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PREVIOUS 2008 EVENTS (Feb.-Aug.)
FEBRUARY 2008
Friday, Feb.1, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Saturday, February 2, Neighborhood Street Cleanup
10 a.m.-noon, sponsored by the Aquarium of the Pacific
Help the ocean, and get a FREE admission ticket to the Aquarium of the Pacific by participating in the annual street cleanup. The Aquarium invites the public to join them at Cesar E. Chavez Park in Long Beach to help stop trash from entering into the Pacific Ocean. In Long Beach and many other cities, trash and runoff that enter storm drains go directly into the ocean. To help stop this from happening, the Aquarium is organizing this cleanup effort and encouraging Southland residents to help reduce ocean pollution by also picking up trash in their own neighborhoods throughout the year. The goal of the program is to teach participants of all ages that cleaning up trash in our cities actually keeps it from polluting our region's rivers, beaches, and ocean. In exchange for a bag of trash collected at the Aquarium's street cleanup location, each participant will receive a free ticket to the Aquarium, valid for one year. Bags, gloves, refreshments, and a spirit of camaraderie will be provided.
Location: Cesar E. Chavez Park, 401 Golden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: (562) 590-3100 and www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, February 9, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
Sunday, February 10, Audubon Bird Walk
8-10 am, El Dorado Nature Center
Saturday, February 16, Winter Bird Festival and Great Backyard Bird Count
9 a.m.-3p.m.
Celebrate the amazing lives and birds at Colorado Lagoon. Along with fun activities, music and exhibits join us and many others in counting the birds we find in our neighborhoods.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 10: 00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
http://www.beachcleanup.org/
Saturday, February 16, Composting Workshop
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
http://www.longbeach-recycles.org/home/index.htm
Saturday, February 16, Aura Reading/Chakra Balancing
12 noon to 7 p.m., The Shore Apothecarie, Belmont Shore
Get your aura photo taken, meet new people, visit The Shore Apothecarie. Teri Collette will also be doing chakra balancing: 15 minutes for $30
Aura readings: small report $35, long report $45
Call to make appointment.
The Shore Apothecarie
4814 E. Second St., L.B.
(562) 439-4449
Sunday, February 17, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
http://www.lcwlandtrust.org/news.htm
Wednesday, February 20, Lunar Eclipse
See blog posting on 2/19/08 to learn more.
http://longbeachgreenguide.blogspot.com
Friday-Sunday, February 22-24, Health Freedom Expo
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach 90802
Hours:
Friday 10 am-7 pm
Saturday 10 am-7 pm
Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Admission: Single day $15, Weekend $25
For more information, visit the Health Freedom Expo website:
http://www.healthfreedomexpo.com
Saturday/Sunday, February 23-24, Building the Natural Healthy Way, Two-day Seminar
Bau-Biologie
18006 Sky Park Circle, Suite 207
Irvine, CA 92614
Prerequisites recommended. Advance registration required. $350
http://www.buildingbiology.net/ibe111bunahe1.html
Monday, February 25 (for six weeks through March 31), 2nd St. Walkers New!!!
6:30 p.m. walk Second St.
RAIN OR SHINE - EACH MON.
- several pace groups
- walk as many laps as you can in the hour
- dogs welcome, baby strollers welcome
- FREE to participate
- bring $5 if you want to be in the jackpot drawing
- all ages welcome
- each lap is 1 mile
http://www.justinrudd.com/walkers.html
Tuesday, Feb 26, Community Dinners for a Healthy Planet
The last Tuesday of the month is a vegetarian potluck and celebration of new
friends and community. Bring your own place setting and food for 5.
6:30-9 p.m., pre-registration required.
http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/adult_enrichment.asp
Thursday, Feb. 28th, Long Beach Green Drinks gathering
The Gaslamp, from 7-9:30 p.m.
6251 E. PCH, (at the corner of PCH and Loynes)
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
http://www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of anyone interested in networking over drinks and food.
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/
EcoLink Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
www.ecolink4us.org
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see ongoing events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to: www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach/Ongoing
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view times and days of hikes and other activities:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
MARCH 2008
Saturday, March 1, Sustainable Seafood Day
Aquarium of the Pacific, 9 a.m. to 5 pm.
The Aquarium of the Pacific invites the public to learn how to help our oceans one bite at a time at its fourth annual Sustainable Seafood Day. Learn all about cooking environmentally friendly seafood dishes and how your seafood consumption choices can help save our seas. Enjoy seafood tastings in the Aquarium's Great Hall, watch as local chefs do sustainable seafood cooking demonstrations, take home recipes, and visit booths by organizations that promote sustainable seafood practices. Complete sustainable seafood meals will be available for purchase in the Aquarium's Café Scuba.
Cost: General Admission--$20.95 adult (12+), $17.95 senior (62+), $11.95 child (3-11), and free for Aquarium members and children under the age of three
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: (562) 590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org
Friday, March 7, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Saturday, March 8, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
Saturday, March 8, Community Tree Planting
Where: 6th and Santiago Ave., Long Beach, 90814
Time: 9 a.m. to noon (please arrive at 8:45 to sign-in)
Join Citizen Forester Brett Beck as he continues to beautify his Long Beach neighborhood. Last fall, Brett and his community planted magnolia and Australian willow trees on six city blocks. Now, he will lead another community planting on the parkway bordering Alamitos Heights and Little Rec Park. Group will be planting 30 Southern Magnolia and Sweetshade trees. Come out and be a part of the fun!
Meet near the corner of 6th St. and Santiago Ave. Follow the TreePeople signs!
What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. Don’t forget a water bottle, sunhat, sunscreen and your positive energy.
For more information or to sign up, contact Brett Beck @ 562-233-6945
Or: brett.beck@verizon.net.
Thursday March 13 to Sunday March 16, Natural Products Expo West Added 3/11/08!!!
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802
www.expowest.com
Friday, March 14, Astronomy Open House at LBCC
7:30-9:30
www.cseligman.com
Saturday, March 15, 10: 00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Sunday, March 16, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
Tues., March 18, Building Green: Home Design and Construction Seminar
6:30 pm-9 pm, CSULB Bldg. FNS, Room 204, Fee $35
Presenter: Steve Glenn, Founder and CEO of LivingHomes LLC
California State University, Long Beach, University & College Extension Services (UCES)
To learn more:
www.uces.csulb.edu
To enroll:
www.uces.csulb.edu
Wednesday, March 19-Saturday, March 22, LBCC 36th Annual Plant Sale
Presented by Horticulture Club, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway
*Free parking in student lots 1 and 2 off of Orange Ave.
