ShoreLine Aquatic Park

<p><b>The HearAid Foundation is hosting its 5th Annual "Heroes for Hearing 5K Run" on Sunday, August 16, 2026</b>, at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach and <b>Long Beach Patch readers get a special discount code</b>! This community-focused event aims to bring people together to run for fun, compete, and ultimately raise funds to give the gift of hearing to those in need.Adding to the excitement, the event will feature a special guest appearance by ALI, a popular standout contestant from Season 23 of NBC’s <em>The Voice</em>. The event includes two distinct races to accommodate participants of all ages and fitness levels:</p>
<ul><li>5K Run/Walk: Kicks off at 8:00 AM. Pricing is $45</li><li>Kid’s Dash: Kicks off at 9:15 AM; Pricing is $15 until August 15, and $20 on or after August 15</li></ul>
<p>Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K category. All participants are guaranteed a medal, and those who register by July 24 are guaranteed an event t-shirt. For supporters who want to champion the cause but cannot attend in person, a virtual participation option is also available. Whether you are running to set a personal record or walking to support a life-changing cause, every step helps give the gift of hearing.Individuals can scan the registration QR code on official event flyers or visit <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LongBeach/Heroes4Hearing" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> to sign up today. Use the code LBPatch2026 for 25% off your registration fee!</p><p>HearAid Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing the gift of hearing to those in our communities who cannot afford the high cost of hearing aids.</p>

Local Event: Heroes for Hearing 5K on August 16th!

Los Angeles County

Long Beach

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Heroes for Hearing 5K on August 16th!

The HearAid Foundation is hosting its 5th Annual "Heroes for Hearing 5K Run" on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Shoreline Aquatic...

Norma Hertzog Community Center

<p><b><a href="https://www.AwakenedLifestyleExpo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AWAKENED LIFESTYLE EXPO</a></b><br>August 22–23, 2026<br>Costa Mesa, California</p>
<p><b>INFO &amp; TICKETS: </b><a href="https://www.AwakenedLifestyleExpo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.AwakenedLifestyleExpo.com</a></p>
<p><b>TWO FULL DAYS to experience:</b></p><ul><li>60+ conscious vendors with crystals, wellness products, intuitive readings, gifts, and more.</li><li>31 transformational workshops exploring channeling, mediumship, sound healing, somatic dance, psychic development, past life regression, consciousness expansion, and healing modalities.</li><li>Three VIP Workshops featuring Darryl Anka, JJ Brighton, and William Henry - all with limited space!</li><li>Sunday Night Main Event (6-8pm) featuring a keynote presentation by William Henry&nbsp;as he casts a vision for "Ascension Intelligence”, a powerful interview with Sheila Seppi about her soul exchange walk-in experience, light language channeling journey with JJ Brighton, and a panel discussion led by David Trotter, publisher of Awakened Magazine.</li></ul>




<p><b>FREE&nbsp;GIFTS</b></p><ul><li>The first 50 guests each day will receive our latest co-authored book entitled “The Awakened Healer.” Plus, authors will be on hand to sign your copy!</li><li>The first 1000 people will receive the first release of our limited edition Awakened Wisdom Oracle Deck featuring the faces and wisdom of conscious leaders.</li><li>Everyone will receive an Awakened bag and the latest special print edition of <a href="https://www.awakenedmagazine.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Awakened Magazine</a>...can't wait to reveal who is on the cover!</li><li>More surprises that we can’t wait to share with you!</li></ul>



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Local Event: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit)

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Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit)

AWAKENED LIFESTYLE EXPO August 22–23, 2026 Costa Mesa, California
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Queens-born Yaya Bey opens for Bilal with songs from her latest album,   Fidelity.</td></tr>
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Local Event: Bilal

Bilal


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Featured on over 85 albums, and five as a leader, Gretchen received her   first Grammy Award nomination for Live in NYC (2013) and a coveted 4.5 star   review from DownBeat Magazine with the DVD hitting No. 1 on the iTunes best   music video list. The Lost and Found (2011) received more than 30 national   and international awards, including the DownBeat Jazz Critics Poll No.1 Vocal   Album of 2011 and iTunes Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her 2009 sophomore   release, In a Dream, was JazzTimes Critics Poll Vocal Album of 2009 and   hailed by Billboard as “the most alluring jazz vocal album of 2009.”</td></tr>
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Local Event: Gretchen Parlato

Gretchen Parlato


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Local Event: The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street

The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street


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Local Event: Mumu Fresh

Mumu Fresh

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Local Event: Sa Dance Company: An Indian American Dance Experience RISE

Sa Dance Company: An Indian American Dance...

Celebrate the power, resilience, and spirit of womanhood in RISE, an immersive Indian American dance experience told in four...

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Local Event: Pacífico Dance Company: Mujeres de Mexico: Stories in Motion

Pacífico Dance Company: Mujeres de Mexico:...


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Local Event: Forever Tango

Forever Tango


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Local Event: Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole

Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole


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Local Event: Nella

Nella


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Local Event: David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown

David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown


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Local Event: Splintered Sunlight: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead

Splintered Sunlight: A Tribute to the Grateful...


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Splintered Sunlight: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead

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Local Event: An Evening with Adam Kinzinger

An Evening with Adam Kinzinger


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Local Event: Jazz at Lincoln Center presents World on a String

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents World on a String


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The internationally beloved all-male comic ballet company is back with more   breathtaking pointe work and hilarious parodies of classical ballet   favorites. Whether you’re a ballet aficionado or don’t know a plié from a   jeté, the prima ballerinas of the Trocks deliver hilarity and awe. It’s the   most fun you’ll ever have at the ballet!</td></tr>
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Local Event: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo


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Local Event: Bria Skonberg Quintet

Bria Skonberg Quintet


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Heroes for Hearing 5K on August 16th!

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ShoreLine Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA

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