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Rossmoor WinterFest
2021-12-11 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Rossmoor Community Services District has announced that the Bierman Brothers Band, of Long Beach will perform Christmas songs at its upcoming Winter Festival December 11.
“We are delighted to announce that we have the Bierman Brothers performing at this year’s Winter Festival, said General Manager Joe Mendoza. He said this year’s in-person Winter Festival will also include a snow play area, a Kids carnival, food trucks, craft vendors and bunches of holiday fun.
The event will be held at Rush Park from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. The Bierman Brothers, voted the top local band in a recent Event News Enterprise poll, which begin perform on stage from 7-9 p.m.
He said the event is being produced by Elite Special Events. For further info, email info@elitespecialevents.com.

Feast Day, Virgin of Guadalupe
2021-12-12 15:00 - 17:00
Continuing an annual tradition of honoring the Patroness of the Americas, St. Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos will be holding a celebration of the Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Sunday, Dec. 12, from 3-5 p.m. For more information, call 562-596-9918. There will be a free concert to raise funds to restore the Chapel..

Chamber Happy Hour
2022-01-06 16:30 - 18:30
This event has been cancelled as of Jan. 6.
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour at the Hangout, at 901 Ocean Ave. starting at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit sealbeachchamber.org.

Monarch Trail Volunteer Day
2022-01-08 09:00 - 11:00
The Monarch Nature Trail volunteer day will take place Saturday, from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers help restore this open space’s wildlife habitat, supporting Orange County’s declining Monarch Butterfly population!
The Trail is the old Navy railroad right-of-way in North Huntington Beach, near Westminster Avenue and Bolsa Chica Road at the south end of the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach. Enter at the Rancho Rd. entrance (near Spa Drive, where you can park), and look for our table. (Byram Healthcare on Rancho abuts the trail.) See monarchnaturetrail, and hit the History tab for a map.
Volunteers assist with habitat maintenance including watering, weeding and planting. All ages are welcome and youth are invited to participate in a hands on nature activity!
The next volunteer day is February 5.

Guitarist Extraordinaire Benise 20th Anniversary Tour
2022-01-09 19:00
This one’s going to be a sizzler! Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Emmy winner Benise brings his 20th Anniversary Tour to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on Sunday, January 9, 7 p.m. Tickets for the sensational showcase start from $55, and are available at the CCPA Ticket Office and cerritoscenter.com or by calling (562) 916-8500.
Benise takes the audience on a romantic and magical journey celebrating two decades of fiery Spanish guitar and dance, including the Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more. The tour establishes Benise’s Emmy-winning show as one of the longest running global Latin-themed theatrical productions and solidifies Benise as America’s foremost native-born ambassador of Spanish guitar.

Rossmoor Woman's Club Meeting
2022-01-12 10:45 - 13:30
The Guest Speaker will be Josie Gavieres from BARK Read to a Dog Program.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022
Where: The Grand, 4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Seal Beach Wordmasters Meeting
2022-01-24 19:00 - 21:00
Seal Beach Wordmasters is your local Toastmasters club. Toastmasters can help you develop leadership and speaking abilities in a safe environment at your own pace. Club members and Toastmasters educational materials will help you develop specific skills and confidence. Educational tracts include Presentation Mastery, Dynamic Leadership, Engaging Humor, Innovative Palling, leadership Development, Motivational Strategies, Persuasive Influence, Strategic Relationships, Tam Collaboration, Visionary Communication, and much more.
We meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Our next meetings are Jan. 24, Feb. 14 and Feb. 28. Normally we meet in the Community Room in the Seal Beach Fire Station at 3131 North Gate Road. For the foreseeable future we will be meeting on Zoom. For more information contact sealbeachtoastmasters@gmail.com.