(562) 938-3192
http://lbcchorticultureclub.homestead.com//docs/plant_sale_2008.pdf
http://lbcchorticultureclub.homestead.com
Thursday, March. 27th, Long Beach Green Drinks gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m. New venue!
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar. "
www.morrys.com/backroom.html
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Saturday, March 29, Endangered Species Habitat Restoration Day
Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge, 9 a.m. to noon
Help save endangered birds from extinction with the Aquarium of the Pacific. The Aquarium invites you to enjoy a morning outdoors helping to restore the nesting habitat for endangered species of birds during their annual Endangered Species Habitat Restoration Day. Participants will be removing the non-native grasses from the habitat. The event will take place at the Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge located on the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Please RSVP if you are interested in participating.
Cost: Free
Location: Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge (directions to be provided when participants RSVP)
RSVP required: (562) 590-3100
Info: www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, March 29, Househsold Hazardous Waste/E-Waste/Universal Waste Roundup
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Veteran's Stadium
5000 Lew Davis Street
Long Beach
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturday, March 29, Lights Out America
8 p.m.-9 p.m.
Lights Out America and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are coming together on 3/29 for "Earth Hour": the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. Learn more by visiting this website:
www.lightsoutamerica.org
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
EcoLink Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
www.ecolink4us.org
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to: www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach/Ongoing
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view days and times of hikes and other activities for Long Beach:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
APRIL 2008
Friday, April 4, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Sunday, April 6, Annual Open House at Prisk Native Garden
Spectacular wildflower blooms await this year at Prisk Native Garden's
annual Open House on Sunday, April 6, from 10-2 p.m.
On grounds of Prisk Elementary School, 2375 Fanwood Ave., Long Beach,
90815. (Across the street from Stanford Middle School, corner Albury
and Los Arcos). Admission free. Donations accepted.
Contact: Mike Letteriello
Letteriello@charter.net.
Saturday, April 12, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Saturday, April 12 through Sunday, April 13, The Green Living Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Exhibits, workshops, seminars, organic foods and beverages, eco-fashion show, kids' area, music and more.
www.thegreenlivingexpo.com
Wednesday, April 16, Organic Valley Fundraiser for Heifer International
Celebrate the earth, one dinner at a time.
Organic Valley Family of Farms, Heifer International, Jane Kaczmarek, actor, and Evan Kleiman, host of KCRW's Good Food, invite you to take part in the 2008 Earth Dinner fundraiser for Heifer International.
6:30 pm - Cocktails and Exhibition Viewing
7:30 pm - Dinner
Location: Fowler Museum at UCLA*
Join others for an evening of food and fun with a menu of local, seasonal, and organic ingredients presented by Chef T. Nicolas Peter of The Little Door Restaurant.
$125 per person
Tickets going fast! RSVP today.
Online at: www.heifer.org
Or call Judith Velasco at 501-907-2936.
Friday, April 18 through Saturday, April 19, Friends of Colorado Lagoon Earth Day Events
Second annual, two-day event for all ages.
Friday, 8 a.m. to noon: Collecting and returning marine animals to habitat. Friday night will be an evening of eco-presentations touching on different Lagoon-related topics. Saturday, starting at 10 am, wetland cleanup and educational displays, nature walks and games throughout the day. Free.
Location: At the corner of Appian Way and Colorado St. in East Long Beach
www.coloradolagoon.org
Friday, April 18, Astronomy Open House at LBCC
7:30-9:30
www.cseligman.com
Saturday, April 19, Let's Teach Them to Care!
12 noon, Hands on pot-a-plant fun for kids 2 yrs.+
Suggested donation $5
At Growing Roots, Interior Plant Pros:
3940 E. 4th St. (at Termino Ave.)
Long Beach
Call to reserve a seat:
(562) 439-8896
www.growingroots.com
Saturday, April 19, 10:00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Sunday, April 20, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day!!!
Tuesday, April 22, Radical Cinema presents: "An Inconvenient Truth"
7 p.m.
Academy Award-winner and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Al Gore's stunning and informative documentary about global warming. If you haven't seen it yet, here's your chance. If you have seen it, bring someone who hasn't. Group discussion follows the screening.
Where: Viento y Agua Coffee House
4007 E. 4th St. at Termino Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-1182
Questions? Call Leonard: (562) 856-7515
FREE (but support a great indie coffehouse and enjoy some coffe/tea/what-have-you)
Viento y Agua offers a 10% green discount to customers who ride a bike or walk to the coffehouse in lieu of driving a car to get there
Wednesday, April 23, Got Trees? Grant Application Workshop
6 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Resource Center
425 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach
Call or email to reserve space:
(562) 570-1010
sharron_hinkey@longbeach.gov
*Learn about tree planting resources available.
*Learn about the types of trees that are appropriate for a site.
*Learn how to get permission to plant trees from the agency that controls a public site.
*Learn how to apply for grants and how to plant trees.
*Sign up to be a volunteer at future tree plantings.
Thursday, April 24th, Long Beach Green Drinks gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m. New venue!
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar. "
www.morrys.com
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Friday, April 25, Arbor Day
Arbor Day Foundation
www.arborday.org
Friday, April 25, Soy Candle Making Class
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., class fee is $13.00
Location:
The Daily Grind
981 Pacific Coast Hwy
Seal Beach, CA 90740
562-598-2605
Make your own natural soy candle. Includes everything you need to make one 6-8 oz. soy candle. And yummy treat from The Daily Grind!
**You can also bring your own container.
**Fee will be based on the size of the container if over 6-8 oz.
Call to make your reservations:
Kathleen Compton
(562) 715-9028
Or email: Candles@SealightSoy.com
Saturday, April 26, Bixby Knolls Tree Planting
9 a.m. – Noon
Location: It’s A Grind, 4245 Atlantic, will be the headquarters and meeting place for the event.
49 trees will be planted along the Atlantic Avenue corridor between Carson and Burlinghall. This project is part of a brand new and unique partnership between the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association, Leadership Long Beach-Class of 2008, and the City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works.
* Approximately 100 volunteers are needed to plant the trees. It’s a great way for residents to come out and celebrate Arbor Day. Some tools and supplies will be provided by Public Works, but volunteers are encouraged to bring shovels and work gloves. Interested in helping with the tree planting? Contact:
Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
(562) 595-0081
info@bixbyknolls.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
Saturday, April 26, Long Beach Honors Earth Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Recreation Park
4900 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA 90804
Long Beach Water Dept. Earth Day page:
www.lbwater.org
Page with event details:
www.lbwater.org
Saturday, April 26, Shred-It Day
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Marketplace Long Beach (at PCH and 2nd St.)
