ICT Saturday Family Theatre Series

Saturday, July 30, 2005, 11:00 am, the International City Theatre presents "Imagination Machine". Audience participation adds to the fun for this imaginative journey. Music, singing, dancing, props, costume pieces and othr items are incorporated into this improvisational storytelling by three mult-talented actors and a musician. The performance begins with words and sentences from the audience which are used to create stories which are improvised on the spot. At times, the children are brought up on the stage to participate in the performance of these stories. Within twenty minutes, the whole Imagination Machine is in full gear and the audience is caught up in the fun!
The International City Theatre is at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (at Long Beach Blvd.). Parking: $8.00 in the lot, or meters (bring quarters!!) on and around Ocean Blvd. Admission is free.

Summer Traveling Children's Theatre

Thru August 18, 2005. If you missed "The Imagination Machine" at the International City Theater, catch it at the summer traveling children's series. Performances by professionals in 24 parks and recreational facilities throughout Long Beach.
*Tuesday, August 2:
11:00 am, Wardlow Park, 3457 Stanbridge Ave.
2:00 pm, Cherry Park, 1901 E. 45th St.
*Wednesday, August 3:
11:00 am, Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St.
2:00 pm, Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
*Thursday, August 4:
11:00 am, El Dorado Park, 2800 Studebaker Rd.
2:00 pm, Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St.
*Tuesday, August 9:
11:00 am, Coolidge Park, 352 E. Neece Ave.
2:00 pm, Admiral Kid Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave.
*Wednesday, August 10:
11:00 am, PAL Freeman, 1205 Freeman Ave. (call Sheila to verify this location, 562-495-4595 ext 10)
2:00 pm, Drake Park, 951 Maine Ave.
*Thursday, August 11:
11:00 am, Pan American Park, 5157 Centralia Ave.
2:00 pm, Cesar E. Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave.
*Tuesday, August 16:
11:00 am, Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St.
2:00 pm, Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
*Wednesday, August 17:
11:00 am, Heartwell, 5801 E. Parkcrest St.
2:00 pm, Cal Recreation Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
*Thursday, August 18:
11:00 am, Martin Luther King Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
2:00 pm, Somerset Park, 1500 E. Carson St.

Presented by the International City Theatre and City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine. For more information, please call Sheila at 562-495-4595 ext 10. THIS EVENT IS FREE!

El Dorado Nature Center Youth Super Science Workshops

Spark a love for sciences and nature in your child that will last a lifetime. Enroll your child in one of the Nature Center's exciting Super Science workshops this summer. Participation in this program will broaden your child's understanding of the natural world through a variety of educational adn fun activities. The grand beauty fo the Nature Center's 102 acres of woodland adn lakes makes the perfect outdoor classroom in the middle of the day. Classes for 6-7 year olds meet daily from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Classes for 7-9 year olds meet daily from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

*Can You Gig It?/August 8-12, 2005
*Trak Attack!/August 15-19, 2005
*Image Catcher/August 22-26, 2005
*Spectacular Spectrum/August 29-September 2, 2005

Youth registrants must be at least going into 1st grade. Pre-registration is a must as classes fill up fast. Cost: $45 per week. El Dorado Park, 2760 Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-570-3111, www.lbparks.org

Long Beach Police Department: National Night Out

"National Night Out" Crime Prevention and Safety Fair
Please join the LBPD for "America's Night Out Against Crime" Tuesday August 2, 2005 from 6-9pm in Lowe's Home Improvement Parking Lot, 2840 Bellflower Blvd. Residents throughout Long Beach and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement to help build stronger police-partnerships and neighborhood unity in our fight for a safer community.
Attractions:
*"FOX" the helicopter
*View Police and Fire Safety Equipment and Vehicles
*"Herbie the Talking Police Car"
*"Robbie the Robot"
*Enjoy free B-B-Q hotdogs
*Crime Prevention Equipment Displays
*Have your children fingerprinted by LBPD
For additional information, please call LBPD Crime Prevention Unit: Police Services Asst. Christa King (562) 570-7274 or Community Relations Division Office (562) 570-7215

Long Beach Museum of Art

Second Sunday of the month: Free Creativity Labs are open to everyone, ages 5 and older. Every Tuesday, the Museum hosts “Music Together,” a music and movement approach to early childhood development. Every Thursday the galleries are open late, and the Museum Café offers free appetizers and drink specials. Museum admission is free the first Friday of every month. Free parking. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursdays until 8 p.m. The café opens at 8 a.m. (562) 439-2119. 14) 998-8380.

The Los Angeles Dodgers

Ongoing: Blue Crew Club. A great way for your young fan to show Blue Pride! Great benefits such as free Dodger ticket vouchers, membership kit with great prizes and exclusive member bonuses at selected games. Kid’s Days are held throughout the season. Parents can enter their child for a chance to win one of the following opportunities: public address announcer, help as a member of the grounds crew, snap pictures as a photographer, take the field with a player, or be a Dodger Vision Assistant in the press box! Give-aways and promotion nights are featured throughout the season, see a detailed list on their web site. (323) 224-1520, www.dodgers.com, call or visit their web site for a complete list of game times and season schedule.

Long Beach Firefighter's Museum

Second Saturday of each month: Open House. Pumping demonstrations, antique displays and tours of old Fire Station Number 10. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1445 Peterson Ave., at Anaheim and Alamitos. (562) 570-2500.

Bower's Kidseum Activities

Every Saturday and Sunday: Learn about the many folk arts of the world and create a colorful “work of art” in weekend Art Labs from 12-3:30 p.m. In addition, Kidseum artists offer face and body painting. Free with admission.714-480-1520, www.bowers.org

Movies Under the Stars Family Nights

The City of Bellflower presents free movies every Friday night, June - September. These movies are fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chair and blankets. Movies start at dusk. Town Center Plaza, located on Belmont Street, east of Bellflower Blvd. For more information, call (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2268.

Funfest 2005

July 31: The Funfest is an all-day event that centers on the family. Many activities are offered for children, including a bounce house, pet adoptions and mobile skate park. A great way to spend a fun-filled day in Belmont Shore. The local police and fire departments also participate by showcasing their vehicles and offering exhibitions of their special talents. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Between Bayshore and Livingston Drive, Long Beach. (562) 434-3066. Web site: www.belmontshore.org.

Cypress Community Festival

July 23: Entertainment, crafts, pancake breakfast, classic car show, 5 and 10K runs, family games, food booths and children’s rides. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oak Knoll Park. (714) 229-6780.

Lakewood Concerts in the Park

July 16, 21 and 28: Bring a picnic and enjoy live music on Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Del Valle Park. June 16 - August 18. Free. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408.

Bellflower Summer Street Fests

July 21 and 28: Street fests will be held on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. through September 8. Each features a concert with live band, farmer’s market, arts and crafts vendors, plus games and mobile recreation for kids. Free. (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2558.

The Orange County Fair

This year’s theme, “It’s Callin’ You Out to Play” offers 21 days and nights of music, food, games, exhibits and fun. Check out a new section of the Fair just for kids, Kids’ Park, where kids can participate in all-day games, contests and activities for free (with cost of admission). Risk brain freeze to see if you can eat ice cream the fastest, or help a magician make a rabbit disappear. Don’t forget the carnival rides, midway games, clowns, cotton candy, giant turkey legs, cool exhibits by kids, petting zoos and more. Kids Days are Tuesdays–get in for free all day if you are under the age of 12! Admission: adults $8, children (6-12) $4, and kids ages 5 and under are free. Closed Mondays. When: July 8-31: Where: Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-3247. www.ocfair.com/ocf