It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Senior Citizens Month, and there are ways to celebrate both in Long Beach and Signal Hill. Friday morning starts with a showcase of Cambodian music and dance at McBride Park meant to uplift both groups.
Start Pride Month early with the entire family, and bring your pets to a march and picnic at Bach Neighborhood Library on Saturday, or stop by the beach on Sunday to enjoy music and food trucks.
Local residents looking to learn a new skill can stop by Crochet Club at the Signal Hill Library on Friday, or take a composting workshop at Houghton Park on Saturday morning.
Friday 5/19
Cambodian Music and Dance Celebration: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors are invited to watch a showcase of Cambodian music and dance at McBride Park (1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). There will be dance lessons, food, drinks, vendors and more. Free.
Crochet Club: 11 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.) to crochet together for an hour. This event is appropriate for all skill levels. For more information, call (562) 989-7323. Free.
Saturday 5/20
PaWalk for Pride: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to celebrate Pride Month with their furry friends at the Bach Neighborhood Library (4055 N. Bellflower Blvd.). The event will start with a walk around the block, followed by an author talk and a Polynesian dance performance. Free.
Learn to Compost: 10 a.m. to noon. During this workshop at Houghton Park Community Center (6301 Myrtle Ave.) participants will learn how to turn food…
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