The South Coast Orchid Society will hold an auction and sale of donated plants, books and supplies to support its monthly programs on Monday, March 23, at the Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Doors open for plant viewing at 6 p.m., the auction will begin at 6:30. Cash, check and credit card will be accepted. The event is free and open to the public. Notable selections

In Library Leads, library staff highlight exciting new additions to the library collection. “Crux,” by Gabriel Tallent Genre: Fiction, Adventure In this story of intense friendship and grit, two down-and-out teens escape the hopelessness of their lives and chase a different future through rock climbing. “The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life,” by Sahil

The Fun With Fashion Club will meet April 13 at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, to discuss swim suits, lingerie and more. On March 9, the club met to discuss travel wardrobes, packing ideas and spring decluttering. Liliane Roy Condone showed the contents of her stylish carry-on tote bag. She packs mostly lightweight wool items, and explained the wonderful properties of wool for travel. She travels

The GRF Recreation Department is co-sponsoring a new study with Pepperdine University to examine how seniors view and utilize technology to support independent living. This is not market research. The survey is being conducted by social science researchers Dr. Doreen Shanahan and Dr. Jillian Alderman. Staying independent in our own homes as we age is a goal we all share, but the tools we use