| Calendar listings should be mailed to 5225 E. Second St., Long Beach, CA 90803 or e-mail to editor@gazettes.com. Please include time, date and place of the event along with the cost (if any) and a contact phone number or Web site. NIGHT OUT July 23, Long Beach Municipal Band “Viva la Banda,” 6:30 p.m., Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave., free, 570-3100 or www.lbparks.org. July 23, Movies in the Park “Bee Movie,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., Pan American Park, 5157 Centralia St., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. July 23, Moonlight Movies on the Beach “Casablanca,” 8 p.m., Cherry Beach, East Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue, free, 434-1542 or www.alfredosbeachclub.com. July 24, Thursday Night Concerts in the Park with Bobby D and the Mix, 6 p.m., Ramona Park, 3301 East 65th St., free, 570-8890 or www.longbeach.gov. July 24, Long Beach Municipal Band “Viva la Banda,” 6:30 p.m., Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way, free, 570-3100 or www.lbparks.org. July 24, Courtyard Concert Series with the Susie Hansen Latin Band, 6:30 p.m. (seating begins at 3:30 p.m.), Marketplace Long Beach, Second Street and Pacific Coast Highway, free, 431-6282 or marketplacelongbeach.com. July 24, Movies in the Park “Bee Movie,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., Veterans Park, 101 East 28th St., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. July 25, Downtown Music Series with Ricky Coz, 5-9 p.m., Rock Bottom, 1 Pine Ave., free, 485-3136. July 25, Downtown Music Series with Jumpin Joz, 5-9 p.m., Pine Avenue between First Street and Broadway, free, 485-3136. July 25, Downtown Music Series with Mark Gutierrez, 5-9 p.m., Pine Avenue Pier, free, 485-3136. July 25, Samba Happy Hour! En La Noche@molaa, 6-9 p.m., Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., free, 437-1689 or www.molaa.org. July 25, Long Beach Municipal Band “Viva la Banda,” 6:30 p.m., El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road and Willow Street, free, 570-3100 or www.lbparks.org. July 25, Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., Acres of Books, 240 Long Beach Blvd., free, 437-6980. July 25, Movies in the Park “Bee Movie,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. July 25-26, Live Jazz with The Steve Harris Collective (Fri.) and The Adam Schroeder Duo (Sat.), 8 p.m., CasaVino, 51 S. Pine Ave., reservations recommended, 216-1590 or www.casavinowinebar.com. July 26, Downtown Music Series with Kings of Marigold, 5-9 p.m., Rock Bottom, 1 Pine Ave., free, 485-3136. July 26, Downtown Music Series with Jumpin Joz, 5-9 p.m., Pine Avenue between First Street and Broadway free, 485-3136. July 26, Downtown Music Series with Mark Gutierrez, 5-9 p.m., Pine Avenue Pier, free, 485-3136. July 26, Jumpstart Your Night! With Treehouse & Friends, 7-9:30 p.m., It’s A Grind Coffee House, 5372 E. Second St., free, 987-5700. July 26, Tommy Tassi & The Authentics, 7 p.m., CSULB Soroptimist House terrace, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., $25, 985-7022 or www.csulb.edu/alumni/events. July 26, “Beyond the Valley of the Flight Attendants: Beyond Retirement,” Benefit, 8:30 p.m., The Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd., $20, 901-1456 or foundtheatre.org. July 27, Downtown Music Series with Early McCalister, 4-8 p.m., Pine Avenue between First Street and Broadway, free, 485-3136. July 27, Downtown Music Series with, 4-8 p.m., Ricky Coz, Waterfront Nautical Shell, between Gladstone’s and P.F. Chang’s, free, 485-3136. July 27, Last Sunday Stand-Up, 7 p.m., Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd., $10, 433-3363 or foundteatre.org. July 27, “Flaming Idiots,” 8 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Studio Theatre, Long Beach City College, 4901 E. Carson St., $10 general, $7 students and seniors, 938-4118. July 28, Movies in the Park “Surf’s Up,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., College Estates Park, 808 Stevely Ave., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. July 29, Long Beach Municipal Band “Bands Across The Sea,” 6:30 p.m., Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave., free, 570-3100 or www.lbparks.org. July 29, Movies in the Park “Surf’s Up,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., Drake Park, 951 Maine Ave., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. July 29, Moonlight Movies on the Beach “Back to the Future,” 8 p.m., Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave., free, 434-1542 or www.alfredosbeachclub.com. July 30, Long Beach Municipal Band “Bands Across The Sea,” 6:30 p.m., Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave., free, 570-3100 or www.lbparks.org. July 30, Movies in the Park “Surf’s Up,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., DeForest Parks, 6255 DeForest Ave., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. July 30, Moonlight Movies on the Beach “North by Northwest,” 8 p.m., Cherry Beach, East Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue, free, 434-1542 or www.alfredosbeachclub.com. July 30, Seal Beach Summer Concert Series with The Regular Guys, 6 p.m., Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Avenue and Main Street, Seal Beach, free, 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org. July 31, Thursday Night Concerts in the Park with Emperor, 6 p.m., Somerset Park, 1500 East Carson, free, 570-8890 or www.longbeach.gov. July 31, 2008 Rancho Summer Concert Series with Lauren Koval, 6 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., free, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. July 31, Courtyard Concert Series with The Rock-Its, 6:30 p.m. (seating begins at 3:30 p.m.), Marketplace Long Beach, Second Street and Pacific Coast Highway, free, 431-6282 or marketplacelongbeach.com. July 31, Long Beach Municipal Band “Bands Across The Sea,” 6:30 p.m., Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way, free, 570-3100 or www.lbparks.org. July 31, Movies in the Park “Surf’s Up,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Bvld., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. Through July 27, “Flaming Idiots,” 8 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Studio Theatre, Long Beach City College, 4901 E. Carson St., $10 general, $7 students and seniors, 938-4118. Through July 27, Musical Theatre West presents “The Wizard of Oz,” Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., $25-$53, 856-1999, ext. 4 or www.musical.org. Aug. 1, Long Beach Municipal Band “Bands Across The Sea,” 6:30 p.m., El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road and Willow Street, free, 570-3100 or www.lbparks.org. Aug. 1, Movies in the Park “Surf’s Up,” twilight approximately 8 p.m., Stearns Champions, 4520 E. 23rd St., free, 570-6555 or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park. Aug. 2, Paperback Writer, 7 p.m., CSULB Soroptimist House terrace, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., $25, 985-7022 or www.csulb.edu/alumni/events. Aug. 6, Seal Beach Summer Concert Series with Danny Dean and the Homewreckers, 6 p.m., Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Avenue and Main Street, Seal Beach, free, 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org. Aug. 7, Courtyard Concert Series with Texas House Party, 6:30 p.m. (seating begins at 3:30 p.m.), Marketplace Long Beach, Second Street and Pacific Coast Highway, free, 431-6282 or marketplacelongbeach.com. Aug. 8-10, 21st Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival, 5-11:30 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Village Drive and Linden Avenue, $45 before July 30, $50 afterwards for lawn seats, $60-$75 reserved box seats, $150-$175 VIP tickets, 424-0013 or www.LongBeachJazzFestival.com. Aug. 10, 2008 Rancho Summer Concert Series with Sharp Sounds, 6 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., free, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. Aug. 13, Seal Beach Summer Concert Series with The Elm Street Band, 6 p.m., Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Avenue and Main Street, Seal Beach, free, 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org. Aug. 20, Seal Beach Summer Concert Series with The Eliminators Surf Band, 6 p.m., Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Avenue and Main Street, Seal Beach, free, 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org. Aug. 21, 2008 Rancho Summer Concert Series with Ross Altman, 6 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., free, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. Aug. 21, The Beach Toys, 7 p.m., CSULB Soroptimist House terrace, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., $25, 985-7022 or www.csulb.edu/alumni/events. Aug. 23, The Beach Toys, 7 p.m., CSULB Soroptimist House terrace, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., $25, 985-7022 or www.csulb.edu/alumni/events. Aug. 31, Last Sunday Stand-Up, 7 p.m., Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd., $10, 433-3363 or foundteatre.org. Through Aug. 2, “Of Mice and Men,” 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St., $12-$22, 494-1014. Through Aug. 30, “Beyond the Valley of the Flight Attendants: Beyond Retirement,” 8:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., The Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd., $15 first class, $12 penny pincher, 433-3363 or foundtheatre.org. Ongoing, Comedy Mixer, 8 p.m., Fri., Basement Lounge, 149 Linden Ave., 437-6882 or www.laughishope.com. Ongoing, Friday Night Blues Cruise, Alamitos Bay, 205 N. Marina Dr., 8 p.m., $20, 21 and older, 799-7000. Ongoing, Jazz Vibe-Smooth Jazz, 6-9 p.m., Wed., Parkers' Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Village Dr., 432-6500. Ongoing, Long Beach Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m., Second Sat., Mirage Coffeehouse, 539 E. Bixby Rd., $6, 424-4774 or www.michellemangione.com. Ongoing, Open Mic for Comedians Musicians and Poets, 8 p.m. Fridays, Coffee Haven, 1708 Broadway, free, 437-3785. Ongoing, Open Mic Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. First & Third Tues., Viento y Agua Gallery and Coffeehouse, 4007 E. Fourth St., 434-1182. Ongoing, “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 11:30 p.m., Sat., Warner Grand Theater, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro, $9, www.midnightinsanity.com. Ongoing, Saturday Night Reggae Boat Party, 7 p.m., Alamitos Bay, 205 N. Marina Dr., 8 p.m., $39, 21 and older, 799-7000. Ongoing, William Hale's “Phat Phridays Comedy Nights,” 8:30 & 10 p.m., Cotton Club West Jazz Lounge, 730 E. Broadway, 437-8355. Ongoing, Vamp the Lounge Burlesque and upscale cocktails, 11 p.m., Sat., Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, $18, 499-6625. RUMMAGE WINE TASTINGS July 23, Sonoma Valley Four-course Winemaker Dinner, 7 p.m., Utopia, 445 E. First St., $50, 432-6888 or www.utopiarestaurant.net. July 23, Food and Wine Pairing: Dealing with Wine Killers, 7:30 p.m., The Wine Country, 2301 Redondo Ave., $45, reservations required, 597-8303 or www.thewinecountry.com. July 25, Justin Winery, 5-8 p.m., Brix, 16635 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, $25, 592-3167 or www.brix4wine.com. July 25, Ultra-Premium Wines from Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina, 7:30 p.m., The Wine Country, 2301 Redondo Ave., $45, reservations required, 597-8303 or www.thewinecountry.com. July 26, Summer Wine Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ristorante daVinci, 2801 E. Spring St., third floor, $50 per person, 685-8111. July 26, DAKshots: wine tasting and reception for photogrpher David A. Knudsen, 6 p.m., Medéa Gallery at The Village Tasting Room, 250 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite B, 590-5300. July 30, Artisan American Beer and Brats, 7:30 p.m., The Wine Country, 2301 Redondo Ave., $30, reservations required, 597-8303 or www.thewinecountry.com.
EVENTS
July 23, First Long Beach Losers Weigh-In, 5-7:30 p.m., Runners High, 5338 E. Second St., $5, www.longbeachlosers.com or e-mail justin@justinrudd.com. July 23-24, Belmont Shore Stroll and Savor, 5:30-9 p.m., East Second Street from Bay Shore to Roycroft avenues, $10 for book of 12 tickets, 434-3066 or www.belmontshore.org. July 23, Third Annual Icon Awards, 6 p.m., The Center, 2017 E. Fourth St., free, RSVPs required, 434-4455 or www.centerlb.org. July 23, GLBTQ Wedding and Family Expo, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., free, www.samelovesamerights.com. July 23, Andy Goldsworthy Day, noon-3 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., 570-1745. July 24, Youth Sailing on “American Pride,” Rainbow Harbor, near the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, for inner-city youth ages 8-13, sign up at area parks, 570-3150. July 24, Downtown Music Series with Banditos De Amore, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Utopia, 445 E. First St., free, 485-3136. July 24, Downtown Music Series with Diggy, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Arco Center, 200-300 Oceangate, free, 485-3136. July 24, ACCORD Kick Off and Reception, 5:30-9 p.m., Hilton Long Beach, 701 W. Ocean Blvd., 901-3081, ext. 322 or e-mail tonyh@accordnow.org. July 24, Long Beach Poly Inaugural Football Hall of Fame Dinner and Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m., The Reef, 880 S. Harbor Scenic Dr., $50, 522-4533 or e-mail starrtnew@aol.com. July 24, “Straight Talk” with President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific Jerry Schubel, 7 p.m., Charter Cable Channel Three, www.StraightTalkTV.com. July 25-27, 12th Annual Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun., Marine Stadium, 5255 E. Paoli Way, free, www.lbdragonboat.com. July 25-27, International Quilt Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors, free admission for children 10 and younger, (713) 781-6864 or www.quilts.com. July 25-26, 54th Annual Vintage and Classic Parts Exchange, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Veterans Stadium, Clark Avenue and East Conant Street, $5, (310) 542-3315. July 25, Downtown Music Series with EM3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rock Bottom, 1 Pine Ave. free, 485-3136. July 25, Screening of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” 1 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., 570-1045 or e-mail cphillip@lbpl.org. July 26, We Love Long Beach’s Belmont Shore Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Livingston Park, 230 St. Joseph, free, donations accepted, www.welovelongbeach.org. July 26, Monthly Beach Cleanup, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., First Street Lot, corner of Ocean Boulevard and First Street, Seal Beach, 884-6764 or 884-6764. July 26, Downtown Music Series with Jason Curry, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., La Caffia, 555 E. Ocean Blvd., # 101, free, 485-3136. July 26, Downtown Music Series with Mark Gutierrez, 1-4 p.m., The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, 95 S. Pine Ave., free, 485-3136. July 26, Family Fun Day, noon-4 p.m., Miracle on Fourth Street Park, 1518 E. Fourth St., 570-6555 or www.longbeach.gov/park. July 26, Fourth Street’s Summer Sidewalk Sale and Last Saturdays, noon-8 p.m., East Fourth Street between Junipero and Cherry avenues, free, 434-2468 or www.lastsaturdayson4th.com. July 26-27, Say, “Cheese” Long Beach!, noon Sat. to noon Sun., anywhere in Long Beach, free, e-mail Justin@juntinrudd.com or www.justinrudd.com. July 26, Rancho Los Cerritos to discuss “Plants of the Rancho,” 2 p.m., Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave., 570-1039. July 26, Steve Goodman reads from “City of New Orleans,” 3 p.m., Borders Books & Music, Los Altos Market Center, 2110 Bellflower Blvd., (206) 935-7515. July 26, The Sixth Annual Semana Jalisciense, 4:30 p.m., Terrace Theatre, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., free, RSVP required, 436-3636 or www.longbeachcc.com. July 27, Naples Island Swim, 7 a.m., Alamitos Bay, 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., $25 pre-registration, $30 day of, www.naplesislandswim.com. July 27, Caribbean Summer Festival, noon-10 p.m., Queen Mary Park, 1126 Queens Highway, $50 presale, $60 gate, admission free for children 9 years and younger, (310) 872-0316 or www.caribsumfest.com. July 27, Long Beach Heritage Annual Meeting and Reception, 2-4 p.m., Farmers & Merchants Bank, 302 Pine Ave., free, RSVPs recommended, 493-7019 or preservation@lbheritage.org. July 27-Aug. 3, Shark Week, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, $20.95 adults, $17.95 seniors 62 yeares and older, $11.95 children ages 3-11, discovery.com/sharkweek or www.aquariumofpacific.org. July 28, Aquarium Lecture Series with Julie Hagelin, 7 p.m., Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, $7 public, $4 aquarium members, free admission for Pacific Circle members and students with ID, reservations recommended, 590-3100, ext. 0 or www.aquariumofpacific.org. July 30, Aquarium Lecture Series with Stan Wilson, 7 p.m., Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, $7 public, $4 aquarium members, free admission for Pacific Circle members and students with ID, reservations recommended, 590-3100, ext. 0 or www.aquariumofpacific.org. July 31, Opera Camp stages “Brundibár,” 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Long Beach, 507 Pacific Ave., free, 432-5934 or visit www.longbeachopera.org. Through July 24, Youth Sailing on “American Pride,” Rainbow Harbor, near the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, for inner-city youth ages 8-13, sign up at area parks, 570-3150. Aug. 2, LB Water Department to discuss “Conserving Water for (our) Gardens,” 2 p.m., Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave., 570-1039. Aug. 3, Garden Tours, 2:30 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., free, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. Aug. 5, 12, Youth Aquarium and Harbor Cruise, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, for children enrolled in PR&M park sites and summer programs, 570-6555 or www.longbeach.gov/park. Aug. 6, Councilmember Patrick O'Donnell's Chat With Pat, 4:30-6 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 Britton, 570-6813. Aug. 8-10, Long Beach Jazz Festival, 5 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. Sat. and