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May 2012 Sustainable Events:
Bike Rodeo
May 4, 2012: Friday, 5:00 pm - 6:00pm
"Children are invited to attend free, interactive, hands-on, bike safety rodeos by Safe Moves at First Books Event. Councilman Johnson and his guests will read children's books."
Location: Long Beach Public Library Dana Branch | "Last Call at the Oasis"
May 4, 2012: Saturday
"This new documentary opening in select theaters May 4th firmly establishes the global water crisis as the central issue facing our world this century and posits that we can manage this problem if we act now."
Location: Various theater venues in Los Angeles | Bikefest/Tour of Long Beach Family Fun Ride
May 5, 2012: Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
"More than 2,000 cyclists are expected to race one of two long courses. A lighter, 4-mile ride is great for the whole family. Also enjoy a day-long festival with live music, food and cycling-focused fun."
Location: Marina Green Park | First Saturday Stewards
May 5, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Join us in cleaning the stream, clearing the trails, pulling weeds or painting the benches. Wear a hat and bring water. Call (562)570-1745 for mandatory pre-registration."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 | "Gateway to the Past" Family Nature Walk
May 5, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Learn about the amazing living inhabitants of the Nature Center on a naturalist-led walk on the trails. $5 a person. Call (562)570-1745 for mandatory pre-registration."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 | Taste at the Point
May 5, 2012: Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
"Taste signature dishes from local restaurants, shop artisan craft fair, listen & dance to live bands, and support the Breast Cancer Angels."
Location: Grace First Presbyterian Church. 3955 N. Studebaker Rd. 90808 | Really Really Free Market
May 6, 2012: Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
"We're gathering again! The first Sunday of the Month. Bring things to share, food, books, clothes, you name it. If anyone wants to share a skill-sewing, collages, anything, feel free to set up an area to get all creative! Hope to see y'all there."
Location: Corner of Broadway & Junipero | Park Jam Summer 2012
May 6, 2012: Sunday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"Ninth Annual Long Beach Park Jam. PARK JAM IS A POTLUCK SO PLEASE BRING FOOD TO SHARE OR MEAT TO HAVE BBQ'd! ENJOY A DAY IN THE PARK WITH DJS, LIVE ART, YOUTH CRAFTS, FREE YOGA AND MUCH MORE. YOUTH FRIENDLY WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING AT MAKING PARK JAM AS GREEN AS POSSIBLE SO WE APPRECIATE IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN PLATES, CUPS, AND UTENSILS AND TAKE THEM HOME TO WASH! ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SUMMER...IN THE LBC
**At The PlayGround will be hosting all your favorite playground activities for the day.
**Tetherball, Double Dutch, Potato Sack Races, Hula Hoops and so on.
**There will also be a gaming area for you to enjoy dominoes & card games, taboo, yahtzee and more.
So, come out and jam at the park.
Location: Cesar Chavez Park | Environmental Bicycle Series Film & Talk
May 8, 2012: Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
"Join producer Jeff Hyland to discuss some of the worl'd pressing issues on oceans today and how bicycles can help."
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific | "All About Owls" Family Nature Walk
May 8, 2012: Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"What do the animals do at night? Find out on a naturalist-led exploration of the darkened trails of the Nature Center. $4 per person. Call (562)570-1745 for mandatory pre-registration."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 | Free Landscape Class: Designing Your New Landscape
May 12, 2012: Saturday, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hosted by the Long Beach Water Department
Location: 1800 E. Wardlow Rd. | Mother's Day Beach Cleanup
May 12, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
"Hosted by LB Clean. Let's cleanup for mother nature and take this beach back! Come out and help us make a difference! Let's raise the bar and cross the 200lb-less-trash-at-the-beach-line!!
Get big-time karma points and a free lunch at THE PIKE Bar & Grill or Kafe Neo on 4th Street*!! Supplies are on us and refreshments are provided by Whole Foods Market Long Beach!! However, in order not to add more trash to the environment, we encourage you to bring you own reusable water bottles, gardening gloves and recycle old bags."
Location: 1 Junipero Ave 90802 | Bike Rodeo
May 12, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
"Children are invited to attend free, interactive, hands-on, bike safety rodeos by Safe Moves."
