A Long Beach icon, Acres of Books, is bidding its last farewell to the city. After a long history in Long Beach, the landmark used bookstore will shortly be shutting its doors once and for all. A massive store closing sale is to be held beginning at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 17, 2008. With everything priced to sell, you’re sure to find a deal that can’t be passed up.

Acres of Books is located at 240 Long Beach Boulevard.

Want to pull a plane? On Saturday, August 16, 2008, the Long Beach Airport will be hosting the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Plane Pull. This popular event is your opportunity to pull a 155,000 lb. FedEx 727-200 airplane on the airport’s tarmac, while raising money for a worthy charity! Put together a team of your strongest friends and you could win this good-natured competition. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest and slowest teams.

For more information, contact Maricela de Rivera, Airport Public Affairs Assistant, at (562) 570-2674 or maderiv@longbeach.gov.

To register visit www.socalplanepull.com and click on “Register Now.”

Click here to view the So Cal Plane Pull Flyer.

Shakespeare by the Sea will be presenting Antony & Cleopatra at Bluff Park in Long Beach on Wednesday, July 16 at 7 pm. The oceanfront event is fun and free, perfect for a family activity. Come early and enjoy a picnic before the show begins. Don’t forget to bring a low chair or blanket for seating.

Shakespeare by the Sea performs in Los Angeles and Orange County every summer. For more information and a full calendar of events, please visit www.shakespearebythesea.org.