July 27: Bobis Benefit, Give Blood, Civic Assoc. Meets

You want to keep up on daily happenings in Long Beach, right? Then visit Patch, where each weekday morning we post five things we think should know that day. Here's what's going on Wednesday:

1. A benefit for Daniel Bobis, the Long Beach surfer still missing at sea in southeast Asia, will be held at the Broadway Bar, at 198 Broadway in Amityville, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/DanielBobisInfo.

2. The West End Neighbors Civic Association will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. at the West End Community Center. The group addresses both West End and city-wide issues. Bring your concerns, comments and questions.

3. Real Hot Lanta performs at New York Avenue beach at 8 p.m. This show is part of the City of Long Beach's free summer concert series.

4. Earth Arts on West Park Avenue hosts a Harry Potter Kid's Night Out, complete with Butter Beer Mugs, Clay Sorting Hat Boxes, Harry Potter trivia, pizza and beverages, this coming Saturday. RSVP is a must for this $30 program. Registration is each day this week from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

5. Want to give blood today? The City of Long Beach will hold a free blood drive from 12 to 5:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Senior Center, and the Long Beach Public Library will hold a blood drive from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the library. 

6. If you have an opinion on a local topic of interest, why not share your thoughts by writing a letter to the editor? Email letters 350 words or less to: josephk@patch.com.