Location: Veterans Park | Audubon Bird Walk
May 13, 2012: Sunday, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
"Join members of El Dorado Audubon for this free morning walk through the Nature Center. Call (562)570-1745 for mandatory pre-registration."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 | Audubon Bird Festival
May 19, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
"Friends of the feathered, come flock together! Join us for a fantastic bird festival as we celebrate International Migratory Bird Day. Explore the avian world through hands-on activities, interactive displays and expert-led bird walks. Call (562)570-1745 for mandatory pre-registration."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 | 1st Annual Long Beach Lawn to Garden Tour
May 19, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
"Sign up now for the first ever Lawn to Garden tour. The self-guided Tour is FREE and open to everyone. It will showcase about 30 beautiful Long Beach Lawn-to-Garden landscapes throughout the City. Homeowners or representatives will be available at each home to talk about their experiences during their garden transformations. Click here to register."
Location: Self guided | Monthly Wetland Cleanup
May 19, 2012: Saturday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
"Join the El Dorado Nature Center to learn more about our fragile wetland habitats and how to protect them."
Location: Golden Shore Marine Biological Reserve | Jack Hanna: Into the Wild
May 19, 2012: Saturday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
"Your adventure awaits as Jack Hanna returns to the Carpenter Center with dozens of exotic animals! 'Jungle Jack' introduces you to a variety of his wild furry and feathered friends as he shares his deep knowledge of wild animals, boundless enthusiasm for wildlife conservation, humorous tales, and fascinating footage of his worldwide journeys!"
Location: Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 Atherton St. | Long Beach Spring 2012 Patchwork Indie Art & Craft Festival
May 20, 2012: Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
"Patchwork indie arts & festival showcases over 90 local independent artists, crafters and designers along lb's beautiful water way. Come down and eat & drink from local cafe & restaurant booths as you listen to tunes and peruse goods from the best southern california creators. Look & shop clothing for men, women & kids, handbags, accessories, art, ceramics, home goods, garden finds, plushies, jewelry, paper goods, edible treats, pet gear, crochet & knit goods, kits & patterns, bath & body goodies & more. Check out our bike valet & diy crafting tables for adults & kids."
Location: Marine Stadium Bayshore @ Appian Way | Long Beach Organic Spring Garden Tour & Wine Tasting
May 20, 2012: Sunday, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
"Please join us for a fun event and help fund ongoing operations of planning, opening and running successful community gardens. Come see what is going on in our gardens and meet the LBO board.
Donation of $75 includes bus transport to and tours of several gardens, tasting of five organic wines from Alma Rosa Winery, delicious hors d'oeuvres and commemorative wine glass.
Location: Click here to RSVP for the event. | Bird Walk for Beginners
May 26, 2012: Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
"Interested in birdwatching, but don’t know where to begin? Includes pocket bird guide to take home. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Ages 16 & up. $5 per person. Call (562)570-1745 for mandatory pre-registration."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 | Artisan Craft Fair
May 26, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
"Buy local, buy handmade. Come shop for crafts made by local artists."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 |
June 2012 Sustainable Events:
| Free Books for First Fridays
June 1, 2012: Friday, 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
"Free books! Just come and get them from the designated carts out front."
Location: A Castle of Books. 4302 Atlantic Ave | First Saturday Stewards
June 2, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Join us in cleaning the stream, clearing the trails, pulling weeds or painting the benches. Wear a hat and bring water. Call (562)570-1745 for mandatory pre-registration."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 | "Once Upon an Era" Gala Fundraiser
June 3, 2012: Sunday, 5:00 pm
"Los Cerritos presents "Once Upon An Era", a non-traditional fundraising celebration. Travel back in time and celebrate life at the Rancho in the 1840s, 1870s and 1930s through unique social and interactive entertainment, followed by dinner and a live auction. $150; please contact the Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation at 562.570.1755 for an invitation."
Location: Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Rd | Free Landscape Class: Succulents in Your Garden
June 9, 2012: Saturday, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hosted by the Long Beach Water Department
Location: 1800 E. Wardlow Rd. | Monthly Wetland Cleanup
June 16, 2012: Saturday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
"Join the El Dorado Nature Center at Golden Shore Marine Biological Reserve to learn more about our fragile wetland habitats and how to protect them. Bags and gloves will be provided."
