November 25-December 8, 2014 Section B by Long Beach Business Journal

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2015 Guide To Annual Events In Long Beach

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Inside 4 January 4 February 7 March Welcome to what we believe is the first-ever Guide To Annual Events in Long Beach. With the assistance of several organizations that helped get the word

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out – including the Arts Council of Long Beach, the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce – the Long Beach Business Journal is pleased to present information on more than 300 annual events scheduled during the 2015 calendar year. The only criteria for listing is that the event must be held in Long Beach and that it must be an annual event. The events are listed by month and include the following information as provided by the presenting organization: Name of event, date(s), time(s), location, a brief description, the name of the presenting organization and contact information for your follow up. There is a cross-reference section: On Pages 20 and 21,

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events are listed alphabetically with the corresponding page number to locate the event information; on Page 22, presenting organizations are listed alphabetically with the corresponding page(s) of their event(s). We hope this guide serves as a important resource that individuals, organizations and businesses keep throughout 2015 and refer to it when planning an event. We also encourage our readers to become more involved – either through volunteering their time, direct participation or donations – with one or more of

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the hundreds of events held within our city. Long Beach is a great city with great people – and great events. Enjoy! The Staﬀ of the Long Beach Business Journal

Presented By The Long Beach Business Journal November 25, 2014 Coordinated by Cori Lambert with assistance from anyone we could find George Economides, Editor & Publisher Heather Dann, Sales & Marketing Executive Cori Lambert, Sales & Marketing Assistant Thomas McConville, Photojournalist Samantha Mehlinger, Senior Writer Brandon Ferguson, Staff Writer Larry Duncan, Office Assistant 2599 E. 28th St., Suite 212, Signal Hill, CA 90755 • 562/988-1222 Since 1987

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22 Thursday Sock-It-To-Em/Sock Drive For Homeless Through January 31 Annual 10-day collection of new pairs of socks with a goal to collect 2,000 pairs for area homeless men, women, and youth. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.facebook.com/NoMoreColdFeet.

23 Fr iday State Of Trade And Transportation Luncheon 2nd Annual. 11:30 am. Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Bringing a wider focus to industries in and around the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 562/432-8128; jnelson@lbchamber.com.

40-Day Challenge Through February 9 5th Annual. A challenge that asks the public to give up four food items or food/drink categories for the first 40 days of the year. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.facebook.com/40DayChallenge.

24 S at urday Festival Of Human Abilities Through January 25 12th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. A celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

10 S at urday Underwater Parks Day 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Guests will be able to learn about the commercial and recreational activities permitted. MPA stories will be told using film, lectures, and interactive exhibits. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Peace March 8th Annual. 5 pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. In an effort to lift the consciousness of the community about Dr. King’s legacy and principles, there are more than a week of activities designed to unify the community. Presented by Councilman Dee Andrews. 562/570-6816; www.longbeach.gov/district6/.

25Sunday Long Beach Heroes Awards Dinner 4th Annual. 6 pm. Bay Shore Church Concert Hall. Honors ordinary, unsung citizens who do amazing things in our community. Each hero receives a check for $500-$1,000 to continue doing the good work they are doing. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.JustinRudd.com/heroes.html.

31S at urday LBQA Anniversary Celebration 30th Annual. Year-long celebration beginning January 28th with the Annual Luncheon. Presented by the Long Beach Qingdao China Sister City Association. www.lbqa.org.

Super Kids Fun Run

13 Tue sday State Of The City Address 4 pm. Convention Center. Mayor will address the city council and public, as required by City Charter, to report on the State of the City. The event is free and open to the public. Presented by the Office of Mayor Robert Garcia. 562/570-5027; www.Longbeach.gov/mayor.

16 Fr iday Great American Songbook Sing-Along 5th Annual. 6 pm. Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Salutes Broadway shows and allows patrons to dine on stage and sing along to Broadway show tunes with some of their favorite Musical Theatre West (MTW) performers. Presented by the MTW Footlighters. 562/856-1999; www.musical.org.

Long Beach Bar Association Installation Dinner 5th Annual. 6 pm. The Long Beach Bar Association and Foundation host their annual Installation Dinner honoring and installing its new officers and Board of Governors as well as presenting the 2015 Sandy Lucas Judicial Officers of the Year and Lawyer of Year Awards. 562/988-6444.

Drama Club Fall Musical Production Through January 18 January 16-17 at 8 pm, January 18 at 2 pm. St. Anthony High School. St. Anthony High School’s Drama Club will be performing “You Can’t Take It With You” in the newly renovated black box theater! Presented by St. Anthony High School Drama Club. 562/435-4496; www.longbeachsaints.org.

17S at urday Martin Luther King Jr. Peace And Unity Parade And Celebration

7:30 am-2 pm. Shoreline Aquatic Park. Raise awareness for childhood obesity and promote a day of fitness. Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. 562/933-1670.

Dancing For Our Stars 7th Annual. 5:30 pm. Long Beach Arena. Gala benefiting the Birth Care Center at Miller Children’s. Presented by MemorialCare Medical Foundation. MemorialCare.org/DancingForOurStars. Other January Event With Date(s) To Be Determined

Second District Annual E-Waste And Recycling Drive 9 am-Noon. Broadway and Long Beach Boulevard. The Second District E-Waste and Recycling Drive is the perfect chance to get rid of all sorts of household items following the holidays in a free, fast and ultra-convenient way. Presented by Long Beach Second District Office. 562/570-6684.

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27th Annual. Parade, 10:30 am-Noon; Celebration, Noon-5 pm. Parade steps off at MLK Jr. Avenue at Anaheim Street. Celebration is at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The parade honors Dr. King’s life and dedication to service by showcasing schools, organizations and community groups that strive to keep his timeless values alive. Presented by Councilman Dee Andrews. 562/570-6816. www.longbeach.gov/district6.

Long Beach Century Club Sports Banquet

Long Beach Polar Splash

Lucy’s Boudoir Anniversary Party

4th Annual. 11 am. Next to Rosie’s Dog Beach. The Community Action Team (CAT) donates $5 or $10 to various schools and charities on behalf of every person that plunges into the Pacific, up to $2,000. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.justinrudd.com/polarsplash.html.

4th Annual. 7 pm. Lucy’s Boudoir Bra & Lingerie Specialty Boutique. Come join us as we celebrate four years of uplifting women with our bra-fitting services and hard-to-find bra sizing. Presented by Lucy’s Boudoir. 562/997-8786; www.lucysboudoir.com.

Buckaroo Days

11th Annual. 9:40 am-3 pm. Marine Stadium. Billed as the largest gathering of English bulldogs in the world. A few hundred bulldogs parade down the red carpet and get judged by real-life beauty queens, all to help raise money for animal welfare causes. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.bulldogbeauty.com/.

Through January 18 1st Annual. 1-7 pm. Shoreline Village. Free event featuring Old West activities, music, gunfighters, living historians, activities and crafts for children. Presented by Shoreline Village. 562/435-2668; www.shorelinevillage.com.

3Tue sday 59th Annual. 5-9 pm. The Grand Convention Center. The event recognizes the sporting achievements of local athletes by honoring high school, Long Beach City College, Long Beach State and other athletes. Presented by the Long Beach Century Club. 562/537-7306; vito@lanutilaw.com.

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15 Sunday Quinquagesima Service 10-11 am. First Congregational Church. Quinquagesima is traditionally the last Sunday before Lent, and we go all out, celebrating with music and fun before the more reflective season to follow. Presented by First Congregational Church. 562/436-2256; www.firstchurchlb.org.

19 Thursday Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast 24th Annual. 7:30-9 am. Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. An opportunity for people of all racial, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds to come together to celebrate the rich diversity of Southern California and to share in the common vision of truly inclusive communities. Presented by The California Conference for Equality and Justice. 562/435-8184; www.cacej.org.

Chocolate Festival

Celebrate Downtown

11th Annual. 1-4 pm. 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. More than 30 merchants offer tempting chocolate treats and residents enter the Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest. Presented by the Belmont Shore Business Association. 562/434-3066; www.belmontshore.org.

4th Annual. 5-9 pm. Free annual mixer recognizing the progress made in Downtown Long Beach and honor community leaders with the Spirit of Downtown Award. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

Mardi Gras Parade And Celebration Through February 8 6th Annual. 2-7 pm. Shoreline Village. Free event featuring a Mardi Gras parade on Saturday with the LALAs, Cajun, zydeco and brass band music, New Orleans style food, costume contests, face painters, balloonists, stilt walkers and more. Presented by Shoreline Village. 562/435-2668; www.shorelinevillage.com.

8 Sunday Long Beach Shelter Valentine’s Card Contest And Yappy Hour 6th Annual. Noon. Long Beach Animal Care Services. Card contest for students in the surrounding area. The Yappy Hour features the card judging and awards ceremony, and refreshments are served as potential adopters visit with animals. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.hautedogs.org/.

Long Beach Father/Daughter Dance 10th Annual. 4:30-6:30 pm. Bay Shore Church Youth Center. Dozens of dads and their little girls dance, drink homemade refreshments and enter dance contests. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.justinrudd.com/dance.html.

Humanitarian Awards Dinner 52nd Annual. 5:30-9:30 pm. Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Celebrates and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated continued commitment to human relations, promoting inter-group cooperation and social justice for all people. Presented by The California Conference for Equality and Justice. 562/435-8184; www.cacej.org.

20 Fr iday International City Theatre Gala 30th Annual. 6-10 pm. Long Beach Performing Arts Center. This is ICT’s annual event to celebrate the opening of its 30th Anniversary season with Judy Garland and “End of the Rainbow.” Presented by International City Theatre. 562/436-4610; www.InternationalCityTheatre.org.

21S at urday Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary Designer Fashion Show 55th Annual. 10 am. Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Fashion show and silent auction benefiting the Child Life Program at Miller Children’s. Presented by Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary. 562/431-9650; marjipenny@charter.net.

Red High Heels Walk

11We dne sday Heart Healthy Dinner 18th Annual. 5:30-7:30 pm. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Dinner with heart healthy cuisine in honor of American Heart Month. Presented by Memorial Care Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial. 562/933-9326.

5th Annual. Noon. In front of Chase Bank on 2nd Street. Red-shoes-only, 1-mile walk for men, women and kids on the sidewalks of 2nd Street to bring awareness to heart health issues. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.facebook.com/RedHighHeelsWalk.

African-American Festival Through February 22

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13th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Celebrating the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

ScotsFestival Through February 14 22nd Annual. 9 am-6 pm. Celebrate the Scottish Heritage of The Queen Mary featuring authentic foods and ales, piping, dancing and dart competitions, musical entertainment, historical reenactments, single malt whiskey tasting and a colorful Grand Parade Saturday and Sunday. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

24 Tue sday California State University Long Beach Lunar New Year Celebration Anatol Center. Celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year on campus in the most elaborate, colorful and important holiday in Chinese culture. Presented by the History Department. 562/985-4431.

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13 Fr iday Rock Yer Kilt

Richard A. Rose Career Achievement Award Luncheon

7 pm-Midnight. The Queen Mary. Grab ‘yer kilt and get ready to rock to some of the hottest Scottish music from traditional pub tunes to lively dance music. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

16th Annual. 11 am. The Grand. Rose served the Long Beach Police Department for 30 years, working as a patrol officer and as a vice and homicide detective. He was promoted to sergeant in January 1994 and retired in 1998. He died of cancer soon after retirement. Presented by the Long Beach Police Officers Association. 562/426-1201.

Belly Dancer Of The Universe Competition & International Dance Festival Through February 14 25th Annual. Long Beach Convention Center. Competition features vendors, dance work-shops, celebrity judge shows and competitions. Presented by Tonya and Atlantis Dance Duo. 562/433-6615; www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com.Long Beach.

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Long Beach Heritage Awards Gala And Fundraiser 27th Annual. 5:30 pm. The Grand Salon of The Queen Mary. Celebrates the 2015 award winners for excellence in Architecture, Preservation, and Restoration. Presented by Long Beach Heritage. 562/493-7019; www.lbheritage.org.

27Fr iday Living Ethics Every Day Breakfast

Valentine’s Day Late Night 6-9 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with someone special or the whole family at the Aquarium of the Pacific. The Aquarium will be open until 9 pm on Valentine’s Day and will feature a unique, onestop Valentine’s Day experience. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Valentine’s Concert For Friends And Lovers 16th Annual. 7:30-10:30 pm (subject to change). Terrace Theater-Long Beach Performing Arts Center. A special evening of music for friends and lovers! Presented by Rainbow Promotions LLC. 562/424-0013; www.rainbowpromotions.com.

6th Annual. 7:30 am. Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Featuring keynote speaker and panel discussing real life ethical dilemmas and consequences, as well as the presentation of the Nell and John Wood Ethics Award. Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 562/432-7830; scardenas@lbchamber.com.

28 S at urday Women’s Heart & Stroke Seminar 8th Annual. 7:30 am-2:30 pm. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Lectures on how to prevent heart disease and stroke. Presented by Long Beach Memorial. 562/933-0100.

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Soroptimist Of Long Beach Fashion Show

CAMEO Fashion Show Carnaval 27th Annual. 10:30 am-2 pm. Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Fundraiser for the mentoring program benefiting LBUSD high school students and reentry women at Long Beach City College. Presented by CAMEO Auxiliary of Assistance League. CAMEO@ALLB.org.

LBQA Business Luncheon 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Offices of Keesal Young & Logan. Thirty Years at 60 Knots. Presented by Long Beach Qingdao China Sister City Association. www.sistercitiesoflongbeach.org.

2nd Annual. 11 am-2 pm. Long Beach Airport Marriott. This is a fundraiser for Soroptimist scholarships and Live Your Dream Award. Presented by Soroptimist International of Long Beach. hello@si-longbeach.org; www.silongbeach.org.

