RLn COMMUNITY calendar: Aug. 25, 2014

Sept. 5
A Sip of Long Beach
A Sip of Long Beach is having a cocktail mixer, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, at Gaucho Grill in Long Beach
A Sip of Long Beach takes place the first Friday of every month in a different location in town. It is an opportunity to meet, sip, network, laugh, mix, converse, unwind and hang out.
Details: www.facebook.com/ASipOfLongBeach, www.gauchogrilldining.com
Venue: Gaucho Grill
Location: 200 Pine Ave., Long Beach
 
Sept. 7
2014 Long Beach AIDS Ride Kick-off Party
A kick-off party for the 2014 Long Beach AIDS Ride will take place, from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 7, at Alfredo’s Beach Club in Long Beach.
Meet the 2013 riders and event staff to ask questions and learn about this year’s ride.
The Long Beach AIDS Ride is a fundraising event produced by, and benefitting The Center Long Beach and The Comprehensive AIDS Resource and Education program at St. Mary Medical Center.
Details: here
Venue: Alfredo’s Beach Club
Location: 5101 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
 
Sept. 10 
Paper Yacht Challenge
The Paper Yacht Challenge tests competitors of all ages on their boat-building skills, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10, at the Fanfare Fountains.
Contestants will race their paper boat creations to the finish line, vying for the win while competing against other paper-boat builders. Proceeds from the event will go to support local nonprofit organizations.
Register at portoflosangeles.org.

Sept. 12
Lobster Festival
The Lobster Festival, which takes place Sept. 12 through 14, has the Guinness World Record for the most seafood served at an outdoor event, at Ports O’ Call Village in San Pedro.
Visitors can feast on fresh Maine lobster and enjoy live entertainment at this three-day event.
Tickets can be purchased here.
 
Sept. 13
2014 Mr. Long Beach Leather Contest
Attend the 2014 Mr. Long Beach Leather contest, at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Mineshaft in Long Beach.
Suggested donation is $10.
Details: CLICK HERE
Venue: Mineshaft
Location: 1720 E. Broadway, Long Beach,
 
Sept. 19
Out on the Mountain
Join more than 6,000 people in a night of fun, starting at 6 p.m. at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Purchase your tickets through The Center Long Beach to have a portion of your ticket donated to its programs.
Details: Clickthis URL
Venue: Six Flags Magic Mountain
Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia

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