Signal Tribune Newspaper

Local events and happenings for the coming week.

THURSDAY THRIFT
Assistance League of Long Beach’s Thrift and Vintage Shop will have its once-a-year “Asian collectibles” sale beginning today at 10 a.m. It includes clothing, art work, ceramics, furniture and home decor. All proceeds benefit Assistance League of Long Beach philanthropic programs including Operation School Bell and their Orthodontic Center. The thrift shop is located at 2100 E. 4th Street. Call (562) 434-7121.

CANCER SURVIVORS LECTURE
Long Beach Memorial will host a lecture entitled “Cancer Patients, Survivors and Loved Ones” today at 6 p.m. at Cal State Long Beach’s Soroptimist House, 5900 Beach Drive. The latest findings on the psychosocial effects of cancer and chemotherapy will be discussed. Cost is $25, which includes refreshments and parking. To RSVP or for more info, call (562) 933-0100.

HISTORY ON THE HILL
The Signal Hill Historical Society will have a general meeting open to the public today at 6:30 p.m. in the Signal Hill Library located at 1770 East Hill St. For more information contact Frank Virga 562-961-8735.

FEELING LUCKY?
The Long Beach Police Historical Society is presenting “Casino Night 2008″ on Friday, August 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Skylinks at Long Beach, 4800 E. Wardlow Road. Cost is $50 per person, which includes “$1000 casino play chips,” full buffet dinner provided by Skylinks, an opportunity drawing, silent auction and free parking. Tickets are available at the Long Beach Police Officers Association office at 2865 Temple Avenue in Signal Hill, or by calling the LBPOA at (562) 426-1201. Tickets may also be purchased at the door that night. Drawing and auction items include vacations, 42-inch plasma TV, sports memorabilia autographed by Brett Favre, and more.

NEXT TO GODLINESS
Join Ninth District Councilman Val Lerch for a neighborhood clean-up of the Long Beach Boulevard corridor from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 16. Meet in front of the church at 132 E. Artesia Blvd.

TWO-WHEELED FUN
Moms, dads and kids are invited to a Family Bike Safety Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at Birney Elementary School, 710 W. Spring Street. Registration from 10 a.m. to noon. Free helmets to the first 100 registered kids, who should bring bikes to participate in the event, which will also include bike snail races, bike licensing by Long Beach Fire Department, bike safety inspection, games, opportunity drawings, lunch and a special appearance by professional cyclist Tony Cruz. For more information or to pre-register, call Jill at (562) 599-1822.

COME ON, GET HEALTHY!
Learn more about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity by participating in Healthy Active Long Beach Week this week. The highlight will be the Healthy Active Long Beach Week Celebration Event on August 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the ferris wheel at the Pike, corner of Pine Avenue and Shoreline Drive. This event will feature healthy food tasting, nutrition education, BMI (body mass index) screenings, KidTribe (Hoop-A-Pa-Loo-Za! fitness assembly), CSULB Breakers (break dancing demonstration and instruction), D.J. tehBen, and special guest Power Panther (USDA Eat Smart Play Hard campaign mascot). Call (562) 570-4294 or visit www.longbeach.gov/health/services/healthyLB.