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On 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 a.m. – 3 p.m. 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.

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The HearAid Foundation is hosting its 5th Annual "Heroes for Hearing 5K Run" on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach and Long Beach Patch readers get a special discount code! 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 The Voice. The event includes two distinct races to accommodate participants of all ages and fitness levels:
<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>
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 August 2nd 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! Coupon code expires on August 2nd!!!Grounded Strength Therapy will be providing 5 minute mini massages, Maldita Vida Cafe will be on site with their delicious coffee, and we'll be raffling off a pair of Angel City Football Club and LA Clippers tickets for $5 each as well!
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.

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Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr, Seal Beach, CA

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