Name: Free Monster Truck Meet and Greet at the Long Beach Arena
Start: 2026-10-02T15:00:00-07:00
Location: Long Beach Arena

Long Beach Arena

Meet the Hot Wheels Tiger Shark monster truck up close this Friday, free. Tiger Shark will be parked on the Long Beach Arena plaza from 3:00 to 6:00 PM ahead of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire this weekend. Driver Mike Menter will be there for photos and autographs.
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<li>When: Friday, Oct 2, 3:00 to 6:00 PM</li>
<li>Where: Long Beach Arena plaza, main entrance, 300 E. Ocean Blvd</li>
<li>Cost: Free for all ages. Walk-ups welcome, but <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-hot-wheels-monster-truck-meet-greet-at-the-long-beach-arena-tickets-2002162249184?aff=patch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">please RSVP</a> so we can plan</li>
<li>Parking: Paid parking at the Arena Parking Garage</li>
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Want to see the full show? Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live plays the Long Beach Arena Saturday, Oct 3 at 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM, and Sunday, Oct 4 at 1:30 PM. Buy at the Box Office during the meet and greet for 25% off, or use code <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/90208?attractionId=3185946&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=calendar&amp;utm_campaign=hwmtl_tigershark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SAVE25 online</a> for 25% off select tickets. Kids 2 to 12 get their own pricing.
Truck and driver subject to change.

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<h3>Legendary Oscar-winning songwriter, composer, singer and actor Paul Williams to share stories behind some of music’s most beloved songs</h3>
LONG BEACH, Calif.&nbsp;— Christian Outreach in Action (COA) will host Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams: An Uplifting Afternoon with the Legendary Oscar-Winning Songwriter &amp; Entertainer on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Cottonwood Church, 4505 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720.
Guests will enjoy an elegant afternoon of tea, savory hors d’oeuvres, a lively silent auction and an intimate storytelling experience with one of Hollywood’s most memorable personalities.
Paul Williams is the award-winning songwriter behind songs that have become part of the soundtrack of generations, including the Carpenters’ “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “The Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie, and “Evergreen” from A Star Is Born. Williams won an Academy Award for “Evergreen,” and his remarkable career has earned him Grammy Awards, Golden Globe recognition and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Beyond songwriting, Williams is a celebrated composer, singer, actor and entertainer, with a career spanning music, film and television. His songs have been performed and recorded by some of the biggest names in music, while his acting career includes his memorable role as Little Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit.
At Storytellers Tea, Williams will take guests behind the scenes of his extraordinary career, sharing stories, memories and insights from a lifetime spent creating music and working in Hollywood.
“You know the songs. Now meet the man who wrote them.”
RSVP at 562-432-1440 or get tickets online at&nbsp;<a href="https://givebutter.com/storytellersteawithpaulwilliams" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://givebutter.com/storytellersteawithpaulwilliams</a>
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GOLD — $100 Includes afternoon tea, savory hors d’oeuvres and access to the silent auction.
PLATINUM — $150 The exclusive “Meet. Capture. Remember.” experience includes a meet &amp; greet and photo opportunity with Paul Williams, priority seating, afternoon tea, savory hors d’oeuvres and access to the silent auction.Proceeds from Storytellers Tea will benefit Christian Outreach in Action, a Long Beach nonprofit that has served neighbors in need for more than 40 years. COA provides essential resources including daily hot meals, food assistance, diapers, clothing, hygiene supplies, furniture and household goods, holiday assistance and other basic necessities to individuals and families throughout the community.
“We’re thrilled to bring an artist of Paul Williams’ caliber to our community,” said Christian Outreach in Action. “This event gives our guests the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary afternoon while helping provide essential resources to people in need.”
Tickets are limited and advance reservations are encouraged.
<h3>EVENT DETAILS</h3>
Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams An Uplifting Afternoon with the Legendary Oscar-Winning Songwriter &amp; Entertainer
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time:&nbsp;2:00–4:00 p.m. Location: Cottonwood Church 4505 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Tickets: Gold $100 | Platinum $150

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<h3>You Know the Songs. Now Meet the Man Who Wrote Them.</h3>
Join us for a truly unforgettable afternoon as legendary songwriter, composer, singer, and actor Paul Williams takes the stage for COA's&nbsp;Storytellers Tea.
For generations, Paul Williams has given us songs that became part of the soundtrack of our lives - including the Carpenters' beloved “We've Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” Barbra Streisand's Academy Award-winning “Evergreen” from A Star Is Born, and the timeless “Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie. His songs have been recorded by some of music's biggest names, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, The Carpenters and Barbra Streisand.
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<h3>An Afternoon to Remember</h3>
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