LA Seltzerland 2022
2022-02-05 08:00 - 17:00
On Saturday, Feb. 5, we’re turning Bixby Village Golf Club in Long Beach into a hard seltzer paradise. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind immersive experience as you spend the afternoon tasting 100+ unique hard seltzers. Indulge in mouthwatering munchies, tons of Seltzer swag, and you better plan on busting out the gram for an epic photoshoot.
Tickets are sold in 10-minute increments starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m.
• You’ll sign-up for a time slot with your seltzer squad and walk in a one-way path to each hole along the greens
• The fairways will be lined with your favorite hard seltzer brands for you to sample and explore
• It’ll be a party with plenty of music, photo ops and games throughout the course
Ticket Types, buy on: seltzerland.com
General: (12:30 – 3 p.m.)
• 100+ hard seltzer tasting across the course
• Photo ops, games, and activities
• Food for purchase on-site
VIP (11 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.)
• 100+ hard seltzer tasting across the course
• A full can of hard seltzer
• Commemorative Seltzerland tasting cup
• Premier time slots
• Specialty cocktail
• Complimentary food dish
• Photo ops, games, and activities
We will be following all local guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic at the time of the event. A portion of proceeds from all Seltzerland events are donated to Forage Forward, a national organization dedicated to supporting local and national non-profit organizations, with a specific focus on social justice, food banks, food sustainability and food education.

Monarch Trail Volunteer Day
2022-02-05 09:00 - 11:00
The Monarch Nature Trail volunteer day will take place Saturday, February 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers help restore this open space’s wildlife habitat, supporting Orange County’s declining Monarch Butterfly population!
The Trail is the old Navy railroad right-of-way in North Huntington Beach, near Westminster Avenue and Bolsa Chica Road at the south end of the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach. Enter at the Rancho Rd. entrance (near Spa Drive, where you can park), and look for our table. (Byram Healthcare on Rancho abuts the trail.) See https://zippyandpeep.wixsite.com/monarchnaturetrail, and hit the History tab for a map.
Volunteers assist with habitat maintenance including watering, weeding and planting. All ages are welcome and youth are invited to participate in a hands on nature activity!

2nd Sunday in the Chapel
2022-02-13 13:00 - 15:00
Please join us for a very special performance by the Los Alamitos High School Jazz Band at St Isidore Historical Plaza on Sun., Feb. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Los Alamitos High School Jazz Band is recognized as one of the top jazz ensembles in the region. This group focuses on traditional and modern jazz compositions as well as music theory, music history, and improvisation. Join us and hear the sounds of the award winning LAUSD High School Jazz Band.dore

SB GOP Women Meeting
2022-02-24 11:30 - 13:30
The Monthly meeting and Luncheon of the Seal Beach Republican Women Federated will be at 11:30 a.m. at Old Ranch Country Club at 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach. Our featured speaker will be U.S. Senate Candidate Mark Meuser. You may preregister at www.sealbeachrwf.com All are welcome. For questions please email us at sealbeachrepublicans@gmail.com or call 562-243-3

Tri City Mixer - Los Al, Cypress and Seal Beach Chambers
2022-02-24 17:30 - 19:00
Three area Chambers of Commerce are meeting as a group on Feb. 24, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 716 hall, which is located at 3252 Florista in Los Alamitos. The area Chambers will present memory expert Chester Santos, a national recognized speaker about memory known as the “International Man of Memory.” For more info or to sign up for the event, please send an email to info@losalchamber.org. There will be a cash & carry bar, refreshments and appetizers.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at LBP
2022-02-26 20:00 - 22:30
Tennessee Williams is indisputably one of the 20th Century’s finest playwrights. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is one of his best known and his personal favorite. A masterpiece of human emotions, it explores the lies that people hide behind until they have no choice but to face the truth. Maggie and Brick are trapped in a tortured marriage, surrounded by a dysfunctional family and a dying patriarch. Williams brings them all together for Big Daddy’s birthday party where celebration is in short supply as mendacity mixes with prickly truths that threaten to unravel the family.
“The strength of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is its unflinching momentum in peeling back the layers of its characters,” said Sean Gray, Playhouse Producing Artistic Director. “Williams writes in a way that draws us into the story and into its southern setting. We can feel the humidity infused with tension and longing that emanates from Maggie along with the clarity of Big Daddy’s war on mendacity.”
The show opens February 26 and runs through March 26, 2022.
Ticket Prices
Friday: Adults are $20, Seniors $18, and Students $14
Saturday and Sunday: Adults are $24, Seniors $21, and Students $14.
Tickets are available at www.lbplayhouse.org, or by calling 562-494-1014, option 1.
Long Beach Playhouse is located at 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA, 90804, right across from the Long Beach Recreation golf course. The Playhouse is community-supported theatre with programs and events that cut across age, gender, ethnic, and cultural boundaries.
Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The box office is open Wednesday-Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1-2 p.m. on scheduled matinees.
Covid-19 protocols require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test result within the past 72 hours, wearing a mask while in the facility and voluntarily assuming all risks related to potential exposure to the Covid-19 virus.

