Sierra Club focuses on Native people

Linda Gonzalez will speak about the past and present culture of the Tongva-Gabrielino people in the Los Angeles basin. The free presentation will be part of the Sierra Club's monthly meeting at 7:30 pm on November 3 at the Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E. Willow Street

Poetry Anyone?

Kevin Lee is holding a monthly poetry reading series at Borders in the Pike. Called The Hump Readings because the events are held on the third Wednesday (or hump day) of each month at 7 pm, the series presents a featured poet selected by Lee followed by an open mic session.

Are you ready for the Cemetery Tour?

Stroll through Sunnyside and Long Beach Municipal Cemeteries this Saturday October 30 for Long Beach Historical Society's 15th annual Cemetory Tour. Listen to actors and Long Beach notables recount the lives and deaths of long departed citizens buries int the city's two oldest cemeteries. Tickets cost $18 for the guided tours which will be conducted from 9 am to 2 pm.

A Bookstore Made for Halloween

Secret Passages, a downtown bookstore specializing in sci fi, fantasy, horror and mythology, is holding a Halloween bash this Sunday. Transport yourself to 406 E. 3rd Street for free movies, free popcorn, prizes and candy.

So Green, So Beautiful

The Brewitt Branch of the Long Beach Public Library will present a free workshop for creating upcycled eco art on November 13 at 11 am. Micaela Salatino, Supporting Artist at the Long Beach Depot for Creative ReUse, will show how to make coasters from computers disks, mini books from scrap paper, and a fabric basket from plastic. Reusable items will be provided for participating crafters.