Walk For Life 5th Annual. Shoreline Pedestrian Bike Path. Fundraising 5/10k run-walk benefiting peer mentoring programs at UC Santa Barbara to reduce the loss of college age students to suicide. Presented by Amazing Day Foundation. 562/ 869-0660; www.amazingdayfoundation.org.

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Other February Event With Date(s) To Be Determined

Long Beach Bach Festival – Junior Bach Festival

State Of The Second District

41st Annual. 4 pm. Bayshore Community Church. First of five 2015 Bach Festival Events. Program showcases inspired performances by the youngest prodigies in Long Beach. Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. 562/373-5654; www.longbeachcameratasingers.org.

7-8 pm. The Second District teams up with neighborhood and business associations and schools to report on our community’s accomplishments, challenges and goals. Presented by Long Beach Second District Office. 562/570-6684.

March

Autism Families Night 6-9 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Spend a special evening at the Aquarium exclusively for families with adults or children with autism. The entire Aquarium, except Lorikeet Forest, will be open until 9 pm. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

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1 Sunday $1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee

10 am-2 pm. Long Beach Marriott. All our donations & profits benefit five children's health clinics in the City of Long Beach. Presented by Children's Benefit League of Long Beach. 562/618-4982; www.childrensbenefitleague.net.

14th Annual. 2 pm. Bay Shore Church Concert Hall. Students in grades 3-5 from across North America try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 cash prize. Presented by the Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.spellingbees.com/.

International Children’s Day

$1,000 National Adult Spelling Bee

10th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. A special festival for kids, celebrating the amazing talents of children of all cultures, this festival features West African, Mexican, Pacific Islander, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Persian dance performances. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

10th Annual. 4:30 pm. Bay Shore Church Concert Hall. Anyone over 16 years of age, who is a resident or student in the U.S. may enter to try to win the $1,000 cash prize. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.adultspellingbee.com/.

Through March 15

California State University, Long Beach POW WOW And Outreach

Chefs’ Challenge 3rd Annual. 5-7:30 pm. Friedman's Appliances. In front of 200 guests, five local professional chefs compete in a friendly, timed cooking competition to take home the Silver Skillet award all to benefit the Long Beach Symphony artistic and education programs. Presented by the Long Beach Symphony. 562/436-3202 ext. 224; events@LongBeachSymphony.org.

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March Leadership Connections

Long Beach Bach Festival – Kinder Konzert

4th Annual. 5:30-7 pm. An evening mixer for the Leadership Long Beach alumni and prospective candidates to interact and learn more about the organization’s leadership programs offered to the community. Presented by Leadership Long Beach. 562/997-9194; www.leadershiplb.org.

41st Annual. 3 pm. Cal Heights Methodist Church. Second of five 2015 Bach Festival Events. A concert that engages families and children in an interactive performance. Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. 562/3735654; www.longbeachcameratasingers.org.

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The Fred Hall Show

St. Patrick’s Day Concert

Through March 8

1-9 pm. The Queen Mary. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Floggin’ Molly in the Entertainment Events Park. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com/Shamrock.

Wednesday-Friday, 1-9 pm; Saturday, 10 am-8:30 pm; Sunday, 10 am-7 pm. Long Beach Convention Center. The premier outdoor recreation show featuring the largest selection of the nation’s leading equipment manufacturers. Presented by Fred Hall Show, Inc. 805/389-3339; www.fredhall.com.

45th Annual. Saturday, 11 am-10 pm; Sunday, 11 am-7 pm. Campus Central Quad. Two-day event will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food. Presented by the American Indian Studies Program. 562/ 985-8528; anna.nazarian@csulb.edu.

18 We dne sday Taste of Downtown – East Village Through March 19 6th Annual. 6-10 pm. East Village (1st Street between Linden and Elm). The unique flair of the East Village is displayed through art and music while downtown restaurants serve up sample sized portions of signature dishes. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

7S at urday Bayshore Triathlon 5th Annual. 7 am. Bayshore and Ocean Boulevard. Race distance is 70.4 miles: 1.3-mile swim; 56-mile bike ride; and 13.1-mile run. Although this event is casual and fun, this is not a beginners triathlon. www.bayshoretriathlon.com.

Diver’s Day 14th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Learn all about recent advancements in diving at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual Divers Day. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Kids In The Kitchen 10th Annual. 10 am-2 pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Free event for children and families featuring over 30 interactive and informational booths related to health, fitness and nutritious food. Presented by the Junior League of Long Beach and Healthy Active Long Beach. 562/989-6400; www.jllb.org.

19 Thursday Legal Ports Conference 3rd Annual. Walter Pyramid. The Los Angeles and Long Beach Bar Associations host their annual conference presenting legal and business issues related to the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach. Attorneys and business people with any interest in the fields of transportation, shipping, logistics, import/export, and other port related activities are encouraged to attend. Presented by the Long Beach Bar Association. 562/988-6444.

21S at urday Black & White Ball 2nd Annual. 6-11 pm. Hotel Maya. The Black & White Ball is the center’s signature gala presenting guest with an evening of elegance and sophistication in honor of the LGBT community. Presented by LGBTQ Center of Long Beach. 562/434-4455; www.centerlb.org.

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Long Beach Symphony Port POPS! 4th Annual. 6:30-10 pm. Long Beach Arena. Concert honoring the Port of Long Beach & Waterfront/Harbor Community with pre-concert reception before a world music performance by the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. Presented by Long Beach Symphony. 562/436-3202 ext. 224; events@LongBeachSymphony.org.

Stuff The Truck For Rock The Vets And Meals On Wheels Of Long Beach

Through March 29 Sunday

2nd Annual. 8 am-3 pm. Ernest Borgnine Theatre at the Long Beach Scottish Rite. Donation drive of gently used and clean household items, clothing, accessories, small appliances, toys and furniture. Presented by Rock for Vets and Meals on Wheels of Long Beach. 866/597-1116; www.rockforvets.net.

Native American Festival Through March 22 6th Annual. 1-6 pm. Shoreline Village. Free event featuring dancing, music, storytelling, Native American style food, children’s crafts, and photo ops with dancers, artists and musicians. Presented by Shoreline Village. 562/435-2668; www.shorelinevillage.com.

22 Sunday License To Rock Fundraiser

9 am-Noon. Parade starts at Anaheim Street and Junipero Avenue. Presented by Long Beach-Phnom Penh Cambodia Sister Cities. www.sistercitiesoflongbeach.org.

2nd Annual. 2-5 pm. Tracy’s Bar & Grill. Fundraising concert to pay for the ongoing operating cost of a donated Toyota Sienna, from Toyota’s Cars For Food Program. Presented by Rock for Vets. 866/597-1116; www.rockforvets.net.

Long Beach Bach Festival – Jazz & Bach At The Sky Room

Long Beach Bach Festival – Horizon Chamber Choir Concert

41st Annual. 5:30 pm. The Sky Room. Fourth of five 2015 Bach Festival Events. Music from Bach to blues, jazz and R&B. Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. 562/373-5654; www.longbeachcameratasingers.org.

41st Annual. 3 pm. Cal Heights Methodist Church. Third of five 2015 Bach Festival Events. Horizon Chamber Choir Concert of Bach motets. Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. 562/373-5654; www.longbeachcameratasingers.org.

Long Beach Giving Project 8th Annual. 6 pm. Bay Shore Church Concert Hall. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team (CAT) give about $1,000 cash to about a dozen local volunteers and tasks them to go out and buy goods and services for those in need in the city. They have only one week to do the giving. Presented by CAT. www.justinrudd.com/giving.html.

Lunafest 15th Annual. The Art Theatre of Long Beach. A unique film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues illustrated through nine short films created by women filmmakers. Presented by the Junior League of Long Beach. 562/989-6400; www.jllb.org.

Sunday

Cambodian New Year Parade

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Long Beach Restaurant Week

Scavenger Hunt

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Through April 30

2nd Annual. Hours vary. More than 75 participating restaurants citywide. Long Beach Restaurant Week is a celebration of global cuisines for a very local audience. This event allows guest to enjoy three-course, prix fixe meals for a value-oriented price at the city’s best restaurants. Presented by Eat LBC. 562/856-9292; info@eatlbc.com; www.eatlbc.com.

Play anytime during the month. Belmont Shore & Naples Scavenger Hunt. Win up to $500 in cash or gift certificates. Game Form available at: www.facebook.com/BelmontShoreNaplesScavengerHunt/app_112493455447504. Presented by the Belmont Shore Business Association. 562/434-3066; www.belmontshore.org.

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Operation Easter Basket

2 Thursday

Innovate!Socal

Through April 3

2nd Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Pacific Ballroom at the Long Beach Arena. Conference is a symposium that brings together disruptive thinkers in economic development and the startup community to work together to find solutions to building the entrepreneur ecosystem for Southern California. Presented by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. 866/405-6555; www.innovatesocal.com.

11th Annual. Bay Shore Church Concert Hall. A collection drive and assembly to put together about 1,800 essentials-filled baskets for the most needy kids in our community. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. justinrudd.com/easter.html.

Hometown Heroes Awards Ceremony

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11th Annual. Noon-1:30 pm. The Grand. Our signature event of the year, Hometown Heroes Award Ceremony recognizes ordinary citizens for their courageous acts in using their Red Cross skills to save a life. Presented by The American Red Cross Greater Long Beach/Rio Hondo Chapter. 562/5956341; www.redcrosslb.org.

YMCA Good Friday Breakfast

27 Fr iday Noche De Estrellas / Latin-Themed Night 6:30-10:30 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Party with the sea stars at the Aquarium’s Latin-themed night Noche de Estrellas. The Aquarium will remain open until 10:30 p.m., so you can dance under the sea stars to the sounds of cumbia, salsa, cha cha, rock en español, and more. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

47th Annual. 7:15-8:55 am. Long Beach Convention Center. A morning of fellowship, music and an inspiring story that celebrates the YMCA’s Christian Heritage. Presented by YMCA of Greater Long Beach in association with the office of 5th Council Councilmember Stacy Mungo. 562/279-1700; www.lbymca.org.

4 S at urday Long Beach ePrix 1st Annual. 8 am-5:30 pm. A 1.5-mile, seven-turn street circuit on the streets of Long Beach surrounding the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center encompassing portions of Shoreline Drive, Pine Avenue (south of Ocean Boulevard) and Seaside Way. Presented by FIA Formula E Championship. www.fiaformulae.com.

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The Saints Run

Easter Service

6th Annual. 7 am-Noon. Shoreline Village. Fun 5k run raises money to support the tuition of St. Anthony High School students who are in need of the assistance. Presented by St. Anthony High School. 562/435-4496 ext. 1229; www.longbeachsaints.org.

10-11 am. First Congregational Church. We celebrate Easter as a time of renewal and hope. Presented by First Congregational Church. 562/436-2256; www.firstchurchlb.org.

Taste Of Cambodia

Easter Brunch

1st Annual. 10 am-5 pm. Recreation Park. A Cambodian food festival with music and cultural performers and cook-off competitions. Presented by Taste of Cambodia. 562/646-6498; facebook.com/taste of cambodia.

10:30 am-1 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. You can enjoy an elegant Easter brunch and a day at the Aquarium. Your whole family can delight in meeting over 11,000 animals and sitting down to a gourmet brunch on this special holiday. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

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Egg Rock And Roll

Annual Easter Celebration 43rd Annual. Samaritan House. Annual community celebration of Easter. Event includes feeding homeless individuals and families in need. Easter baskets distributed to children ages 2-13. Presented by Long Beach Rescue Mission. www.lbrm.org.

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Formula Drift

Mark Bixby Easter Egg Hunt

Through April 11 E. Seaside Way and E. Shoreline Drive. With a highspeed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and walls, there is no room for mistakes, making the opening round of the Formula DRIFT season one of the most exciting drift events of the year. Presented by Formula Drift. 562/436-3636; www.formulad.com.

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Champions Club Spring Classic 5th Annual. 10 am. Virginia Country Club. Golf Tournament benefiting Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. Presented by Memorial Medical Center Foundation. 562/933-1671.

Cambodian New Year Celebration

4:30 pm. California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) University Student Union. To foster greater awareness and understanding of Chinese culture on the CSULB campus and the greater community. Presented by the CSULB College of Continuing and Professional Education. 800/ 963-2250; www.ccpe.csulb.edu.

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10th Annual. 4-6 pm. Gerald Daniel Recital Hall. Annual Scholarship Fundraiser for Keyboard Studies featuring piano duets, trios, quartets and more. Presented by the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. 562/985-7000; www.csulb.edu/coleconservatory.

Earth Day Celebration

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Long Beach Ronald McDonald House Walk For Kids

City National Bank Entrepreneur Of The Year Luncheon

4th Annual. Registration 7 am.; 5K 8-10:30 am. Shoreline Park. Fundraiser to provide support for families of children facing serious and often life-threatening illnesses. Presented by Long Beach Ronald McDonald House. 562/285-4308; www.walkforkids.org/longbeach.

Long Beach Bach Festival – Bach’s Magnificat

6th Annual. 2-5 pm. The Growing Experience Urban Farm. 562/984-2917; www.growingexperiencelb.org.

10th Annual. 11:30 am. Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Celebrating entrepreneurialism by awarding the City National Bank “Entrepreneur of the Year,” Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt Corporate Citizen of the Year, Kingdom Partner Solutions Community Spirit Award, and Shaun Lumachi Rising Star Award. Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 562/432-7830; scardenas@lbchamber.com.

41st Annual. 4:30 pm. Long Beach City College Auditorium. The fifth of five 2015 Bach Festival Events. Bach’s Magnificat in D Major and other Bach works. Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers. 562/373-5654; www.longbeachcameratasingers.org.

Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary Spring Faire

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50th Annual. 7:30 am-5 pm. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. More than 60 vendors, bake sale and silent auction benefiting Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. Presented by Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary. 562/933-2309; mchlbauxiliaryfaire@gmail.com.

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4th Annual. 9-10:30 am. Centennial Park. The Easter bunny is coming to Centennial park where you can take photos, search for eggs (by different age groups), get your face painted, and take home your very own, new book! Presented by the Rotary Club of Long Beach. 562/436-8181; www.riotartylongbeach.org.

9th Annual. 9 am. El Dorado Park. A Cambodian New Year celebration and parade showcasing floats, dancers, musicians and art. Presented by Cam-CC. 562/ 212-5936; www.cam-cc.org.

10 am-5 pm. El Dorado East Regional Park. Enjoy popular Cambodian cuisine and popular entertainment. Presented by Long Beach-Phnom Penh Cambodia Sister Cities. www.sistercitiesoflongbeach.org.

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2nd Annual. 11 am-2 pm. Lincoln Park. Free Family Celebration for all. Live music, food, face painting, dance party, food, games, prizes followed with the 1,000 Egg Hunt. Presented by The Downtown Residential Council and the Friends of Lincoln Park. 310/488-5154; friendsoflincolnparklb@gmail.com.

5-8 pm. 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Tied into the Toyotat Grand Prix of Long Beach with racecars on display and racecar drivers available to sign autographs. Presented by the Belmont Shore Business Association. 562/434-3066; www.belmontshore.org.

Through April 24

24 Fr iday Caribbean Extravaganza 8 pm. Gerald Daniel Recital Hall. Annual celebration and performance featuring the CSULB steel drum and percussion programs. Presented by the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. 562/985-7000; www.csulb.edu/coleconservatory.

Circle Of Friends Is As Follows 14th Annual. The Children's Circle of Friends is For The Child's Annual Fundraiser to Support Services for Abused & Neglected Children and their Families. Presented by For The Child. 562/422-8472.

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16 Thursday Thunder Thursday 13th Annual. 6:30-10 pm. Pine Avenue and Broadway. The official kick-off event for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Freestyle motocross, dare devil stunts, professional pit stop competition, race car displays, and more. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

17 Fr iday Toyota Grand Prix Of Long Beach

5th Annual. 7 am. Shoreline Village. A fundraising and awareness walk and run benefitting the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation as it provides support and hope to patients with bone marrow failure diseases. Presented by: Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. 800/747-2820; www.AAMDS.org.

Discover East Long Beach 3rd Annual. 9 am-2 pm. Gather at Farmers & Merchants Bank parking lot, 3140 E. Anaheim St. Discover great local businesses and meet the owners and residents creating a stronger community. All proceeds go directly to support important programs for local nonprofits. Presented by the East Anaheim Street Business Alliance. 562/494-3800; www.EASBA.com.

Green Prize Festival & Awards Program

Through April 19 41st Annual. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 am-9:30 pm; Sunday, 8 am-5:30 pm. The world-famous 1.97-mile, 11turn street circuit around the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Downtown Long Beach that includes Shoreline Drive, Aquarium Way, Pine Avenue. (south of Ocean Boulevard.) and Seaside Way. Presented by the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. 888/827-7333; www.gplb.com.

2nd Annual. 10 am-6 pm. Cesar Chavez Park. One-day event in celebration of Earth Day highlighting and recognizing green schools, renewable energy companies, urban farmers, green chefs/restaurants, builders, artist, small businesses, green technology and transportation and environmental organizations that have gone above and beyond. Presented by Green Education Inc. 562/413-1749; www.greeneducationinc.org.; www.greenprizefestival.com.

Long Beach Volunteer Day 1st Annual. Presented by the City of Long Beach and the Office of 5th District Councilmember Stacey Mungo. 562/570-5555.

Earth Day Celebration

18 S at urday Relay For Life Of Cal State Long Beach 10 am. California State University Long Beach. This event serves as a powerful way for you to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer, from helping people facing the disease in your community to ensuring cancer is a thing of the past for future generations. Presented by American Cancer Society Relay For Life. cac.longbeach@gmail.com.

Through April 26 16th Annual. 10:30 am-1 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Join the Aquarium for a weekend of family fun celebrating Earth Day while learning simple, everyday tips to protect our environment. Visit booths from various Earthfriendly organizations, and participate in hands-on learning demonstrations for people of all ages. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

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Tea For Tots Luncheon & Fashion Show 10:30 am-2 pm. Long Beach Yacht Club. Fundraiser to benefit the children and programs of the the Long Beach Day Nursery. Presented by Long Beach Day Nursery. 562/591-0509.

Women Who Make A Difference Brunch 34th Annual. 11 am-2 pm. The Grand. This is an event recognizing women, business and organizations who have advanced the status of women and girls. Presented by Soroptimist International of Long Beach. hello@si-longbeach.org; www.si-longbeach.org.

Celebrating Music 8 pm. Carpenter Center. Annual scholarship fundraiser showcasing the entire Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Presented by the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. 562/985-7000; www.csulb.edu/coleconservatory.

Ship To Shore Tour De Cure 6 am-4:30 pm. The Queen Mary. A cycling event with 8-, 11-, 32-, 62- and 100-mile rides to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Presented by the American Diabetes Association. 323/9662890, ext.7423; main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure.

Long Beach Solar Grand Prix

Race With A View

Urban Ocean Festival

27th Annual. 8 am. Ocean Boulevard and Granada Avenue in Belmont Shore. This event raises money to heighten awareness of the fact that one out of every four people is affected by a mental health issue. Presented by JFCS of Long Beach and West Orange County. 562/427-7916 ext. 235; www.racewithaview.com.

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Long Beach Spring Race

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10th Annual. 9am-3 pm. Marine Stadium. Warm up race for teams involved in Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival. Presented by Southern California Dragon Boat Club. 626/288-2888; www.lbdragonboat.com.

30 Thursday Drama Club Spring Musical Production Through May 3 St. Anthony High School. Watch St. Anthony High School’s Drama Club perform a kid’s appropriate version of “Grease” in our newly renovated black box theater! Presented by St. Anthony High School Drama Club. 562/4354496; www.longbeachsaints.org.

6th Annual. El Dorado Park. This event brings students from all over the city together to use innovation and teamwork to design, build, and race a solar-powered model car. Presented by the Fifth District. www.longbeach.gov/district5/.

9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Explore and celebrate Southern California’s coast during the Aquarium’s annual Urban Ocean Festival. The event will include art exhibitions, a fashion show and contest for designs using recycled materials, mural painting, poetry readings, booths, and educational activities. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Crescendo: Gala, Dinner & Auction 50th Annual. 5-10 pm. The Federal Bar. Fundraising gala and fine wine auction benefiting the artistic, education and community programs of the Long Beach Symphony – this year’s theme is a celebration of 1930s Hollywood Glamour with dinner, dancing, and live music performances. Presented by Long Beach Symphony. 562/436-3202 ext. 224; events@LongBeachSymphony.org.

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May Leadership Connections

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) Annual Luncheon

11:30 am. The PMSA Annual Luncheon brings together public and private sector leaders from the maritime and international trade industry. PMSA is an independent, not-for-profit association focused on global trade. Presented by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. www.pmsaship.com.

7 Thursday LBMA After Dark

Loft Walk 8th Annual. 4 pm. Join us for the loft walk of the Walker Building and Big Red Bus Tour of Art Deco Downtown Long Beach. Presented by Long Beach Heritage. 562/493-7019; www.lbheritage.org.

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7th Annual. 7-10 pm. Long Beach Museum of Art. Presented twice a year, LBMA After Dark is a unique, lively nighttime art happening, complete with world-class artwork, music, live entertainment, and an appetizer and cocktail menu specially crafted to complement the featured exhibition. Presented by Long Beach Museum of Art. 562/439-2119; lbma.org.

9 S at urday Tour Of Long Beach 6th Annual. 6:30 am-1 pm. Marina Green Park. Bike ride to raise awareness for the need for research for kids with cancer. Presented by Memorial Medical Center Foundation. Touroflongbeach.com.

The Butterfly Walk/ Run And Flutter 8 am. Shoreline Park. A family run/walk to raise awareness and funds for children’s hospice and palliative care. Presented by Children’s Hospice of America Foundation. 714/ 683-2792; www.childrenshospiceofamerica.org.

Tacos And Beer 5k 9am. El Dorado East. A 5k scenic run ending in a festival with tacos, beer, music and more. 562/704-9885; www.tacosnbeer5k.com.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk 9 am. Shoreline Village. Walk benefits Best Buddies, a non profit group advocating for the inclusion of and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Presented by Best Buddies. 310/ 642-2620; www.bestbuddiescalifornia.org.

Toyota Fest 20th Annual. 9 am-3 pm. The Queen Mary Events Park. Car show featuring a variety of Toyota models over the years. Presented by Toyota Car Club. www.toyotaclub.org.

West Coast BBQ Classic 4th Annual. 11 am-6 pm. The Queen Mary Events Park. BBQ pitmasters from all over the U.S. battle it out for the title of Ultimate Pitmaster. Includes live music, BBQ eating competitions and more! Presented by The Queen Mary. www.westcoastbbqclassic.com.

CSULB Student Film Showcase 53rd Annual. 7-9 pm. CSULB University Theatre. Screening of student narrative film projects, free admission. Presented by the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. 562/985-5404; http://www.csulb.edu/depts/film/.

13 We dne sday Congressional Cup Through May 17

Lawn To Garden Tour 4th Annual. 10 am-2 pm. Free, self-guided tour throughout Long Beach to showcase beautiful lawn to garden landscapes. Homeowners will be available to talk about their experiences during their garden transformations. Presented by the Long Beach Water Department. 562/570-2308; www.lblawntogarden.com.

51st Annual. Along the Long Beach coastline. Don’t miss this International, world-class yachting event. Presented by the Long Beach Yacht Club. www.lbyc.org.

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May

Blue Martini Ball 4th Annual. 8 pm-Midnight. Long Beach Yacht Club. Long Beach’s best party for the World’s Best Cause, providing food for Long Beach kids whom otherwise go hungry on the weekends. Presented by TEAM 100. 562/824-2363.

Bike Fest 7th Annual. Celebrating National Bike Month and bike-friendly Long Beach, Bike Fest reflects the diverse biking community in Long Beach and beyond, and will include a wide range of activities for casual riders to serious competitors. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

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LBCC Golf Tournament 32nd Annual. 11 am-8 pm. Recreation Park. Each year the LBCC Foundation Athletics Associates coordinates its annual golf tournament, with proceeds directly benefiting our athletic programs. Presented by the Long Beach City College Foundation Athletics Associates. 562/938-4237; www.lbccvikings.com/golf.

16th Annual. 4-9 pm. Long Beach Museum of Art. A ticketed event featuring over 100 of Southern California’s most sought after artists and includes an open bar with dining, a silent auction featuring exceptional items and experiences, and a live auction of extraordinary art. Presented by Long Beach Museum of Art. 562/439-2119; lbma.org.

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Other May Events With Date(s) To Be Determined

Sunset Serenade Outdoor Dinner Concert 5th Annual. 6-8 pm. St. Anthony High School. Enjoy a dinner concert performed by students in St. Anthony High School’s courtyard. Presented by St. Anthony High School. 562/435-4496; www.longbeachsaints.org.

Second District Night At The Aquarium 6:30-8:30 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Join Vice Mayor Lowenthal for a free night with all the fantastic exhibits and marine habitats at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Presented by Long Beach Second District Office. 562/570-6684.

Long Beach Pride Festival Through May 17

Long Beach Bar Association Scholarship Awards Dinner

32nd Annual. 11 am-11 pm. Marina Green Park/Shoreline Drive. Long Beach Pride is a festival to provide a fun and safe environment for the LGBT community, where we can come and express ourselves freely with our friends and family. Presented by Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. 562/987-9191.

57th Annual. 6 pm. Offices of Keesal Young & Logan. The Long Beach Bar Association and Foundation honor some of Long Beach’s most outstanding high school students, awarding more than $15,000 in scholarships annually to some our city’s most deserving graduates. Presented by the Long Beach Bar Association and Foundation. 562/988-6444.

Civil War Drums & Gatling Guns Through May 17 4th Annual. 1-6 pm. Shoreline Village. Free Civil War Living History event featuring soldier activities, ladies tea seminars and a Civil War blues band. Presented by Shoreline Village. 562/435-2668; www.shorelinevillage.com.

17 Sunday Long Beach Gay Pride Run 23rd Annual. 8-10:30 am. Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue. This is a 5k/10k-timed chip run along the shoreline of Long Beach. We welcome everyone who wishes to join us in the celebration to show support, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Presented by Shoreline Frontrunners of Long Beach. LongBeachPrideRun.com.

18 Monday Dominguez Gap Wetlands Restoration Guided Walking Tour 8th Annual. 3:45-6:00 pm. Register at 4062 Del Mar Ave. Entrance in Los Cerritos. Fundraiser for WANA's Cressa Park Habitat Project: Learn about Native Plants and Bring Binoculars for Bird Watching. Presented by the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA). 562/ 355-8679; wrigleyalliance@gmail.com.

Running Of The Dames 2nd Annual. All day, 10 individual races. Pine Avenue. Ever want to run with the bulls in Spain? We’ve replaced the bulls with roller girls and give you the chance to run with the dames in Long Beach. Presented by Party on Pine and Millworks Long Beach. www.facebook.com/partyonpine.

June 1Monday Clothing & Shoes Drive For The Homeless Through June 7 2nd Annual. Bay Shore Church Concert Hall. Last year, several truckloads of goods were collected and donated to area homeless service agencies. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.justinrudd.com/.

23 S at urday Rock For Vets Benefit Concert 6th Annual. 3-6pm. Ernest Borgnine Theater at the Long Beach Scottish Rite. Variety show with all proceeds benefiting Rock for Vets Music Education Program. Presented by Rock for Vets. 866/597-1116; www.rockforvets.net.