Sun., Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Drive, $150-$175 VIP, $60-$75 box seats, $45 general admission before July 30, $50 at the gate, 424-0013 or www.longbeachjazzfestival.com. Aug. 20, Cultural Rhythms, 6:30 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., 570-1745. Through Aug. 2, “Alice in Wonderland,” 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave., $20, $10 members and students, 997-1494 or www.lbshakespeare.org. Sept. 7, Garden Tours, 2:30 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., free, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. Sept. 17, Cultural Rhythms, 6:30 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., 570-1745. Oct. 5, Garden Tours, 2:30 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., free, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. Nov. 2, Garden Tours, 2:30 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., free, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. Through September, Downtown Outdoor Music Series, 11:30 a.m. -4 p.m. Tues. Wed. Thurs., 5-9 p.m. Fri. Sat., various locations, free, www.downtownlongbeach.org. Ongoing, Animal Encounter, weekends-by appointment, call for availability, The Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, $75, 590-3100. Ongoing, Behind-the-Scenes Tours, daily at varying times, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, $11 for members and $15 for non-members, 951-1630. Ongoing, Bixby Knolls Strollers, 7:30 a.m., Sat., It’s A Grind Coffee House, 4245 Atlantic Ave., blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com, www.bixbyknollsinfo.com. Ongoing, Champagne Sunday Brunch, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, $35, $12 for ages 5-11, reservations recommended, 499-1606. Ongoing, CodePink Women For Peace Demonstration, 6-7 p.m., Wed., Long Beach Boulevard and Broadway, www.codepink4peace.org. Ongoing, Comedy Machine, 8 p.m., Fri., Sat., Holiday Inn, Penthouse, 2640 Lakewood Blvd., 961-8495. Ongoing, Downtown Long Beach Farmer's Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, CityPlace Mall on the Promenade between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Ongoing, Downtown 44-Minute Trash Pickup, 10 a.m. first Saturday, 441 E. First St., http://newintown.meetup.com/36. Ongoing, Farmer's Market and Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Marina parking lot, Marina Dr. and PCH. Ongoing, Garden Tours, Sunday, Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd., 570-1755. Ongoing, Long Beach Book Club, 7-9 p.m. third Tuesday, East Village, 441 E. First St., http://bookclub.meetup.com/121. Ongoing, Second Saturday Art Walk, 4-9:30 p.m., every second Saturday, (children's activities 3-4:30 p.m.), Linden between Broadway and First, 435-5232, www.artwalklbc.com. Ongoing, Simple Saturdays Environmental Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Second Sat. every month, El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., 570-1745. Ongoing, Tarot Readings, 6-9 p.m., Mondays, Acres of Books, 240 Long Beach Blvd., $25, 437-6980. Ongoing, Victory at Sea, Fully Operational WWII museum ship, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., daily, Berth 94, San Pedro, (310) 519-9545, www.lanevictory.org. Ongoing, Words with Wine: Blending Books and Wine, 7 p.m., third Wed., Village Tasting Room, 250 W. Ocean Blvd., Ste. B, (909) 214-6354 or www.lbjuniorchamber.org. POLITICS July 29, Beer and Politics, 7 p.m., Smooth’s Sports Grille, 144 Pine Ave., free, (866) JAYCEES, www.beerandpolitics.org/cities/longbeach. Ongoing, League of Women Voters, 10 a.m., third Saturday, Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. Ongoing, Long Beach GOP Republican Women Federated, 11 a.m., third Wed., Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 Appian Way, $25, 598-1404. Ongoing, Long Beach Area Town Hall Meet-up Group, 6:45 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tues., Baker's Square Restaurant, 5520 South St., Lakewood, 925-6189, http://townhall.meetup.com/84/. Ongoing, Long Beach Greens, 7 p.m., 1st Thurs., Viento Y Agua, 4007 E. Fourth St., http://cagreens.org/longbeach. REUNIONS July 26, Millikan High School, class of 1978, 6 p.m.-midnight, DaVinci’s Ristorante, 2801 E. Spring St., third floor, $100, 884-3338 or www.millikanclassof78.com. August 9, Long Beach Poly High School, class of 1968, Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy., http://greatreunions.com. August 23, Long Beach Poly High School, class of 1988, Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy., http://greatreunions.com. Sept. 19-21, Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1963, (714) 539-1429. October 4, Long Beach Poly High School, class of 1958, Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy., http://greatreunions.com. HEALTH July 30, Advancements in Gynecologic Health, 6:30 p.m., Community Hospital of Long Beach Auditorium, 1720 Termino Ave., free, RSVP required, 494-0764. Ongoing, Adult Bereavement Group, 3-5 p.m. Wed., 6-8 p.m. Thurs., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Radiation/Oncology Conference Room, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1450. Ongoing, Art of Loving Yourself, 7:30-9 p.m., Tues., 600 E. PCH, #208, Seal Beach, 430-0026. Ongoing, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Wed., Wellness Center, 1070 Atlantic Ave., free, 433-4238 or www.recovery-inc.org. Ongoing, Balance Screening, 1-3 p.m., Every Third Thurs., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., free, 933-1650. Ongoing, Bariatric Surgical Weight-Loss Information Seminar, 7-8:30 p.m., Second Tuesday, Wellness Center, 2500 Redondo Ave., fee, 1-800-MEMORIAL. Ongoing, Beginner Yoga Class, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Omadawn Yoga Studio, $14, 1650 PCH, Seal Beach, 431-0706. Ongoing, Blood Pressure Check, 10 a.m.-noon, Mon., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri., St. Mary Senior Center, 1027 Linden Ave., 491-9811. Ongoing, Blood Pressure Screening, 9-11 a.m., Wed., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., 933-1650. Ongoing, Blood Sugar Check, 8:30-10 a.m., Every Third Wed., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., free, 933-1650. Ongoing, Brown Bag Pharmacy, noon-1 p.m., 3rd Thursday of each month, Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., 494-0764 Ongoing, Cancer Patient and Family Support Group, 5-7 p.m. Thurs., Long Beach Memorial Rehabilitation, 2801 Atlantic Ave., free, 376-3550. Ongoing, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Check, first Tues., St. Mary Senior Center, 1027 Linden Ave., appointment required, 491-9811. Ongoing, Easy Chair Yoga for the elderly, injured of overweight, 5 p.m. Thursday, Immanuel Community AME Church, Third and Obispo, (310) 467-4348. Ongoing, Energy Clinic, 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., The Rudra Yoga Center, 2040 E. Fourth St., free, 433-9777. Ongoing, Estate Planning, 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays, Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., free, 933-1650. Ongoing, Fit, Firm and Flexible Exercise Class, 10-11 a.m., Tues., Thurs., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., $5, 933-1650. Ongoing, Free Glucose and Blood Pressure Testing, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., second Wed., Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave, 494-0764, www.chlb.org. Ongoing, Free Healing Clinic, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. daily, World Evolution Yoga Center, 2038 East Fourth St., 433-9777. Ongoing, Free Hearing Tests, Mon.-Sat., Jays Hearing, 3740 E. Seventh St., 433-6701. Ongoing, Free Maternity Tour, 7-8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 800-Memorial, www.memorialcare.org. Ongoing, Gentle Yoga, 2:30, Tues and Thurs., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., $5, 933-1650. Ongoing, Gynecological Cancer Patient Support Group, 4:30-6 p.m. first and third Tues., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Radiation/Oncology Conference Room, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-0900. Ongoing, Hardcore Abdominal Exercise Class, 6 p.m., Wed., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., $5, 933-1650. Ongoing, Healing Touch Clinic and Raja Yoga, 4-8 p.m., second and fourth Tues., 500 Marina Dr., Seal Beach, donated fees go to charity, 429-9685. Ongoing, High Intensity Low Impact Aerobics, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wed. & Fri., Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., free, 498-1000. Ongoing, The Inspirations, Chronic Lung Disease, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2840 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 210, 933-5864. Ongoing, Lebed Method Exercise Class, 11:30 a.m. Tues., 5 p.m. Thurs., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., 933-1650. Ongoing, Living With Heart Failure, 1-3 p.m., Tues. and Thurs., free, 933-3716. Ongoing, Low Impact Body Contouring and Strength Training, 1-2 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., free, 498-1000. Ongoing, Low Vision Consultation Services, call for appt. time, St. Mary Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave., free, 