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‘TIS THE SEASON
For those 16 to 24 years old looking for seasonal employment, there will be a hiring event today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s Youth Opportunity Center, 3447 Atlantic Avenue. Get ready for the event by attending a Work Readiness Workshop today from 3:30 p.m. at the Center. Call (562) 570-4700 or visit www.hireayouth.com.
KEEPING AN EYE ON I
The California Heights Neighborhood Association October Community Meeting will host Mayor Bob Foster today at 7 p.m. in the Petroleum Club Lounge, 3636 Linden Avenue. The mayor will discuss Measure I.
“LIFE IS A BANQUET!”
Bay region Lions Clubs will be having at fundraising night at the Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim Street, today at 7:30 p.m. with a production of Auntie Mame. There will be a silent auction and refreshments. Tickets are $20. Call (562) 494-1014.
CALLING FRIENDS OF FIDO AND FLUFFY
Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA) is hosting a month-long trek to help our animal friends. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, the virtual “walking” will continue through October 31. Go to www.folba.org.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
The Long Beach League of Women Voters will present an in-depth look at several of the more lengthy and complex measures on the November 4 ballot: Propositions 1a, 6, 7, 9 and 11. The League invites the public to attend this meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Angelo Iacoboni Library, 4990 Clark Avenue in Lakewood. Call Phyllis O’Connor at (562) 438-5478 or go to http://lba.ca.lwvnet.org.
NOTHING TO “WINE” ABOUT
The public is invited to join the California Neighborhood Association for a community fundraiser from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at The Wine Crush, 3131 E. Broadway. Tickets are $30 advance and $35 at the door. The tasting includes six wines with complimentary fruit and cheese. Go to www.calheights.org or call (562)981-3671.
LATINA LIT
The Friends of the Signal Hill Library will feature a “Panel of 4 Latina Women Authors” for its quarterly Author Talk & Book Signing on Monday, October 20 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 East Hill Street. Four women writers will discuss their books, backgrounds, and inspirations for their writings, which include a unique falling-in-love story, a body-switching comedy, a tragic narrative replete with adversity, and a magical coming-of-age story. Admission is free but donations to support programs and new libary are appreciated. Call (562) 989-7324.
SCARING OFF SCAMS, FIGHTING FRAUD
Senior Police Partners will give a free presentation entitled “Common Senior Scams and Fraud in the Long Beach Area” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Dana Library, 3680 Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 570-1042.
COMPARING CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES
Concerned Citizens of Signal Hill (CCSH) and the Signal Tribune are cosponsoring a 37th District Congressional forum Wednesday, October 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The forum will take place at the Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill Street. Parking is free and plentiful. Refreshments will be provided. Alan Tolkoff will be moderating the event. All five candidates have accepted the invitation: Laura Richardson, incumbent/Democrat/on the ballot; Nick Dibs, Independent/on the ballot; Peter Mathews/Democrat/write-in; Lee Davis/Democrat/write-in; and June Pouesi (sounds like Poy-zee)/Republican /write-in. Attendees are encouraged to provide written questions for candidates. Neither CCSH, the Signal Tribune, nor Alan Tolkoff will be endorsing any of the candidates. Call or email Neena Strichart at the Signal Tribune for details at (562) 427-8678 or newspaper@signaltribune.com.
TO BEAD OR NOT TO BEAD
The Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will meet Friday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Episcopal Church, 6201 E. Willow Street. Susie, of Pudgy Beads of Long Beach will be demonstrating bead wrapping. Guests are welcome and asked to bring a $2 donation. Contact Joyce at (562) 598-2509.
DID YOU FEEL THAT?
The public is invited to a free Earthquake Awareness Event on Friday, October 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue. Featured will be: Farmers Insurance Emergency Response Catastrophe Mobile, earthquake kit raffles, and free earthquake information and community support from various organizations. Visit www.wendyins.com.

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