Secure, recycled, free shredding.
(562) 961-1975
Sunday, April 27, Long Beach Cyclists "Bike-Pool"
From downtown L.B. to the farmers' market at the Marina.
Group departs at 9:45 a.m. from the Bikestation and stops at various spots along the way. Learn more (pdf flyer): bikepool
www.lbcyclists.org
Sunday, April 27, Woven Image Benefit Concert
At 7 p.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
6500 Stearns Street (near Palo Verde)
Long Beach, 90805
Woven Image, the folk, celtic and jazz ensemble, will be giving a benefit concert on 4/27 with proceeds going to the Woven Image Sewing Institute in Hyderabad, India. Woven Image Music is comprised of pianist, composer and arranger Tom Parmeter Dyer, vocalist, composer and arranger, Carole Parmeter Dyer, percussionist Alan Cook, and cellist and bassist, Eddie Young.
Special guests for this concert include violinists Susan Rishik of the L.A. Chamber Orchestra, flautist Sharon Edmundson, vocalists Tim Edmundson, Larry Klevos, Lorrie Klevos and David Winter.
Woven Image performs songs from a wide range of styles drawing on folk, celtic, jazz and world music. Most of the songs feature vocalist Carole Parmeter Dyer, but many include singing by her husband Tom Parmeter Dyer. Included are songs with audience participation in an upbeat folk style.
Woven Image gives concerts in Southern California, the Bay Area, and California’s Central Valley, in an effort to create community and to raise money for social justice causes.
There will be a free-will offering taken at the concert.
For more information contact:
Carole Parmeter Dyer
(562) 433-9591
E-mail:
tomandcj@verizon.net
Wednesday, April 30, Environmental Awareness Fair at LBCC
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Liberal Arts Campus,
4901 E. Carsonn St., Long Beach
Tables with local "green" businesses and organizations, electric car show and vegetarian food sampling.
See 4/30 blog posting: www.longbeachgreenguide.blogspot.com
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
EcoLink Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
www.ecolink4us.org
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach/Ongoing
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view days and times of hikes and other activities for Long Beach:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
MAY 2008
Wildflower Hotlines and Viewing Sites
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: www.parks.ca.gov
Anza-Borrego State Park: www.parks.ca.gov
Bureau of Land Management: www.blm.gov
Theodore Payne Hotline (March through May): www.theodorepayne.org
May is National Bike Month. Check out these sites:
www.lbcyclists.org
www.bikeleague.org
Download pdf:
50 Ways to Celebrate Bike Month
Thursday, May 1, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursdays, May 1 and 8, Discover the Stars
7:30-9 p. m., El Dorado Nature Center
Have fun learning about the night sky and our place in the universe. Join us for a fun class learning about constellations, star life cycles, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and how to buy or make a telescope.
*Field trip Saturday, May 10, $15 per person.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Friday, May 2, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, May 2, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Saturday, May 3, 5th District Solar Energy Conference & Tour
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
El Dorado Senior Center
2800 Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA 90815
The Solar Conference 2008 will include a panel discussion, workshops and a tour of solar powered homes. Space is limited on the tour, so people are encouraged to call the 5th Council District Office to reserve a space on the bus.
For more information, please read the press release:
www.longbeach.gov
Download the Conference Agenda
Contact: Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske
(562) 570-6932
E-mail: district5@longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 3, Turtle Show
10am – 3pm
El Dorado Nature Center
From small to large, turtles from all over the world will be displayed by members of the Southern California Turtle and Tortoise Club.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 3, Out of the Wilds, and Into Your Garden
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562)570-1745
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Want to learn more about native and water wise gardening? Come to a free gardening class and talk with California native plant experts.
First Saturday of each month. Pre-registration required.
Call for program topic.
Saturday, May 3, Star Night at Seal Beach Pier
Held in conjunction with Bogart's Coffee House. The sun sets at 7:40 that night, so the start time for viewing will be ~ 8:00 p. m. The "star" of the show will be Saturn, along with a few star clusters and some starry-eyed visitors. Michael Beckage and other astronomers will be providing telescopes for viewing the skies.
Location: On the grassy area next to the beginning of the pier. Seal Beach.
www.discoverthestars.net
www.bogartscoffee.com
Sunday, May 4, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Sunday, May 4, Weaving Baskets, Weaving Stories
1 pm – 4 pm
El Dorado Nature Center
Family Class, $5 per person.
Spend a glorious and relaxing afternoon by the Lake learning to weave baskets and listening to stories of long ago.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Thursday, May 8, Dominguez Gap Wetlands Grand-Opening Event
7:45 a.m., Shuttle service provided to location, which is adjacent to the Los Angeles River in North Long Beach.
Download pdf invitation
Thursday, May 8, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, May 8 (and May 1), Discover the Stars
7:30-9 p. m., El Dorado Nature Center
Have fun learning about the night sky and our place in the universe. Join us for a fun class learning about constellations, star life cycles, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and how to buy or make a telescope.
*Field trip Saturday, May 10, $15 per person.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Friday, May 9, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Saturday, May 10, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Saturday, May 10, Nature by Kayak
9 a.m. to noon. Off-site, Aquarium of the Pacific class held at Newport Bay Wildlife Preserve.
Cost: $58 per person
$53 for Aquarium members
Kayak included. Instruction on basic kayaking and a naturalist-guided expedition to learn about the plants, geologic features, archaeological sites, marine biology and the fascinating history of the Bay. Both double and single kayaks are available.
Ages: Must be at least 11 years old, under 16 years old must be enrolled with an adult.
RSVP: (562) 951-1630
AOP "Nature by Kayak" page:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, May 10, Rollin' Down the River
10am – Noon, El Dorado Nature Center
May is National Bike Month. Join us on an eco-friendly tour of the San Gabriel River. We’ll view the birds, learn about the history of the land and explore other ways to live a more healthy sustainable life. Program will culminate with a river cleanup. Bring your bikes and a light snack.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 10, International Migratory Bird Day
10am – 3pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People. Join us, as we not only celebrate our feathered friends, but the places so many call home.
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, May 10 , Friends of Colorado Lagoon "Estuary Explorations"
Noon to 2 p. m.
Location: At the corner of Appian Way and Colorado St. in East Long Beach
www.coloradolagoon.org
Sunday, May 11, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Monday, May 12-Friday May 16, Bike to Work Week
Visit these sites:
www.lbcyclists.org
www.bikeleague.org
Download pdf:
50 Ways to Celebrate Bike Month
Thursday, May 15, Bike to Work Day (BTWD)
Organized by Long Beach Cyclists
Download PDF flyer: btwdflyer
Website: www.lbcyclists.org
Thursday, May 15, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, May 16, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, May 16, Astronomy Open House at LBCC
7:30-9:30
www.cseligman.com
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Saturday, May 17, Smart Gardening and Composting Workshop
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., Free
Learn how to turn your lawn and yard trimmings into a beneficial soil amendment. Workshops are held on the third Saturday of every month.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
Smart Gardening/Composting page (City of Long Beach):
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturday, May 17, KABC's 5th Annual Clean Air Car Showcase
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: At the Pike
Six leading clean-air vehicle manufacturers will display alternative fuel cars. Industry experts will also be on-hand
to answer questions, and visitors can test drive autos on a course through downtown Long Beach.
Saturday, May 17, Sweet Treasures Home, Think Green! Buy Vintage! Fundraiser
6PM - 9PM
Sweet Treasures Home
4244 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
(562) 427-9200
www.sweettreasureshome.com
Sweet Treasures Home is a national donation site for Call2Recycle, an organization that collects old cell phones and batteries. If a customer brings in a cell phone or battery to donate (on the night of the fundraiser,) they will receive 30% off of their total purchase. If a customer brings in 2 or more pieces of plastic or aluminum, they will receive 15% off of their total purchase. The donation will go to Los Cerritos Elementary School "Green Collection," and will benefit the PTA.
Sunday, May 18, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Sunday, May 18, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, May 22, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, May 22, Long Beach Green Drinks Gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m.
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar." Happy hour menu will be offered to Green Drinkers throughout the evening. First drink 50% off, IF you RSVP to Jenny Caronna by 5/21.
www.morrysofnaples.com
Contact: Jenny Caronna
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Friday, May 23, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Sunday, May 25, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, May 29, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, May 29, Friends of Long Beach Animals 15th Annual Benefit for the Animals
Reception: 6:30 p.m.; Performance: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, featuring George Batson’s comic thriller Gift of Murder.
Why: To benefit FOLBA’S SNIP (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program),Humane Education Program, and Medical and Toy Fund for Shelter Animals
Details: Silent auction, Chinese auction, dine-out raffle, door prize, music by Ralph Brunson, Hero to the Animals Award recipient honored.
Contact: June Walkington, Event Coordinator, (562) 988-7647
Ticket information: (562) 988-7647 or www.folba.org (Events Page)
Friday, May 30, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Saturday, May 31, Soular Mixer
Place: Viento y Agua Cafe
4007 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Termino)
Time: 6-930pm
Event: 'Soular Mixer,' a local renewable energy group, is raising funds to bring solar electricity to rural Nicaragua. There will be live music, raffles, prizes, a silent auction, organic espresso, great food, etc. Suggested donation is $10 (tax deductible).
Aquarium of the Pacific, Ongoing Events
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Bixby Knolls Strollers/Walking Group
Meets every Saturday morning 7:30 a.m.
It’s A Grind Coffee House, 4245 Atlantic Avenue
For more details email:
blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
EcoLink Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
www.ecolink4us.org
El Dorado Nature Center, Ongoing Events
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Aug., Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach/Ongoing
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach, Ongoing
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view days and times of hikes and other activities for Long Beach:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
JUNE 2008
June is blooming with lavender and some Southern California farms are hosting sweet-scented festivals:
Each weekend in June, 4th Annual Lavender Festival
Hosted by Highland Springs Resort and held at the 123 Farm in Cherry Valley
Each weekend in June, Lavender Days
The Lavender Fields, Valley Center (San Diego Co.)
Open 10-5. At 10:30 a.m. meet on the porch of the store for a "Walk and Talk" tour of the fileds. Hosted by owners.
www.thelavenderfields.com
Saturday, June 28th, Ojai Lavender Festival
www.lavenderfestival.net
LOCAL EVENTS/JUNE
Sunday, June 1, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Sunday, June 1, Bikepool to the Marina Farmers' Market
Long Beach Cyclists
Website: www.lbcyclists.org
Thursday, June 5, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, June 6, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, June 6, First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
"The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community."
Visit this website to see details:
www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
Saturday, June 7, Frieda's Local Open-Air Fresh Marketplace
8 a.m. to 1 p. m.
4465 Corporate Center Dr. (corner of Cerritos and Denni, east of Bloomfield)
Los Alamitos, CA
Seasonal favorites, breads and pastries, California-grown, cooking demos, tasting samples, fresh-brewed coffee, certified organic, fresh seadfood, grower-direct flowers.
www.friedas.com
Saturday, June 7, South Bay Solar Homes Tour
For info and locations, contact:
David@SouthBayEnergyFair.com
www.southbayenergyfair.com
Saturday, June 7, Out of the Wilds, and Into Your Garden
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562)570-1745
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Want to learn more about native and water wise gardening? Come to a free gardening class and talk with California native plant experts.
First Saturday of each month. Pre-registration required.
Call for program topic.
Saturday, June 7, Star Party at Seal Beach Pier
8:00 p. m., meet on grassy area near pier. Hosted by Bogart's Coffee House and some local astronomers. Weather permitting, this should be a wonderful evening with warmer temperatures and a gorgeous grouping of Saturn, Mars and the crescent moon in the early evening sky. Michael Beckage will be bringing out his largest telescope and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions! In between views through the telescope, stop by Bogart's Coffee for a yummy warm drink and check out their event calendar for other fun opportunities.
www.bogartscoffee.com
Sunday, June 8, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, June 12, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, June 13, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Saturday, June 14, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Saturday, June 14, Frieda's Local Open-Air Fresh Marketplace
8 a.m. to 1 p. m.
4465 Corporate Center Dr. (corner of Cerritos and Lexington, east of Bloomfield)
Los Alamitos, CA
Seasonal favorites, breads and pastries, California-grown, cooking demos, tasting samples, fresh-brewed coffee, certified organic, fresh seadfood, grower-direct flowers.
www.friedas.com
Saturday, June 14, Friends of Colorado Lagoon "Estuary Explorations"
Noon to 2 p. m.