491-9275. Ongoing, Massage, Fri., by appointment, St. Mary Senior Center, 1027 Linden Ave., $20 for a 30 min. session, 491-9811. Ongoing, Mental Health Workshop, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Wed., Wellness Center, 1070 Atlantic Ave., free, 433-4238. Ongoing, Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group, 4:30-6 p.m. Wed., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Radiation/Oncology Conference Room, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-7845. Ongoing, Nutritional Counseling, Mon and Tues., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., by appt. only, fee required/some insurances accepted, 933-1650. Ongoing, Perinatal Loss Support Group, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Radiation/Oncology Conference Room, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1454. Ongoing, Pilates, 2-3 p.m., Mon. & Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., free, 498-1000. Ongoing, Posture Exercise Class, 11:15 a.m., Thurs., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., $105, 933-1650. Ongoing, Posture Screenings, by appt., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., free, 933-1650. Ongoing, Kundalini Yoga, 6-7:15 p.m. Wed., 4626 N. Shadeway Rd. Lakewood, $31 for 4 meetings, 866-9771 Ext. 2408. Ongoing, Reflexology Massage, Wed., by appointment, St. Mary Senior Center, 1027 Linden Ave., $20 for a 30 min. session, 491-9811. Ongoing, Reiki Healing Touch, Mon., by appointment, St. Mary Senior Center, 1027 Linden Ave., $15 for a 30 min. session, 491-9811. Ongoing, Reiki for Pets, call for appointment, Wiskers, 4818 E. Second Street, 293-1741. Ongoing, SeniorFit Exercise Class, 55 yrs. & older, 9 to 10 a.m., Mon., Wed., Fri., St. Mary Senior Center, 1027 Linden Ave., $20 per month, 491-9811. Ongoing, Sierra Club Walk, moderate-brisk walk through nature center, 7:50 a.m., Every Sat., At El Dorado Park Library, Spring St. Studebaker Road, Free, 981-9111. Ongoing, Stretching and Toning for Women Cancer Patients, 10-11 a.m., Mon. & Wed., Tru II Form, 311 Main St., Seal Beach, free, reservations required, 594-9977. Ongoing, Support Group for the N.E.W. Program and Information Seminar, 6-7 p.m. Third Thursday, Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., (800) 964-0525, www.thenewprogramchlb.com. Ongoing, Tai Chi Chih, 4 p.m., Thurs., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., $5 per session, $24 for six-weeks, 933-1650. MEETINGS July 24, Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce Annual Installations and Awards Luncheon, noon-1:30 p.m., Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St., $25 per person, 424-6489. July 24, Long Beach Police Department Community Forum, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 759 Linden Ave., 570-7215. July 27, Long Beach Heritage annual meeting and reception, 2-4 p.m., F&M Bank, 302 Pine Ave., and The Cellar, 201 Broadway, free, reservations required, 493-7019 or e-mail preservation@lbheritage.org. July 31, Friends of Long Beach Animals Annual Meeting and Election, 6:30 p.m., Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St., 988-7647. Aug. 11, Good Neighbor Network Meeting, 7 p.m., Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, 2760 N. Studebaker Rd., 570-3102 or e-mail district5@longbeach.gov. August 21, Port of Long Beach Small Enterprise Program, 7 p.m., Councilmember Schipske's office, 2760 Studebaker Rd., 6301 Myrtle Ave., 570-6932. Oct. 13, Good Neighbor Network Meeting, 7 p.m., Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, 2760 N. Studebaker Rd., 570-3102 or e-mail district5@longbeach.gov. Oct. 16, Port of Long Beach Small Enterprise Program, 7 p.m., Councilmember Schipske's office, 2760 Studebaker Rd., 6301 Myrtle Ave., 570-6932. Nov. 10, Good Neighbor Network Meeting, 7 p.m., Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, 2760 N. Studebaker Rd., 570-3102 or e-mail district5@longbeach.gov. Ongoing, Network by Design meeting, 2:30-3:30 p.m., third Weds., Astarte/woman by design, 1462 E. 33rd St., 492-9999. Ongoing, ACLU Long Beach, 7 p.m., first Thurs., 2525 Grand Ave, Rm. 290, 856-5616. Ongoing, Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach, 7 p.m., first Fri., Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St., www.aralb.org. Ongoing, Amnesty International, 7 p.m., 3rd Wednesday, Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 Atherton, free, 425-4353. Ongoing, Auslich Ski Club, 7:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues., Khoury's, 110 Marina Dr., www.auslichskiclub.org. Ongoing, Ausick Ski and Recreation Club Barbecue, 5:30 p.m., last Tues., 5119 E. Colorado St., $5, www.auslichskiclub.org. Ongoing, Bay Shore Book Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, 195 Bay Shore Ave., 570-1039. Ongoing, Beer and Politics: Politics and a Pint, 7 p.m., last Tues., various locations, www.beerandpolitics.org. Ongoing, California Writers Club, 6-8 p.m., first Tuesday, Los Altos Library, meeting room, 5614 Britton Dr., 571-0767. Ongoing, Choral Belles, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, 431-7145. Ongoing, College Park Leads Club, 7:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m., Thurs. Buster's Beach House, 168 N. Marina Dr., 234-4850. Ongoing, Committee of 300 Monthly Mtg., 6:15 p.m., third Wednesday, (social hour 5:15 p.m.) Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., (no meetings in Feb., April, June and Dec.), 981-9200. Ongoing, Desk and Derrick Club, 6 p.m., 3rd Wed., Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., $25, 531-7733. Ongoing, Downtown Long Beach Lions Club, 12-1:30 p.m., Friday, Marriott at First and Atlantic, 594-8811. Ongoing, Fiction Reading Group, 7 p.m., 4th Wed., Barnes & Noble, 6326 E. PCH, 431-4165. Ongoing, Gavel Club #11 Toastmasters, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday, Schaier Nissan, 1800 E. Spring St., 430-9513 or www.freewebs.com/gavelclub11. Ongoing, Gay Men's Book Club, 8 p.m., 2nd Mon., 3416 E. Broadway, 987-1766. Ongoing, Good Morning Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., 1st & 3rd Wed., The Grand, 4101 E. Willow St., 436-1251. Ongoing, Hearing Loss Association, 6:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs., Weingart Senior, 5220 Olivas Ave., Lakewood, 433-6509. Ongoing, Homebrewers Club, 7 p.m., second Tues., Stein Filler's, 4160 Norse Way, 425-0588. Ongoing, J.R.'s Social Club for Men and Women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 420-6753, juneriggio@charter.net. Ongoing, Leads Club Lakewood, 7-8:30 a.m., Thurs., Lakewood Country Club, 3101 E. Carson St., Lakewood, 201-3097. Ongoing, LeTip Downtown Long Beach, 7:01-8:31 a.m., Thurs., 4404 Candlewood St., Lakewood, (323) 864-3218. Ongoing, Liberty Conservative Forum, 6:45 p.m. 2nd and 4th Thurs., Coco's Bakery Restaurant, 11510 South St., Cerritos, 924-9487. Ongoing, Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, 8 p.m., last Friday, St. Luke's Episcopal, 525 E. Seventh St., www.lbcgs.net. Ongoing, Long Beach For You, 11:30 a.m., last Wed., Long Beach Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr., $20, 920-8220 or www.foryounetwork.com. Ongoing, Long Beach Garden Club, 10 a.m., third Wed., St. Gregory's Church, 6201 E. Willow St., 493-5134. Ongoing, Long Beach Greens, 7 p.m., first Thurs., Kafe Neo, 2800 E. Fourth St., e-mail longbeach@greens.org or visit www.cagreens.org/longbeach. Ongoing, LB Ski Club, 7:30 p.m., 1st Wed., check for locations at www.longbeachskiclub.org. Ongoing, LB Sons of Norway Lodge, 7 p.m., first Wed., Los Altos United Church of Christ, 5550 Atherton, 437-5160. Ongoing, LB Writer's Group, 7 p.m., Mondays, Barnes & Noble, 6326 E. PCH, 431-2253. Ongoing, Los Angeles Swing Dance Club, 2-7 p.m., 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday, Golden Sails Hotel PCH Club, 6285 E. PCH, $5, $3 for members. Ongoing, Macintosh Computer User Group, 7 p.m., last Tues., Emerson Charter Academy, 2625 Josie Ave., 591-5335, (714) 636-8473, www.wocmug.org. Ongoing, Military Officers Assoc., LB Chapter, noon (lunch meeting), every 3rd Wed., El Dorado Country Club, 2400 Studebaker Rd., RSVP one day in advance to 425-3329. Ongoing, Military Officers Speak Out, 10 a.m., 2nd Sat., Viento y Agua, 4007 E. Fourth St., 833-8035. Ongoing, Mineral and Gem Society, 7:30 p.m., 2nd Wed., Senior Center, 1150 E. Fourth St., 930-0989. Ongoing, Mystery Readers Discussion Group, 11:30 a.m. 2nd Fri., The Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd., 570-1038. Ongoing, Mystery Reading Group, 7 p.m., 2nd Tues., Barnes & Noble, 6326 E. PCH, 431-2253. Ongoing, Note-Ables Women's Chorus, 9-11:30 a.m., Wed., LBCC, 1305 E. PCH, 633-8244. Ongoing, Populist Perspective: Friday Breakfast Club, 8-9 a.m., Fri., Denny's Restaurant, 2860 Bellflower Blvd., 438-3535. Ongoing, Prospectors Networking Group, 7 a.m., Thurs., Bakers Square, 5520 E. South St., 864-4659 or www.prospectorsbusinessnetwork.com. Ongoing, Questing Heirs Genealogy Society, 1:30 p.m., 3rd Sun., Resurrection Lutheran Church, Carson at Cherry. 961-8895. Ongoing, Real Estate Investing Club, 7 p.m., Mon., call or e-mail for location, (714) 209-3872 or miwanami@hotmail.com. Ongoing, Realtors Networking Breakfast, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Thurs., Khoury's Restaurant, 110 N. Marina Drive. Ongoing, Seal Beach Republican Women Federated, 6:45 p.m., third Wed., Mary Wilson Library, Senior Center Room, 707 Electric Ave., 596-4534. Ongoing, Signal Hill Chamber Mixer, 5:30 p.m., second Wed., Hilltop Park, Skyline Drive and Dawson Avenue, 773-1282. Ongoing, Single Seniors Coffee Club, 10 a.m., every Wed., Denny’s Restaurant patio, 2860 N. Bellflower Blvd. Ongoing, Singles Sailing Association, 7 p.m., every other Tues., 6285 E. PCH, first time visitors $5, $8 for regulars, 430-1715. Ongoing, Small Business Development Center Alliance Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., third Thurs., Queen Mary, $10, $15 for nonmembers, 590-7302 or www.regionalhispaniccc.org. Ongoing, South Wrigley Neighborhood Advisory Group, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month, Community Police Center, 023 Pacific Ave. Ongoing, Sweet Adelines - Golden Sands Chorus, Women's 4-part harmony, rehearsals, 7 p.m., Wed., Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St., 630-8445. Ongoing, Toastmasters: Deluxe #340, noon-1 p.m., Tues., Scan Healthplan, 3800 Kilroy Airport Way, 989-4462. Ongoing, Toastmasters: Diagonals, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Thurs., Bixby Knolls Realty, 545 E. Bixby Rd., 862-7544. Ongoing, Toastmasters Gavel Club #11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mon., 5373 E. Second St. (next to fire station), 598-8820. Ongoing, Toastmasters: Livewires, 7 p.m., Wed., Historic Police Station, 5373 E. Second St., 799-9524. Ongoing, Toastmasters: Shoreline Speakers, 7-8 a.m., Wed., Ruby's Diner, 6405 E. PCH, 985-9867. Ongoing, Toastmasters: Singles by the Shore, 7-9 p.m., Tues., Finbars Italian Kitchen, 620 PCH, Seal Beach, (714) 960-8388. Ongoing, Toastmasters: Speak Out (GLBTH club), 10 a.m.-noon, Sat., Long Beach Pride Office, 1017 Obispo Ave., (818) 973-2283. Ongoing, WE Succeed meeting, 7:30 a.m., second Wed., The Grand, 4101 E. Willow St. $20, (714) 527-8111. Ongoing, Women's Empowerment Circle, 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Shore Apothecarie, 4814 E. Second St., $15, 439-4449. Ongoing, Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance, 7 p.m., first Thursday, Jackie Robinson Academy, 2750 Pine Ave., 599-0812 or e-mailwrigleyalliance@msn.com. Ongoing, Wrigley Association, 7 p.m., first Monday of the month, Veterans Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St. RELIGION July 25, Aug. 1-3, 2008 Guided by God’s Spirit District Convention, 9:20 a.m., 300 E. Ocean Blvd., free, (323) 219-5007. July 28-Aug. 1, Power Lab Vacation Bible School ’08, 9 a.m.-noon, Cornerstone Church, 1000 N. Studebaker Rd., for children in preschool-fifth grade, free, 296-6487 or www.cclb.org\kids. Ongoing, Centering Prayer, 7 p.m., Wed., St. Bart’s Center, 4545 E. Fourth St., 243-8460 or e-mail patriciametzger@gmail.com. Ongoing, Catholic Mass in Polish, 3 p.m., last Sunday of every month, St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 5100 E. Broadway, 426-9830. Ongoing, Healing Meditations, 7 p.m. Mon., 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Harter's Holistic Health, 101 Main St., Seal Beach $15, 430-9200. Ongoing, Immanuel Community Church Choir, rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Thurs., service, 10 a.m. Sunday, 428-2931. Ongoing, Interactive Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Thurs., Creative Design Lab, 441 E. First Street, http://biblestudy.meetup.com/137. Ongoing, Introduction to Judaism, 1-3 p.m., Sundays, Congregation Shir Chadash, 6440 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood, $175, 429-0715. Ongoing, Jazz Vespers, 5 p.m. Sat., Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero Ave. 434-7400. Ongoing, Minyan, 8 a.m., Thursday, Temple Beth Shalom, 3635 Elm Ave., 426-6413. Ongoing, Origins Church Gathering, 6-8 p.m., Sun., Gaslamp, 6251 E. PCH, www.originslbc.com. Ongoing, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Services, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Sun., 370 Junipero Ave., 434-7400 or www.oslchurch.org. Ongoing, Prayer and Meditation, Teachings of the Inner Christ, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, 1775 Bellflower Blvd., 498-9211. Ongoing, Shabbat Services and Workshops, P'nai Or Long Long Beach, 364-5154 or www.Pnaior.org. Ongoing, Sunday Worship, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Soldiers of Christ Ministries, 668 Obispo Ave., 434-0855. Ongoing, Traditional Worship Service “Celebration,” 8:15 a.m. Sun., (9:30 a.m. Sunday school), Bethany Church, 2250 Clark Ave., 597-2411. Ongoing, Vipassana Meditation group, 2-4 p.m. Sun., First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave., free, (714) 726- 3672. SEMINARS EXHIBITS July 25, Walls and Foundations, 7-10 p.m., DDR Projects Art Gallery, 1532 E. Broadway, 590-9030 or www.ddrprojects.com. July 26-Sept. 20, Betsy Lohrer Hall: “You Are Here,” 6-9 p.m. opening reception July 26, Artistic Edge, 2105 E. Fourth St., 433-5169 or artisticedge.addr.com. July 26-27, Long Beach Artwalk, The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Shoreline Drive and Pine Avenue, free, (818) 709-2907 or www.westcoastartists.com. July 29-Sept. 13, Frida Kahlo Art and Poetry Exhibit, 6-9 p.m. reception Aug. 2, Picture This, 4130 Norse Way, free, 425-4861 or www.PictureThisGallery.weebly.com. Aug. 14, Artist reception for Barbara Wurden’s Spirit Figures, 7-9 p.m., Paradise Piano Bar and Restaurant, 1800 E. Broadway, 490-8773 or www.paradiselb.com. Through Aug. 1, Authentic Copy: The art of M. Racine, 3-10 p.m. Wed.-Fri., noon-6 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., DDR Projects, 1532 E. Broadway, 590-9030 or www.ddrprojects.com. Through Aug. 5, Scott Bloomfield, 4-6 p.m. opening reception Sat., June 7, Utopia, 445 E. First St., 432-6888 or www.utopiarestaurant@yahoo.com. Through Aug. 6, ONE Camera Year City, Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Ave., 424-2220 or www.hslb.org. Through Aug. 8, Members’ Exhibition, noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun., opening reception 2-4 p.m. Sun., June 29, Long Beach Arts, 245 W. Broadway, #260, 435-5995 or www.lomg-beach-arts.org. Through Aug. 10, “Al Held: The Evolution of Style,” CSULB University Art Museum, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., 985-5761, www.csulb.edu/uam. Through Aug. 15, Chris Tsagakis: Dance with the Devil, 5-8 p.m. opening reception, Sat., July 12, Michiko Loft, 228 Main St., 431-3237. Through Aug. 30, Alejandra Vernon, Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., 570-7500 or www.avernon.com. Through Aug. 31, BIG: beyond the frame, 6-8 p.m. opening reception Thurs., June 12, 3962 Studebaker Rd., Ste. 206, 982-0252. Through Aug. 31, Carlos Luna: El Gran Mambo, Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., 437-1689 or www.molaa.org. Through Aug. 31, Wilfredo Lam in North America, Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., 437-1689 or www.molaa.org. Through Aug. 31, Barbara Wurden: Spirit Figures, Paradise Piano Bar and Restaurant, 1800 E. Broadway, 490-8773 or www.paradiselb.com. Through Aug. 31, Justine Serebin: “the nexus between reality and fantasy, passion and desire, past, future and creative evolution," Viento y Agua, 4007 E. Fourth St., e-mail justineserebrin@yahoo.com or ospace.otis.edu/Justine/Welcome. Through Sept. 7, Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets Its Maker, Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., 439-2119, www.lbma.org. Through Sept. 12, Mascara Obscura, 7-9 p.m. opening reception, Fri., July 11, The Center of Long Beach, 2017 E. Fourth St., 547-1752. Through Sept. 28, The Art of Commerce: William Livingston’s Pinhole Photographs, Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., 439-2119 or www.lbma.org. Through Oct. 19, DECADE: Collected Works 1998-2008 by KC Wilkerson, 7 p.m. opening reception July 19, CasaVino Wine Bar, 51 S. Pine St., free, 216-1590 or www.kcwgallery.com. Ongoing, Self Made, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave., 982-0247. Ongoing, Show! Gallery, Miniatures, Tues., Thurs., Fri. 5-10 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat., Sun., 1-10 p.m., 1504 E. Broadway, 590-5130. Ongoing, Tantaleyes, 5 p.m., Wed., Tantalum, 6272 E. Pacific Coast Highway, 431-1414. Ongoing, Stephen Lucas Art, regular business hours, Artifacts Home Interiors, 50 E. Fourth St., 983-7828. WORKSHOPS July 24, Foreclosure Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Long Beach Public Library, 101 Pacific Ave., free, reservations required, (310) 379-0101 or www.foreclosureworkshop.net. July 24, Investing in Real Estate, 6:30 p.m., El Torito, 3301 Atlantic Ave., $29, (877) 285-8669. July 28, Safety Issues In and Around the Home, 12:30 p.m., Pathways, 3300 South St., suite 206 free, RSVP by July 25, 531-3031. July 29, Intermediate Word, Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership, 3635 Atlantic Ave., $45 general, $30 members, 290-0018, www.lbnp.org. July 30, Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Learn the Benefits and Features of the Corporate Express Package, 3 p.m., Petroleum Club of Long Beach, 3636 Linden Ave., 590-7302 or