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LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE
What US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for children
Who Sponsored by the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
Where Various Long Beach parks and facilities
When Now through Friday, Aug. 17
More Info SFSP intends to feed children from low-income areas who often go hungry during the summer. Children ages 1 to 18 in an eligible area can go to their school, a park or another approved SFSP site to receive free lunches during the school break. See tinyurl.com/LBfood for the schedule, locations and available meals.

THE CRYING GAME
What Youth theater performance workshop
Who Hosted by Public Theatre of Long Beach
Where Bungalow Arts Building, 737 Pine Ave.
When Monday through Friday between now and Aug. 19 from 3pm to 7pm
More Info The workshop covers theater games, stagecraft, and vocal technique; it culminates with a two-day performance of comical melodrama Dogsbreath Deveraux, the Dastardly Doctor. Participation costs $125, and ages 10 to 17 are welcomed. Performances are Aug. 17 through 19. Visit publictheatrelb.org .

LET’S GO TO THE BEACH, EACH
What Beach cleanup
Who Hosted by the South Coast Interfaith Council (SCIC)
Where 1 Granada Ave.
When Saturday, Aug. 18 at 9:30am
More Info The SCIC is joining Justin Rudd for his monthly “30-Minute Beach Cleanup.” Parking becomes available at 9:30am, with the clean-up itself at 10am. Meet next to the public restrooms. Bags, gloves, door prizes and refreshments will be provided. Email justin@justinrudd.com .

NO OOPS IN THESE ALLEYS
What Alley cleanup
Who Hosted by the Cal Heights Clean Streets (CHCS) team
Where On 36th Street between Brayton and Orange avenues
When Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9:30am to 11:30am
More Info Join the CHCS team as they clean up alleys and free them from weeds and trash, as per Municipal Code regulations that require clean alleys. After meeting on 36th Street between Brayton and Orange, participants will clean the alleys from Wardlow Road to Bixby Avenue. Light snacks, bags and gloves will be provided. The CHCS team would appreciate participants bringing their own shovels, brooms, weed cutters and other tools. Call Stacey at (562) 981-3257 or email newsletter@calheights.org to RSVP.

EXPAND THE CONVERSATION
What 710 Freeway expansion meeting
Who Hosted by 9th District Councilmember Steven Neal
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
When Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10am to noon
More Info The meeting will inform residents about the environmental impact of the freeway expansion. Ninth district residents will also receive priority registration for the 9th District Harbor Cruise. RSVP at (562) 570-6137 or district9@longbeach.gov .

BE PETTY
What 7th annual pet fair
Who Hosted by SoCal Animal Response Team (SCART)
Where Long Beach Marine Stadium
When Sunday, Aug. 19 from 8:30am to 2:30pm
More Info This year’s Pet Fair in the Park will newly include the Walk for Pet Preparedness, which begins at 9am and costs $20 (the price includes a goodie bag). The fair will feature disaster-information vendors, pet products, pet foods, opportunity drawings, low-cost dog and cat vaccinations and deworming, microchipping, agility dog demonstrations, food trucks and more. Last year had approximately 50 booths and over 300 attendees. All proceeds support the hosting nonprofit SCART.

YOU DON’T KNOW JACK
What Book signing
Who Hosted by Jack Roberts
When Sunday, Aug. 19 from noon to 2pm
Where Apostrophe Books, 4712 E. 2nd St.
More Info Author Jack Roberts will be signing copies of his new book, The Science of Affirmations.

BABY GOATS GO FOR A RIDE?
What Kidical Mass Neighborhood Bike Ride
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
Where Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave.
When Sunday, Aug. 19 from 1pm to 3pm
More Info After a ride and safety demo by US Olympic cyclist Tony Cruz, kids and adults will bike for roughly two and a half miles, beginning at Los Cerritos Park and heading to Somerset Park for the free 7th District Council Office BBQ and Croquet Tournament. Participants are encouraged to creatively decorate their bikes for a potential prize. Email krista@bixbyknollsinfo.com, visit bixbyknollsinfo.com/kidicalmass.html or call (562) 595-0081.

GEE, GENEALOGICAL?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St.
When Sunday, Aug. 19 beginning at 1:15pm
More Info The meeting will feature two talks by speaker Kerry Bartels on military records. A beginning research class commences at 4pm and ends at 5pm. Visit qhgs.info or call (562) 598-3027.

ROCK THE ROCK
What Recognition and celebration
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Branch of the NAACP
When Sunday, Aug. 19 at 3:30pm
Where McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr.
More Info The Long Beach Branch of the NAACP will recognize THE ROCK Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Gregory Sanders for his work in Long Beach.

A GOOD CASE OF THE BLUES
What Concerts in the Park(ing Lot)
Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA)
When Monday, Aug. 20 at 6:30pm
Where Turner Chiropractic, 3530 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The BKBIA has planned two concerts for this summer. This one will feature live music from The Bernie Pearl Blues Band, featuring Sista Sherry Pruitt. Baja Sonora will provide dinner. The concert is free and open to all ages. Bring a chair and park on the north side of Turner Chiropractic. RVSP at info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .