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MAY 10, 2013
SIGNAL TRIBUNE
ACTIVITIES FOR MOMS
Grammy winner to conduct Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Difficult to define yet popular around the world, jazz music has a distinctly American sound whose origins date back more than 100 years. Audiences can embark on a musical jazz journey when conductor Jeff Tyzik and musical guests Brian Scanlon (saxophone) and Alex Iles (trombone) join The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra POPS! for “A Century of Jazz” on Saturday, May 11 at The Long Beach Arena. Jeff Tyzik is recognized as one of America’s most innovative pops conductors, known for his arrangements, original and programming, engaging rapport with audiences of all ages. Audiences may have heard him play the trumpet on many of Chuck Mangione’s albums. Now highly sought after as a guest conductor, Grammy Award-winner Tyzik recently appeared with the Boston Pops and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. “A Century of Jazz” will begin at 8pm at the Long Beach Arena, 300 East Ocean Blvd. Doors will open at 6:30pm for picnicking. Tickets start at $21. Student rush tickets are available for $10 with valid ID. For more informaCourtesy LBSO tion or to purchase tickets, call (562) 436-3203 Grammy Award-winner Jeff Tyzik will conduct the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra’s “A Century of or visit LBSO.org . Jazz” concert on Saturday, May 11.
Schipske’s office seeking donations for community baby shower
Fifth District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske began the “Community Baby Shower” several years ago to provide a “basic going-home newborn kit” for lowincome mothers to use after giving birth in local hospitals. This year, Schipske has again partnered with Long Beach Cares and Long Beach public-health nurses to host the benefit. Those interested may help by donating new items for the newborn kits, including: diapers, diaper bags, baby wipes, bibs, onesies, socks, blankets, hats and mittens. Contributions of money (checks made out to Long Beach Cares) are also accepted. Donations can be dropped off on Mondays and
Dinner, auction to benefit nonprofit that assists women in need
New Life Beginnings, Inc. (NLB) was established in 1984 in Long Beach to serve a diverse population of women who are battered, abused, homeless and pregnant. Its mission is to provide physical shelter and spiritual refuge in a compassionate and nurturing environment to thousands of abused and homeless pregnant women and their children. New Life Beginnings relies on community donations and fundraising as NLB receives no government funding. NLB will host its Celebration Dinner and Benefit Auction Thursday, May 23 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at the Westin Long Beach, 333 E. Ocean Blvd. In honor of this year’s Western theme, there will be a special appearance by Long Beach musician Jeff Severson. MORE INFORMATION newlb.org (562) 590-1538 nlbmothers@aol.com
Wednesdays during the month of May at 2760 N. Studebaker Rd. Volunteers are also invited to assist in assembling the kits at the Community Baby Shower on Wednesday, May 29 at 3pm at Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave. For more information, contact Rachel at (562) 570-6932.
Treat Mom to a Car Wash Gift Card this Mother’s Day! s Bixby Knoll
CA R WAS H Gift Card
COUPON SPECIAL 10% more value with each gift card purchase Plus free car wash! (see below)*
*Purchase
a Gift Card for a minimum price of $ 25 and receive one free car wash!
Must present this coupon. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires May 27, 2013.
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Celebrate Mother’sDay! with Brunch or Dinner Sit-down/Menu Brunch served from 10am-3pm
($10 for refillable champagne!)
Dinner served from 3pm-9pm 2951 Cherry Avenue, SignAl hill For reservations, call 562-426-0694. www.deliusrestaurant.com
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