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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Party with a Purpose Raises Money for Animal WelfareOn Saturday, August 22, Seal Beach’s biggest animal-expo event of the year will take place when Helen Sanders CatPAWS hosts “Benny’s Birthday &amp; Love Your Pet Party” from 11 am – 3 pm at the Seal Beach Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach between 1st and 5th streets, near the pickleball courts.
Admission is just $20 and includes a catered lunch and cake. Kids 12 and under are free.
The annual festival honors Benny the Cat, who suffered severe abuse during kittenhood but with the help of Long Beach Animal Care Services and Helen Sanders CatPAWS was rescued. He recovered to become a loving, trusting cat. Benny, with his crooked smile (attributed to the broken jaw and neurological damage he endured) has become a bit of a celebrity, with his own Facebook and Instagram pages (@bennythecatsjustice). He also won the Long Beach’s Favorite Pet contest in the cat category this year!
Benny’s Birthday &amp; Love Your Pet Party is a day of joy to celebrate not only Benny but also all the animals we love! There will be adoptable cats from CatPAWS, adoptable dogs from Long Beach Animal Care Services, therapy dogs from Orange County Animal Allies, and rescued rabbits from Sunshine Rabbit Center in Long Beach. The Animal Assistance League of OC will be on hand to provide information about their many animal-aid programs.
Benny’s party includes music, games and prizes for kids, arts &amp; crafts and special surprise guests. There will be complimentary lemonade courtesy of Raising Cane’s plus free popcorn from Kernel Tom.
Over 20 amazing vendors will offer pet services that include portraits, photography, cat sitting, pet clothing and accessories. There will be clothing and accessories for humans too, like artisan jewelry and soaps, organic hair and skin care products, jellies, jams and books.
Raffle items include gift cards and products from local merchants, baskets, pet supplies and a special bonus raffle: roundtrip airfare on JetBlue to anywhere in the world the airline flies. Two pairs of roundtrip tickets will be raffled during the event.
Tickets are available at the door or skip the line and purchase in advance at <a href="https://www.helensanderscatpaws.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.helensanderscatpaws.com</a> or by clicking <a href="https://catpaws.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catpaws/event.jsp?event=608&amp;" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE.</a> For liability reasons, please leave your pets at home.
All money raised at Benny’s Birthday &amp; Love Your Pet Party go toward the life-saving work of Helen Sanders CatPAWS, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to saving cat lives and helping the people who love them. They offer a foster-based rescue and adoption program, low-cost spay/neuter services, pet therapy for seniors in assisted living, pet loss grief support and more.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.helensanderscatpaws.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.HelenSandersCatpaws.com</a>.

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Pan American Park

Looking for a fun way to spend a summer afternoon in Long Beach? Join Radio Royalty for a FREE Summer Concert in the Park at beautiful Pan American Park on Saturday, August 22, from&nbsp;4:00–7:00 PM.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and neighbors for three hours of live music featuring the biggest hits of the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. From classic rock and pop favorites to dance hits and crowd sing-alongs, there's something for every generation to enjoy.
Whether you're dancing in front of the stage or relaxing under the trees, this family-friendly community concert is the perfect way to celebrate summer in Long Beach.
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<ul><li>Date: Saturday, August 22</li><li>Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM</li><li>Location: Pan American Park, 5157 E. Centralia St., Long Beach, CA 90808</li><li>Admission: FREE</li></ul>
This free community concert is proudly presented by the Lakewood Village Homeowners Association and features live entertainment by Radio Royalty. We appreciate their support in bringing this fun, family-friendly summer event to the Long Beach community and look forward to seeing you at the park!

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Carwood Car Wash & Detail Center

Carwood Car Wash has been locally owned and operated since 1995. Located at 2729 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712, it has become a staple in the Lakewood and Long Beach communities. In addition to offering car washes, detailing, and mobile services, Carwood is known for memorable community events — from the family-friendly Christmas Car Wash to the spine-tingling partnership with Southern California's Haunted Car Wash. These unique, themed experiences have become annual traditions that bring together families, friends, and neighbors for fun, laughter, and a little clean-car magic. For more information, visit www.carwoodcarwash.com , or follow Carwood Car Wash on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

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