SCOUTING BARGAINS
What Multi-family yard sale
Who Long Beach Cub Scout Pack 78
When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8am to 1pm
Where 3752 Falcon Ave., LB
More Info Proceeds will help offset camping expenses for Pack 78.

EGGS WITH THE ELKS  
What Monthly Breakfast
Who Bellflower Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
When Sunday, August 28 from 8am to noon
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower
More Info Breakfast is open to the public, and will be $6 per person. The meal includes eggs as you like them, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee.

CLEANUP AND CYCLE AWAY
What 30-minute beach cleanup and free bike raffles
Who Hosted by community activist Justin Rudd
When Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10am
Where Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave., LB
More Info Door prizes include two 20-inch bikes for those who sign-in and get a raffle ticket by 10am. Groups and individuals of all ages are welcome. Refreshments will be provided from Duthie Power Services immediately following the cleanup. Bags, gloves and volunteer credit forms will be provided. Parking will be free as attendees enter 1 Granada Ave. 

GRILLING IN THE 7TH
What Summer BBQ and potluck
Who Hosted by Seventh District Councilmember James Johnson
When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 11am to 2pm
Where Somerset Park, 1500 E. Carson St., LB
More Info Attendees are asked to bring a side dish, salad, dessert or snack to share with neighbors and friends. Open to the public. Call (562) 570-7777.

SNAPPY SESSION
What Digital camera tutorial and workshop for seniors
Who Long Beach Public Library and Information Center
When Thursday, Sept. 1 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Where The Alamitos Library, 1836 E. Third St., LB
More Info Call Shirley Phillips at (562) 570-1037.

RAISING ASTHMA AWARENESS
What Long Beach Breathe Well Community Asthma Resource Fair
Who Hosted by Community Asthma and Air Quality Resource Education Project
When Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10am to 2pm
Where Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St., LB
More Info Local and regional agencies such as the Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma, the American Lung Association of California, local physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other health care professionals will provide resources and encourage residents on how to effectively manage their asthma. The free event will also have free educational materials, medical guidance on proper use of asthma-related devices, medications, and stress-relief demonstrations, and it will feature drawings and prizes. Call Kathy Estrada at (562) 570-4008 or email kathy.estrada@longbeach.gov.

JAMMING ON WHEELS
What First annual BMX and Skate Park Jam and Contest
Who Hosted by Ninth District Councilmember Steven Neal and Action, Sports, Kids (ASK)
When Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10am to 5pm
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., LB
More Info Call (562) 570-6137.

FIXING YOUR FICTION
What Writers workshop
Who Conducted by author Janice Macdonald
When Saturday, Aug. 20 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Long Beach Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., LB
More Info The free presentation, “Storyboarding: The Key to Plotting Genre Fiction,” is the first of a two-part series and open to the public. Call Kathryn Atkins at (562) 400-1100.

TALES FROM THE PAST
What Public ancestral presentations
Who The Greater Long Beach Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Aug. 21 at 1:15pm
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St., LB
More Info Terry Hamilton will share her experiences in tracking her great grandfather from Oregon to Alaska. Chris Hanson will show and discuss the variety of US military uniforms used for the past two centuries. Call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.

WEEKEND BARGAINS
What Rummage sale
Who California Heights United Methodist Church
Where 3759 Orange Ave., LB
When Friday, Aug. 26 from 8:30am to 7:30pm and Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8:30am to noon
More Info Contact (562) 595-1996 or calheightsumc.org.

SCOUTING BARGAINS
What Multi-family yard sale
Who Long Beach Cub Scout Pack 78
When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8am to 1pm
Where 3752 Falcon Ave., LB
More Info Proceeds will help offset camping expenses for Pack 78.

ABSTRACT ARTWORKS
What Art exhibit
Who Long Beach Public Library
Where Main library, 101 Pacific Ave., LB
When July through August
More Info Artist Jay Stevens’s abstract paintings will be on display on both the lobby and lower level exhibit walls. Call (562) 570-7500.

MONTHLY BIXBY READ
What Book discussion of Brideshead Revisited
Who Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7pm
Where Expo Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info Refreshments will be provided. Parking available along Atlantic Avenue. Contact the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081 or info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.

SAVING GREEN ACRES
What Celebrating 100 protected acres of the Los Cerritos Wetlands
Who 4th District Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell and the Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 11am
Where Corner of 1st Street and Pacific Coast Highway, LB
More Info The event is open to the public and will celebrate the protection of 100 acres of the Los Cerritos Wetlands through the acquisition of the former Hellman Ranch Property. Call (562) 570-6918.