Shipkicker 4-10 pm. The Queen Mary Events Park. Country music concert featuring today’s top bands. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

3 We dne sday Taste of Downtown – Pine Avenue Through June 4 7th Annual. 6-10 pm. Pine Ave (between 1st & 3rd). Moving to the heart of Downtown. Restaurants serve up sample-sized portions of signature dishes. Second of a three part series. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

4 Thursday Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council Annual Luncheon

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June 4. 11 am-2 pm. Long Beach Westin. The state of commercial real estate and business – guest speaker. www.lbcrec.com.

Rock The Queen 4-10 pm. The Queen Mary Events Park. Rock out with The Queen to some of your favorite jams. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

5 Fr iday Community Hospital Long Beach Classic Golf Tournament

28 Thursday Gala 5th Annual. 5 pm. Molina Healthcare Event Center. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Long Beach Freedom School, a reading enrichment summer camp for youth K-12th in the Long Beach community. This year will by our 11th year of providing this program. Presented by Success in Challenges, Inc. 800/791-5952; www.successinchallenges.com.

33rd Annual. 9 am. Recreation Park Golf Course. Tournament and dinner benefits Community Hospital Long Beach. Play alongside community leaders, physicians and staff. Presented by Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation. www.chlbfoundation.org/Community_Classic.html.

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9 am. Marina Green. Hearing Loss Association of America walks to increase public awareness about hearing loss. Presented by Hearing Loss Association of America. 301/657-2248; www.hearingloss.org.

IDEA Fest: Long Beach 2nd Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Leadership Long Beach presents their adult and youth community projects plus plan to hold informative classes, showcase cultural performances and family fun activities for attendees. Presented by Leadership Long Beach. 562/997-9194; www.leadershiplb.org.

MOLAA Gala 8th Annual. 6-10 pm. Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). All proceeds from this evening will benefit MOLAA’s exhibition and art education initiatives. Presented by the Museum of Latin American Art. www.molaa.org.

Pacific Islander Festival Through June 7 12th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Discover the rich and diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands through traditional craft demonstrations, ethnic cuisine, educational programs, and an ocean of entertainment, including music and dance performances. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

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Scuba Show

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28th Annual. 10 am-5 pm. Saturday night party 6 pm-Midnight. Long Beach Convention Center. Nation’s largest scuba diving expo, with 300 exhibitors including island countries and diving resorts from around the world, local diving charters, diving equipment, marine conservation organizations, ocean-themed art and jewelry and more. Presented by California Diving News Magazine. 310/792.2333; www.scubashow.com.

40th Annual. 10 am-7 pm. El Dorado Regional Park. Providing the very best in Irish and Irish American entertainment. Presented by The Irish Fair Foundation. www.irishfair.org.

Long Beach Bayou Festival Through June 21

Long Beach Walk To Cure Diabetes

29th Annual. Saturday, 11 am-9 pm; Sunday, 11 am-8 pm. Rainbow Lagoon Park. The Long Beach Bayou festival offers patrons a weekend filled with cultural music, cuisine, and dance from a place called home – New Orleans and the Louisiana Bayou Country. Presented by Benoit Entertainment Group, LLC. 562/912-4451; www.longbeachbayou.com.

8 am-1 pm. Marina Green. A fun, happy, healthy and effective way to show your support for all those living with type 1 diabetes. Presented by JDRF. 213/233-9909; www.jdrf.org.

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Father’s Day BBQ Great Homes Tour 14th Annual. Noon-5 pm. View some of the unique homes that make up that make up the city’s rich architectural history. Presented by Long Beach Heritage. 562/493-7019; www.lbheritage.org.

10 We dne sday Long Beach Century Club Middle School Sports Banquet 28th Annual. 5-9 pm. The Grand Convention Center. This event honors all the Middle School Athletes that have won the championships in each sport. We also honor the “School of the Year” given to the school with the most cumulative points. Presented by the Long Beach Century Club. 562/533-1192; sbreuklander@aol.com.

11:30 am-1:30 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Celebrate Father's Day with the entire family at the Aquarium's annual picnic. Savor lunch, enjoy picturesque views of Rainbow Harbor, and delight in the underwater sea life of the Aquarium. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

22 Monday Msgr. Gualderon Golf Tournament 32nd Annual. 11 am-11 pm. El Dorado Park Golf Course. Come out for a full day of golf with the Saints community, followed by dinner and auction to benefit St. Anthony High School. Presented by St. Anthony High School. 562/435-4496 ext. 1241; www.longbeachsaints.org.

23 Tue sday Long Beach Kennel Club Dog Show Through June 28

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8 am-6 pm. Queen Mary Events Park. Six-day dog show. Presented by Long Beach Kennel Club. www.thelbkc.com; www.jbradshaw.com/shows.htm.

Ink N’ Iron Through June 14 10th Annual. All weekend. On board The Queen Mary. Amazing live music, Hot Rod-Kustoms, Burlesque, Art Shows, ’50s fashion and 280 of the best tattoo artists in the world come together for this three-day festival. Presented by Ink-N-Iron. www.ink-n-iron.com.

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27 S at urday Artbeat For Humanity Gala 3rd Annual. 6-10 pm. Museum of Latin American Art. Proceeds from the Artbeat for Humanity Gala support the arts-based therapy programs pioneered by Arts & Services for Disabled to assist disabled individuals with selfexpression and personal fulfillment. Presented by Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc; www.artsandservices.org.

Champions Run For Life “Torch Run”

Independent’s Week (Indie Week LB)

30th Annual. 8:30 am-2 pm. Shoreline Aquatic Park. Children with cancer and other serious blood disorders will run, walk, wheel, or be carried in a relay race, passing an Olympic style torch to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Presented by Memorial Medical Center Foundation. Torchrunonline.org.

Through July 5

Blue Whale Gala 7-11 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for a glamorous night out with the fish. This black-tie event honors the outstanding achievements of individuals and institutions that have greatly contributed to environmental conservation efforts. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

14 Sunday Beach Babe Classic 8 am-2:30 pm. Pierpoint Landing behind Aquarium. A casual, fun bicycle ride of either 15 or 36 miles along the coast from Long Beach to Seal Beach/Huntington Beach and back. Presented by the California Girl Series. 916/705-3443; www.californiagirlseries.com.

Dia De San Juan Festival 20th Annual. 10 am-7 pm. Rainbow Lagoon. The Puerto Rican festival of Southern California, Presented by Fiestalegre Promotions. www.fiestalegre.net.

18 Thursday Inaugural Gala 124th Annual. 5:45 pm. Long Beach Convention Center. Awarding the Destination Tomorrow Award and welcoming the new chairman of the board and the board of directors. Presented by Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 562/432-7830; scardenas@lbchamber.com.

19 Fr iday Great Western Terrier Association Dog Show

2nd Annual. Hours vary. Throughout Long Beach. This summer campaign supports local culture and includes a lineup of fun events such as music crawls, art shows, a contest with independent merchants, and other activities that celebrate the independent spirit of Long Beach. Presented by Localism! IndieWeekLB.com. Other June Events With Date(s) To Be Determined

Summer And Music Series (SAM) June through August 7th Annual. Various locations in Downtown Long Beach. Family friendly and all ages music series brings a full season of outdoor concerts to the streets of downtown. The full schedule of events will be announced in 2015. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

Dine On Pine June (1st or 2nd Monday) 23rd Annual. 5:15-9 pm. Pine Avenue. A progressive dinner, with auction, at three of Long Beach’s stellar restaurants to benefit scholarships and the education program of the CCLB. Presented by The Conservation Corps of Long Beach. 562/208-5059; www.cclb-corps.org.

Juneteenth Celebration 19th Annual. 11 am-3 pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Annual observance that celebrates the freedom of all remaining slaves in Texas. Performances by local choirs, dance troops, domino tournament, softball game, Zumba dancing, etc. Presented by Councilman Dee Andrews. 562/570-6816; www.longbeach.gov/district6/.

Through June 21 Since 1966. 8 am-6 pm. Queen Mary Events Park. Three-day dog show that includes educational workshops and seminars. Presented by Great Western Terrier Association. www.gwta.net/history.htm.

20 S at urday $1,000 Southern California National Anthem Sing-Off 4th Annual. 10:30 am. Granada Avenue on the beach’s boat launch ramp. Singers of all ages are invited to sing a cappella the last part of the National Anthem for the crowd. Then finalists will sing the entire song for the crowd. The winner goes home with a $1,000 contract to sing the Anthem at their choice of 10 Community Action Team events within a year. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.justinrudd.com/.

Long Beach Heritage Picnic In Bixby Park Bixby Park. Join neighborhood associations for a trip back to the Iowa picnic days, when families shared the latest news over a meal, music and spoken word kept the memories alive and children competed in field games. Bixby Park will be transformed into a celebration of our city’s roots from today’s perspective. Presented by Long Beach Second District Office. 562/570-6684.

General Assembly And Dinner Celebration 5th Annual. This event marks the fifth year the Filipino Migrant Center has spent serving and organizing low-income Filipino youth and workers in Southern California. Presented by the Filipino Migrant Center. 562/4389515; info@filipinomigrantcenter.org.

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3 Fr iday Big Bang On The Bay 4th Annual. 5:30-10:30 pm. The Boathouse on the Bay. Celebrating Independence Day early with live music, family style dinner and fireworks over Alamitos Bay. Presented by The Boathouse on the Bay. 562/493-1100; www.boathouseonthebay.com.

4 S at urday Great American 4th Of July Kids Bike Parade 12th Annual. 10 am. Granada Avenue at Ocean Boulevard. More than 500 kids and their patriotic-decorated bicycles take a two-minute ride along the beach bike path. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.justinrudd.com/bikeparade.html.

10th Annual. 10 am-2 pm. Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. Kids ages 6-11 enjoy fun crafts, games and activities with just a bit of history thrown in. Presented by Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. 562/206-2040; www.RanchoLosCerritos.org.100

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National Night Out 6-9 pm. Lincoln Park. Celebrating Americas Night Out Against Crime. Live music, food, face painting, kids crafts, LBPD K9, child identification kits, local pet hospitals, local vendors. Presented by The Friends of Lincoln Park. 310/488-5154; friendsoflincolnparklb@gmail.com.

July 4th Late Night And BBQ

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5-10 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Celebrate Independence Day with the red, white and blue fish. Families are able to witness the ambiance of the Aquarium at night and get a fish-eye view of the City of Long Beach fireworks display. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Residents in neighborhoods throughout Long Beach are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening with neighbors and police. Presented by the Office of Councilmember Stacey Mungo and the Long Beach Police Department. http://natw.org/.

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Kids Fishing Rodeo 63rd Annual. 8 am-Noon. Belmont Veteran’s Memorial Pier. Free event for kids under 16. No experience or tackle necessary; loaner gear available. Free lunch, raffles and prizes. Presented by The Southern California Tuna Club. 562/277-4460; Christopher@TheScottsTeam.com.

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19 Sunday Long Beach Gospel Fest 10 am-7 pm. Marina Green. Showcasing some of the best in local, national and international Gospel Music performers. www.longbeachgospelfest.com.

Pediatric Heart Surgery Reunion 3rd Annual. 2-4 pm. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Reunion for former Pediatric Heart patients and families with their care team. Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. 562/933-8029.

Long Beach Jazz Festival Through August 9 28th Annual. Friday, 7-10:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday, Noon-10:30 pm. Rainbow Lagoon Park. A three-day event featuring performances by celebrated artists and a diversity of musical genres. Presented by Rainbow Promotions, LLC. 562/424-0013; www.rainbowpromotions.com.

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Pacific Islander Festival Through July 26 19th Annual. Friday-Saturday, 3-10 pm; Sunday, 11 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. There are more than 1.2 million Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders from over 20 distinct cultural groups living in the United States. Come experience their sounds, their foods and their cultures. Presented by Tafesilafa’i Inc. 562/628-9282; www.tafesilafai.org.

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8th Annual. 11 am-2 pm. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Reunion for former NICU patients and families. Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. 562/933-8029.

Great American Picnic 83rd Annual. Noon. Wardlow Park. Each year, this event attracts a large number of elected officials and guests from Long Beach and surrounding cities. Presented by Democratic Women’s Study Club of Long Beach. 562/652-5600; https://www.facebook.com/groups/DWSCLB/.

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17th Annual. 6-10 pm. Park Estates. Summer fundraiser under the stars previews the upcoming Musical Theatre West season and features a live and silent auction, as well as entertainment from the 2015/16 season at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Presented by Musical Theatre West. 562/856-1999; www.musical.org.

2nd Annual. 10 am. Enjoy a day of boutique shopping, lunch, entertainment, silent auction and door prizes, all benefiting Community Hospital Long Beach. Presented by Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation. www.memorialcare.org/community-hospital-long-beach-foundation.

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Through August 16 22nd Annual. Friday, 5-10 pm; Saturday, Noon-11 pm; Sunday, Noon-10 pm. Rainbow Lagoon. Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans sounds of music, fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana-style and served by authentic Cajun chefs, children’s area, dance floor, two stages. Largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana. Presented by “O” Entertainment. 562/494-5959; www.LongBeachCrawfishFestival.com.

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20th Annual. Noon-4:30 pm. Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. Kids of all ages are invited to explore the significance of mud in a festive atmosphere filled with great music and many muddy activities. Presented by Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. 562/206-2040; www.RanchoLosCerritos.org.

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Through August 23 9 am-7 pm. Alamitos Beach. The top players from all over the world will once again compete in Long Beach. Presented by ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball. www.wsobv.com.

20 Thursday Naples Fest 4th Annual. 5-9 pm; Along 2nd Street between Naples Plaza and The Toledo. This is a fundraiser for The Naples Island Business Association. Music, food and fun for everyone. Presented by The Naples Island Business Association. naplesislandbusinessassoc@gmail.com; www.naplesislandbusiness.com.

