Submitted by Kim Friedrichs Dear 908 Magazine, In April of this year (for the third consecutive year), a callout was made to nominate veterans with a connection to Long Beach through the Veterans Banner Program. The program is administered by the Long Beach Office of Veterans Support and the Veterans Commission. Over 130 veterans or their family members responded, and a total of 65 veterans were selected for the program. Their banners were installed in July throughout the

By Gina Valencia | Photos by Izzy Juarez Cherie & Javier Sola Every October, the private becomes public across Long Beach. The Long Beach Open Studio Tour (LBOST) is a free, self-guided event held during the first four weekends of October in celebration of Long Beach Arts Month. Visitors can walk, bike, or drive to explore local artists working in their home studios, backyards, and creative spaces from 1:00pm to 5:00pm each tour day. The tour, started by artists Lisa Wibroe

By John Grossi | Photos by Izzy Juarez OCTOBER 19TH - FREE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING! Brett Lang showcases how to use a "paramobile" machine A world class adaptive sporting event is coming to Big Rec golf course this October, and the Long Beach public is invited to watch, root on, and expand their perception of what is possible when it comes to overcoming physical disability. Organized by local Roger Gilliam, the field includes many of the world’s best one-armed golfers. Bill Davis,