Nature Kids Discovery Workshops

April 6th - 10th | 10 am - 12 pm | 7550 E Spring St.

Registration is now open for the Nature Kids Discovery Workshops. Kids ages 5 to 8 years old can join the Nature Center for a week of fun and exploration this spring! Each day the children will learn about a different aspect of nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games, and crafts! Children must have Kindergarten experience. Find more info and register for classes here or call (562) 570-1745.

The Stand in the Towne Center

Daily 11 am - 9 pm, Fri/Sat 11 am - 10 pm | 7511 E Carson St. 

At The Stand, the fast-casual dining scene has been redefined by serving high-quality classic American food, in their own style, at an affordable price. The menu consists of made-to-order burgers, sandwiches, fries and sides, fresh salads, hot dogs, wraps, veggies, milkshakes, and craft beer and wine on tap. They are American Classics Redefined, and they strive to deliver guests a great experience unlike any other. Check out their Long Beach website here.

Hof's Hut Celebrates Pi Day Tomorrow

March 14th | 7 am - 10 pm | 2147 N Bellflower Blvd.

Pi(e) Day is tomorrow, 3/14, and Hof’s Hut Los Altos is celebrating. Enjoy a Large Double Berry Pie for $3.14 on 3/14 ONLY! If you are dining in, mention the offer to your server for the discount. The discount will be automatically applied to online orders directly ordered from the Hof's Hut website. While supplies last. Find more info here.

Sports Basement Ride Group

March 14th | 7:30 am | 2100 N Bellflower Blvd.

Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Sports Basement Long Beach Ride Group meets in front of the store. Tomorrow, March 14th, is the second Saturday of the month, so be there at 7:30 am for the meetup, route details and to sign a waiver. Wheels roll at 8 am! 

Sports Basement Summer Camp Fest

March 14th | 12 - 3 pm | 2100 N Bellflower Blvd.



Join Sports Basement Long Beach tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating all things summer camp! Whether you're a seasoned parent or new to the finding-a-summer-camp scene, this event is perfect to get to know the options in our Long Beach area! At the Summer Camp Fest, you'll have the chance to meet camp providers, explore different options, and even win some cool prizes. The event will have a Kid’s Corner for drawing and crafts to keep little ones entertained along with snacks and beverages!

Reptile Party at Pet Supplies Plus

March 14th | 12 - 2 pm | 2086 N Bellflower Blvd.

You're invited to the Pet Supplies Plus Reptile Party tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th! Get tips and tricks about reptile habitats and find special deals during the event! Sponsored by Zoomed.

Red Cross Blood Drive in District 4

March 14th | 8 am - 2 pm | 6500 E Atherton St.



The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Long Beach East Stake and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th. Visit this link to schedule an appointment.

Cars and Clippers 2026

March 14th | 9 am - 12 pm | POA Park, 7390 Carson Blvd.

The Long Beach Fire Department is pleased to welcome any and all to attend the Cars and Clippers Event tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th! The event supports childhood cancer research and has raised over 1 million dollars over the past 24 years! Everyone is welcome to look at cars, enjoy music and if desired, shave your head to support childhood cancer research! Shaving is not required to attend. The event will be held from 9 am to 12 pm at the Long Beach POA Park.

CSULB 43rd Annual Pow Wow

Sat. 11 am - 10 pm & Sun. 11 am - 6 pm | CSULB Intramural Field



On Saturday and Sunday, March 14th & 15th, CSULB's annual Pow Wow, an American Indian social celebration, returns to campus. The two-day event, which will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food begins at 11 am each day and runs until 10 pm on Saturday and 6 pm on Sunday. Admission and parking are free. The event will be held at the intramural rugby and soccer fields on lower campus. It is recommended that spectators bring folding chairs. View this link for more info.

LAUMC Chorale & Chamber Orchestra Event

March 14th & March 15th | 4 pm | LAUMC - 5950 E Willow St.



The Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra will be performing their next two concerts in District 4 on Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th! The events will be held at Los Altos United Methodist Church. They will be singing a selection of pieces to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Tickets are $40 for general, $15 for students, and there is also a pay-what-you-can option for attendees. Find more information at this link. Tickets can be purchased here. Please email info@longbeachchorale.com with any questions.

Morning Bird Walk at the Nature Center

March 15th | 8 - 10 am | 7550 E Spring St.



Whether you're a new birdwatcher or want to sharpen your skills, join volunteers and staff for a morning walk through the Nature Center. There is no sign-up fee, but pre-registration is required by calling (562) 570-1745. Parking is $8.

Bus Stop Installation at Studebaker/Willow

Public Works will be installing a transit stop requested by the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) at the SE corner of Studebaker Rd. and E Willow St. As part of this installation, there will be a tree removal scheduled. On the date of removal, an arborist will confirm there is no active nesting on the tree to be removed. Two replacement trees will be planted at the removal location in the future.

OLLI Spring Registration Opens 3/17

Registration opens March 17th at 9 am | Registration link



Long Beach State's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) hosts non-credit courses for persons 50 years of age or older. Spring classes will be held from April 6th to May 27th. Registration will open on Tuesday, March 17th. Explore the variety of classes in the brochure here. Visit this link for additional info or call the OLLI support line (562) 985-2398.