22 S at urday Long Beach Grand Cru Public Tasting 21st Annual. 5-9 pm. Rainbow Lagoon Park. Grand Cru Public Tasting celebration brings together over 1,000 patrons to enjoy food from over 30 restaurants, 1,200 competition wines from around the world, a silent auction, and dancing against the backdrop of downtown Long Beach. Presented by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. 213/640-3892; www.longbeachgrandcru.com.

26 We dne sday Taste of Downtown – Waterfront Through August 27 6th Annual. 6-10 pm. Waterfront (Pine and Pier Avenue). For the final event of the Taste of Downtown, enjoy the best view in town along with signature cuisine and live music. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

11th Annual. Hours vary. The Queen Mary. Three-day festival celebrating Art Deco-style and era, including live music, dancing, vintage car show and more! Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

Shoreline Jam Through September 6 4th Annual. 11 am-11:30 pm. The Queen Mary Events Park. Two-day Reggae festival featuring top ranked artists. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

Grecian Festival By The Sea Through September 7 66th Annual. Noon-9 pm. Assumption Church grounds. Authentic Greek dance groups, free dance lessons, authentic Greek food and pastries, cooking lessons, vendor booths, children’s area and more. Presented by Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. www.lbgreekfest.org.

6 Sunday Belmont Shore Car Show 26th Annual. 9 am-3 pm. 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. One of the largest – if not the largest – car shows on the West Coast. Over 600 classic cars dating pre-1975 are displayed. Presented by the Belmont Shore Business Association. 562/434-3066; www.belmontshore.org.

10 Thursday QFilm Festival Through September 13

27 Thursday 11 am- 6:30 pm. Skylinks Golf Course. The Mayor’s Cup raises funds to support the athletic programs in the Long Beach School District. Presented by the Long Beach Century Club. 714/376-8547; jfylpaa@att.net.

22nd Annual. Thursday-Friday, 7-11 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11 am-11 p.m. Art Theatre. This is the longest running film festival in Long Beach, and the only LGBTQ film festival. Presented by LGBTQ Center of Long Beach. 562/434-4455; www.centerlb.org.

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8th Annual. Noon-7 pm. Pediatric patient art exhibition featuring the artwork of current and former Miller Children’s patients. Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. 562/243-0170.

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Long Beach Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament

Long Beach BBQ Festival Through August 30 Friday, 5-11 pm; Saturday, Noon-11 pm; Sunday, Noon-10 pm. Rainbow Lagoon. Largest three-day BBQ Extravaganza featuring the world’s best BBQ ribs, pulled pork, tri-tip, sausages, chicken and more. The competition is fierce and the flavors rich. Presented by “O” Entertainment. 562/494-5959; www.LongBeachBBQFestival.com.

29 S at urday Community Hospital Long Beach Murder Mystery Dinner & Play 8th Annual. 6 pm. The Grand. A fundraising event benefitting Community Hospital Long Beach. Presented by the Community Hospital Long Beach Employees Foundation Committee. www.chlbfoundation.org/Murder_Mystery_Dinner.html.

19th Annual. Friday, 5-10 pm; Saturday, Noon-11 pm; Sunday, Noon10 pm. Rainbow Lagoon. Local popular artists, swing, salsa, R&B/Motown, 1970s/80s dance bands, tons of fresh live Maine Lobsters steamed in the world’s largest cooker. Presented by “O” Entertainment. 562/494-5959; www.OriginalLobsterFestival.com.

19 S at urday Underwater Cleanup 4th Annual. 8 am-1 pm. Belmont Veteran’s Memorial Pier. Our familyfriendly underwater cleanup, featuring numerous organizations, serves three purposes – to clean up our waters, provide statistical data, and educate the public. Presented by Deep Blue Scuba & Swim Center. 562/434-1604; www.deepbluelongbeach.com.

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Great Sand Sculpture Contest 83rd Annual. Granada Avenue. Internationally recognized professional sculptures will build a remarkable centerpiece sculpture while amateur, professionals, and dozens of community teams challenge each other for highly-valued gift packages. Presented by Rotaract Long Beach. gssc@rotaract.org.

ARP Long Beach Sprint Nationals 69th Annual. 8 am-5 pm. Marine Stadium. Annual powerboat racing classic. Top Sprint Boat Racers from around the country descend on Marine Stadium every August for their chance at glory by winning a National Championship at the place where Sprint boat racing began. Presented by Hotboat.com. 310/318-4012; www.scscracing.com.

8 am-5 pm. Marina Green. Two-person teams battle it out through a series of fitness challenges. Event benefits Special Olympics. Presented by Legendary Competitor. www.legendarycompetitor.com

California Coastal Cleanup Day 31st Annual. 9 am-Noon. Alamitos Bay Marina, Mother’s Beach, Belmont Pier, Bluff Park and Alamitos Beach. The largest volunteer event in the state. It offers the community an opportunity to take an active role in improving the health and cleanliness of our local coastline. Presented by El Dorado Nature Center. 562/570-1745. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter.

California Coastal Cleanup Day 9 am-Noon. Aquarium of the Pacific. Join the Aquarium in cleaning up Alamitos Beach in Long Beach as part of the statewide Coastal Clean-Up Day. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

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Japanese Classic Car Show 11th Annual. 9 am-3 pm. The Queen Mary Events Park. America’s first and original large scale Japanese car show dedicated to old school Japanese cars. Presented by The Japanese Classic Car. www.japaneseclassiccarshow.com.

Encore 17th Annual. 5:30-9:30 pm. Pacific Ballroom. International City Theatre’s Board of Directors’ annual fundraiser to support main stage productions and six education programs while recognizing outstanding leaders in our region with the James Ackerman Crystal Arts & Humanitarian Award. Presented by International City Theatre. 562/436-4610; www.InternationalCityTheatre.org.

Signature Event 5:30-10 pm. Pavilion at the Hotel Maya. Fundraiser for the Geraldine Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital since 2000. Presented by The Steel Magnolias. 562/331-8007; www.thesteelmagnolias.org.

Fruit And Veggie Party 3rd Annual. 10 am-1 pm. Martin Luther King Park. Attendees will receive health and nutrition information, can sample healthy recipes, get tours of the garden and start their own vegetable garden, participate in yoga, Zumba, and/or martial arts demonstrations. Presented by the Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services. 562/570-4244; www.longbeach.gov/health/.

Women (And Men) Leaders In Supply Chain 4th Annual. The event features an awarding of student scholarships for those wishing to pursue a career in supply chain management. Presented by Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. www.cscmp.org.

Family Festival Fundraiser 2nd Annual. 1-5 pm. Outer Traffic Circle. Classic car show, prizes, music, magic show, and food. Presented by ChildNet. 562/498-5252; www.ChildNet.net.

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7 pm-1 am. The Queen Mary. Southern California’s fastest growing haunt returns with 6 terrifying mazes, freak shows, live entertainment and more! Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

11th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. This weekend celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, music, and dance celebrating the indigenous California maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

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Pirate Festival Through September 20 6th Annual. 1-7 pm. Shoreline Village. Free event featuring sword fighting, pirate bands, games, skits, costume contests, photo ops with pirates and a treasure hunt for children. Presented by Shoreline Village. 562/435-2668; www.shorelinevillage.com.

24 Thursday Rental Housing Expo 47th Annual. 9 am-4 pm. Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Hall C. Educational sessions and vendors featuring the latest products and services for rental property owners and managers. Presented by the Apartment Association, California Southern Cities. 562/426-8341; www.apt-assoc.com.

Shaun Lumachi Memorial Golf Classic 4th Annual. 11 am. El Dorado Park Golf Course. Benefiting the Shaun Lumachi Memorial Scholarship Fund. Presented by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. 562/432-7830; scardenas@lbchamber.com.

26 S at urday Baja Splash Cultural Festival Through September 27 14th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Featuring live entertainment, crafts, educational programs, ethnic cuisine, and much more. This Aquarium weekend festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of Hispanic cultures through song, dance, art, and cultural displays. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org. Other September Events With Date(s) To Be Determined

Long Beach Prayer Breakfast 4th Annual. 7-9 am. The Long Beach Leadership Prayer Breakfast is a leadership event that unites community leaders throughout the city of Long Beach to ask for and receive God's help, encouragement and blessings. Presented by Long Beach Rescue Mission. www.lbprayer.com.

11th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. The festival’s program will highlight the beauty and diversity of the cultures of Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Indonesia. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Friends Of Pathways 19th Annual. 5:30-10:30 pm. A street party in Park Estates. Provides funds to supply a comprehensive individualized program with a college education, housing, health care, therapy, and mentoring to young women who come from poverty and severe abuse who are living without the resources to overcome their past. Presented by Friends of Pathways. 562/884-3629; www.pathwaystoindependence.org.

4 Sunday Aloha Run 2nd Annual. 6:30 am. Shoreline Park and Esplanade. 5K Run/Walk benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, and is followed by Polynesian music, drummers, hula dancers, surf bands. Presented by Aloha Run. www.thealoharun.com.

I Walk . . . 4kids 4th Annual. 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Queen Mary Events Park. Walk to support critical programs and research at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. Presented by Memorial Medical Center Foundation. 562/933-1670; www.iWalk4Kids.org.

Photographers Night 7th Annual. 5:30-10 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Professional and amateur photographers are invited to capture the Aquarium’s wildlife during exclusive “photographers only” hours. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Interfaith Blessing Of The Annimals 15th Annual. 5:45 pm. Granada Avenue Boat Launch Ramp. More than 300 animals receive a blessing from a menagerie of faith leaders. Free. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. BlessThePets.com.

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Senior’s Day

3rd Annual. 11 am-10 pm. Rainbow Lagoon Park. A family-friend Folk & Roots music festival with multiple stages of music, pie eating & mustache contest, vintage shopping bazaar, large kids area with crafts & activities, craft beer & food, plus a whole heap more! Presented by Long Beach Independent. 562/396-5220; www.folkrevivalfestival.com.

8 am-1 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. The Aquarium opens its doors for free to people ages 50 and above on this special day. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Long Beach Bar Association Golf Tournament

Aquarium Kids Fun Run

53rd Annual. The Long Beach Bar Association and Foundation host their annual golf tournament and auction to raise money for the Shortstop Juvenile Crime Diversion Programs. Presented by the Long Beach Bar Association and Foundation. All are invited to participate. 562/988-6444.

9 am-2 pm. Rainbow Harbor. Up to 2,000 kids ages 6 to 12 can race in the Aquarium Kids Fun Run. Participants will receive a commemorative marine animal medal, a finisher certificate, and free Aquarium admission. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/427-4606; www.runlongbeach.com.

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Promenade Beer And Wine Festival

HOWLoween Spooktacular

3rd Annual. 5-10 pm. The Promenade. Celebrating the culinary culture of Downtown Long Beach by pairing Downtown restaurants with craft breweries and boutique wineries for food and drink tastings and live music throughout the night. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

2nd Annual. 2-6 pm. Lincoln Park. Free Family Halloween Event for all. Live Music, Food, Face Painting, Spooky Games for Kids and Dogs, Agility Course for Dogs, Costume Contest for Kids and Dog, and Opportunity Drawing. Presented by The Friends of Lincoln Park. 310/488-5154; friendsoflincolnparklb@gmail.com.

Dia De Los Muertos Gala

Music In The Morning

2nd Annual. 7 pm-Midnight. MOLAA. All proceeds from this evening will benefit MOLAA’s exhibition and art education initiatives. Presented by the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). www.molaa.org.

Time and location to be determined. The annual Music in the Morning Membership Luncheon and Boutique starts off the 2015/16 Season of Musical Theatre West. Presented by Musical Theatre West Footlighters. 562/856-1999; www.musical.org.

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17th Annual. 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Discover the creatures lurking in the depths at the Aquarium’s Scarium of the Pacific – a spooktacular educational Halloween event for the whole family. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Long Beach Marathon 31st Annual. 6 am-2 pm. The 26.2-mile marathon runs on October 11 in the downtown area and along the coastline, through Cal State Long Beach, etc. Several other events related to the race occur on October 9-10, including the Health & Fitness Expo. Presented by Run Racing. 562/ 795-8900; info@runracing.com.

Long Beach Marathon Fundraiser 7th Annual. Fundraising and volunteer event. Men and women in our yearlong program run the half and full marathon. LBRM volunteers fundraise and manage a water station along the racecourse. Presented by Long Beach Rescue Mission. www.lbrm.org.

15 Thursday LBMA After Dark 7th Annual. 7-10 pm. Long Beach Museum of Art. Presented twice a year, LBMA After Dark is a unique, lively nighttime art happening, complete with world-class artwork, music, live entertainment, and an appetizer and cocktail menu specially crafted to complement the featured exhibition. Presented by Long Beach Museum of Art. 562/439-2119; lbma.org.

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26 Monday Rollerween Sk8-n-Scare 3rd Annual. 6-8:30 pm. Bayshore Rink. Open to the public, all ages, all abilities, family friendly Halloween costume skate. Proceeds benefit the Junior Roller Derby League. Presented by Long Beach Junior Roller Derby. www.bayshorerinkparty.com.

28 We dne sday Saint For A Day 7th Annual. 8 am-1 pm. St. Anthony High School. All local 8th graders are invited to meet current students and teachers and experience classes at St. Anthony High School. Presented by St. Anthony High School. 562/4354496; www.longbeachsaints.org.

30 Fr iday Long Beach City College Alumni Hall Of Fame Luncheon And Program 43rd Annual. Noon. The Long Beach City College Alumni Hall of Fame honors the best and brightest of our alumni. This is the most prestigious award given by the college. Presented by Long Beach City College. 562/938-4203; nyoho@lbcc.edu.