Location: At the corner of Appian Way and Colorado St. in East Long Beach
www.coloradolagoon.org
Sunday, June 15, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Monday, June 16, Donna Schilder Stress Reduction Workshop
6-8:00pm, Morry's of Naples
Are you feeling stressed out? Join Donna Schilder, PCC, Life & Business Coach for
this workshop & networking event in the comfortable setting of "The Backroom,"
where you'll have fun, meet new friends, and learn how to reduce stress! For
just $30.00 per person you'll receive marvelous advice, delicious appetizers and a
complimentary glass of wine. To RSVP, please send an email to Melissa Balmer: mbalmer@morrys.com
www.morrysofnaples.com
Wednesday, June 18, "Green Your Business for Sustainability and Profit"
7:00 a.m., $30 for non-members, $15 for members
Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Good Morning Long Beach meeting
Presenter: Meredith Gossland with Micro Enterprise Solar Harvest
(www.meshinc.org)
The Grand at Willow Street Centre
4101 E. Willow St. (west of Lakewood Blvd.)
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 436-1251 ext. 103
www.lbchamber.com
Thursday, June 19, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, June 20, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Saturday, June 21, Frieda's Local Open-Air Fresh Marketplace
8 a.m. to 1 p. m.
4465 Corporate Center Dr. (corner of Cerritos and Lexington, east of Bloomfield)
Los Alamitos, CA
Seasonal favorites, breads and pastries, California-grown, cooking demos, tasting samples, fresh-brewed coffee, certified organic, fresh seadfood, grower-direct flowers.
www.friedas.com
Saturday, June 21, Nature by Kayak
9 a.m. to noon. Off-site, Aquarium of the Pacific class held at Newport Bay Wildlife Preserve.
Cost: $58 per person
$53 for Aquarium members
Kayak included. Instruction on basic kayaking and a naturalist-guided expedition to learn about the plants, geologic features, archaeological sites, marine biology and the fascinating history of the Bay. Both double and single kayaks are available.
Ages: Must be at least 11 years old, under 16 years old must be enrolled with an adult.
RSVP: (562) 951-1630
AOP "Nature by Kayak" page:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, June 21, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
10 a.m.
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Saturday, June 21, Smart Gardening and Composting Workshop
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., Free
Learn how to turn your lawn and yard trimmings into a beneficial soil amendment. Workshops are held on the third Saturday of every month.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
Smart Gardening/Composting page (City of Long Beach):
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturday, June 21, Summer Solstice Stroll
6:30 p. m., Hosted by the Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos. This event is free and open to everyone. All Strollers will meet at Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road, at 6:15pm and depart at 6:30pm for an evening stroll through the neighborhood. After the walk, the Rancho will be providing delicious summer treats in the garden like watermelon, ice cream, soft drinks and other snacks to celebrate the kick-off to summer in "the Knolls." The Rancho will be open for self-guided tours of the gardens and facilities.
Sunday, June 22, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Wednesday, June 25, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
New this week!!!
2 to 7 p.m.
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
Thursday, June 26, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, June 26, Long Beach Green Drinks Gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m.
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar." Happy hour menu will be offered to Green Drinkers throughout the evening.
www.morrysofnaples.com
Contact: Jenny Caronna with any questions.
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Friday, June 27, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, June 27, Drawing in Nature
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center, pre-registration required.
Walk and observe, journal and photograph out on the Nature Center trails and then turn your observations into colored pencil drawings. Learn the basics of using colored pencils, including blending, burnishing and impressed line while incorporating the techniques of botanical drawing. Call for supply list.
Adults: $25 per person each session.
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562) 570-1745
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, June 28, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour
8 a.m., get tour of the wetlands with biologist John Boyle. Meet at the bridge.
Parking is accessible from the northbound lane of Pacific Coast Highway one mile south of Warner (across from the Bolsa Chica State Beach entrance).
Saturday, June 28, Frieda's Local Open-Air Fresh Marketplace
8 a.m. to 1 p. m.
4465 Corporate Center Dr. (corner of Cerritos and Lexington, east of Bloomfield)
Los Alamitos, CA
Seasonal favorites, breads and pastries, California-grown, cooking demos, tasting samples, fresh-brewed coffee, certified organic, fresh seadfood, grower-direct flowers.
www.friedas.com
Saturday, June 28, E-Waste and Used Tire Event (free)
9 a. m. to 1 p. m.
Environmental Services Bureau
2929 East Willow St.
Long Beach
See pdf flyer:
www.longbeach-recycles.org
L.B. Environmental Services Bureau homepage:
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Sunday, June 29, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Ongoing Events:
Aquarium of the Pacific
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Bixby Knolls Strollers/Walking Group
Meets every Saturday morning 7:30 a.m.
It’s A Grind Coffee House, 4245 Atlantic Avenue
For more details email:
blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
EcoLink Meetings, Ongoing-Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Atherton, just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
www.ecolink4us.org
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view days and times of hikes and other activities for Long Beach:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
JULY 2008
Tuesday, July 1, Raw Inpsiration Farmers' Market
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1 World Trade Center
Long Beach, 90831
www.rawinspiration.org
Wednesday, July 2, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
New to Long Beach as of 6/25!!!
2 to 7 p.m.
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
www.localharvest.org
Thursday, July 3, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, July 4, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Note: Frieda's Fresh Marketplace will not be held on Sat. July 5th due to the holiday weekend.
Sunday, July 6, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Sunday, July 6, Bikepool to the Marina Farmers' Market
Long Beach Cyclists
Website: www.lbcyclists.org
Sunday, July 6, Garden Tour at Rancho Los Cerritos
2:30 p.m., free
Reservations requested: (562) 570-1755
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rd.
Long Beach 90807
Rancho calendar page:
www.rancholoscerritos.org
Tuesday, July 8, Raw Inpsiration Farmers' Market
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1 World Trade Center
Long Beach, 90831
www.rawinspiration.org
Tuesday, July 8, Historic Preservation Element Workshop (City of L.B.)
6:30 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.
El Dorado Park West
Craft Room
2800 Studebaker Rd.
www.longbeach.gov
Wednesday, July 9, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
2 to 7 p.m.
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
www.localharvest.org
Wednesday, July 9, Historic Preservation Element Workshop (City of L.B.)
6:30 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.
North Division Substation
Community Room
4891 Atlantic Ave.
www.longbeach.gov
Thursday, July 10, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 p.m.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, July 10, Historic Preservation Element Workshop (City of L.B.)
6:30 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.
3rd District Field Office
Community Room
340 Nieto Ave.
www.longbeach.gov
Friday, July 11, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, July 11, Evening Campfire
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Get the family together for an hour and head outside for some fresh air, relaxation, stories, games and laughs around the campfire.
$1.50 per person, pre-registration required. Call: (562) 570-1745
Nature Center Family & Special Events page (scroll down):
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, July 12, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Saturday, July 12, Frieda's Local Open-Air Fresh Marketplace
8 a.m. to 1 p. m.