LBACS Low Cost Vaccine Clinics

March 17th & 24th | 10 am - 2:30 pm | 7700 E Spring St.



Long Beach Animal Care Services and Camp Clinics are hosting low-cost vaccine clinics on Tuesday, March 17th and Tuesday, March 24th from 10 am to 2:30 pm. No appointment is necessary, but only the first 60 pets will be accepted. For a vaccine price list and important tips to expedite your visit, use this link. Click here for future vaccine clinics at LBACS.

Next on the City Council Agenda

March 17th | 5 pm | 411 W Ocean Blvd.

The City Council meeting will start at 5:00 pm in the Civic Chambers on the ground floor of City Hall, located at 411 W. Ocean Blvd. City council meetings are broadcast live online at: LBTV3.com and on Channel 3 for Charter cable subscribers and Channel 21 for FIOS subscribers. Comments can be submitted by email to: CityClerk@longbeach.gov. Items on Tuesday's meeting agenda include:

• C-6: Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, any necessary documents, and subsequent amendments with California State University, Long Beach, to establish a collaborative partnership with the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Homeless Services Bureau’s Mobile Access Center, for a one-year period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods at the discretion of the City Manager, at no cost to the City. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services
• Recommendation to approve appointment of Douglas Haubert to City Prosector
• Recommendation to approve appointment of Dawn McIntosh to City Attorney



The entire agenda can be found here under Meeting Title, City Council, March 17th, 2026. 

LBC Hero Squad Fundraiser at The Stand

March 18th | 11 am - 9 pm | 7511 E Carson St.



LBC Hero Squad is hosting the Committed to Community fundraiser at The Stand in the Long Beach Towne Center on Wednesday, March 18th. Use coupon code LBCHERO at checkout and 25% of your purchase will support the cause! LBC Hero Squad's mission is to provide awareness, education and advance acceptance, kindness and inclusion of neurodivergent youth.

JCC Senior Security Seminar

March 18th | 1:30 pm | 3801 E Willow St.



Learn about the risks and how to protect yourself against phishing, elder abuse, and senior scams in this free presentation led by the JCC security director, Miguel Luna. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP for the presentation here. The presentation will follow the Jessie Butler Senior Luncheon at 12 pm. You can RSVP to attend the luncheon for $10 at this link.

Artist of the Month at Los Altos Library

March 18th | 3:30 - 4:30 pm | 5614 E Britton Dr.



The Artist of the Month series continues! Los Altos Library is switching focus to the wonderful master Mary Cassatt to highlight some of her well-known works and biographic events. Attendees will create your own Cassatt styled masterpieces. No registration is required, and all materials are provided. Please call (562) 570-1045 for more info.

Teen Crafternoon at El Dorado Library

March 18th | 3:30 - 4:30 pm | 2900 N Studebaker Rd.

Join El Dorado Library on Wednesday, March 18th for a brief storytime and special craft! This event is suitable for kids ages 6 to 12 years old. Please call (562) 570-3136 for more info.

VA Long Beach Virtual Town Hall

March 18th | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Streaming link

Join the virtual Women Veterans Town Hall on Wednesday, March 18th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Catch the town hall streaming at this link, streaming on Facebook Livestream, or call (833) 408-1989. Join the VA for an interview with one of their woman Veterans, information from the Women's Mental Health Center, Whole Health, and Q&A.

Thinking Money for Kids and Legos Club

March 19th | 3 - 4 pm | Los Altos Library, 5614 E Britton Dr.

In this financial education activity at the Los Altos Library, kids act as party planners with a $100 limit, selecting items over several turns to create a client's party plan. Afterward, they present their choices and explain how they stayed within budget, with the option to choose a “Party Champion” for the most creative and cost-effective plan. This activity is intended for kids ages 6 to 12 years old. The weekly Legos Club hour will also be hosted along with the activity.

PRM Spring Fun Days Enrollment

Enrollment starts March 23rd

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine will offer its free youth recreation program, Spring Fun Days, at various parks throughout the city during the upcoming school spring break. Spring Fun Days engage children ages 5 to 12 in fun activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events. This is a free drop-in program where registered participants may come and go as they please. The program will run Monday thru Friday, April 6th to 10th from noon to 5 pm each day. Pre-registration is required. Applications may be picked up at participating parks starting Monday, March 23rd. CD4 parks include Stearns Champions Park and Whaley Park. Read the full press release at this link.

"The Most Interesting Man in the World"

One of the great things about serving on City Council is the opportunity to meet interesting people. In fact, back in 2016, I met the actor, Jonathan Goldsmith, who played “the most interesting man in the word” in the Dos Equis commercials. If you never saw the ad campaign, click on the arrow in the attached video window. His famous tag line, "I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis", netted the company a 35% sales increase over its 10-year run. He told me that the inspiration for the character's voice came from the late actor Fernando Lamas who was a sailing buddy of Goldsmith's. The ad campaign ended in 2016, but it has been resurrected with Jonathan Goldsmith, now 87, returning in his iconic role. They have launched all new ads, and you can enter a drawing for a most interesting man bobblehead at this link. "Stay thirsty my friends."