Speaking of kayaking, did you know that the founder of LARiver Expeditions and the first person to navigate the Los Angeles River via kayak is also an author and Long Beach local? Yes, it’s true! Author George Wolfe took on the Los Angeles establishment when he and his friends kayaked the entire length of the Los Angeles River. His trip helped gain the LA River a more protected status, not to mention a lot of publicity which helped turn the conversation to what the Los Angeles River could look like if cared for and restored. George is also the owner (along with his partner Thea) of The Wicked Wolf cocktail lounge in West Long Beach, famous for, among other things, their amazing hand-crafted cocktails, with a focus on elevating non-alcoholic versions. George will be reading from his book “Into the River of Angels” at the Wicked Wolf at 6 PM on Sunday, June 30th. What a great way to wrap up a weekend. There will be books for sale. Mention you heard about the event via the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust and get 15% off of your book purchase. |