SANDY SCULPTURE MAKING
What 79th Annual Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest
Who City of Long Beach
When Saturday, Aug. 13 at 9am
Where Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave., LB
More Info The free contest features teams of up to eight people competing for prizes and local recognition. There will be live music, food and refreshments, an arts and crafts show and a kid’s zone. Entries will be judged on creativity, design and adherence to the theme, “The Spirit of Long Beach.” Register a team and obtain information at lbsandcastle.com.

ABSTRACT ARTWORKS
What Art exhibit
Who Long Beach Public Library
Where Main branch, 101 Pacific Ave., LB
When July through August
More Info The abstract paintings of Jay Stevens will be on display on both the lobby and lower-level exhibit walls. Call (562) 570-7500.

COMMUNITY CHAT
What North Long Beach community assembly
Who Ninth District of Long Beach
When Saturday, July 23 from 9am to noon
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., LB
More Info Updates to be provided from North Long Beach neighborhood associations, city departments, and other community initiatives. Call office manager Kari Faithful at (562) 570-6137 or email kari.faithful@longbeach.gov.

STAY IN THE KNOW
What “UB Safe” Safety and Resource Fair
Who Long Beach Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP)
When Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 2pm
Where Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave., LB
More Info Community organizations including the American Red Cross, Long Beach Health Department and Long Beach Youth 411 will share safety information and other resources. The Long Beach Roller Derby and their junior league will present an exposition. The free event will also address and provide information regarding safety concerns of the Santa Fe Corridor. If interested in volunteering, contact Sharon at (562) 569-1547. For event information, contact Emily Tanaka at (562) 290-2962.

FAMILY FILM AND SNACKS
What Movie on the Green
Who Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance and Signal Hill Petroleum and Oil Operators
When Sunday, July 23 at 7:45pm
Where 20th Street and Daisy Avenue, LB
More Info An American Tale: Fievel Goes West . Lemonade, popcorn and movie candy provided while supplies last. Contact Maria at (562) 427-5021.

SEEING STARS
What Unveiling of the Poly Walk of Fame
Who Office of Councilmember Dee Andrews
When Tuesday, July 26 from 11am to noon
Where Polytechnic High School Track Stadium, 1600 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info The first five stars honoring renowned Poly High School alumni will be revealed along with a ceremony for Latin singer Jenni Rivera. Contact Kimberly Dodson at (562) 570-6816.

SNAP AND GO
What Free travel photography class
Who The Brewitt Neighborhood Library
Where Community room, 4036 E. Anaheim St., LB
When Thursday, July 28 from 6pm to 7pm
More Info Photography professional from Tuttle Cameras will teach the class, which is suitable for adults and teens. Contact Julianna Robbins at (562) 570-1040 or julianna.robbins@lbpl.prg.

ELKS AND BACON
What Monthly breakfast
Who Bellflower Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower
When Sunday, July 31 from 8am to noon
More Info Breakfast is $6 per person and includes eggs of choice, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee.

NOW HEAR THIS
What Free exhibit of hearing devices
Who Hearing Loss Association of Long Beach/Lakewood
When Friday, July 15 from 10am to noon
Where Craft Room of the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood
More Info Hands-on examination of devices, information on how they work and where they can be purchased. Contact (562) 425-5651 or hlalongbeachlakewood.org.

TECHNOLOGICAL FINDS
What Digital clean-up
Who City of Long Beach
When Saturday, July 16 from 10am to 1pm
Where Meet at the Kress Market, 443 Pine Ave., LB
More Info Participants will canvas downtown neighborhoods using their Smartphones and the GoLongBeach application to report graffiti, potholes and other issues for the City to address. Lunch will be provided. Contact the office of Councilmember Robert Garcia at (562) 570-6919.

MONEY-SAVING TIPS
What Free workshop “How to Pay for College Without Going Broke”
Who College Planning of Greater Long Beach
When Saturday, July 16 from 11:15am to 12:45pm
Where Iacoboni Library, 4990 Clark Ave., Lakewood
More Info College planning expert Skip Dawson will conduct the workshop geared towards parents of high school students. Seating is limited. Contact (888) 236-0625 or collegeplanningoflb.com to reserve seats.

MEMOIRS IN THE MAKING
What Shaping Your Memoir: A Memoir Workshop and Open Mic
Who California Writers Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, July 16, 3pm to 5pm
Where Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., LB
More Info Panelists Barbara Ardinger, Ph.D and Allene Symons will conduct the free workshop and share tips for writing and shaping a memoir. Attendees are encouraged to bring a memoir in-progress. Contact Allene Symons at (714) 571-0767 or calwriterslongbeach.org.

