A Little Patch of Green

There's a new class at Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine called Square Foot Gardening. Instructor Van Der Fluit teaches you how to grow organic produce in small, manageable space, saving time and money in the process. , The class costs $25 and will be held on Saturday October 9 from 9 am to noon at the PR & M Headquarters in El Dorado Park.

Arts and Crafts at the Nature Center

El Dorado Nature Center will be holding a series of Artisan Craft Fairs this year--July 24, August 28, and September 25. They'll run from 10 am to 2 pm and admission is free. The unique items made by local artists make great gifts for friends and family.

100 Days of Summer . . . but who's counting?

Long Beach Parks and Recreation has launched a nifty website making it easy to maximize your fun during the 100 Days of Summers. It's got ongoing activities like golf, tennis, and swimming pools right on the home page. Then there's a calendar to check what's going on by date, and a list of itineraries for special interests like family-friendly, arts, or (my favorite) free events. There are lots of movie and live music events listed, including the good old Municipal Band.