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Walk To End Alzheimer’s 9 am. Rainbow Lagoon. A 5K, 3.2-mile walk to raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. 323/930-6228; bwelch@alz.org.

Rainbows For Children Fashion Show, Luncheon, Silent Auction And Boutique 10 am-2 pm. The Grand. A wonderful event that helps to fund meaningful programs and services for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Presented by AbilityFirst Long Beach Center Guild. 562/426-6161; astover@abilityfirst.org.

15th Annual. 2:30 pm. Marina Vista Park. The largest Halloween pet event in the world. The highlight of the day is the 500+ costumed dogs as they parade a few blocks in front of a few thousand gawkers and a panel of judges. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.howloween.info/.

Halloween Trick Or Treat 4-6 pm. Along 2nd Street between Naples Plaza and The Toledo. Presented by The Naples Island Business Association. naplesislandbusinessassoc@gmail.com; www.naplesislandbusiness.com.

Substance Abuse Foundation Of Long Beach Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction Trick Or Treat On 2nd Street

16th Annual. 4-9 pm. Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport. Annual fundraiser to help homeless and low-income individuals and families overcome substance abuse, mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, HIV/AIDS and other life challenges. Presented by Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach. www.safinc.org.

4-6 pm. Along 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Presented by the Belmont Shore Business Association. 562/4343066; www.belmontshore.org.

Sea Fare: Dine With The Fish, And Bid On Exciting Auction Items

Other October Events With Date(s) To Be Determined

12th Annual. 7-11 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Guests will kick off the night with an open bar and music and will dine with the fish while sampling diverse cuisines from local restaurants and food and beverage companies. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org/seafare.

Gene Lentzner Human Relations Awards

22 Thursday Legacy Wall Dedication Ceremony

27th Annual. 5:30-8 pm. Offices of Keesal, Young & Logan. Awards given to individuals who show commitment to social justice, human relations, inter-group cooperation and better communication across ethnic, cultural, gender and religious lines at a grass-roots level. Presented by The California Conference for Equality and Justice. 562/435-8184; www.cacej.org.

4th Annual. 6 pm. Community Hospital Long Beach Auditorium and Lobby Hallway. Honoring those who give back. Presented by Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation. www.memorialcare.org/eventseducation/events/community-hospital-long-beach-legacy-wall-induction-ceremony.

$1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest

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12th Annual. 9 am-4 pm. Second Street in Belmont Shore. More than 100 adult artists use the sidewalks of 2nd Street as their canvases. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. www.justinrudd.com/chalk.html.

Homecoming And Alumni Pre-Party 5-10 pm. St. Anthony High School. All St. Anthony High School alumni are welcomed back every year to join us for our Homecoming pre-party and football game. Presented by St. Anthony High School. 562/435-4496 ext. 1229; www.longbeachsaints.org.

The Zombie Walk Festival Through October 25 8th Annual. Friday, 5-10 pm; Saturday, Noon-11 pm; Sunday, Noon-10 pm. Rainbow Lagoon. An apocalyptic festival of live music, outdoor screenings of a classic zombie films, horror and cult cinema vendors, zombie authors, games, exhibitors, contests, kid friendly events and more! Presented by “O” Entertainment. 562/4945959; ZombiewalkLB.com.

Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council Golf Classic Late October/Early November on a Monday 2nd Annual. 11 am-6 pm. Virginia Country Club. The event benefits the LBCREC Charitable Fund, which directly funds money for furnishing and other needs directly to our veterans at home. Presented by the Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council. www.lbcrec.

Tee Off For Tots! Golf Tournament October on a Thursday 3 pm. Heartwell Golf Course. Twilight tournament fundraiser to benefit the children and programs of the Long Beach Day Nursery. Presented by Long Beach Day Nursery. 562/591-0509.

Historical Cemetary Tour 20th Annual. 9 am-2:30 pm. Municipal and Sunnyside Cemetaries. “Where every plot has a story and the dead do tell tales.” Presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach. hslb.org.

24 S at urday Dia De Los Verdes 2nd Annual.10 am-6 pm. The Growing Experience Urban Farm. One-day event celebrating and honoring green living through art, music, and do-it-yourself activities. Presented by: Squeeze Art Collective, Green Long Beach and the Growing Experience Urban Farm. 818/653-1952; www.squeezeart.com.

Long Beach Bar Association Super Saturday 25th Annual. The Long Beach Bar Association offers a program of continuing education providing up to three credit hours in difficult to obtain subject areas, including substance abuse, ethics and elimination of bias. 562/988-6444.

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25 We dne sday Annual Thanksgiving Celebration Through November 26 43rd Annual. Samaritan House. Fundraising and volunteer event. This event serves thousands of meals to homeless individuals and families in our community. Presented by Long Beach Rescue Mission. www.lbrm.org.

26 Thursday Long Beach Turkey Trot 13th Annual. 7 am, 8:30 am and 10 am start times. Run or walk a 5K/10K on the very flat, scenic beach bike path in Belmont Shore on Thanksgiving morning. Presented by Community Action Team/Justin Rudd. justinrudd.com/trot.html.

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Thanksgiving Lunch

2nd Annual. 4-10 pm. Pine Avenue. The festival celebrates Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and includes multiple vendors and an outdoor concert. Presented by Councilmember Lena Gonzalez, First Council District. 562/495-2915; www.longbeach.gov/district1.

11 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Come gobble gobble with the sea otters and the entire Aquarium family. You and your family can meet over 11,000 animals from the world's largest ocean, and savor a traditional Thanksgiving buffet in the Aquarium's Café Scuba. Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

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Goodwill’s Black Friday Three-Day Weekend

Veterans Day Parade & Festival

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19th Annual. 10 am-2 pm. Along Atlantic Avenue in North Long Beach followed by a celebration at Houghton Park. A salute to those who served. Presented by Office of Councilmember Rex Richardson. 562/570-6137; www.lbveteransdayparade.com.

Friday-Saturday, 9 am- 9 pm; Sunday, 10 am-8 pm. Find the best Black Friday deals at Goodwill. Presented by Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County. See our store locations at www.thinkgoodwill.org.

Autumn Festival

Other November Events With Date(s) To Be Determined

Toys For Laughs

Through November 8 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. Delve into the arts, cuisines, cultures, and marine environments of Asia during the Aquarium of the Pacific’s fourteenth annual Autumn Festival. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

16th Annual. 7:30 pm. Laugh Factory Long Beach. Bring a toy valued at $10 or more and gain admission to an awesome stand-up comedy show. The toys are donated to children who are victims of abuse. Presented by Alan Katz and benefiting For the Child. 562/435-4000; alan@greatofficiants.com.

Hall Of Champions Induction Banquet

10 Tue sday Bras To Help The Cause: Donation Drive Through December 19 2nd Annual. Tuesday-Friday, 11 am-6 pm; Saturday, 11 am-5 pm. Lucy’s Boudoir and other participating locations. Collecting gently used or new bras and new underpants for women in Long Beach shelters. Presented by Lucy’s Boudoir Bra & Lingerie Specialty Boutique and Dare to Care for the Homeless. 562/997-8786; www.BrastoHelptheCuase.com.

11 We dne sday Veterans Day 9 am-6 pm. The Aquarium of the Pacific. The Aquarium honors veterans, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters. These men and women are invited to enjoy the Aquarium with free admission on Veterans Day. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

14th Annual. 6-9 pm. Long Beach City College Hall of Champions Gymnasium. Yearly event honoring former athletes, coaches and support personnel who have contributed to the Long Beach City College’s great athletic tradition. Presented by Long Beach City College Foundation. 562/938-4237; www.lbcc.edu/Foundation.

December 2 We dne sday

14 S at urday

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Diabetes Walk-A-Thon Health And Information Fair 4th Annual. 9 am-Noon. Location TBD. Participate in the walk-a-thon to promote family health and wellness. Benefiting the St. Mary Outpatient Diabetes Program. Presented by St. Mary Medical Center. 888/4STMARY.

7 pm. The Queen Mary. Traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony with live musical performances, free cookies and hot chocolate. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com.

NOAA Day 9 am-5 pm. The Aquarium of the Pacific. Find out what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) does for you, our nation, and our world at this annual event. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Holiday Salon Through January 21, 2016 3rd Annual. 2nd Saturdays and 3rd Thursdays from 6-9 pm. In the spirit of an annual exhibition originally held at the Salon d’ Apollom in 1648, our floor to ceiling Community Gallery encourages patrons to purchase art for the holidays by showcasing over 200 pieces, by over 20 artists, in a diverse range of mediums. Presented by the Art Exchange. 562/491-0278; www.artexchangelb.org.

4 Fr iday Holiday Melodrama Through December 19 12th Annual. Thursday thru Saturday, 8 pm. Two special matinee performances December 12 & 19, 2 pm. The Garage Theatre. Presented by the Garage Theatre. 562/433-8337; TheGarageTheatre.org.

5 S at urday Santa’s Breakfast

20 Fr iday CHILL Through January 10, 2016 4th Annual. Hours vary. The Queen Mary. Southern California’s COOLEST holiday attraction returns with The Ice Kingdom, ice tubing, ice skating, live holiday entertainment and more! Presented by The Queen Mary. 877/342-0752; www.queenmary.com/CHILL.

22 Sunday Thanksgiving Meal November 22 7:30 am-4:30 pm. St. Anthony High School. St. Anthony High School students and families serve a Thanksgiving meal to the homeless in our community. Presented by St. Anthony High School. 562/435-4496; www.longbeachsaints.org.

8-11 am. Parkers’ Lighthouse and Queensview Steakhouse. Fundraiser to benefit the patients of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital of Long Beach. Presented by Parkers’ Lighthouse and Queensview Steakhouse. 562/432-6500; www.parkerslighthouse.com.

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 33rd Annual. Starts at 6 pm. 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Fourteen local high school marching bands entertain the crowd and local businesses, organizations, and city and state dignitaries ride in cars and floats. Presented by the Belmont Shore Business Association. 562/434-3066; www.belmontshore.org.

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Holiday Wassail 10 am-Noon. Private home. Raises money and works for full equality of women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Presented by AAUW (American Association of University Women). 562/421-5348; www.AAUW-LongBeach.com.

Holiday Treats For The Animals Through December 6 9 am-5 pm. Aquarium of the Pacific. In celebration of the holiday season, Santa Diver will be delivering an ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific for its animals, including penguins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, lorikeets, and fish. Presented by the Aquarium of the Pacific. 562/590-3100; www.aquariumofpacific.org.

Winter Festival Concert Through December 6 7-9 pm. First Congregational Church of Long Beach. Seasonal celebration featuring the entire choral and vocal program at CSULB. Presented by the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. 562/985-5404; www.csulb.edu/depts/film/.

6 Sunday

13 Sunday Parade Of 1,000 Lights 32nd Annual. 5:30 pm. This year’s theme is “Sand, Surf and Santa.” Best place to view the decorated vessels will be at Shoreline Village, Rainbow Harbor and from The Queen Mary. Presented by Shoreline Yacht Club. 562/4354093; www.shorelineyachtclub.com.

Naples Island Boat Parade 69th Annual. 6 pm. Canals of Naples Island. This annual parade is held in the canals of Naples Island. View a spectacular display of decorated boats as they sail through the charming canals. Presented by the Naples Improvement Association. www.naplesisland.org.

19 S at urday Handel’s Messiah 8th Annual. Time and location to be announced. Celebrate the holiday season with this fully orchestrated performance of Handel’s beloved masterwork. Presented by the Long Beach Camerata Singers. 562/3735654; www.lbcamerata.org.

Victorian Christmas 12th Annual. Noon-4 pm. Bembridge House. Experience a family friendly celebration focused on holiday traditions in this lovingly decorated historic house. Presented by Long Beach Heritage. 562/493-7019; www.lbheritage.org.

20 Sunday Christmas Cantata December 20

Old Time Christmas Festival 22nd Annual. 1-4 pm. Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. Family festival that features music, storytellers, crafts and activities, and even a visit from Santa, amidst the lavishly decorated 171 year old adobe home. Presented by Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. 562/206-2040; www.RanchoLosCerritos.org.

10-11 am. First Congregational Church. We present a Christmas cantata on the fourth Sunday of Advent, with special music of the season. Presented by First Congregational Church. 562/436-2256; www.firstchurchlb.org.

23 We dne sday Annual Christmas Celebration

10 Thursday

Through December 24

Staff Appreciation Luncheon 35th Annual. 11 am-2 pm. Reef Restaurant. The Long Beach Bar Association and Barristers Section present the 2015 Staff Member of the Year Award along with a luncheon and afternoon of entertainment to honor staff members throughout the Long Beach community. All are welcome to attend. 562/988-6444.

43rd Year. Samaritan House. Fundraising and volunteer event. Event serves thousands of meals to homeless individuals and families in our community. Toys and stuffed stockings distributed to hundreds of children in need. Presented by Long Beach Rescue Mission. www.lbrm.org.

24 Thursday

11 Fr iday

Christmas Eve

Stewards Of The Second District 6:30-8:30pm. Terrace Theater. An evening in honor of those individuals and community groups that go beyond the call of duty to improve the equality of life in the Second District, and thus the entire city. Presented by Long Beach Second District Office. 562/570-6684.

Secret Santa's Toy Drive 7th Annual. 7 pm-12 am. Charity toy drive that benefits underprivileged kids in the Long Beach area. Bring a toy valued at $5 or up and enjoy live music by local musicians and craft cocktails and beers. Donations go to Christian Outreach in Action. Presented by Long Beach Independent. 562/ 396-5220; www.longbeachindependent.com/toydrive.

9:30 pm. First Congregational Church. Our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. Presented by First Congregational Church. 562/436-2256; www.firstchurchlb.org.