Raptor Ramble
2022-03-05 08:00 - 10:00
Ecologists will lead a nature walk of the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, March 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. Many raptors live and hunt in the wetlands. Participants might see red-tailed hawks, cooper’s hawks and ospreys. Kingfishers, egrets, owls and hummingbirds also reside in the wetlands. Stroll along a lovely walkway among California native plants. This walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed toes shoes are required. Park on the inland side of the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street, just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. For more information or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org. Learn more about the wetlands at www.lcwlandtrust.org. Cerritos

Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Long Beach Purim events
2022-03-10 19:00
Jewish Long Beach and Alpert Jewish Community Center have two events planned this March in celebration of Purim, known as the Feast of Lots, the most joyous Jewish celebration of the year. “Rock the Megillah” for adults age 18 and over is on Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. “Hocus! Pocus! Hamentaschen!” is for Families on Sunday, March 20, at 1 p.m. Purim officially begins March 16 at sundown.
Purim is a remembrance observed in festive, carnival-like traditions. As told in the book of Esther, brave Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai protected the Jews from Haman who wanted to execute all the Jews in the Persian Empire in the fourth century BC.
On March 10, “Rock the Megillah,” will take partygoers back to the 80s with an evening of dancing and drinks to live 80s hits performed by Pop Gun Rerun. Megillah is Hebrew term for the scroll that the book of Esther was written on. Costumes are strongly encouraged, both for dancing and the photo booth. There will be beer, wine, kosher sweets including hamantaschen, which is a triangle pastry that commemorates the celebration and is in the shape of Haman’s hat.
Hocus! Pocus! Hamentaschen! provides families an opportunity to celebrate the whimsy of Purim and bravery of Queen Esther and Mordecai with crafts, games, body art, LOTS of hamantaschen (filled with flavors ranging from chocolate to poppyseed, and many in between), and a special performance from Joseph Derry’s Theater of Magic. Children ages two to eight will have a blast learning about the meaning of Purim through music and play.
Both events will take place outdoors at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus 3801 E. Willow St. Long Beach, CA 90815 and will move indoors if it rains.
Visit purim22 to purchase tickets for both events ahead of time. Tickets will be sold at the door, capacity permitting. Rock the Megillah is $15 for the concert only and $10 for AJCC members; concert plus unlimited drink and dessert is $40 per person $36 for Alpert JCC members. Ticket packages available! Hocus! Pocus! Hamentaschen! is $10/Person and $5/person for Alpert JCC and Temple Israel Long Beach members; children under two are free. Parking is free, but carpooling is encouraged. Financial assistance is available for anyone unable to afford admission.
Giving back this Purim: We are pleased to partner with JCC Cares to host a hygiene drive in honor of Purim, benefiting LBUSD foster care students. Donations of travel sized toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoos, conditioners, deodorant, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other personal care items will be collected at the AJCC from March 6-25, including at both Purim events.
The Alpert JCC and Jewish Long Beach provide programming for all ages and stages of life. Known as “Your Center for Life,” The Alpert JCC provides a gathering space in which all are welcome to pursue early childhood education, after-school programs, fitness programs, aquatics activities, and summer camp, as well as to engage in Jewish life, culture, and education.

Porsche club meeting
2022-03-12 08:00
On Saturday, March 12 there will be the monthly meeting of the Grand Prix Region of the Porsche club of America at Glory Days, 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach. Cars begin arriving at 8 am with breakfast served at 9. All are invited to bring their Porsche or just to view many makes and models of new or classic Porsches. The Club holds many driving tours, driver education at Willow Springs Raceway, Concours d’Elegance and fundraising events for the Children’s Dental Health Clinic of Long Beach. More information available at gpx.pca.org

Michael Stuhlbarg at the Alpert JCC
2022-03-13 14:00 - 16:00
Long Beach native Michael Stuhlbarg, an accomplished, versatile actor, will appear in person at a special Sunday Edition of Tuesday Talks on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Alpert JCC, 3801 E. Willow Street in Long Beach. His topic will be Seeing Ourselves and Our Times in Stories. A limited number of tickets are still available. No tickets will be sold at the door. Proof of vaccination/booster required for in-person admission. Zoom option also available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jfcslongbeach.org, or call (562) 427-7916.