4465 Corporate Center Dr. (corner of Cerritos and Lexington, east of Bloomfield)
Los Alamitos, CA
Seasonal favorites, breads and pastries, California-grown, cooking demos, tasting samples, fresh-brewed coffee, certified organic, fresh seadfood, grower-direct flowers.
www.friedas.com
Saturday, July 12, Simple Saturdays
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center
On the second Saturday of every month discover new and simple ways you can live a healthier, happier life. The Long Beach Water Department will present tips for saving water, and a solar cooking expert (see listing below) will demonstrate the simplicity of solar cookery.
Nature Center Special Events page (scroll down):
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, July 12, Solar Cooking Demonstration
10 a.m.-2 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center
DIY solar oven kits for the kids. Demo by Micro Enterprise Solar Harvest (MESH: www.meshinc.org)
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562) 570-1745
Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, July 12, Friends of Colorado Lagoon "Estuary Explorations"
Noon to 2 p. m.
Location: At the corner of Appian Way and Colorado St. in East Long Beach
www.coloradolagoon.org
Saturday July 12, Seal Beach Public Star Party
8:00 p.m., Grassy area at beginning of pier.
These star parties are just plain fun! Why not opt for an evening learning about the universe and seeing some wondrous sights with your own eyes? Head on down to the Seal Beach pier between 8 and 10 p.m. and enjoy the view. While you're there stop by Bogart's Coffee House for a great warm drink and thank them for helping to make Seal Beach astronomy nights a huge success!
www.bogartscoffee.com
Sunday, July 13, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Tuesday, July 15, Raw Inpsiration Farmers' Market
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1 World Trade Center
Long Beach, 90831
www.rawinspiration.org
Tuesday, July 15, Adult Nightlife Walk
7 – 9pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature on a quiet reflective walk on the trails with a naturalist.
$3 per person, pre-registration required.
Nature Center Adult Programs page:
www.longbeach.gov
Wednesday, July 16, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
2 to 7 p.m.
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
www.localharvest.org
Thursday, July 17, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, July 18, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Saturday, July 19, Frieda's Local Open-Air Fresh Marketplace
8 a.m. to 1 p. m.
4465 Corporate Center Dr. (corner of Cerritos and Lexington, east of Bloomfield)
Los Alamitos, CA
Seasonal favorites, breads and pastries, California-grown, cooking demos, tasting samples, fresh-brewed coffee, certified organic, fresh seadfood, grower-direct flowers.
www.friedas.com
Saturday, July 19th, Art in the Garden Tour
Time: 10am – 4pm
Begin Tour:
Alford’s English Gardens (Here you'll pick up the map/brochure and head out on the self-guided tour of eight residential gardens)
550 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 101A
Seal Beach, CA (562) 430-3528
Cost: $20, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Beacon House in San Pedro
Last Stop: Los Cerritos Elementary Urban Farm Yard
515 West San Antonio Drive, Long Beach
Garden, exhibits, fun - Free!
Saturday, July 19, Smart Gardening and Composting Workshop
Workshop for 7/19 is full! Extra class added for 7/24 (see listing below)
Next regularly scheduled workshop:
Saturday, August 16, 2008
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
Smart Gardening/Composting page (City of Long Beach):
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturday, July 19, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
10 a.m.
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Sunday, July 20, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Tuesday, July 22, Raw Inpsiration Farmers' Market
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1 World Trade Center
Long Beach, 90831
www.rawinspiration.org
Wednesday, July 23, Food Environment Forum
2-4:30 pm
Miller Family Health Education Center
3820 Cherry Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
RSVPs appreciated. Space is limited. To RSVP, please contact Shawna Stevens at
(562) 570-7901 or shawna_stevens@longbeach.gov by Friday, July 18th.
Learn how health is impacted by the food available in your neighborhood. Hosted by Jack Thomas, DO. Featured presenter Sue Babey, PhD. Topics covered will include overview of obesity and diabetes in Long Beach, menu labeling descriptions, benefits of community gardens, farmers' markets and food banks.
Read event
details (pdf flyer):
Food Environment Forum
Wednesday, July 23, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
2 to 7 p.m.
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
www.localharvest.org
Thursday, July 24, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, July 24, Sustainable City Commission Meeting (public welcome)
4:00 p.m. in City Hall, council chambers
333 W. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6555
Sustainable City Commission page:
www.longbeach.gov
Thursday, July 24, Smart Gardening and Composting Workshop
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Free (this extra workshop was added in July due to popular demand)
Learn how to turn your lawn and yard trimmings into a beneficial soil amendment.
Note: Regular workshops are held on the third Saturday of every month.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
Smart Gardening/Composting page (City of Long Beach):
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Thursday, July 24, Long Beach Green Drinks Gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m.
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar." Happy hour menu will be offered to Green Drinkers throughout the evening.
www.morrysofnaples.com
Contact: Jenny Caronna with any questions.
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Friday, July 25, Downtown Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Friday, July 25, Evening Campfire
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Get the family together for an hour and head outside for some fresh air, relaxation, stories, games and laughs around the campfire.
$1.50 per person, pre-registration required. Call: (562) 570-1745
Nature Center Family & Special Events page (scroll down):
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, July 26, Frieda's Local Open-Air Fresh Marketplace
8 a.m. to 1 p. m.
4465 Corporate Center Dr. (corner of Cerritos and Lexington, east of Bloomfield)
Los Alamitos, CA
Seasonal favorites, breads and pastries, California-grown, cooking demos, tasting samples, fresh-brewed coffee, certified organic, fresh seadfood, grower-direct flowers.
www.friedas.com
Saturday, July 26, Andy Goldsworthy Day
12 – 3pm, El Dorado Nature Center
(562) 570-1745
Join artists and friends in creating "Andy Goldsworthy" style art from found objects along the El Dorado Nature Center trail. Bring joy; the land will provide the inspiration.
Nature Center Special Events page (scroll down):
www.longbeach.gov
Sunday, July 27, Nature by Kayak
9 a.m. to noon. Off-site, Aquarium of the Pacific class held at Newport Bay Wildlife Preserve.
Cost: $58 per person
$53 for Aquarium members
Kayak included. Instruction on basic kayaking and a naturalist-guided expedition to learn about the plants, geologic features, archaeological sites, marine biology and the fascinating history of the Bay. Both double and single kayaks are available.
Ages: Must be at least 11 years old, under 16 years old must be enrolled with an adult.
