| MFHEC Community Calendar For a list of parenting classes in Long Beach, please click here. ONGOING EVENTS COMMUNITY WALKING CLUB Join others in walking to good health! The group will meet in front of the Community Center at Cesar Chavez Park. Date: Every Thursday morning Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave., Long Beach, 90802 Cost: Free For more information: Pleae call Annabel at (562) 570-7941, or click here. LONG BEACH UPTOWN FARMERS' MARKET The Certified Farmers’ Market provides eggs, vine-ripened fruit and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers and more. All farmers at the market are certified California farmers who grow and sell their own crops. In addition, market patrons can receive information about the health department’s programs and services. The Farmers’ Market accepts EBT Food Stamp Cards, Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Coupons and nutrition vouchers issued by Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs. Date: Every Thursday evening Time: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Atlantic Ave./E. 45th Way (between E. Del Amo Bl. & E. San Antonio Dr.) Cost: Free For more information: Call Harbor Areas Farmers’ Markets at 866-GOOD-VEG (866-466-3834). FOOD STAMP OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT IN LONG BEACH Need more money for food? Apply for a Golden State Advantage Card (the card replaces Food Stamp coupons). You could qualify for more food for your family if you have a low or fixed income and do not receive SSI/SSP, and you have limited assets (not counting your cars or home). Immigrants may also qualify.
Please see flyer for numerous dates, times and locations to enroll. Click here for more information and flyer in English. Click here for more information and flyer in Spanish. DANCE CLASS Come dance and have fun! Presented by the Mother's Brigade, SPA 8 and The Children's Clinic (TCC). Class includes child watch. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 9:00 AM Location: Cesar Chavez Park Cost: Free For more information: Call Erika at (562) 436-2845 or Anne at (562) 933-0512. Click here for the flyer in English and Spanish. YOGA CLASS Come with your kids to reduce stress and relax! Children must be 7 years or older to participate. Child watch provided by CPC. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 5:00 PM Location: St. Luke's Church, 525 E. 7th St., Long Beach, 90813 Cost: Free For more information: Call Norma at (562) 469-3993 or (562) 436-4047. Click here for the flyer in English and Spanish. |