Library Book Sale
2022-03-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-03-19 09:00 - 16:00
Don’t miss the Los Alamitos Rossmoor Friends of the Library Book Sale, on Thursday, March 17, and Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Library Community Porch
12000 Montecito Road, Seal Beach
Since we didn’t have a January book sale, our March sale will be huge with a large collection of children and teen books including series, vintage, picture, and readers.
Paperbacks will be available in the Library Community Room.
Starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the paperbacks will be on sale for $3 a bag.
The LAR Friends of the Library Book Store is open, Monday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Friday.
Donations of books are not being accepted until after the March sale.
For information call 562-430-1048 ext. 6
Email: friendsoflarlibrary@gmail.com
Phone: (562) 430-1048, ext. 6
Website: www.friendsoflarlibrary.com

Run Seal Beach
2022-03-19 07:30 - 12:00
After a successful first, and hopefully last, virtual race in 2021, Run Seal Beach is planning for a return to a normal set of Kids Fun Run, 5k and 10k events in 2022. The race date is scheduled for Saturday March 19, 2022.
To register, or for more information on the 2022 Run Seal Beach 5k/10k Run, 5k Walk and 1k Kid’s Fun Run visit runsealbeach.com.

Sunset Beach Woman’s Club – Education Grants 2020
2022-03-31 00:00 - 23:30
Education Grant applications are available to residents of Sunset Beach, Surfside and Huntington Harbour attending or planning to attend a college or university, a trade or technical school or a career enhancement program. All ages are encouraged to apply.
We will be accepting completed applications from January thru March 31. Applications must be returned and postmarked no later than March 31, 2022 to: SBWC Educational Grants, C/O Carolyn Gaw, 1110 Catalina Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Please contact Carolyn Gaw (562) 594-0485. Apply today. Go to SBWC website to print out an application at: SunsetBeachWomansClub.com or pick one up at Salt Water Licks located at 16543, 22nd Street, Sunset Beach.
HURRY! Don’t miss the opportunity for extra funds while furthering your education. Students with a 3.0 GPA or better will be given priority.
Carolyn Gaw, Chairwoman, 562-594-0485, cgaw@roadrunner.com.

Monarch Butterfly Trail Day
2022-04-02 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for our upcoming volunteer day, Saturday, April 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. on the Monarch Nature Trail. Volunteers help restore this open-space wildlife habitat and trail, supporting Orange County’s Monarch Butterfly population!
With the recent rain, we may not need to do much watering, but we do need help weeding and we have some plants to get in the ground. We also have a pile of mulch to spread, plus other jobs! All ages are welcome, and youth are invited to participate in a hands-on nature activity.
For those unfamiliar with The Monarch Nature Trail, it is the former Navy railroad right-of-way in North Huntington Beach. Enter at the Rancho Rd. entrance (near Spa Drive, where you can park), and look for our table. (Byram Healthcare on Rancho abuts the trail.) See monarchnaturetrail, and hit the History tab for a map.
Thanks for helping us save the Monarchs and maintain this popular walking/jogging/dogging/biking trail.
PS: The next volunteer day is May 7, same time and place.

Spring Activities at 2nd and PCH
2022-04-09 11:00 - 17:00
Long Beach’s outdoor shopping center, welcomes the community to kick off spring with free community events for all to enjoy.
2ND & PCH invites the community to Hoppin’ Photos with Bunny April 9 and April 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and April 16 noon – 4 p.m. on Seaport Way. Capture memories and grab a selfie in front of a spring-themed backdrop, including a vintage Volkswagen bus. Crafts and additional activities will be provided by Family Church in Signal Hill on April 16. Hoppin’ Photos with Bunny are on a first come first serve basis; a photographer will not be present – selfies are encouraged.
Shop for hand-crafted treasures and support local artisans at the Creative Communal Makers Market on April 10 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. along Seaport Way. The unique open-air market features a curated assortment of vendors, kids activities, a photo op and live music from Ernando and the Nandos, 2 – 5 p.m.
All are welcome to celebrate Earth Day at 2ND & PCH on April 23 10 a.m. – noon. Activities will include hands-on arts and craft plus live entertainment.
For additional event information and a complete list of tenants visit 2ndandpch.com or interact with us via Instagram or Facebook.