RSVP: (562) 951-1630
AOP "Nature by Kayak" page:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Sunday, July 27, Long Beach Southeast Farmers' Market
9 am - 2 pm.
Alamitos Bay Marina
E. Marina Dr. south of E. 2nd St.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Tuesday, July 29, Raw Inpsiration Farmers' Market
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1 World Trade Center
Long Beach, 90831
www.rawinspiration.org
Wednesday, July 30, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
2 to 7 p.m.
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
www.localharvest.org
Thursday, July 31, Long Beach Uptown Farmers' Market
3 - 6:30 pm.
Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.)
in the Bixby Knolls area.
www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org
Thursday, July 31, Discover the Stars Beginning Astronomy Class
Class sessions held at El Dorado Nature Center, 11 years and up, $35
Meeting dates and times:
Thursday July 31, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Thursday August 7, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Saturday August 9, Star Party – 8:00-10:00 pm (location TBD)
Instructor: Michael Beckage
Call to register: (562) 570-1745
Nature Center Family & Special Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
ONGOING:
Aquarium of the Pacific
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Bixby Knolls Strollers/Walking Group
Meets every Saturday morning 7:30 a.m.
It’s A Grind Coffee House, 4245 Atlantic Avenue
For more details email:
blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
EcoLink Meetings, Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church (5450 E. Atherton St.), just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
For meeting details, go to www.ecolink4us.org and click on icon at bottom right of page: "Join EcoLink Meetings."
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit this El Dorado Nature Center page to see special events:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view days and times of hikes and other activities for Long Beach:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
AUGUST 2008
FARMERS' MARKETS
Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Southeast Long Beach
On Marina Dr., just south of Second St.
www.goodveg.org
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Raw Inspiration Certified Farmers' Markets
1 World Trade Center
Long Beach
www.rawinspiration.org
Wednesdays, Local Harvest Farmers' Market
2 to 7 p.m., Long Beach
Located at Marina Vista Park near Marine Stadium (N/W end of Marine Stadium right inside the gate where the park is and the water starts). Cross streets: Appian Way and Nieto Ave.
Unique food vendors, selling barbecued, specialty, multicultural and other foods in addition to locally grown produce.
www.localharvest.org
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Uptown Long Beach
At 46th St. and Atlantic Ave.
www.goodveg.org
Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Long Beach
Promenade North at Fifth St.
www.goodveg.org
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, Cerritos
Located on the east side of Park Plaza Drive between Towne Center Drive and Park Plaza West, just south of Cerritos Towne Center Shopping Center (and just north of the Performing Arts Center).
www.goodveg.org
AUGUST EVENTS
Saturday, August 2, Volunteer Meeting
9-9:30 am, El Dorado Nature Center
Looking for volunteer opportunities or service hours? Come to an orientation meeting to learn about what you can do at the Nature Center.
Nature Center Stewardship page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, August 2, 1st Saturday Stewards – Service Learning Opportunity
10am - noon, El Dorado Nature Center
Students, interns, volunteers, join in cleaning the stream, clearing the trails, pulling weeds or painting the benches. Call the Center to let them know you are coming, so they’ll be sure to have enough rakes and shovels. Wear sturdy shoes.
Phone: (562) 570-1749 to sign up and for more information.
Nature Center homepage:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, August 2, Out of the Wilds, and Into Your Garden, "Some Like it Hot: How to Plant a Water-Wise Garden"
2 – 4pm., El Dorado Nature Center, free
Want to learn more about native and water wise gardening? Come to the Nature Center's free gardening class and talk with California native plant experts. First Saturday of each month. Class limit is 25. Call to register: (562) 570-1745
Nature Center homepage:
www.longbeach.gov
Sunday, August 3, Garden Tour at Rancho Los Cerritos
2:30 p.m., free
Reservations requested: (562) 570-1755
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rd.
Long Beach 90807
Rancho calendar page:
www.rancholoscerritos.org
Tuesday, August 5, Adult Nightlife Walk
7 – 9pm, El Dorado Nature Center, $3 per person
The Nature Center comes alive at night, and we seldom appreciate this beauteous time of the day. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature on a quiet reflective walk on the trails with a naturalist. Register soon, because spots fill up quickly, (562) 570-1745.
Nature Center homepage:
www.longbeach.gov
Friday, August 8, Evening Campfire
7:30 - 8:30pm, El Dorado Nature Center, $1.50 per person
Get the family together for an hour and head outside for some fresh air, relaxation, stories, games and laughs around the campfire. Please register at (562) 570-1745, because spots fill up quickly.
Nature Center homepage:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, August 9, Nature/Bird Walks
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Saturday, August 9, Simple Saturdays, Topic: Backyard Composters
10am -3:30pm, El Dorado Nature Center
Celebrate the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development by visiting the Nature Center on the 2nd Saturday of each month. You’ll have a chance to discover new and simple ways you can live a healthier, happier life. This month, Lisa Harris from the City of Long Beach, displays easy backyard composters.
Call (562) 570-1749 for more information.
Nature Center homepage:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, August 9, Friends of Colorado Lagoon "Estuary Explorations"
2 pm to 3:30 pm (*this is a time change from previous months)
Location: At the corner of Appian Way and Colorado St. in East Long Beach
www.coloradolagoon.org
Saturday, August 9, “The Perseids”
8-10 pm, El Dorado Nature Center, $4 per person
Every year in August, these beautiful meteors return, carrying a trail of history, myth, and ancient stories told around countless campfires.
Call (562) 570-1745 to register.
Nature Center Family & Special Events page (scroll down):
www.longbeach.gov
Tuesday, August 12, Family Nightlife Walk
7 – 9pm, El Dorado Nature Center, $3 per person.
Looking for an alternative to the computer and TV? Bring the kids to the Nature Center for a naturalist-led walk on the trails. Please register at (562) 570-1745.
Nature Center Family & Special Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, August 16, Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup Day
10 a.m.
1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803
www.beachcleanup.org
Saturday, August 16, Adopt-A-Wetland Cleanup
10am - Noon, At Colorado Lagoon in conjunctiionn with the El Dorado Nature Center
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to give back to the environment and your community? Learn more about our fragile wetland habitats and how to protect them.
Third Saturday each month. Call (562) 570-4876 for more information.
Nature Center/Colorado Lagoon page:
www.longbeach.gov
Friends of Colorado Lagoon:
www.coloradolagoon.org
Saturday, August 16, Smart Gardening and Composting Workshop
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., Free
Learn how to turn your lawn and yard trimmings into a beneficial soil amendment. Workshops are held on the third Saturday of every month.
