A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced events brought to you by our local communities of Long Beach and Signal Hill, this week featuring topics including professional networking, re-entry, shopping, pets, art and fishing.
LB Young Professional Networking Breakfast
What Networking event
Who Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
When Wednesday, July 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where 2640 N Lakewood Blvd.
More Info Local professionals are invited to meet young entrepreneur Josh Dubon, founder of an innovative technology business that assists patients suffering from spinal cord injuries.
Resiliency And Healing Summit
What Reentry event
Who Project Rebound, Hank Norman and more
When Thursday, July 29
Where Online
More Info Comedian Hank Norman will share his life story, in which a struggle with drug addiction led to the end of an athletic career, but his resiliency eventually led him to sobriety and comedy. Registration is free at www.lbreentrysummit.com.
Terrasage Pop Up
What Small vendor marketplace
Who Goods on Orange
When Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where 3414 Orange Ave.
More Info A variety of local vendors will be selling their products.
Pet Wellness Event
What Free pet food and supply giveaway
Who The Little Lion Foundation and more
When July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where 851 Via Carmelitos
More Info Pet food and other supplies will be given out for free. Vaccines, microchips and flea medication are available only by appointment. Appointments can be made at www.littlelionfoundation.org/wellnessevent
Raíces
What Art exhibit
Who Semillitas Learning Community
When Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where Semillitas’ parking lot, 3920 Atlantic Ave.
More Info A children’s art exhibit that honors their culture and ancestors.
Toddler & Me Day
What Book signing and kids’ entertainment
Who Sweet Threads
When Sunday, Aug. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where 4812 2nd St.
More Info There will be games, raffles, giveaways and more during this event for toddlers and their parents. The author of the bilingual children’s book Baby Snack time, Judy Li, will be selling and signing copies of her book.
Back-To-School Drive Through
What Free school supplies and food
Who Project Navigate
When Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where 2025 E 7th St.
More Info Recipients are asked to enter through the alley off Cherry Avenue, and to exit through St. Louis Ave. Free school supplies and food will be given away, as well as information about resources such as FAFSA, graduate school and scholarships.
Fly Tying
What Class on making artificial fly fishing angles
Who Long Beach Casting Club
When Wednesday, July 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where Zoom and 5201 E 7th St.
More Info Attendees will learn how to craft an artificial fly angle to fish with. The Zoom link and more information are available at https://longbeachcastingclub.org/calendar/
