We can taste those delectable octopus tentacles already. Some of the under-the sea delicacies that will be served include shrimp scampi, smoked halibut and salmon, creamed herring, Chilean swordfish and octopus salad. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No children under 16 admitted at this event. The event honors the memory of longshore workers who died while working on the waterfront.
Funds go toward scholarships for local high school seniors.
A luncheon in her honor will be held May 9 at the Long Beach Hilton. Congratulations to Port of Long Beach Security Officer Thomas Wheeler for being selected as the port's Employee of the Year. Wheeler is a 15-year veteran of the port's Security Division. Long Beach Harbor Commissioners John Calhoun, John Hancock, Roy Hearrean, Dr. John Kashiwabara and Carmen Perez will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Los Angeles-Long Beach World Trade Center Association during its 12th annual Hall of Fame banquet on May 3 at the Long Beach Hilton. Also being inducted will be Club Corp International Chairman and Founder Robert Dedman , BP Amoco Western U.S. President Bob Malone and Varig President Ozires Silva.