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Rainbow Lagoon Invaded by The Great Shark Affaire

Non-profit organization Iemanya Oceanica (pronounced ya-MON-ja) announces the Great Shark Affaire, a festival, to be held at the Long Beach Rainbow Lagoon, October 2-3, 2010. This charitable event will teach about ocean conservation as well as protecting sharks and their habitats. The Great Shark Affaire will be set in a festival-like atmosphere teaching how every [...]

Studio 1021’s Painting and Ceramics Exhibition

Studio 1021 is presenting a one-night exhibition featuring the vibrant paintings of Patrick Farrand and the organic ceramic sculptures and pottery of Sonia Farrand. Come see the work of Studio 1021’s owners, while enjoying a complimentary hors d’oeuvre and cocktail reception. Support the Long Beach arts at this entirely FREE event. The Studio 1021 one-night [...]

“Long Beach Time Exchange” Brings Time Banking to Long Beach

Long Beach follows Echo Park, West LA and Pasadena with a new way to enrich our community Celebrate the launch of the LA-area’s newest time bank on Sunday, September 12th. The Long Beach Time Exchange will host its kickoff event at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery at 435 Alamitos Ave. in Long Beach from [...]

Run or Bike the Long Beach Marathon and Support Special Olympics

Special Olympics Southern California is all about sports and being healthy. If you are a runner, jogger, walker or biker, you can support this great cause through the 2010 Long Beach International City Bank Marathon & Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 17. In addition to the Marathon and Half Marathon run, you can [...]

The Perfect Time to Get the Smartest Card of All

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Long Beach Public Library wants to make sure that all children in Long Beach have the smartest card of all – a library card. Public library programs and books for children make a difference in the lives of students. By providing school-age children with engaging programs and [...]

Long Beach Indian: How Is It So Good? Part 2

A few weeks had passed since my husband and I had been bowled over by the Indian fare over at Natraj on Second Street and we were yet again craving it. We eat it so frequently, that we were definitely ready for more.  As many of you know, there has been some ghastly traffic on [...]

Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts New Urban Ocean Festival

In Southern California, more than 20 million people live within 50 miles of the Pacific Ocean. The Aquarium of the Pacific will explore and celebrate Southern California’s Urban Ocean with a new weekend festival that looks at human and wildlife uses of this amazing part of the world ocean. The event will include an art [...]

Animal Acres “Compassionate Cuisine” Food & Music Event Friday, October 1 at CSULB

The community is invited to celebrate International Vegetarian Day in Long Beach at the 5th annual Compassionate Cuisine, Friday, October 1, 2010, at the beautiful Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB. All proceeds benefit Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary to support its animal care and public education programs. Attendees will enjoy strolling the illuminated [...]

Looking for a Future Career? Prepare Now with No-Cost Training In Environmental Safety

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s hands-on Environmental Safety and Remediation Training Program and Construction Skills Training Program will begin new training sessions soon. Federal funding provides training at no cost to the participants. To find out details, interested individuals should attend an orientation session at 4:00 pm on September 1, 2010 at the Career [...]

So Cal Sports & Entertainment Festival Set For Aug. 28-29

The 3rd Annual So Cal Sports & Entertainment Festival, part of the 2010 Long Beach Sea Festival and hosted by Olympian and beach volleyball legend Sinjin Smith, will be held Sat. and Sun., Aug 28-29 at Marina Green Park/Alamitos Beach. The event will feature tournament play in five beach sports: beach volleyball, beach soccer, beach [...]