Lakewood
• If you’re looking for wholesome fun and a workout that will let you skip a week at the gym, come out to the Centre at Sycamore Plaza on March 14 & 28 for two exciting Louisiana performers. Find out why Zydeco is the most popular music form in Louisiana and Houston and is growing in popularity on the west coast. For more information call Karen at 562-708-8946.

• Realty Premiere Services, a real estate company, hosts its 1st Senior Housing Summit on Saturday, March 6 at the Lakewood Weingart Senior Center from 9:30am to 1:30pm. This is a FREE event featuring more than 30 exhibitors, interesting speakers, and valuable resources on housing choices and alternatives. For more information call Susan at 626-241-3667.

• The Lakewood Women’s Club will meet at 11am on March 6 at the Centre at Sycamore Plaza, for their monthly luncheon meeting. Following the business meeting and lunch, the Hearth & Horizon Section will present a program of readings by members who submitted poetry and prose to the District Fine Arts Festival. For more information call Lillian Wiig at 562-425-0986.

• Prospectors Networking Group of Lakewood meets weekly on Wednesdays @ Denny’s at 7am. For more information call Marjie at 562- 804-7994.

Long Beach
• The St. Maria Goretti St. Parry’s Day Carnival will be held on March 19 from 5-11pm, March 20 from 12-11pm, and March 21 from 1-9pm at 3954 Palo Verde Ave. Advance ride tickets are available, save $$ and purchase early. Tickets available in school office and church rectory. For more information call Laura Hatcher at 310-413- 9590.

• Pathways Volunteer Hospice presents a wonderful evening of drama and suspense as they present “The Hollow” at the Pathways Annual Theatre Party held on Thursday, March 18 at 7pm at the Long Beach Playhouse. Tickets are $25, for more information or to purchase tickets call 562-531-3031.

Bellflower
• Bethel Church is hosting the 4th annual Community Resource & Health Fair to be held on Sunday, March 21 from 11am to 3pm. This is a FREE event. There will be health screenings (including vision/dental) to increase personal health awareness. Come learn about important resources to improve your quality of life. For more information call 562-866-0791.