Free Comic Book Day - May 7, 2005

Join Pulp Fiction, Long Beach's newest and most unique bookstore, in celebrating Free Comic Book Day. We will have a large assortment of comic books featuring all your favorite characters available absolutely Free for the taking. You can als visit our artist's alley, where some of Long Beach's brightest artists will display their works and draw (just about) anything you request! Plus, lots of other surprises-check website for details. Plenty of parking available behind the store.
Saturday, May 7, 2005, 9:00 am-8:00pm
4501 E. Carson Street, Long Beach (storefront on Norse Way, between Lakewood Blvd. and Carson St.)
562.496.3343
www.pulpfictiononline.com

Children's Day Cultural Festival, May 1, 2005

One World Hand in Hand: 18th Annual Children's Cultural Festival on Sunday, May 1, 2005, 12 noon - 5:00 pm, at the Long Beach Museum of Art. The Children's Cultural Festival is a FREE day of fun for children and their families, filled with live entertainment and artmaking opportunities from cultures around the world.
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 East Ocean Blvd., LB 90803
For more details, please contact: Victoria Damrel,
Phone: (562) 439-2119 x279 http://www.lbma.org/

Free Pediatric CPR Classes

The Los Altos Family YMCA is proud to anounce no cost CPR certification clases for parents, relative, neighbors and babysitters of children up to age 5.
Class dates:
*Saturday, April 30th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*Saturday, May 28th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*Saturday, June 25th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
More clases will follow. Spaces are very limited. Participants must reserve a spot by contacting the Los Altos Family YMCA at 562.596.3394
1720 Bellflower Blvd, LB 90815

Free Swim Lessons: Splash Saturdays

Fact: Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children 14 years and under.
First 5 LA and the Los Altos Family YMCA is working hard to make a difference in our comunity. The Los Altos Family YMCA will offer FREE swim lessons to children ages 5 and under during classes to be held on four consecutive Saturdays to being April 30, 2005.
Spaces are limited, so you must sign up early. Deadline to register is April 25th. For more info, call the Los Altos Family YMCA at 562.596.3394
1720 Bellflower Blvd., LB 90815

20th Annual Kaleidoscope Festival 2005 at CSULB

Saturday, April 23, 2005, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Kaleidoscope Festival provides you or your organization with the opportunity to:
*Shop, Eat, Play, Learn, Raise Money, and Volunteer *Meet Representatives from Long Beach Community Organizations
*Network with Campus Clubs and Organizations

Free admission and parking!Call or email for more information:kaleidoscope@csulb.edu(562) 985-2288

Get ready for TV-Turnoff Week: April 25- May 1, 2005

TV-Turnoff Network is a national nonprofit organization that encourages children and adults to watch much less television in order to promote healthier lives and communities. Kids in this country watch about three hours of television every day. That means kids spend three whole hours sitting down and staring straight ahead, not moving, thinking, learning, reading, creating, dancing, jumping, singing, painting, playing, talking, giggling, or really having that much fun. When you think about it, watching TV is pretty boring.
To learn more about screen-free activities, visit: www.tvturnoff.org

April: National Library Month

Consider the Long Beach Public Library as your doorway to the Information World. They have something for everyone. Check out the electronic databases, programs for kids, or just search the catalog. It is all here!

*Year round programming for youth
*Special events and programs for kids & teens
*Internet safety tips for everyone
*Activities just for kids
*Recommended reading
*Homework help
*Family Learning Center
*For teens only
*Information for parents & teachers
*Health & your body

Call 562.570.7500 or visit www.lbpl.org for the closest neighborhood branch.