RLn Community Events: Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 25
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum will host an annual pumpkin decorating contest from 1-3 p.m.  Participants will be provided with tools to participate as well as the ability to create their own Halloween mask and candy carrying bag. Admission is free. Open to all ages.
Details: www.dominguezrancho.org.
Venue: Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
Location: 18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez
 
Oct. 26
5^th Annual Long Beach Farm Dinner
The Growing Experience Urban Farm will offer a multi-course meal showcasing seasonal autumn harvest foods. The event highlights foods grown using sustainable methods and features meals form chefs around Los Angeles.
Details: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/879349
Venue: The Growing Experience Urban Farm
Location: 750 Via Carmelitos, Long Beach, CA

Oct. 30
CSU Dominguez Hills Talk on Upton Sinclair 1934
In conjunction with the November 2014 elections and an ongoing exhibition on campus, “Citizen Sinclair: Upton Sinclair–American Provocateur,” the University Library at California State University, Dominguez Hills presents author and journalist Greg Mitchell discussing muckraker Upton Sinclair’s 1934 run for Governor of California and the evolution of the modern political campaign.
Details: (310) 243-3895
Venue: CSUD University Library, fifth floor
Location: 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson

Oct.31
Halloween at the East Village
The East Village will host events including trick or treating, face painting, bag decorating, ghost stories and more. There will be costume contests starting at 5 p.m. for children, adults and dogs.
Venue: East Village Arts District
Location: Near First Street at Linden Avenue, Long Beach

Nov. 1
Día De Los Muertos
Join in the celebration of San Pedro’s Día de Los Muertos Festival from 5 to 11 p.m. Nov. 1, in downtown San Pedro. The streets come alive with art, culture, delicious cuisine and live entertainment.
Venue: Downtown San Pedro
Location: Between 6th and Mesa streets, San Pedro,

Nov. 1
Annual Horror Ball
The Rho Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi presents the first  Horror Ball. A runway fundraising event for the Trevor Project will take place. Participants are invited to walk the runway for prizes if the come in costume. Event begins at 8 p.m.
Venue: California State University, Long Beach
Location: 1250 N Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach

Free Motion Quilting  Techniques  
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles is hosting a free Motion Quilting techniques class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nov. 1.
This quilting technique is drawing on fabric with a sewing machine needle.
The fee to attend the class will be $55. It is required you bring your own sewing machine, but all materials will be provided.
Details:(310) 732-1270; www.craftedportla.com
Venue: Crafted, Port of Los Angeles
Location: 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro

Día De Los Muertos Crafts
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles is hosting Día De Los Muertos crafts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 1.
Participants  will paint a decorative Dia De Los  Muertos skull onto a mason jar.
Details: (310) 732-1270; www.craftedportla.Com
Venue: Crafted, Port of Los Angeles
Location: 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro

Nov. 4
Teen Game Day
The San Pedro Library is holding a teen game day at 4 p.m., Nov. 4.
Teens can come to the library to play Xbox and other board games.
The library is hosting this every Tuesday of this month and subsequently.
Details: (310) 548-7779; www.lapl.org
Venue: San Pedro Library
Location: 931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro

Nov. 4
Baby You are My Religion
Marie Cartier will be signing her book Baby You are My Religion: Women, Gay Bars, and Theology before Stonewall behind St. Matthew’s Parish Hall. Women interviewed for the book will present and signing as well. This event is free and open to all.
Details: (562) 439-0931
Venue: St. Matthew’s Church
Location: 672 Temple Ave., Long Beach

Bottle Cap Crafts
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles will conduct a class on making bottle cap crafts from 1 to 6 p.m., Nov. 7.
Learn how to create custom earrings, magnets and more with bottle caps.
Details: (310) 732-1270; www.craftedport.com
Venue: Crafted, Port   of Los Angeles
Location: 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro

Nov. 8
The Festival  2014
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles is hosting The Festival 2014, by the Shelton Brothers and Brouwerij West from 12 to 9 p.m., Nov. 8 and 9.
The festival is a celebration of craft beer, cider and mead makers.
Admission is $5 for five tickets, or $20 for 24. A ticket will get you a 2 oz. pour.
A portion of the ticket sales will go to the non-profit Sharefest, which is an organization that works on developing youths.
Details:(310) 732-1270; www.craftedportla.Com
Venue: Crafted, Port  of  Los  Angeles
Location: 112  E. 22nd  St., San  Pedro

Nov. 8
18^thAnnual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade and Festival
The parade starts at 10am from the corner of Harding & Atlantic, adjacent to Houghton Park. The Festival follows immediately after featuring live music, food and a number of booths showcasing City services and organizations.
Location: Corner of Harding and Atlantic, Long Beach

Nov. 9
Lynda Arnold at Long Beach Time Exchange
Sound Healer and Musician Lynda Arnold will play at the Long Beach Time Exchange. The first part of the session will be a group toning or singing experience with guided imagery that will rejuvenate and balance the body’s energy centers. In the second part of the session, Lynda will play her set of 14 Healing Tibetan Singing Bowls, chimes, tuning forks, flutes, voice and shruti box to help guide everyone in a relaxing music meditation.
Venue: Building Healthy Communities
Location: 920 Atlantic Ave., Suite 102, Long Beach

Nov. 16
Salt Marsh Open House
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium educators and Coastal Park Naturalist as they help uncover the world of mud and water that is our local wetland.  The salt marsh help educate people about the local native plants and animals.
Details: www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro