ANNOUNCEMENTS

Harbor Freeway-C Street Interchange Project

Community members are invited to attend the public for the Harbor Freeway-C Street Interchange Project, at 6 p.m. Nov. 1, at the John Mendez Youth Center in Wilmington.

The public will review the draft initial study and environmental assessment.

Comment period closes Nov. 14.

Details: (310) 732-3339, www.portoflosangeles.org/ceqacomments

Thanksgiving Mixer

The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Thanksgiving mixer at 5 p.m. Nov. 9, at the Warner Grand Theatre.

Details: www.sanpedrochamber.com
Venue: Warner Grand Theatre
Location: 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Poetry Contest

The Christian Poets Academy is sponsoring a poetry contest with 50 prizes totaling $5,000, with a $1,000 grand prize for the winner.

Poems of 21 lines or less on any subject and in any style will be judged. Deadline to apply is Nov. 15.

Send poem to Free Poetry Contest, PO Box 761, Medford, OR, 97501 or at www.freecontest.com. Include name and address on the same page as the poem.

Postal Service Faces Bankruptcy

Postal Service workers are in a fight for their jobs.

The Postal Service is seeking to legislation that would cut postal workers and retirees from eh Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and federal retirement plans; allow management to lay off 120,000 employees and effectively eliminate collective bargaining.

Reps. Darrell Issa and Dennis Ross introduced H.R. 2309, which would establish a “solvency authority” with the power to unilaterally cut wages, abolish benefits and end protection against layoffs. However, Rep. Stepha Lynch has introduced H.R. 1351, which would not cut pay, benefits or service or eliminate collective bargaining rights.

Workers are asking stakeholders and supporters to call Rep. Janice Hahn to oppose H.R. 2309 and support H.R. 1351. Send a note of support to Janice Hahn at 24000 Rayburn Housing Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.

ENTERTAINMENT

Oct. 27

Halloween Weekend 2011

Ripples Bar is inviting everyone to celebrate the Halloween Weekend 2011, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1 in Long Beach.

Venue: Club Ripples
Location: 5101 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

80s Halloween Party

Join the LGB2NETWORK to the rooftop lounge of the Sky Room restaurant in Long Beach, which will be transformed into a ghoulish, festive venue. Admission is $12.

Details: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/204909, http://lgb2network.com
Venue: The Sky Room and Up Lounge
Location: 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach

Oct. 28

Scream! Illmatic…

Be part of Long Beach’s biggest Halloween Party for 2011, at Oct. 28, at the Sandbar in Long Beach.

The will include costume contests. Celebrants 21 years old and older are invited.

Oct. 29

Zombie Walk

Walk with the zombies at 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Long Beach Promenade. The event includes a full day of Halloween weekend art, music, vendors, food, drinks, and surprises. Stroll down Pine Avenue and check out dozens of bands and almost 100 vendors.

This year will feature the world-famous Thrill The World L.A. to attempt to break a world record for the Largest Choreographed " Thriller" Mass Dance in the world. Join thousands of dancing zombies at 7 p.m. as Thrill the World honors Michael Jackson with a street dance for the ages.

Join the crowd on Broadway at 8 p.m. as they invade Pine Avenue with a march of the undead.

Oingo Boingo drummer Johnny Vatos has assembled original band members to take the Press Telegram stage at 9 p.m. to celebrate the world record attempt with two sets of Oingo Boingo favorites.

A haunted house, art show, beer tents, make up stations, vendors and artists also will be part of the event. Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door.

Details: www.zombiewalklb.com
Venue: The Promenade
Location: Long Beach

Oct. 29

Halloween Fight Night 9

The Golden State Pops Orchestra presents and evening of chilling music, at 8 p.m. Oct. 29, at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

Details: www.gspo.com
Venue: Warner Grand Theatre
Location: 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Nov. 5

Peace & Rhythm

Be part of a community drum circle event, from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5, at the Promenade Park in Long Beach.

Come together as a community to embrace peace, camaraderie and of being good neighbors to each other, while standing against violence of any kind — bullying and domestic violence. The event features West African beats, tribal fusion belly dance and a Mayan shaman blessing.

Bring a blanket, chair and drum. The event is free.

Venue: Promenade Park
Location: Promenade at 1st Street, Long Beach

Nov. 11

Baseball Cap Auction and Party

The International Imperial Court of Long Beach Inc. invites the public to the Empress Jackie’s Baseball Cap and Auction Party, at 8 p.m. Nov. 11, at Paradise in Long Beach.

The event includes drink specials, raffles and dancing. Proceeds will benefit The Center Long Beach’s Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment program.

Details: www.ParadisePianoBar.com
Venue: Paradise
Location: 1800 Broadway, Long Beach

Nov. 13

GSPO Ensemble Music Series

The Golden State Pops Orchestra Ensemble Music Series will take place on at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the First Presbyterian Church in San Pedro. Tickets range from $10 to $15.

The GSPO Ensemble Players was formed in order to present GSPO musicians in smaller venues with more intimate programs that relate to the film music themes of the Warner Grand shows. These dedicated musicians are based in the Los Angeles area and come from all walks of life. They are committed to the performance of new and familiar repertoire for chamber ensembles large and small.

A portion of the concert proceeds will be donated to First Presbyterian Church’s 15th annual Thanksgiving Family Food Baskets distribution to needy families living in San Pedro.

Details: www.gspo.com
Venue: First Presbyterian Church
Location: 731 S. Averill Ave., San Pedro.