Location: Golden Shore Marine Biological Reserve. 101 Golden Shore Ave. | Trail Stewards Volunteer Training
June 23 and 30, 2012: Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
"If you enjoy spending time in nature, come share your passion with Nature Center visitors as you walk the trails, answer questions and help patrons experience a pleasant and memorable time. This is a two-part training event."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center | Free Landscape Class: Designing Your New Landscape
June 23, 2012: Saturday, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hosted by the Long Beach Water Department
Location: 1800 E. Wardlow Rd. | Artisan Craft Fair
June 30, 2012: Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
"Buy local, buy handmade. Come shop for crafts made by local artists."
Location: El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. 90815 |
Ongoing Events in Long Beach:
Bike Long Beach!
Every Saturday, all day
"Save money, have fun, and support local businesses. Ride your bike to local shops and eateries in Long Beach on Saturdays to receive a special discount or offer. Look for the yellow and green bike window decal in local businesses and ask about their discount/promotion."
Location: Long Beach City
Contact: bikelongbeach@longbeach.gov | Downtown Beach Cleanup
Every 2nd Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Each time we have great prizes for you to win and The Pike Bar & Grill invites every helping hand to a free lunch! Supplies and refreshments are on us, but in order not to add more trash into the environment we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles and plastic bags--such as grocery bags.
Location: Beachfront parking lot at Junipero and Alamitos/Shoreline Dr | 30-min Beach Clean Up
Every 3rd Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
"Help rid the beach of trash and debris. All ages welcome. Free parking, trash bags, gloves, door prizes, volunteer credit forms and refreshments."
Location: 1 S. Granada Ave 90803 | Alamitos Bay Farmers' Market
Every Sunday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Situated in the parking lot near the bay, this market is a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Grab what you need for the week, then head across the lot to the weekly Art and Craft fair."
Location: East Marina Drive south of East 2nd Street | 5th District Farmers' Market
Every Sunday, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
"Over 60 farmers will provide you with all your in-season fresh produce needs."
Location: Corner of Spring Street and Clark Avenue | Long Beach Farmers' Market
Every Sunday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
"This market offers locally-grown produce and fresh fruit, baked goods, herbs, flowers and plants, cheese, honey and more from a select group of farmers and vendors. The farmers market also hosts an art and craft fair that includes information booths from neighborhood organizations, a chess area where anyone can and weekly workshops."
Location: California Heights: Bixby Road and California Avenue | World Trade Center Farmers' Market
Every Tuesday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
"Fresh produce, organic fruits and vegetables, crafts, and live music entertainment."
Location: 1 World Trade Center | Local Harvest Farmers' Market
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
"In addition to the variety of farm-fresh produce, this market includes some great ready-to-eat vendors which makes it nice for a spontaneous mid-week picnic."
Location: Marine Stadium, Appian Way and Nieto | Uptown Certifed Farmers' Market
Every Thursday, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
"Purchase fresh produce and organic food in the heart of Bixby Knolls, a 50s-era neighborhood with boutique retail, art and restaurants. Don't miss the free fresh produce drawing at 5:00 PM!"
Location: 46th Street and Atlantic Avenue | Cal Heights Clean Streets
Every Thursday, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
"On a rotating schedule, we remove litter, trash, illegal signs and debris on Wardlow from the 405 to Orange Avenue and on Atlantic from the 405 to Carson St."
Location: Wardlow Rd at Atlantic Ave Meet behind EZ Lube. Street parking available around the corner on Lime Ave. | Free Yoga
Every Thursday, 6:30 pm -8 pm
"Join us for a yoga practice under the open sky and trees. There will be a 75 minute hatha yoga practice, suitable for all levels. Please just bring your yoga mat or a towel and a smile. Donations accepted."
Location: Marine Park (Mother's Beach) E. Appian Way & N. Ravenna Dr. | Downtown Farmers' Market
Every Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
"Fresh produce, organic and cooked food. Live music and crafts! Two hours of free validated parking in any CityPlace parking structure."
Location: CityPlace Center, Promenade North and East 4th Street | East Village Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
"The East Village Farmer’s Market of Downtown Long Beach is a year-round affair that is surrounded by restaurants, shops and cafes."
Location: 1st Street between Elm and Linden Avenue |
Additional Long Beach Event Calendars:
Aquarium Events, Aquarium of the Pacific Events Calendar
Calendar of Events, El Dorado Nature Center's Calendar
Green Events, Long Beach Green Guide
Local Events Calendar, Long Beach Local
Green LA Events Calendar
If you have additional Sustainable City events, please submit the information to:
Tiffany Chen, Sustainability Assistant at Tiffany.Chen@longbeach.gov |
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