regionalhispaniccc.org. July 31, Behavioral Interviewing, Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership, 3635 Atlantic Ave., $45 general, $30 members, 290-0018, www.lbnp.org. Through July 28, Acting 4 Reality TV, 7 p.m. Mon., 240 W. Broadway, Ste. 130, $100, 293-3032 or www.garydewittmarshall.com. August 12, Developing a Program Budget, Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership, 3635 Atlantic Ave., $45 general, $30 members, 290-0018, www.lbnp.org. Ongoing, Knitting Workshop, 7:30 p.m., Mon., Portfolio Coffeehouse, 2300 E. Fourth St., free, 434-2486. Ongoing, Legal Clinic for Family & Employment Issues Consultations, first & third Thurs., 4-6 p.m., The Center, 2017 E. Fourth St., 434-455, ext. 231. Ongoing, Life Drawing, 6-9 p.m., Tues., Raymundo's Fine Art Gallery, 105 Linden Ave., $40, 436-9522. Ongoing, Life Enrichment Salon, 2 p.m. first three Thurs., Naples Plaza Building, 5855 Naples Plaza, Ste. 112, $50 per month, 434-7822 or www.donnaschilder.com. CLASSES July 31, Center for International Trade: International Goods Movement and CA Logistics, 6-9 p.m., Long Beach City College, Trailer W158, 5001 Lew Davis St., $45, RSVP required, 938-5052 or www.citd.org/training/index.cfm. Through July 31, Beginning Tango and Beginning Foxtrot, 6 and 7 p.m. Thurs., Ballroom Craze, 3092 Long Beach Blvd., $10 per class, (310) 701-2636. Ongoing, 55-Alive Mature Driver Safety Class, pre-registration required, Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., $10, 933-1650. Ongoing, Adult Jujitsu all ranks, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Stearns Park, 4520 E. 23rd St., ages 13 and up, check for rates, www.lakewoodbudokai.com. Ongoing, Adult Karate, all ranks, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Stearns Park, 4520 E. 23rd St., ages 13 and up, check for rates, www.lakewoodbudokai.com. Ongoing, Baby Care Basics, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $32, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org. Ongoing, Becoming a Parent, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $32, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org. Ongoing, “Be Fit With Joy,” 10-11 a.m., Tues. & Thurs., Grace Community Church, 138 Eighth St., Seal Beach, 596-1605. Ongoing, Beginning and Advanced Stained Glass Classes, 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thurs., 8:30 a.m. Sat., Visionary Artware, 2915 E. Broadway, 439-8774. Ongoing, Beginning Art Class, 9-11 a.m. Sat., Pulp Fiction, 4501 E. Carson St., #104, $15, includes supplies, 496-3343 or www.pulpfictiononline.com. Ongoing, Beginning Hula for Women and Teens, 7 p.m., Tues., Hula studio, 1535 Termino Ave., $60-$104, 494-9627, www.jazcraft.net/hulawelcome.html. Ongoing, Beginner Yoga Class, 10:30 a.m.-noon Sat., Omadawn Yoga Studio, 1650 PCH, Seal Beach, $14, 431-0706. Ongoing, Breastfeeding Class, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $45, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org/centerforwomen. Ongoing, Children's Jujitsu, ages 7-12, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Stearns Park, 4520 E. 23rd St., check for rates, www.lakewoodbudokai.com. Ongoing, Computer Class, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat., Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 6414 Britton Dr., 570-1045. Ongoing, Computer Class, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat., Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave., RSVP required, 570-1039. Ongoing, Dad's Boot Camp Class, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $27, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org/centerforwomen Ongoing, Estate Planning, 9 a.m.-noon, Wed., Memorial Integrative Wellness Center, 2600 Redondo Ave., by appt. only, free, 933-1650. Ongoing, Easy Chair Yoga, for elderly and overweight, 8 a.m. Sat., $8, all levels 9 a.m. Sat., $12, (all levels), 9 a.m., Immanuel Church, Third and Obispo, (310) 467-4348. Ongoing, Free Moms and Babies Support Group, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $45, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org/centerforwomen Ongoing, Gentle Yoga Class, 5:45 p.m., Wed., Golden Wind Zen Center, 3941 Long Beach Blvd., 490-9941, call for prices. Ongoing, German for Kids, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through May 2008, Atherton and Bellflower, 434-0414. Ongoing, Happiest Baby on the Block, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $27, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org/centerforwomen Ongoing, Hatha Yoga Class, 3 p.m., Tues. and 4:15 p.m. Wed., Golden Wind Zen Center, 3941 Long Beach Blvd., 490-9941, call for prices. Ongoing, Infant and Child CPR Classes, American Red Cross, Greater Long Beach Chapter, 595-6341 ext. 227, www.greaterlongbeachrc.org. Ongoing, Internet Class, 9:30 a.m. last Sat. of the month, Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., free, advance registration required, 570-7500. Ongoing, Improve Public Speaking and Leadership Skills, noon to 1 p.m., Tues., Scan Healthplan, 3800 Kilroy Airport Way, 989-4462 or 728-2781. Ongoing, Intermediate Hula for Women and Teens, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Hula studio, 1535 Termino Ave., 494-9627, www.jazcraft.net/hulawelcome.html. Ongoing, Laughter Yoga Club of Long Beach, 7:30 a.m., Mon.-Fri., Alamitos Beach, behind the Villa Riviera, 800 E. Ocean Blvd., (weekend classes as well, locations vary), free, 435-2239, diannemcninch@verizon.net. Ongoing, Mahjong Class, Thursday afternoons or evenings, Hot Java, 2101 E. Broadway, 438-4450. Ongoing, Marvelous Multiples, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $27, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org/centerforwomen Ongoing, Meditation, 9 a.m. Sun., 7 p.m. Mon., 7 p.m. Thurs, Golden Wind Zen Center, 3941 Long Beach Blvd., 490-9941, call for prices. Ongoing, Neighborhood Yoga, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Tues., United Methodist Church, 5th and Pacific, $6/session, lawink@msn.com, www.aweeklydoesofdetermination.com. Ongoing, Peaceful Awareness Meditation, 11:30 a.m. Sundays, 3145 E. Broadway (back door), $10, (323) 223-0610. Ongoing, Pilate's Class, 5:45 p.m., Tues., 3 p.m., Wed., 4:30 p.m., Thurs., Golden Wind Zen Center, 3941 Long Beach Blvd., 490-9941, call for prices. Ongoing, Preparation for Childbirth, Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $45, 800-MEMORIAL, www.memorialcare.org/centerforwomen Ongoing, Relax Deeply Class, 5:45 p.m., Thurs., Golden Wind Zen Center, 3941 Long Beach Blvd., 490-9941, call for prices. Ongoing, Rowbics-Total Body Workout, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m. Sat., Long Beach Rowing Assoc. Boathouse, 5750 Boathouse Lane, $12 per class, 433-1631 or www.rowbics.com. Ongoing, Salsa Classes, 7 p.m., El Dorado Restaurant, 3014 N. Studebaker Rd., two-drink minimum, 421-2122. Ongoing, Taiji Quan Class, noon, Sun., Golden Wind Zen Center, 3941 Long Beach Blvd., 490-9941, call for prices. Ongoing, Trial Preparation Clinic, 1 p.m. Wed., Legal Aid Foundation, 110 Pine Ave., call for appointment, 435-3501. Ongoing, Vinyasa Flow Class, 4:15 p.m., Tues., 3 p.m. Thurs., Golden Wind Zen Center, 3941 Long Beach Blvd., 490-9941, call for prices. FOR CHILDREN July 23-25, Sailing Camp at Leeway Sailing Center, 9 a.m.-noon Wed., Thurs., Fri., Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., children ages 6 through 12, $125 members, $150 public, 426-7601, ext. 1047. July 24, YMCA AVP Youth Volleyball Clinic, Alamitos Beach, volleyball courts near Alamitos Avenue and Shoreline Drive, www.lbymca.org. July 28-Aug. 1, All Sports Camp, 9 a.m.-noon Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., children ages 6 through 12, $110 members, $125 public, 426-7601, ext. 1047. July 28-Aug. 1, Rancho Summer Adventures, 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., $50, classes limited to children between the ages of 6 and 11, 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org. July 29, Canopies of Bounty, 10 a.m., Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 Bixby Hill Rd., $6, $5 members, adult admission free, recommended for ages 8-11, 431-3541 or www.rancholosalamitos.com. Through July 25, Basketball and Books Youth Camp, 8 a.m. check-in on Mon., 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Anthony High School Gym, East Sixth Street and Alamitos Avenue, ages 8-17, application deadline July 16, 425-2124. Through July 25, Dirtbag Kid’s Sommer Baseball Camps III, 9 a.m., CSULB Campus Field, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., ages 7 through 13, $150, (800) 222-8152 or collegebaseballcamps.com. Aug. 4-8, Dirtbag Kid’s Summer Baseball Camps IV, 9 a.m., CSULB Campus Field, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., ages 7 through 13, $150, (800) 222-8152 or collegebaseballcamps.com. Aug. 11-15, All Sports Camp, 9 a.m.-noon Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., children ages 6 through 12, $110 members, $125 public, 426-7601, ext. 1047. Aug. 11-15, Cheerleading Camp, 9 a.m.-noon Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., children ages 6 through 12, $125 members, $150 public, 426-7601, ext. 1047. Aug. 18-22, All Sports Camp, 9 a.m.