31 Thursday New Year’s Eve 8th Annual. 8 pm-2 am. Pine Avenue and the Waterfront. Celebrating New Year’s Eve in style with a two-part celebration. A family-friendly Waterfront celebration includes live entertainment and a fireworks show, and a Pine Avenue street party featuring a live concert and countdown to midnight. Presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates. 562/436-4259; www.downtownlongbeach.org.

Auld Lang Shine New Year’s Eve Celebration 7 pm- 2 am. The Queen Mary. New Year’s Eve celebration including live music throughout the ship and a fireworks show at midnight. Presented by The Queen Mary. www.queenmary.com/NYE.

A Rancho Christmas Through December 12 25th Annual. 6:30-8:30 pm. Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. Discover the traditions and celebrations of a Victorian-era Christmas as costumed living history docents share insights into their lives. Presented by Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. 562/206-2040; www.RanchoLosCerritos.org.

Shop The Shore For The Holidays

Other December Event With Date(s) To Be Determined

Long Beach Rescue Mission Gala 2nd Annual. Samaritan House. Premiere Fundraising Event to help support the programs offered at Long Beach Rescue Mission . Includes program, dinner, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment. Presented by Long Beach Rescue Mission. www.lbrm.org.

Through December 13 Extended hours. Free two-hour parking. 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Strolling Dickens carolers; Santa in front of Chase bank to take photos with kids. Presented by the Belmont Shore Business Association. 562/434-3066; www.belmontshore.org.

12 S at urday Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade 62nd Annual. 5-7 pm. Come home for the holidays! Bring your blankets, chairs and don’t forget to bundle up. You won’t want to miss one second of the magic! The parade step-off will be 5:00 PM. The parade runs along Daisy Avenue between Burnett Street and Pacific Coast Highway. Presented by the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA). 562/ 355-8679; wrigleyalliance@gmail.com.

The Nutcracker Through December 20 33rd Annual. Performances at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The Terrace Theatre. Southern California’s largest production of The Nutcracker. The only Nutcracker Production with a full symphony orchestra. Presented by the Long Beach Ballet. 562/426-4112; www.LongBeachBallet.org.

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Alphabetical List Of Annual Events A Rancho Christmas......................................................................................................19 African-American Festival ..............................................................................................6 All American 4th Of July ..............................................................................................14 Aloha Run......................................................................................................................16 Annual Christmas Celebration ......................................................................................19 Annual Easter Celebration...............................................................................................9 Annual Kids’ Art Exhibition..........................................................................................15 Annual Thanksgiving Celebration .................................................................................18 Aquarium Kids Fun Run ...............................................................................................16 ARP Long Beach Sprint Nationals................................................................................15 Art Auction XVI ............................................................................................................12 Artbeat For Humanity Gala ...........................................................................................13 Art Deco Festival ...........................................................................................................15 ASICS World Series Of Beach Volleyball .....................................................................15 Auld Lang Shine New Year’s Eve Celebration ..............................................................19 Autism Families Night.....................................................................................................7 Autumn Festival.............................................................................................................18 Baja Splash Cultural Festival.........................................................................................16 Bayshore Triathlon...........................................................................................................7 Beach Babe Classic .......................................................................................................13 Belly Dancer Of The Universe Competition & International Dance Festival .................6 Belmont Shore Car Show ..............................................................................................15 Belmont Shore Christmas Parade ..................................................................................18 Best Buddies Friendship Walk.......................................................................................10 Big Bang On The Bay....................................................................................................14 Big Bite Bacon Festival .................................................................................................14 Big Irish Fair MusicFest ................................................................................................13 Bike Fest ........................................................................................................................12 Black & White Ball .........................................................................................................7 Blue Martini Ball...........................................................................................................12 Blue Whale Gala............................................................................................................13 Bras To Help The Cause: Donation Drive .....................................................................18 Broadway In The Park ...................................................................................................14 Buckaroo Days ................................................................................................................4 Bulldog Beauty Contest...................................................................................................4 California Coastal Cleanup Day ....................................................................................15 California State University Long Beach POW WOW And Outreach..............................7 Cambodian New Year Celebration...................................................................................9 Cambodian New Year Parade March ...............................................................................8 Cambodian New Year Parade April .................................................................................9 CAMEO Fashion Show Carnaval ....................................................................................7 Caribbean Extravaganza ..................................................................................................9 Catalina Ski Race ..........................................................................................................14 Celebrate Downtown .......................................................................................................6 Champions Club Spring Classic......................................................................................9 Champions Run For Life “Torch Run”..........................................................................13 Chefs’ Challenge .............................................................................................................7 CHILL ...........................................................................................................................18 Chinese Cultural Festival.................................................................................................9 Chocolate Festival............................................................................................................6 Christmas Cantata..........................................................................................................19 Christmas Eve................................................................................................................19 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony...............................................................................18 Celebrating Music .........................................................................................................10 Circle Of Friends Is As Follows.......................................................................................9 City National Bank Entrepreneur Of The Year Luncheon ...............................................9 Civil War Drums & Gatling Guns .................................................................................12 Clothing & Shoes Drive For The Homeless ..................................................................12 California State University Long Beach Lunar New Year Celebration ...........................6 Community Hospital Long Beach Classic Golf Tournament ........................................12 Community Hospital Long Beach Murder Mystery Dinner & Play .............................15 Congressional Cup ........................................................................................................10 Crescendo: Gala, Dinner & Auction..............................................................................10 Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade ...................................................................19 Dancing For Our Stars .....................................................................................................4 Dark Harbor...................................................................................................................16 Diabetes Walk-A-Thon Health & Information Fair.......................................................18 Dia De Los Muertos Celebration...................................................................................18 Dia De Los Muertos Gala..............................................................................................17 Dia De Los Verdes .........................................................................................................17 Dia De San Juan Festival And Information Fair ............................................................13 Dine On Pine .................................................................................................................13 Discover East Long Beach...............................................................................................9 Diver’s Day ......................................................................................................................7 Dominguez Gap Wetlands Restoration Guided Walking Tour ......................................12 Drama Club Fall Musical Production ..............................................................................4 Drama Club Spring Musical Production .......................................................................10 Dynamic Duo ................................................................................................................15 Earth Day Celebration .....................................................................................................9 Easter Brunch ..................................................................................................................8 Easter Service ..................................................................................................................8 Egg Rock And Roll..........................................................................................................9 Family Festival Fundraiser.............................................................................................16 Fashion Show, Luncheon, Silent & Live Auction............................................................7 Father’s Day BBQ ..........................................................................................................13 Festival Of Human Abilities ............................................................................................4 Folk Revival Festival......................................................................................................16 Formula DRIFT ...............................................................................................................9

40-Day Challenge ............................................................................................................4 Friends of Pathways Street Party ...................................................................................16 Fruit And Veggie Party ..................................................................................................16 Gala ...............................................................................................................................12 Gene Lentzner Human Relations Awards......................................................................17 General Assembly And Dinner Celebration ..................................................................13 Goodwill’s Black Friday Three-Day Weekend...............................................................18 Great American 4th Of July Kids Bike Parade..............................................................14 Great American Picnic...................................................................................................14 Great American Songbook Sing-Along...........................................................................4 Great Homes Tour..........................................................................................................13 Great Sand Sculpture Contest........................................................................................15 Great Western Terrier Association Dog Show ...............................................................13 Grecian Festival By The Sea..........................................................................................15 Green Prize Festival & Awards Program .........................................................................9 Hall of Champions Induction Banquet ..........................................................................18 Handel’s Messiah...........................................................................................................19 Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade.....................................................................................17 Heart Healthy Dinner ......................................................................................................6 Historical Cemetary Tour ..............................................................................................17 Holiday Melodrama .......................................................................................................18 Holiday Salon ................................................................................................................18 Holiday Treats For The Animals ....................................................................................19 Holiday Wassail .............................................................................................................19 HOWLoween Spooktacular ...........................................................................................17 Halloween Trick Or Treat ..............................................................................................17 Homecoming And Alumni Pre-Party ............................................................................17 Hometown Heroes Awards Ceremony.............................................................................8 Hope, Steps & A Cure Walk Plus 5K Run ......................................................................9 Humanitarian Awards Dinner ..........................................................................................6 IDEA Fest: Long Beach ................................................................................................12 Independent’s Week (Indie Week LB) ...........................................................................13 Inaugural Gala ...............................................................................................................13 Ink N’ Iron .....................................................................................................................13 Innovate!Socal .................................................................................................................8 Interfaith Blessing Of The Animals...............................................................................16 Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast .....................................................................................6 International Children’s Day............................................................................................7 International City Theatre Encore .................................................................................16 International City Theatre Gala .......................................................................................6 I Walk . . . 4kids.............................................................................................................16 Japanese Classic Car Show............................................................................................16 July 4th Late Night And BBQ .......................................................................................14 Juneteenth Celebration ..................................................................................................13 Junior Lifeguard Stud Ironman .....................................................................................14 Kids Fishing Rodeo .......................................................................................................14 Kids In The Kitchen ........................................................................................................7 Las Damas de la Plaza Musical Revue..........................................................................14 Lawn To Garden Tour ....................................................................................................10 LBCC Golf Tournament ................................................................................................12 LBMA After Dark (May) ..............................................................................................10 LBMA After Dark (October).........................................................................................17 LBQA Anniversary Celebration ......................................................................................4 LBQA Business Luncheon ..............................................................................................7 Legacy Wall Dedication Ceremony ...............................................................................17 Legal Ports Conference ...................................................................................................7 License To Rock Fundraiser ............................................................................................8 Living Ethics Every Day Breakfast .................................................................................6 Loft Walks .....................................................................................................................10 Long Beach Bach Festival – Bach’s Magnificat..............................................................9 Long Beach Bach Festival – Horizon Chamber Choir Concert.......................................8 Long Beach Bach Festival – Jazz & Bach At The Sky Room .........................................8 Long Beach Bach Festival – Junior Bach Festival...........................................................7 Long Beach Bach Festival – Kinder Konzert ..................................................................7 Long Beach BBQ Festival .............................................................................................15 Long Beach Bar Association Golf Tournament.............................................................17 Long Beach Bar Association Installation Dinner ............................................................4 Long Beach Bar Association Scholarship Awards Dinner ............................................12 Long Beach Bar Association Super Saturday................................................................17 Long Beach Bayou Festival ..........................................................................................13 Long Beach Century Club Middle School Sports Banquet...........................................13 Long Beach Century Club Sports Banquet .....................................................................4 Long Beach City College Alumni Hall Of Fame Luncheon And Program ...................17 Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council Golf Classic .........................................17 Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council Annual Luncheon.................................12 Long Beach Crawfish Festival.......................................................................................14 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival.................................................................................14 Long Beach ePrix ............................................................................................................8 Long Beach Father/Daughter Dance ...............................................................................6 Long Beach Gay Pride Run ...........................................................................................12 Long Beach Giving Project .............................................................................................8 Long Beach Gospel Fest................................................................................................14 Long Beach Grand Cru Public Tasting ..........................................................................15 Long Beach Heritage Awards Gala And Fundraiser........................................................6 Long Beach Heritage Picnic In Bixby Park...................................................................13 Long Beach Heroes Awards Dinner ................................................................................4 Long Beach Jazz Festival ..............................................................................................14 Long Beach Kennel Club Dog Show.............................................................................13

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Long Beach Lobster Festival .........................................................................................15 Long Beach Marathon ...................................................................................................17 Long Beach Marathon Fundraiser .................................................................................17 Long Beach Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament..................................................................15 Long Beach Polar Splash.................................................................................................4 Long Beach Prayer Breakfast ........................................................................................16 Long Beach Pride Festival .............................................................................................12 Long Beach Rescue Mission Gala.................................................................................19 Long Beach Restaurant Week..........................................................................................8 Long Beach Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids ....................................................9 Long Beach Shelter Valentine’s Card Contest And Yappy Hour......................................6 Long Beach Solar Grand Prix........................................................................................10 Long Beach Spring Race ...............................................................................................10 Long Beach Symphony Port POPS! ................................................................................8 Long Beach Triathlon ....................................................................................................15 Long Beach Turkey Trot ................................................................................................18 Long Beach Volunteer Day..............................................................................................9 Long Beach Walk To Cure Diabetes..............................................................................13 Lucy’s Boudoir Anniversary Party...................................................................................4 Lunafest ...........................................................................................................................8 March Leadership Connections.......................................................................................7 Mardi Gras Parade And Celebration................................................................................6 Mark Bixby Easter Egg Hunt ..........................................................................................9 Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Peace March............................................................4 Martin Luther King Jr. Peace And Unity Parade And Celebration..................................4 May Leadership Connections ........................................................................................10 Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary Designer Fashion Show....................6 Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary Spring Faire ......................................9 MOLAA Gala................................................................................................................12 Moompetam: Native American Festival ........................................................................16 Msgr. Gualderon Golf Tournament ...............................................................................13 Mud Mania! A Celebration Of Adobe ...........................................................................15 Multi-Piano Extravaganza ...............................................................................................9 Music In The Morning...................................................................................................17 Naples Fest ....................................................................................................................15 Naples Island Boat Parade.............................................................................................19 National Night Out ........................................................................................................14 National Night Out Block Parties..................................................................................14 Native American Festival.................................................................................................8 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion ..........................................................................14 New Years Eve ...............................................................................................................19 NOAA Day ....................................................................................................................18 Noche de Estrellas / Latin-Themed Night .......................................................................8 Old Time Christmas Festival .........................................................................................19 $1,000 Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Walk .........................................................17 $1,000 National Adult Spelling Bee................................................................................7 $1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee ..........................................................7 $1,000 Southern California National Anthem Sing-Off................................................13 Operation Easter Basket ..................................................................................................8 Pacific Islander Festival (June)......................................................................................12 Pacific Islander Festival (July) ......................................................................................14 Pacific Merchant Shipping Association Annual Luncheon...........................................10 Parade Of 1,000 Lights..................................................................................................19 Pediatric Heart Surgery Reunion...................................................................................14 Photographers Night ......................................................................................................16 Pirate Festival ................................................................................................................16 Promenade Beer And Wine Festival ..............................................................................17 QFilm Festival ...............................................................................................................15 Quinquagesima Service ...................................................................................................6 Race With A View .........................................................................................................10 Rainbows For Children Fashion Show, Luncheon, Silent Auction And Boutique.........17 Red High Heels Walk ......................................................................................................6 Relay For Life Of Cal State Long Beach.........................................................................9 Rental Housing Expo.....................................................................................................16 Richard A. Rose Career Achievement Award Luncheon .................................................6 Roar In The Shore............................................................................................................9 Rock For Vets Benefit Concert......................................................................................12 Rock The Queen ............................................................................................................12 Rock Yer Kilt ...................................................................................................................6 Rollerween Sk8-n-Scare ................................................................................................17 Running Of The Dames .................................................................................................12 Saint For A Day .............................................................................................................17 St. Patrick’s Day Concert .................................................................................................7 Santa’s Breakfast ...........................................................................................................18 Scarium of the Pacific ...................................................................................................17 Scavenger Hunt................................................................................................................8 ScotsFestival ....................................................................................................................6 Scuba Show ...................................................................................................................13 Sea Fare: Dine With The Fish, And Bid On Exciting Auction Items.............................17 Second District Annual E-Waste And Recycling Drive...................................................4 Second District Night At The Aquarium .......................................................................12 Secret Santa's Toy Drive ................................................................................................19 Senior’s Day...................................................................................................................16 Shaun Lumachi Memorial Golf Classic ........................................................................16 Shipkicker......................................................................................................................12 Ship To Shore Tour de Cure...........................................................................................10 Shop The Shore For The Holidays.................................................................................19 Shoreline Jam ................................................................................................................15 Signature Event .............................................................................................................16 Sock-It-To-Em/Sock Drive For Homeless.......................................................................4 Soroptimist Of Long Beach Fashion Show .....................................................................7 Southeast Asia Day ........................................................................................................16 Staff Appreciation Luncheon.........................................................................................19 State Of The City Address ...............................................................................................4