2929 E. Willow Street
Long Beach
Smart Gardening/Composting page (City of Long Beach):
www.longbeach-recycles.org
Saturday, August 16, Butterfly Walk
1 – 3p m, $5 per person, El Dorado Nature Center
People aren’t the only ones who enjoy wildflowers. You’ll see wildflower plantings and observe the “wild things” that visit the spring-flowering plants. Call (562) 570-1745 to register. Adults only.
Nature Center Adult Programs page:
www.longbeach.gov
Sunday, August 17, Mud Mania: A Celebration of Adobe, "Squish, Slither, and Stomp through the Muddiest Event in Town!"
12:30-4:30 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos
Squish some history between your toes! Visit Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site and learn about our local “adobe” soil and its many uses throughout history. Guests will make real adobe bricks, plaster a wall with mud, construct a mini-adobe home, compete in mud relay races and much more. This is the muddiest and wackiest event in Southern California. Entertainment will be provided by The Witcher Brothers who will be performing bluegrass music throughout the event. Light refreshments will also be available for purchase.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 4-12.
www.rancholoscerritos.org
Monday, August 18, "Living with Wildlife"
6 p.m., presented by California Fish and Game and Long Beach Animal Care Services. Sponsored by Gerrie Shipske's office.
El
Dorado Senior Center, Bridge Room
2800 N. Studebaker Rd.
Long Beach
Discussion will be on local wildlife with an emphasis on coyote population.
For additional information call Gerrie Shipske's office:
(562) 570-6932
Also visit this City of Long Beach page:
www.longbeach.gov
Thursday, August 21, Intuition Basics: A User's Guide
7 - 9pm, featuring Rebecca, Intuitive Reader
Bogart's Coffee House
905 Ocean Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-2226
Spend an evening with Rebecca and she'll help you start recognizing your own inner guidance through demonstrations and simple exercises.
Learn more:
www.BogartsCoffee.com
Saturday, August 23, Discovery Day
10am – 2pm., El Dorado Nature Center
Ever wonder what's living under the logs, or hiding in the mud of the stream? Come dig, dip and delve into the mysteries hidden at the Nature Center.
Call (562) 570-4876 for more information.
Nature Center Family & Special Events page:
www.longbeach.gov
Saturday, August 23, Nature by Kayak
9 a.m. to noon. Off-site, Aquarium of the Pacific class held at Newport Bay Wildlife Preserve.
Cost: $58 per person
$53 for Aquarium members
Kayak included. Instruction on basic kayaking and a naturalist-guided expedition to learn about the plants, geologic features, archaeological sites, marine biology and the fascinating history of the Bay. Both double and single kayaks are available.
Ages: Must be at least 11 years old, under 16 years old must be enrolled with an adult.
RSVP: (562) 951-1630
AOP "Nature by Kayak" page:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Saturday, August 23, Save Our Beach, Beach Clean-Up
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1st & Ocean, Seal Beach
Learn more:
www.saveourbeach.org
Monday, August 25, Green Speed Dating
6-8pm. (event starts on time so please arrive by 5:45pm to check-in)
LOCATION: Morry's of Naples, 5764 E. Second Street in Long Beach, CA (in Naples) www.morrysofnaples.com
COST: $25 per person
AGE RANGE: 25 - 45 years old
REGISTER FOR EVENT: To register for the event, please follow these steps:
Step 1. Send an email to: greenspeeddating@gmail.com with your name, age, and gender. A confirmation email will be sent to you once you are signed up.
Step 2. Pre-payment of $25 via PayPal is required for the event (website below), in order to pre-make the dating forms.
More details about L.B. event:
www.greenspeeddating.com
Tuesday, August 26, Community Dinners for a Healthy Planet
6:30 – 9pm. El Dorado Natue Center
Join others on the last Tuesday of each month for a vegetarian potluck and celebration of new friends and community. This month, Master Herbalist Julie James presents holistic household cleaning products. Bring a lemon and a reusable container with lid. And don't forget your delicious dish for five. Call (562) 570-4876
Nature Center Adult Programs page:
www.longbeach.gov
Thursday, August 28, Sustainable City Commission Meeting (public welcome)
4:00 p.m. in City Hall, council chambers
333 W. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6555
Note: Meetings are the fourth Thursday of every month.
Sustainable City Commission page:
www.longbeach.gov
Thursday, August 28, Long Beach Green Drinks Gathering
Morry's of Naples, from 7-9:30 p.m.
5764 E. 2nd St.
(562) 433-0405
Meet in "The Backroom Wine & Cheese Bar." Happy hour menu will be offered to Green Drinkers throughout the evening.
www.morrysofnaples.com
Contact: Jenny Caronna with any questions.
jenny@fundraisinggreen.com
www.greendrinks.org
Informal, eco-friendly gathering of people interested in networking over drinks and food. Exchange ideas, make new friends, and enjoy a night out with others who share green passions.
Sunday, August 31,The Healing Science of Yoga
2-4 p.m., guided by Dharma Shakti
$25 pre-paid $30 at the door
Ja Yoga
5525 Spring Street (at Bellflower Blvd.)
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 746-7779
info@jayoga.org
The ancient study of life from India is now here in Long Beach. Ayurvda is the healthy lifestyle of the yogi. Come understand the natural way of healing the body, mind and soul.
Ja Yoga Events page:
www.jayoga.org
ONGOING:
Aquarium of the Pacific
Visit this page to view events throughout the year:
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Bixby Knolls Strollers/Walking Group
Meets every Saturday morning 7:30 a.m.
It’s A Grind Coffee House, 4245 Atlantic Avenue
For more details email:
blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
EcoLink Meetings, Monthly
Eco-Link meets the last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Church (5450 E. Atherton St.), just west of Bellflower Blvd. Find out what other environmental and social justice groups are doing in the Long Beach area.
For meeting details, go to www.ecolink4us.org and click on icon at bottom right of page: "Join EcoLink Meetings."
El Dorado Nature Center
Visit the El Dorado Nature Center website to see special events:
Nature Center homepage:
www.longbeach.gov
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Meetings, Ongoing Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust meets the last Tuesday of every other month at the Belmont Shores Home Park clubhouse on Loynes Drive (next to the Gaslamp). For more information go to:
www.lcwlandtrust.org
Neighborhood Cleanup Events/City of Long Beach
Visit this website:
www.litterfreelb.org
Save Our Beach
Visit website below to see dates of ongoing beach cleanup events for areas in Southern California.
www.saveourbeach.org
Sierra Club (Long Beach chapter)
Visit website to view days and times of hikes and other activities for Long Beach:
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
