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Long Beach Firemen’s Memorial Association will present a 4th of July fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 5000 E. Lew Davis St. on Saturday, July 4. Gates open at 6pm (parking $5). Adults $10, children (ages 5–12) and Seniors $7. Presale tickets available at Fire Station #19, 3559 Clark Avenue. The Long Beach Fireman’s Memorial Association is a non-profit organization made up of volunteer firefighters and their families. The organization supports Long Beach Search & Rescue, LBFD Kids, Boy Scouts of America, local sports teams and special events for firefighters’ families.
POTLUCK IN THE PARK
The Wrigley Association will celebrate summer with a potluck at Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St., on Monday, July 6 at 7pm. The festivities will begin after a short presentation on the Harbor Subdivision Transit Corridor Study. Bring a side dish and a dessert to share. Contact Annie Greenfeld-Wisner at wrigleyvillage@att.net.
GRILLIN’ AND CHILLIN’
Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews has announced a Sixth District Community BBQ on Saturday, July 25 from 10am to 4pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. The Long Beach Firefighters Local 372 will cook the free meal, WSS Shoes will host live music and entertainment, and the Weed and Seed program will serve free refreshments. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, or a special summer side dish to share and enjoy a game of cards, checkers, dominos, or horseshoes, while watching kids enjoy sack races and other fun outdoor activities. Call Tonya Martin at (562) 570-6816.
RIVER ADVENTURE, OF SORTS
The River Church, 345 E. Carson St., is hosting a Kids Adventure Vacation Bible School July 27–31 from 6pm to 9pm. Kids from preschool age to those entering sixth grade are welcome. For more information and to register, go to www.gototheriver.com or call (562) 981-9168.