Saturday, Oct. 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where 4003 E 4th St.
More Info Nine small businesses will be selling their products. Food will be available for purchase and plants from the store will be 15% off. A DJ will also be performing.
Wheel and Deal
What Eezy Overland Swap
Who Squirrel Concepts
When Sunday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where 1565 Magnolia Ave.
More Info A swap meet and gathering of truck rig drivers. Pre-owned recovery gear, camping gear, wheels, tires, tools and more will be sold. There will be music, food and coffee. To register to be a vendor visit eezysupplies.com
Domestic Violence Awareness
What Discussion on domestic violence
Who Long Beach NAACP
When Sunday, Oct. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where Zoom
More Info This event will educate the community on domestic violence and inform survivors and victims of the resources available to them. The Zoom meeting ID is 831 7199 0124 and the password is 789789. Those who aren’t NAACP members need to register for the event by emailing Admin@IntervalHouse.org. Members should register by emailing maatread6@gmail.com
Blood Drive
What Blood donations needed
Who Councilmember Al Austin, Red Cross
When Monday, Oct. 18 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where 4321 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Blood donors are needed. Donated blood saves lives everyday and a constant supply is needed.
Art Show
What Photography exhibit
Who The Attic, Shauna Bryant
When Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.
Where 3441 E Broadway
More Info An exhibit of fashion photography will be on display. Merchandise will be available for sale. Attendees will be able to order cocktail and appetizer specials.
