Go Fly a Fite!

For spontaneous fun, go fly your kite at breezy, beautiful Bluff Park on Ocean Blvd. between 20th and 36th Place or along the beach. Chances are you won't be the only one launching your craft and you can enjoy the colorful spectacle of many different kites gliding against the blue sky.

El Dorado Regional Park Model Plane Flying

El Dorado Regional Park has many great recreational amenities. One of the most unique is the model radio controlled aircraft flying area in the Area III section. Here is a short video by the Press Telegram about the program:

http://lang.presstelegram.com/flash/101606_airplanes/index.asp, and membership information for the El Dorado Silent Flyers Group: http://www.edsfclub.org/Membership%20App%202010.pdf

Long Beach Dog Parks

Long Beach has several Dog Parks for Long Beach residents to exercise their dogs off leash. These facilities feature spaces for both large and small dogs, benches for owners, free doggie waste bags and water fountains. Double entrance and exit gates provide a secure environment for dogs. The Dog Parks are non-supervised, and patrons should use at their own risk. Visit www.longbeach.gov/park/parks_and_open_spaces/parks/dog_parks.asp for locations and dog rules.

Roller Hockey Pick Up Games

Drop by the Bayshore Roller Hockey Rink at 14 54th Place on Monday or Wednesday evenings for pick-up roller hockey games. Games are for ages 16 and up. Minor players require written parent/guardian permission on the file prior to play. Call 570-1736 for times, or see pick-up schedule posted at rink. Full equipment required including HECC approved helmet with cage or half shield. Goalies play free. 16-player maximum per hour. Fee: $6/session.

El Dorado Regional Park Fishing

El Dorado Regional Park has two fishing lakes stocked with trout and catfish. Fishing licenses are required for 16 years and older. Park admission is free. Vehicle entry is: $5 Monday through Friday; $7 Saturday and Sunday; and $8 on Holidays. Park hours are 7am-dusk, closed on Christmas. Dorado East Regional Park is located at 7550 E. Spring Street. Click here to map it. For more information call (562) 570-1773.

Long Beach Farmers' Markets

Today I overdid it (but in a good way) at the Southeast Farmers' Market. I filled two sacks with fingerling potatoes, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, berries, and other fresh produce. My mother bought corn, cauliflower, and also got the trio berry basket of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. We eyed the sunflowers on the way out, but our arms were full. The market is held on Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. along east Marina Drive. The Uptown Market is held on Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. at 46th Street and Atlantic Avenue, and a downtown market is held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CityPlace Center, at Promenade N. and E. 4th Street. Craft vendors and live music add to the fun. For more information about local farmer's markets visit www.farmernet.com.

Long Beach Tiki Festival

Enjoy traditional island music, food and fun at the Long Beach Sea Festival’s Tiki Festival today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and tomorrow, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Granada Beach. Activities include an Island Market Place and Cultural Center, traditional arts & crafts including tiki carving, the Taste of Aloha Food Court, island music and dance performances, a Kid's Zone and Play Areas, Crazy Al Evans Tiki Museum, canoe rides and a Sunday morning Hula Praise and Worship Service. For more information, visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com.