FAMILY TIES
What Free genealogy workshop
Who Long Beach Branch NAACP
When Sunday, July 17 from 3pm to 4pm
Where Ernest McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Blvd., LB
More Info Genealogist, author and historian Aaron L. Day will conduct the workshop “Finding Your Ancestors and Developing Your Family Tree.” Contact Naomi Rainey, president of the Long Beach Branch NAACP, at (562) 856-7586.

WANA KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON?
What Community meeting
Who Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) 
When Monday, July 18 from 7pm to 9pm
Where Veterans Park Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St., LB
More Info Guest speaker will be Long Beach City Manager Pat West. Meet & greet from 6:45pm to 7pm. Enjoy coffee, desserts and other refreshments provided by WANA volunteers. Parking and onsite childcare also provided at no charge. Call Maria at (562) 427-5021 or email wrigleyalliance@msn.com.

COMMUNITY CHAT
What North Long Beach community assembly
Who Ninth District of Long Beach
When Saturday, July 23 from 9am to noon
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., LB
More Info Updates to be provided from North Long Beach neighborhood associations, city departments, and other community initiatives. Contact office manager Kari Faithful at (562) 570-6137 or kari.faithful@longbeach.gov.

SNAP AND GO
What Free travel photography class
Who The Brewitt Neighborhood Library
Where Community room, 4036 E. Anaheim St., LB
When Thursday, July 28 from 6pm to 7pm
More Info Photography professional from Tuttle Cameras will teach the class, which is suitable for adults and teens. Contact Julianna Robbins at (562) 570-1040 or julianna.robbins@lbpl.prg.

WEEKEND BARGAINS
What Rummage sale
Who California Heights United Methodist Church
Where 3759 Orange Ave., LB
When Friday, Aug. 5 from 8:30am to 7:30pm and Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8:30am to noon
More Info Contact (562) 595-1996 or calheightsumc.org.

PET PERKS
What Low-cost pet clinic
Who Animal Care Services
When Saturday, July 9 from 10am to noon
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., LB
More Info A state-licensed veterinarian will be onsite to provide shots. Residents can also process license renewals onsite. Contact (562) 570-7387.

ARTSY ATTRACTIONS
What Free family art-making workshops
Who Long Beach Museum of Art
When Sundays, through Aug. 28 from 1pm to 3pm
Where Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., LB
More Info All workshops include a tour of the museum’s current exhibitions and focus on a number of artistic themes, techniques and processes related to the current exhibitions. Workshops are a drop-in format and on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact (562) 439-2119 or lbma.org.

EXPUNGEMENT ASSISTANCE
What Expungement education workshop
Who City of Long Beach
When Monday, July 11 from 4pm to 5pm
Where Center for Working Families, 1900 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info No-cost workshop will provide information on clearing adult convictions and sealing of juvenile records. Contact (562) 570-3654.

SUNNYSIDE GATHERING
What Monthly breakfast meeting
Who The Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
When Tuesday, July 12 at 7am
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd., LB
More Info Guest speaker George Chapjian, Long Beach’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, will discuss his job and the state of Parks, Recreation and Marine.

SUMMER READING
What Book discussion of The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War
Who Bixby Knolls Literary Society
When Tuesday, July 12 at 7pm
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info Refreshments will be provided. Parking available along Atlantic Avenue. Contact Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081 or at info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.

MUSIC IN THE AIR
What Summer concert series
Who Presented by Friends of Signal Hill Cultural Arts and the City of Signal Hill
When 6:30pm on Wednesday nights through the summer
Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., SH
More Info Attendees are welcome to bring picnic basket or purchase food at the event. Call (562) 989-7370.

HEARING AIDS DEMONSTRATION
What Free exhibit of hearing devices
Who Hearing Loss Association of Long Beach/Lakewood
When Friday, July 15 from 10am to noon
Where Craft Room of the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood
More Info Hands-on examination of devices, information on how they work and where they can be purchased. Contact (562) 425-5651 or hlalongbeachlakewood.org.

TREKKING FOR SEA TURTLES
What Turtle trek tour along the San Gabriel River
Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, July 2 at 8am
Where Meet in parking lot off Studebaker Road, just north of Westminster Avenue, LB
More Info Signs will be posted, and closed-toe shoes needed. Adults must accompany individuals under 16. RSVP to ejlambe@verizon.net or at (714) 357-8576.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
What Eco-gardener class on drought-tolerant plants
Who Hosted by the Water Replenishment District
When Saturday, July 9 from 9am to noon
Where WRD headquarters, 4040 Paramount Blvd.
More Info To register, call (562) 275-4234 or visit ecogardener.org.