State Of The Second District ...........................................................................................7 State of Trade and Transportation Luncheon...................................................................4 Stewards of the Second District.....................................................................................19 Stuff The Truck For Rock The Vets And Meals On Wheels Of Long Beach ..................8 Substance Abuse Foundation Of Long Beach Dinner, Dance And Silent Auction .......17 Summer Adventure Day Camp......................................................................................14 Summer And Music Series (SAM)................................................................................13 Sunset Serenade Outdoor Dinner Concert.....................................................................12 Super Kids Fun Run ........................................................................................................4 Tacos And Beer 5K........................................................................................................10 Taste Of Cambodia ..........................................................................................................8 Taste Of Downtown – East Village..................................................................................7 Taste Of Downtown – Pine Avenue ...............................................................................12 Taste Of Downtown – Waterfront ..................................................................................15 Tea For Tots Luncheon & Fashion Show .......................................................................10 Tee Off For Tots! Golf Tournament ...............................................................................17 Thanksgiving Lunch ......................................................................................................18 Thanksgiving Meal ........................................................................................................18 The Butterfly Walk/Run And Flutter .............................................................................10 The Fred Hall Show.........................................................................................................7 The Nutcracker ..............................................................................................................19 The Saints Run ................................................................................................................8 The Zombie Walk Festival .............................................................................................17 Thunder Thursday............................................................................................................9 Tour Of Long Beach ......................................................................................................10 Toyota Fest.....................................................................................................................10 Toyota Grand Prix Of Long Beach ..................................................................................9 Toys For Laughs ............................................................................................................18 Trick Or Treat On 2nd Street .........................................................................................17 Underwater Cleanup ......................................................................................................15 Underwater Parks Day .....................................................................................................4 Urban Ocean Festival.....................................................................................................10 Valentine’s Concert For Friends And Lovers ...................................................................6 Valentine’s Day Late Night ..............................................................................................6 Veterans Day..................................................................................................................18 Veterans Day Parade & Festival.....................................................................................18 Victorian Christmas .......................................................................................................19 Walk 4 Hearing..............................................................................................................12 Walk For Life...................................................................................................................7 Walk To End Alzheimer’s ..............................................................................................17 West Coast BBQ Classic ...............................................................................................10 Winter Festival Concert .................................................................................................19 Women (And Men) Leaders In Supply Chain ...............................................................16 Women’s Heart & Stroke Seminar...................................................................................6 Women Who Make A Difference Brunch......................................................................10 YMCA Good Friday Breakfast........................................................................................8

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List Of Organizations Presenting Events 1st District Council Office/Councilmember Lena Gonzalez..............................................................18 2nd District Council Office/Vice Mayor & Councilmember Suja Lowenthal................4, 7, 12, 13, 19 5th District Council Office/Councilmember Stacy Mungo ..................................................8, 9, 10, 14 6th District Council Office/Councilmember Dee Andrews............................................................4, 13 9th District Council Office/Councilmember Rex Richardson............................................................18 AAUW (American Association of University Women)......................................................................19 AbilityFirst Long Beach Center Guild................................................................................................17 Aloha Run ...........................................................................................................................................16 Alzheimer’s Association......................................................................................................................17 Amazing Day Foundation .....................................................................................................................7 American Cancer Society Relay For Life .............................................................................................9 American Diabetes Association ..........................................................................................................10 American Red Cross Greater Long Beach/Rio Hondo Chapter ...........................................................8 Apartment Association, California Southern Cities ...........................................................................16 Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation .............................................................................9 Aquarium of the Pacific...................................................4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19 Art Exchange ......................................................................................................................................18 Arts & Services for Disabled..............................................................................................................13 ASICS World Series Of Beach Volleyball ..........................................................................................15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church.....................................................15 Belmont Shore Business Association ...................................................................6, 8, 9, 15, 17, 18, 19 Benoit Entertainment Group...............................................................................................................13 Best Buddies .......................................................................................................................................10 Boathouse on the Bay .........................................................................................................................14 Bob Cole Conservatory of Music .............................................................................................9, 10, 19 California Diving News Magazine .....................................................................................................13 California Girl Series..........................................................................................................................13 California State University, Long Beach/American Indian Studies Program.......................................7 California State University, Long Beach/College of Continuing And Professional Education............9 California State University, Long Beach/History Department .............................................................6 Cam-CC ................................................................................................................................................9 CAMEO Auxiliary of Assistance League.............................................................................................7 ChildNet..............................................................................................................................................16 Children's Benefit League of Long Beach............................................................................................7 Children’s Hospice of America Foundation ........................................................................................10 Community Action Team/Justin Rudd ..................................................4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 Community Hospital Long Beach Employees Foundation Committee ..............................................15 Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation .......................................................................12, 14, 17 Conservation Corps of Long Beach....................................................................................................13 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ........................................................................16 Deep Blue Scuba & Swim Center.......................................................................................................15 Democratic Women’s Study Club of Long Beach ..............................................................................14 Downtown Long Beach Associates.................................................................6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19 Downtown Residential Council ............................................................................................................7 East Anaheim Street Business Alliance ................................................................................................9 Eat LBC ................................................................................................................................................8 El Dorado Nature Center ....................................................................................................................15 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ...................................................................................................8 FIA Formula E Championship..............................................................................................................8 Fiestalegre Promotions .......................................................................................................................13 Filipino Migrant Center ......................................................................................................................13 First Congregational Church.......................................................................................................6, 8, 19 Formula DRIFT ....................................................................................................................................9 For The Child ........................................................................................................................................9 Fred Hall Show .....................................................................................................................................7 Friends of Lincoln Park ............................................................................................................9, 14, 17 Friends of Pathways ............................................................................................................................16 Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County........................................................18 Grand Prix Association of Long Beach ................................................................................................9 Great Western Terrier Association ......................................................................................................13 Green Education ...................................................................................................................................9 Green Long Beach ..............................................................................................................................17 Growing Experience Urban Farm ...................................................................................................9, 17 Healthy Active Long Beach ..................................................................................................................7 Hearing Loss Association of America ................................................................................................12 Historical Society of Long Beach.......................................................................................................17 Hotboat.com........................................................................................................................................15 Ink-N-Iron...........................................................................................................................................13 International City Theatre ...............................................................................................................6, 16 Japanese Classic Car...........................................................................................................................16 JDRF ...................................................................................................................................................13 JFCS of Long Beach and West Orange County ..................................................................................10 Junior League of Long Beach.........................................................................................................7, 18 Katz, Alan ...........................................................................................................................................18 Leadership Long Beach ............................................................................................................7, 10, 12 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles ................................................................................................15 Legendary Competitor ........................................................................................................................15 LGBTQ Center of Long Beach.......................................................................................................7, 15 Localism! ............................................................................................................................................13 Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce........................................................................4, 6, 9, 13, 16 Long Beach Ballet ..............................................................................................................................19 Long Beach Bar Association & Foundation .................................................................7, 12, 16, 17, 19 Long Beach Camerata Singers................................................................................................7, 8, 9, 19 Long Beach Century Club ........................................................................................................4, 13, 15 Long Beach City College Foundation...........................................................................................17, 18 Long Beach City College Foundation Athletics Associates................................................................12 Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council .............................................................................12, 17

Long Beach Day Nursery .............................................................................................................10, 17 Long Beach Department Of Health & Human Services.....................................................................16 Long Beach Heritage ..........................................................................................................6, 10, 13, 19 Long Beach Independent ..............................................................................................................16, 19 Long Beach Junior Lifeguards............................................................................................................14 Long Beach Junior Roller Derby ........................................................................................................17 Long Beach Kennel Club....................................................................................................................13 Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride ......................................................................................................12 Long Beach Memorial ..........................................................................................................................6 Long Beach Museum of Art ...................................................................................................10, 12, 17 Long Beach-Phnom Penh Cambodia Sister Cities............................................................................8, 9 Long Beach Police Officers Association ..............................................................................................6 Long Beach Rescue Mission ........................................................................................9, 16, 17, 18, 19 Long Beach Ronald McDonald House .................................................................................................9 Long Beach Qingdao China Sister City Association ........................................................................4, 7 Long Beach Symphony...............................................................................................................7, 8, 10 Long Beach Water Department...........................................................................................................10 Long Beach Yacht Club.......................................................................................................................10 Lucy’s Boudoir Bra & Lingerie Specialty Boutique.......................................................................4, 18 Meals on Wheels of Long Beach ..........................................................................................................8 Memorial Care Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial ..................................................6 MemorialCare Medical Foundation ......................................................................................................4 Memorial Medical Center Foundation.............................................................................4, 9 10, 13, 16 Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary ..........................................................................6, 19 Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.................................................................4, 14, 15 Museum of Latin American Art....................................................................................................12, 17 Musical Theatre West..........................................................................................................................14 Musical Theatre West Footlighters........................................................................................................4 Naples Improvement Association .......................................................................................................19 Naples Island Business Association..............................................................................................15, 17 “O” Entertainment ..................................................................................................................14, 15, 17 Office of the Mayor of Long Beach......................................................................................................4 Pacific Merchant Shipping Association..............................................................................................10 Pacific Sports......................................................................................................................................15 Parkers’ Lighthouse and Queensview Steakhouse..............................................................................18 Party on Pine.......................................................................................................................................12 Queen Mary, The.....................................................................................6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 Rainbow Promotions.......................................................................................................................6, 14 Rancho Los Cerritos Historical Site .......................................................................................14, 15, 19 Rock for Vets...................................................................................................................................8, 12 Rotaract...............................................................................................................................................15 Rotary Club of Long Beach..................................................................................................................9 Run Racing .........................................................................................................................................17 Squeeze Art Collective........................................................................................................................17 St. Anthony High School ....................................................................................4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 17, 18 St. Mary Medical Center.....................................................................................................................18 Shoreline Frontrunners of Long Beach...............................................................................................12 Shoreline Village...................................................................................................................6, 8, 12, 16 Shoreline Yacht Club...........................................................................................................................19 Soroptimist International of Long Beach .......................................................................................7, 10 Southern California Dragon Boat Club .........................................................................................10,14 Southern California Tuna Club ...........................................................................................................14 Steel Magnolias ..................................................................................................................................16 Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach .....................................................................................17 Success in Challenge ..........................................................................................................................12 Tacos And Beer 5k ..............................................................................................................................10 Tafesilafa’i ..........................................................................................................................................14 Taste Of Cambodia ...............................................................................................................................8 Team 100.............................................................................................................................................12 The California Conference for Equality and Justice.......................................................................6, 17 The Garage Theatre.............................................................................................................................18 The Irish Fair Foundation....................................................................................................................13 Tonya and Atlantis Dance Duo .............................................................................................................6 Toyota Car Club ..................................................................................................................................10 Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance ..........................................................................................12, 19 YMCA of Greater Long Beach.............................................................................................................8

Business Associations In Long Beach Apartment Association, California Southern Cities 562/426-8341 • www.apt-assoc.com Belmont Shore Business Association 562/434-3066 • www.belmontshore.org Bixby Knolls Business Association 562/595-0081 • www.bixbyknollsinfo.com Downtown Long Beach Associates 562/436-4259 • www.dlba.org

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce 562/436-7099 • www.lbchamber.com Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau 562/436-3645 • www.visitlongbeach.com Naples Island Business Association www.naplesislandbusiness.com On Broadway www.onbroadwaylb.com

East Anaheim Street Business Alliance 562/494-3800 • www.easba.com

Uptown Property Business Improvement District www.insidedistrict9.com/uptown_pbid

4th Street Business Improvement Association 562/222-8895 • www.4thStreetLongBeach.com

Westside Project Area Council www.wpac.us

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