Seal Beach Classic Car Show
2022-04-30 09:00 - 15:00
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 34th annual Seal Beach Classic Car show. With its historic pier overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean and quaint Main Street, Old Town Seal Beach has long been the perfect setting for Southern California’s most scenic and beloved Classic Car Show. Car Show spectators will be able to sit amongst the classic cars in restaurant parklets while enjoying a meal, beverages, or a favorite treat. The Seal Beach Classic Car Show takes place Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.ic on Main Street in Seal Beach, California.
This year’s car show will showcase 534 classic cars, hot rods, custom cars, antiques and local public officials.

Heard Memorial Garden Tour
2022-04-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-01 10:00 - 17:00
The Mary Lou Heard Memorial garden tour is a yearly, self-guided charity event that celebrates local home gardeners’ hard work and vision “Real Gardens by Real People”!
Mary Lou Heard was a passionate horticulturalist and local nursery owner in southern California who created the garden tour in 1994. Every year brings more fans to be inspired by and experience this self-guided tour; and view gardens that have been transformed from an overgrown patch of weeds into Mediterranean & summer dry paradises, whimsical fairy gardens, butterfly/wildlife sanctuaries, cottage style, eclectic, edible, outdoor living, and tropical gardens.
Dates: Saturday, April 30. & Sunday May 1
Where: 42 private home gardens Long Beach & Orange County
Time: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
No ticket required: Donation jars are at each garden with funds going to the “The Sheepfold”, an Orange County shelter that helps women in crisis.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram at marylouheardmemorialgardentour, and on our website: heardsgardentour.com. Tour guides are available at our supporting nurseries and online.

Heron Hike
2022-05-07 08:00 - 10:00
Learn about the history of Los Cerritos Wetlands and look for birds during a nature walk on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Bring binoculars, if you have them, to view wetlands wildlife. This walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed toes shoes are required. Park at the intersection of PCH and 1st St., just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. For more information or to RSVP for the nature walk, contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

Mother’s Day Art Festival
2022-05-07 09:00 - 18:00
Las Damas will be hosting the 54th Art Festival in Sunset Beach on May 7- 8, 2022. Festival times are Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Over 150 vendor arts & crafts booths are located on the grass area/greenbelt between N. Pacific and S. Pacific from Broadway to 6th street. Artists will display their homemade wares making it a great place to find the perfect gift! Parents relax while kids play in the kids’ zone which will include a petting zoo, a large wave for pictures, and Mermaids to help children make gifts for their Mothers. Our opening ceremony takes place on Saturday with a marching band and a parade. Don’t want to miss the fun!
There will be a variety of choices for food this year including Food Trucks and Food Vendors with a vegan option. Enjoy food, beer and wine on our outdoor patio at the community center (previously the fire station) at 12th street, while listening to music all day long from local bands. Admission is free.
On Sunday afternoon our one of a kind Quilt—handmade squares made by local residents, will be raffled off.
Visitors can also view and purchase fine art from the Firehouse Art Gallery, a juried art exhibit located in the former Sunset Beach fire station.
Interested in being a Vendor to sell your handcrafted items or an Artist to enter your art in our art gallery, please visit our website to download vendor applications at: sunsetbeachartfestival.net.

LB Lawn Bowling Open House
2022-05-07 10:00 - 15:00
The Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club is hosting an Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with other clubs nationwide. The goal of the Open House is to introduce new people to the sport of lawn bowling. It is a sport for all ages which is competitive and requires strategy and finesse. It is a very social and rewarding sport and offers opportunities to compete at many different levels with other clubs and in other countries.
At the Open House on May 7, they will be offering free lessons, and bowling equipment is provided. We ask that guests wear flat-soled shoes to protect the greens. For more information call 562-433-9063, email longbeachlawnbowlingclub@gmail.com, or visit longbeachlbc.com for more on the Long Beach Bowling Club.

RWC Garden Tour
2022-05-15 10:00 - 16:00
The Rossmoor Woman’s Club presents the 18th annual Spring Garden Tour and Outdoor Marketplace to benefit local charities and fund college scholarships. The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features self-guided tours of six Rossmoor back yards plus craft booths, raffle baskets and a variety of vendors at a marketplace in the parking lot at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Rossmoor Center. The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamitos and Scooters Real Italian Ice will be selling refreshments. Tickets are $20, available the day of the event at the F&M parking lot site, in advance from a variety of local merchants or online at www.rossmoorwomansclub.com.ur