REMEMBERING WILLY
What Wheely Willy Memorial Plaque Ceremony
Who Long Beach Animal Care Center
When Sunday, July 10 at 1pm
Where Memorial Garden at Long Beach Animal Care Center, 7700 E. Spring St., LB
More Info Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to deborah@wheelywilly.com.

THE NEXT SUPPER
What Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Who Sponsored by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Monday, July 11 at 6:30pm
Where Red Brick Pizza and Hawaiian BBQ, 4085 Atlantic Ave., LB
More Info Attendees can choose from ordering from either business. There is enough seating for 100. Deejay will provide music. RSVP to info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.

FUNDRAISING FESTIVITIES
What “Boutique and Obsolete Fundraiser”
Who Hosted by Meals on Wheels
When Saturday, Aug. 13 from 8am to 4pm
Where Belmont Heights Methodist Church, 317 Termino Ave.
More Info Festivities will be held in the church parking lot. Spaces are available for $25 donations for those selling, trading or donating items to Meals on Wheels. Contact Julie at (562) 433-0232 or moweast@gmail.com.

THE NEXT SUPPER
What Bixby Knolls Supper Club
Who Sponsored by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
When Monday, July 11 at 6:30pm
Where Red Brick Pizza and Hawaiian BBQ, 4085 Atlantic Ave.
More Info Attendees can choose from ordering from either business. There is enough seating for 100. Deejay will provide music. RSVP to info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
What Free “Writing For Children” lecture
Who California Writers Club of Long Beach
When Saturday, June 18, 3pm
Where Los Altos Library, 5614 Britton St
More Info Shirley Jordan, a retired elementary school teacher and principal, has 22 middle-grade children’s books in print including America’s Greatest Natural Disasters, The Civil War, Moments in History, and Pirates and Privateers. Meeting is open to the public. Visit calwriters.org or call Kathryn Atkins at (562) 400-1100.

CLIMB YOUR FAMILY TREE
What Meeting
Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, June 19 at 1:15pm
Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St.
More Info Topic will be “Genealogy Research Online.” Guest speaker will be Alice Volkert telling about the excellent places to do family research in Southern California.

WANA LEARN ABOUT LONG BEACH?
What Community meeting
Who Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA)
When Monday, June 20 from 7pm to 9pm
Where Veterans Park Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St.
More Info Guest speaker will be Larry Rich, sustainability coordinator for the City of Long Beach, who will present a multilayered visual journey around town as he discusses how land features influenced development and names of places and streets in the city. Meet & greet 6:45pm to 7pm. Enjoy coffee, deserts and other refreshments provided by WANA volunteers. Parking and on-site child care also provided at no charge. Call (562) 427-5021 or email wrigleyalliance@msn.com.

STRESSED OR DEPRESSED?
What Weekly meetings
Who Recovery International
When every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Where Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark St.
More Info Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger problems and improve general well-being. Call (562) 343-5195 or visit lowselfhelpsystems.org. Donations requested but not required. 

MIX ‘N’ MINGLE
What Monthly luncheon meeting
Who Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce
When  Thursday, June 23 from noon to 1:30pm
Where Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St.
More Info Guest speaker will be Signal Hill Police Chief Michael Langston. Attendees are asked to bring new or used children’s books for a charity book drive.

DINNER DATE WITH THE KIDS
What Family movie night
Who Hosted by Cal Heights Children’s Center
When Friday, June 24 at 6pm
Where 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info The movie Cars will be shown. Bring flashlights and blankets and wear pajamas. $5 per person gets pizza, drink and movie. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced purchase five tickets for $20. Contact April at (562) 595-0056 or chumcc4play@gmail.com.

POUND THE PAVEMENT FOR A GOOD CAUSE
What Orange County/Long Beach Liver Life Walk
Who American Liver Foundation
When Saturday, June 25; Registration 7am–9am, walk at 9am
Where Newport Dunes in Newport Beach at the intersection of Jamboree and PCH
More Info Register at liverfoundation.org/walk and click on the ‘Orange County’ Walk.  Sign up for the Long Beach/Signal Hill Walking Team “The Liver Spots.” All of the proceeds raised by the walkers go to the American Liver Foundation’s mission to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support, and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. 

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY
What Community discussion on site planning and design of the new North Library
Who Hosted by the Department of Library Services and Long Beach Development Services staff
When Saturday, June 25 from 10am to noon
Where Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St.
More Info Contact Tony Foster at (562) 570-6393 or email tony.foster@longbeach.gov