-noon Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., children ages 6 through 12, $110 members, $125 public, 426-7601, ext. 1047. Aug. 31, TriKidsTri Youth Triathlon, 7:30 a.m., Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., $40, 426-7601, ext. 1047 or www.active.com. Through Aug. 1, Summer Youth Workshop, Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., $250, 294-1014, ext 501 or www.LBPH.com. Through Aug. 8, Young Writers’ Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., $350, 985-1969 or www.youngwriterscamp.com. Through Aug. 14, Summer Youth Conservatory, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., Freemont Elementary School, 4000 E. Fourth St., 495-4595 or www.ictlongbeach.org. Through Aug. 19, Bixby Knolls Chess Camp, 3-5 p.m., Tues. and Thurs., Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave., children ages 5 and older (adults welcome), $50 per session, $15 per week, there will not be camp from Aug. 3-10, 761-7797. Ongoing, Anger Management for Teens, 5-6:15 p.m. Wed. and noon-1:15 p.m. Sat., Long Beach Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave., room 210, sliding scale of fees, 570-4100. Ongoing, Aquarium of the Pacific Explorer Program, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, call for reservations, Sparkletts Learning Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, 951-1630. Ongoing, Aquarium of the Pacific Family Sleepovers, call for availability, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, 590-1630. Ongoing, Baby Story Time, 2 p.m., Thursdays, Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., free, 570-7500. Ongoing, Children's Hula Classes, 9:30 & 11 a.m., Sat., Hula Studio, 1535 Termino Ave., 494-9627, www.jazcraft.net/hulawelcome.html. Ongoing, Children's Pajama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., free, 570-7500. Ongoing, Children's Story Time, 10 a.m., Sun., Portfolio Coffee House, 2300 E. Fourth St., 434-2486. Ongoing, Children's Story Time, ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m. Tues., at Pooh's Corner, Barnes & Noble, 6326 E. PCH, 431-2253. Ongoing, Long Beach Job's Daughters #161 Club for Girl's Ages 9-19, 7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Tues., Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St., 804-2465. Ongoing, Preschool Story Time, ages 3-5, 11 a.m. Thursdays, free, Brewitt Branch Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St., 570-1040. Ongoing, Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m. Tues. and Fri., Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., 570-7500. Ongoing, School Age Story Time, 3:30 p.m. Sat., Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St., 570-1090. Ongoing, Story Time, 11 a.m. Tues., Borders Long Beach, Los Altos Market Center, 2110 Bellflower Blvd., free, 799-0486. SPORTS July 24-27, AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Long Beach Open, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat., 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Marina Green Park, 700 E. Shoreline Dr., free admission Thurs., tickets start at $20 Fri.-Sun., www.avp.com. July 25-27, Long Beach Armada vs. Calgary, 7:05 p.m., Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Dr., 498-4487. July 26, Sinjin Smith GAV Slam Doubles Tournament, 8 a.m., volleyball courts off Alamitos Avenue and Shoreline Drive, $40-$60 per team, www.sinjinvolleyball.com. July 28-30, Long Beach Armada vs. Edmonton, 7:05 p.m. (and 1:05 pm Wed. double header), Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Dr., 498-4487. July 30, Society Port of Engineers Annual Bill Daulley Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., Seal Beach Navy Golf Course, 5660 Orangewood Ave., $135 civilian guests, $90 military, 436-9006 or www.portengineers.org. Aug. 4-8, Co-Ed Basketball Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., CSULB Walter Pyramid, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., $255, 985-1610 or longbeachstate.cstv.com. Aug. 5-7, Offensive Skills Basketball Camp, 5-8 p.m., CSULB Walter Pyramid, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., $155, 985-1610 or longbeachstate.cstv.com. Aug. 12-14, Long Beach Armada vs. Calgary, 7:05 p.m., Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Dr., 498-4487. Aug. 15-17, Long Beach Armada vs. Edmonton, 7:05 p.m., Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Dr., 498-4487. Aug. 18-21, Long Beach Armada vs. Chico, 7:05 p.m., Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Dr., 498-4487. Aug. 26, 29, 31, Long Beach Armada vs. Orange County, 7:05 p.m. all dates expect for Aug. 31, which is 5:05 p.m., Blair Field, 4700 Deukmejian Dr., 498-4487. Ongoing, Gay & Lesbian Grunion Swim Team Practice, 7-8:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Victoria Park Pool, 419 E. 192nd St., Carson, 252-0220 or www.lbgrunions.com. Ongoing, Beach Runners Marathon and Half Marathon Program, 7 a.m., Sat., Marine Stadium, Appian Way between Second Street and Colorado Avenue, (818) 414-9181 or www.beachrunners.org. Ongoing, Golf Lessons with Joe San Jose, Long Beach Golf Center, 3701 Pacific Pl., 896-2539. Ongoing, Master's Swim Team, 6:30 p.m. Mon. and Wed., Jewish Community Center, 3801 Willow St., 426-7601, ext 1047. BOATING July 24, Jessica Uniack Memorial Regatta, 10 a.m., race from Shoreline Marina to Long Beach Yacht Club at 6201 Appian Way, viewing downtown along Shoreline Drive and at Alamitos Bay on Appian Way, $25 registration for 7- to 18-year-olds, www.lbyc.org. July 27, Vessel Safety Check, 10 a.m., Shoreline Marina, 493-3479. Aug. 9, Vessel Safety Check, 10 a.m., Davies Landing/Alamitos Bay Marina, 493-3479. Aug. 31, Vessel Safety Check, 10 a.m., Alamitos Bay Marina, 493-3479. Sept. 27, Vessel Safety Check, 10 a.m., Davies Landing/Alamitos Bay Marina, 493-3479. Through Sept. 18, Boating Skills and Seamanship course, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, $35, 431-0326 or e-mail conwellfour@yahoo.com. Ongoing, Safeboating Classes and Free Inspections from Long Beach Power Squadron, check for current info, (800) 732-7545 or http://usps-District13org. SEEKING SUPPORT Adult Bereavement, 3-5 p.m., Wed.; 6-8 p.m., Thurs., Radiation Oncology, Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1450. Adult Bereavement Support Group, offered by Pathways, 1 p.m. Tues., Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood, 531-3031. Adult Bereavement Support Group, offered by Pathways, 7 p.m. Tues., Lakewood Regional Med. Ctr., 3700 South St., 531-3031. Adult Bereavement Support Group, offered by Pathways, 1 p.m. Thurs., Cerritos Senior Center, Cerritos, 12340 South St., Cerritos, 531-3031. Adult Insulin Pump Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Long Beach Memorial Center, Sixth-floor classroom, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-8519. Adults Molested as Children, 6:30-8 p.m. Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs, 7-8:30 p.m. Fri., Family Service of LB, 5500 Atherton St., Ste. 416, sliding scale, 493-1496. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Wednesdays, Student Health Services, Rm. 215, CSULB, 985-5372. Alzheimer's Support Group, 1:30 and 7 p.m. 3rd Wed., John Douglas French Center, 3951 Katella Ave., 493-1555. Alzheimer's Men Caregivers Support Group, 9 a.m. Thurs., Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., 494-0764 or www.chlb.org. Amputee Support Group, noon 1st Wed., Rehab Center, Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-9007. Anger, Fear, Depression and Stress Management, 4:30 p.m. Sundays, Recovery International, in Gateway Business Bank, 4146 Woodruff, Lakewood, (310) 322-6411 or www.recovery-inc.org. Anxiety Group, 7-8:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wed., Family Service of LB, 5500 Atherton, Ste. 416, sliding scale, 493-1496. Anxiety, Depression and Stress, 1:30 p.m. Tues., Recovery International, Burn Community Center, 5510 Clark St., 438-1048 or www.recovery-inc.org. Art and Transformation Expressive Art Therapy, 7:30-9 p.m. Wed., Anni Dylan, PsyD, MFT, fee, 430-0026. Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. 2nd Tues., Comm. Hosp., 1720 Termino Ave., 494-0835. A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Disorder Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. 1st Tue., Community Hospital of Long Beach, Classroom 3 & 4, 494-0532. Bereavement Group, 7:30-9 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wed., Los Altos Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St., 594-9977. Better Breathers Support Group, noon-1:30 p.m. 3rd Tues., Comm. Hosp. of Long Beach, Classrooms 3 and 4, 1720 Termino Ave., 494-0532. Bipolar Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Wed., Jewish Family and Children Services, 3801 E. Willow St., 427-7916, ext. 224. Cancer Group Addressing Psychosocial Needs, 2-3 p.m., Tues., St. Mary Medical Center campus, 1043 Elm Ave., 1(888) 4STMARY. Cancer Group, 5 p.m. Thurs., Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1650. Cancer Patient and Survivor Support Group, 2 p.m. Tues., St. Mary Medical Center, 1043 Elm Ave., 491-9067. Career Planning, appoint. only, Jewish Family and Children Services, 3801 E. Willow St., 427-7916, ext. 224. Caregiver Support Group, 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. 