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For A Good Cause
By Kurt A. Eichsteadt
Residents of Long Beach help people all year through a variety of activities. Listed below are the results of some projects, as well as more opportunities to reach out to others.
Community Hospital of Long Beach Foundation announced that it raised more than $200,000 at the Condit Spirit Awards gala in November. The money goes to support CHLB’s future programs and capital projects.
The Long Beach Opera is donating a portion of its ticket proceeds from its next show to the Long Beach Rescue Mission. “The Cunning Little Vixen” will be presented Jan. 17 and 25. For each ticket sold, the company will donate $10 to the mission. Call 432-5934 or go to www.longbeachopera.org.
A fundraiser to help provide wigs for women who have lost their hair to chemotherapy or other conditions takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Ristorante daVinci. There will be food, wines, entertainment and a silent auction. The event is sponsored by the WIG Foundation. Their motto is “making a difference one woman at a time” and their goal is to help women regain their self esteem and dignity. The minimum donation is $35 it is 100 % tax-deductible. Call 756-8654.
The annual Interfaith/Intercultural Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Featured speaker is Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children’s Defense Fund. The breakfast is hosted by the California Conference for Equality and Justice, formerly known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Tickets start at $38. For more information, call 435-8184.
The Junior League is hosting “Black Tie & Barefoot” beginning at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Organizers say “glamour a must, flip-flops optional.” The event includes live music, food, auctions, and “an ocean of fun.” Tickets are $75 and a VIP ticket is available for $100. Call 989-6400 or go to www.jllb.org. The aquarium is at 100 Aquarium Way.
An area in Signal Hill once used by Native Americans (possibly the Tongva tribe) that is now occupied by oil wells and roads may revert to its natural landscaping with the help of the community. The project may cost between $15 million and $20 million and tax-deductible donations made out to “ACT-Cha’wot” may be sent to Angels Chapter Foundation, 3435 Wilshire Blvd, suite 320, Los Angeles, CA 90010.
The Long Beach Aids Foundation is selling a special 18-month calendar to raise money. Illustrations are from the Red Paint project as well as the general public. The calendars are $10 each and are available at www.lbaidsfoundation.org.
Community Hospital of Long Beach Foundation announced that it raised more than $200,000 at the Condit Spirit Awards gala in November. The money goes to support CHLB’s future programs and capital projects.
The Long Beach Opera is donating a portion of its ticket proceeds from its next show to the Long Beach Rescue Mission. “The Cunning Little Vixen” will be presented Jan. 17 and 25. For each ticket sold, the company will donate $10 to the mission. Call 432-5934 or go to www.longbeachopera.org.
A fundraiser to help provide wigs for women who have lost their hair to chemotherapy or other conditions takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Ristorante daVinci. There will be food, wines, entertainment and a silent auction. The event is sponsored by the WIG Foundation. Their motto is “making a difference one woman at a time” and their goal is to help women regain their self esteem and dignity. The minimum donation is $35 it is 100 % tax-deductible. Call 756-8654.
The annual Interfaith/Intercultural Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Featured speaker is Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children’s Defense Fund. The breakfast is hosted by the California Conference for Equality and Justice, formerly known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Tickets start at $38. For more information, call 435-8184.
The Junior League is hosting “Black Tie & Barefoot” beginning at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Organizers say “glamour a must, flip-flops optional.” The event includes live music, food, auctions, and “an ocean of fun.” Tickets are $75 and a VIP ticket is available for $100. Call 989-6400 or go to www.jllb.org. The aquarium is at 100 Aquarium Way.
An area in Signal Hill once used by Native Americans (possibly the Tongva tribe) that is now occupied by oil wells and roads may revert to its natural landscaping with the help of the community. The project may cost between $15 million and $20 million and tax-deductible donations made out to “ACT-Cha’wot” may be sent to Angels Chapter Foundation, 3435 Wilshire Blvd, suite 320, Los Angeles, CA 90010.
The Long Beach Aids Foundation is selling a special 18-month calendar to raise money. Illustrations are from the Red Paint project as well as the general public. The calendars are $10 each and are available at www.lbaidsfoundation.org.
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