Gear up for the new school year while giving back!&nbsp;

Los Cerritos Center is excited to launch School Cents, a community-driven loyalty program that turns everyday shopping into meaningful support for local schools. Running from August 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, School Cents makes it easier than ever for shoppers to give back to their communities.

10 local K-12 schools will benefit from a shared prize pool of up to $15,000 based on the points they accumulate. Prizes range from $500 to $4,000 per school, with funds supporting classroom technology, curriculum supplies, student resources and more. Prize checks will be presented in April 2027. You can learn more about the program, how to earn and track points, which schools are participating and more at shoploscerritos.com/SchoolCents.

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Step right up and experience the magic of Marinelli Bros. Circus – A New Experience, dazzling audiences at Stonewood Center August 21 - September 7! The sister unit of Circus Vargas seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering an unparalleled and thrilling experience for all ages. Audiences can immerse themselves in the intimate performance, feeling like part of the excitement as world-renowned performers showcase jaw-dropping acts, heart-pounding stunts, mesmerizing artistry and hilarious clown antics. It’s a spectacular celebration of wonder, talent, and fun — perfect for families, date nights, and anyone who loves live entertainment! Prepare to be captivated, entertained, and amazed at Marinelli Bros. Circus — A New Experience!
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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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Calling all artists! We are looking for art submissions for our upcoming neighborhood art fair, welcoming all ages, skill levels, and mediums. Whether you specialize in photography, textiles, scrapbooking, or painting, come meet your neighbors and share your creative work. Music, friendship, and food!

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