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One of the Biggest Community Nights of the Summer is Almost Here! Get ready for an evening filled with great food, family fun, and community spirit! Christian Outreach in Action (COA) is excited to invite everyone to our National Night Out Community Block Party. This celebration brings neighbors together and strengthens the connections that make Long Beach a wonderful place to live. Join us at the corner of 3rd Street & Linden Avenue for FREE BBQ, live entertainment, exciting

This isn’t just a sale… It’s an experience filled with bargains, community, and impact. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be stepping into a true treasure hunt. Shoppers can browse through racks of clothing starting at just $3 and shoes from $5, alongside a wide variety of furniture, including couches, tables, dressers, and end tables. Need home essentials? We’ve got you covered with appliances like refrigerators, TVs, electronics, printers, radios, and household must-haves.

Join us for our next lunch on August 12, 2026. Simply call to RSVP at 562-432-1440. Located at St. Luke's Church 525 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90813 11am - 1pm Sparkles, smiles, and so much joy! Our seniors lit up the dance floor at our last Senior Day with bingo, delicious food, toe-tapping music, and Bingo! Thank you to the band, The Beacon Boys for the live entertainment, and thank you to Ms Long Beach and Ms Southern California for volunteering! If you missed the fun thi

WE’RE TURNING 10! Come celebrate 10 amazing years of thrifting, community, and giving back at Clark & Atherton Mercantile’s BIG Birthday Celebration Sale! Join us for 3 days of: Refreshments on the plaza Games & special prizes Spin the prize wheel Incredible thrift finds Community fun for all ages! June 12, 13 & 14 Clark & Atherton Mercantile 1772 Clark Ave. Long Beach, CA 90815 Event Hours: Friday, June 12 • 11AM–5PM Saturday, June 13 • 11AM–5PM Sunday, June 14 • 12PM–4PM SP

Join us for our next lunch on June 24, 2026. Simply call to RSVP at 562-432-1440. Located at St. Luke's Church 525 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90813 11am - 1pm Sparkles, smiles, and so much joy! Our seniors lit up the dance floor at our last Senior Day with bingo, delicious food, toe-tapping music, and Bingo! If you missed the fun this time, no worries – follow us to stay in the loop for each Senior Day! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this event a gleeful success. Your

This isn’t just a sale… It’s an experience filled with bargains, community, and impact. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be stepping into a true treasure hunt. Shoppers can browse through racks of clothing starting at just $3 and shoes from $5, alongside a wide variety of furniture, including couches, tables, dressers, and end tables. Need home essentials? We’ve got you covered with appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators, plus TVs, electronics, printers, radios,

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, meaning, and community spirit! Christian Outreach in Action (COA) is thrilled to invite you to a private showing of Pulitzer-Prize winning classic comedy, Harvey . .. at the Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre — and it's all for a great cause! Free parking is available. General Admission: $75 Priority Seating: $100 Get ready for a truly special night filled with hors d'oeuvres , an exciting silent auction , and a private s

Join us for our next lunch on April 1st , 2026. Simply call to RSVP at 562-432-1440. Located at St. Luke's Church 525 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90813 11am - 1pm Sparkles, smiles, and so much joy! Our seniors lit up the dance floor at our last Senior Day with bingo, delicious food, toe-tapping music, and Bingo! If you missed the fun this time, no worries – follow us to stay in the loop for each Senior Day! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this event a gleeful success. Yo

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Join us for our next lunch on February 11th, 2026. Simply call to RSVP at 562-432-1440. Located at St. Luke's Church 525 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90813 11am - 1pm Sparkles, smiles, and so much joy! Our seniors lit up the dance floor at this month's Senior Day with bingo, delicious food, toe-tapping music, and games that never seemed to end! If you missed the fun this time, no worries – follow us to stay in the loop for each Senior Day! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made

A new year calls for fresh starts, great finds, and meaningful ways to give back—and there’s no better way to do all three than at Christian Outreach in Action’s first Garage Sale of 2026 ! This isn’t just a sale… It’s an experience filled with bargains, community, and impact. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be stepping into a true treasure hunt. Shoppers can browse through racks of clothing starting at just $3 and shoes from $5 , alongside a wide variety of furniture, in

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🎄Calling all tiny elves, little giggle monsters, and the grownups who love them! Join us for COA’s FREE Toddler Party — a magical afternoon made just for our littles. 📅 Friday, December 12th ⏰ 1 PM – 3 PM 📍 515 E. 3rd St., Long Beach, CA 90802 We’ve got:🎅 A visit from Santa🥛 A milk & cookie station (yum!)🧦 Stuffed Christmas stockings🎁 Small gifts for our tots No cost. No registration. Just joy, giggles, and holiday magic. Celebrate with us! SPANISH / ESPAÑOL 🎄✨ ¡Es h

Join us for our next lunch on December 10th, 2025. Simply call to RSVP at 562-432-1440. You're Invited to Our Happy Hearts Senior Day Luncheon! Wednesday, Dec 10th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 St. Luke’s Church – 525 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA 90813 Calling all seniors (ages 55+)! Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship at our bi-monthly Happy Hearts Senior Day Luncheon — where smiles are guaranteed and everyone leaves a winner! ✨ What’s Happening: 🍽️ A hearty,

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Is it a garage sale? An estate sale? A community yard sale? A fundraiser? Honestly, it’s all of the above and more! Christian Outreach in Action’s Giant Garage Sale is back, and it’s so big, it’s almost indescribable. Whether you’re hunting for bargains, treasure-hunting for unique finds, or just love the thrill of the hunt, this is one sale you cannot miss. 🗓 Thursday–Saturday, November 6, 7, 8 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily 📍 275 E. 25th St., Long Beach, CA 90806 What will yo

Join us for our next lunch on October 29th, 2025. Simply call to RSVP at 562-432-1440. You're Invited to Our Happy Hearts Senior Day Luncheon! Wednesday, Oct 29th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 St. Luke’s Church – 525 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA 90813 Calling all seniors (ages 55+)! Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship at our bi-monthly Happy Hearts Senior Day Luncheon — where smiles are guaranteed and everyone leaves a winner! ✨ What’s Happening: 🍽️ A hearty,

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You won’t believe the treasure trove waiting for you—this is NOT your average thrift sale. From vintage gems to modern must-haves, furniture to fashion, toys, tools, home goods & more… the thrill of the hunt is REAL. 🔎💥 And the deals? 😱 UNREAL. 🗓️ 3 DAYS ONLY! 📍 May 29 – 31 | 9AM – 2PM 📌 275 E. 25th St, Long Beach, CA 90806 (Open to the public!) Bring your bags, bring your friends, and bring that thrifting energy—once the deals are gone, they’re GONE. See you there!