2nd Mon., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1650. Caregiver Support Group, First and Third Monday, Jewish Family and Children Services, 3801 E. Willow St., 427-7916, ext. 224. Chronic Pain Support Group, 6-8 p.m. Wed., Jewish Family and Children Services, 3801 E. Willow St., 427-7916, ext. 224. Cocaine Anonymous, 7-9 p.m., Tues., Christian Outreach in Action, 515 E. Third St., 432-1440. Co-Ed Support Group, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Thurs., Disabled Resource Center, 2750 E. Spring St., 427-1000, ext. 23. Co-Dependents Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tues., United Methodist Church, 317 Termino Ave. 397-6654. Conscious Relationships, 1-4 p.m., Sat. May 17, 3408 E. Broadway, $55, (310) 422-2211. Crystal Meth 12-Step While Living with HIV, 2 p.m., Wed., St. Mary's Medical Center, Health Enhancement Center, 1055 Linden Ave., 866-243-7435. Day Breakers, 9:30 a.m. Thurs., Long Beach Mental Health Services, 1975 Long Beach Blvd., #135, (213) 250-1500. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 7 p.m. Wed., Behavioral Health Bldg. VA Hospital, 7th St. and Bellflower Blvd., 592-0055 or www.geocities.com/dbsaelb. Diabetes Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., first Thurs., second Sat., Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., hospital auditorium, free, 494-0764 or www.chlb.org. Disabled Women Peer Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. Wed., Disabled Resource Center, 2750 E. Spring St., Ste. 100, 427-1000 ext. 23. Disabled Co-ed Peer Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. Thurs., Disabled Resource Center, 2750 E. Spring St., Ste. 100, 427-1000 ext. 113. Divorce Recovery Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., Jewish Family & Children's Service, $10, 427-7916, ext. 229. Epilepsy Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., first and third Wed., Trinity Lutheran Church, 759 Linden Ave., 426-4502. Friendship Club, 2 p.m. Fridays, The Wellness Center, 1078 Atlantic Ave., 285-0149. General Bereavement Support Group, 3-5 p.m. Wed., 5-7 p.m. Thurs., Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1450. Grandparents Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon, 2nd Tues., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1650. Growing Through Grief, noon 1st Wed., Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 531-3031. Gynecological Cancer Patients Support Group, 4:30-6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues., Women's Pavilion at Miller Children's Hospital, 933-0959. Healing Together, Overcoming Abuse, Jewish Family and Children Services, 3801 E. Willow St., 427-7916, ext. 224. Hearing Loss Support Group (Self Help for Hard of Hearing People), 6:30 p.m. 2nd Thurs., Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood, 433-6509. HIV/AIDS Peer Treatment Support Program, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues., St. Mary's Medical Center, Health Enhancement Center, 1055 Linden Ave., 624-4963. HIV-Positive Kids Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 4th Thurs., Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-8662. HIV-Positive Teens Support Group, noon-2p.m. 3rd Thurs., Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-8662. HIV Support Group, 6 p.m., Mon., St. Mary's Medical Center, Care Clinic, 1055 Linden Ave., registration required, 624-4915. Journeys, adult support group, 1-2:30 p.m. Thurs., Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, 531-3031. Journeys, adult support group, 1-2:30 p.m. Tues., Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood, 531-3031. Journeys, adult support group, 7-8:30 p.m. Tues., Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 South St., Lakewood, 531-3031. La Leche Seminars, 9:30 a.m. Tues., 4758 Whitewood Ave., free, 804-8725. La Leche Evening Seminars (Fathers welcome), 7 p.m. 4th Thurs., 6143 Pearce Ave., Lakewood, free, 804-8725. Liver/Hepatitis Support Group, 7:30-9 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wed., Parr Health Education Ctr., 2nd floor, Learning Lab, St. Mary Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave., (310) 670-4624. Lupus International Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m. 3rd Tuesday, for location call (888) 532-2322, ext. 4. Macular Degeneration Support Group, 10 a.m. 1st Mon., Memorial Senior Health Ctr., L.B. Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic, 933-1650. Medicare Informational Meeting, 1:30 p.m. 1st and 2nd Tues., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 901-1051. Menopause Discussion Group, 7-8:30 p.m. 4th Tues., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., $15, 933-0627. Mental Health Workshop, 1:30 p.m., Tues., Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark St., Lakewood, free, 438-1048. Men Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients, 9-10 a.m. every Thurs., Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave., Conference Room 2 in the “B” level, free, 494-0764 or www.chlb.org. Men's Group, 9-11 a.m., Sat., Family Service of LB, 5500 Atherton St., Ste. 416, sliding scale, 493-1496. Mental Health Workshop from Recovery, Inc., 12:30 p.m. Wed., Wellness Center, 1070 Atlantic Ave., 433-4238 or www.recovery-inc.org. M.O.M.S, 9:30 a.m., Thurs., Bethany Church, 2250 Clark Ave., moms with infants-preK, free, childcare available for $3, 597-2411. Moms and Babies Support Group, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Miller Children's Hospital, Women's Conference Room, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-0627. Moms Connections, 7-8:30 p.m., Tues., Bethany Church, 2250 Clark Ave., moms with children K-12th grade, nine week sessions, free, childcare available, 597-2411. Moms Helping Moms, meetings and outings, for information: 933-1670 or www.mhm-longbeach.org. Mothers of Twins Club, 7 p.m. 2nd Wed., cafeteria, Carver Elementary, 5335 E. Pavo, 420-8295. Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m. Thurs., Christian Outreach in Action, 515 E. Third St., 432-1440. Nar-Anon, 7:15 p.m. Monday, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1900 Cherry Ave., (888) 297-9560. Ovarian Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues., Women's Pavilion at miller Children's Hospital, 933-0959. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 7 p.m. 2nd Wed., 1st Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave., 403-1234. Parents Helping Parents Support Group, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Wed., Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-8600. Parkinson's Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd Wed., Memorial Medical Center, Human Resources classroom #1, 2801 Atlantic Ave, (877) 610-2732. Peer Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon Tues., Long Beach Memorial Leavy Radiation and Oncology Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-0900. Perinatal Bereavement Group, 7-8:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mon., Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-1454. Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., last Tues., Long Beach Memorial Houssels Forum, 595-5977. Schizophrenics Anonymous, 1 p.m. Fri., Long Beach Mental Health Services, 1975 Long Beach Blvd., #135, (213) 250-1500. Self Help for Hard of Hearing, 6:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs., Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Olivia Ave., 429-7099 or 433-6509. Single Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1st Thurs., 1155 E. San Antonio Dr., Suite B., childcare available, RSVP to (310) 792-4529. Southern California H.E.A.R.T., 1:30-3:30 p.m. 2nd Sun., Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., (714) 847-2977. Spanish-Speaking HIV-Positive, noon-2 p.m. 3rd Thurs., Miller Children's Hospital, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-8662. Staying Connected, 11 a.m. 1st Thurs., Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-0138 or 933-0019. Stroke Association Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m. Tues., call for location, free, 537-0556. TLC - Teen Moms Support Group, 2:30- 4:45 p.m. Mon., St. Mary Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave., (714) 534-6621. Take Pounds Off Sensibly, Long Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, call for days and times, 596-2637. Teens For Good Times, 6 p.m. 3rd Tues., Miller Children's Hospital Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., 933-8600. Transitioning 20s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., Jewish Family and Child Services, 3801 E. Willow St., 427-7916, ext 235. Women's Group (Spanish Speaking), 1-3 p.m., Sat., Family Service of LB, 5500 Atherton St., Ste. 416, sliding scale, 493-1496. Women's Support Group-Divorce or Relationship Issues, 2-3:30 p.m. bi-weekly Tuesdays, (714) 211-1520. Women's Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. Wed., Disabled Resource Center, 2750 E. Spring St., Ste. 100, 427-1000, ext. 23, cwilson@drcinc.org. Writing as a Way to Heal, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Ani Dylan, PsyD MFT, Expressive Art Therapist, free, 430-0026. | |