Precinct Reporter Group, News for Orange County, Long Beach, San Bernardino

July 10 – Monthly general meeting of the Orange County NAACP from 12:00 noon2:00 p.m. at the Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street in Santa Ana. Guest speaker will be Star Simmons, president of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Orange County. Founder and president of the local foundation, she has a 21-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter who both have sickle cell disease. Bret Bogue, founder of GGECO University is also a guest speaker. Bogue was diagnosed with a rare form of melanoma in 1995, for which he has endured 33 high doses of radiation treatments. Parking is $2.00. to

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July 10 – Get rid of electronic waste from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E. Willow (east of Temple Avenue) in Long Beach. Bring your old televisions, computers, monitors, printers, VCRs, cell phones, DVD players, microwave ovens, etc. to the free E-Waste Collection. Please, no hazardous waste! Also, get rid of used tires; only five tires or less per car; no rims. Call (562) 570-4694.

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July 11 – The second annual Long Beach Gospel Fest and Downtown Worship Experience will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Pine Avenue between Broadway and First Street in Long Beach. Gospel singers, worship leaders and performers will be presented at the free event. Co-hosted by Councilman Dee Andrews and Antioch Church of Long Beach. Call (562) 591-8778 or visit www.longbeachgospelfest.com.

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Mater Dei High School – Offering various summer camps for youths 1-8 grades, offering skill development and exposure to sports and performing arts. Camps will take place in state of the art facilities. For registration forms and details visit www.materdei.org.

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Audasity of Hope (Mental Health Team) offers assistance with job placement, sober living homes in Orange County, food and clothing and bus passes for work only. For information call Malika Rahmann at (714) 417-1326.

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Walking Around Old Towne Orange – Historical Society offers tours on the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. and the fourth Sunday at 4 p.m. Tour start at the Orange Main Library and History Center, 407 E. Chapman Avenue and lasts approximately 90 minutes; walkers should wear comfortable shoes. Donation $5. For information or reservations: (714) 998-0330 or tours@historicorange.org.

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American Red Cross – The Greater Long Beach Chapter has many community disaster preparedness programs available free to congregations and faith communities. They would also like to work with congregations to prepare their facilities for emergency sheltering. The Red Cross has temporary housing, food and clothing resources and referrals for victims of fire or other disasters. Monthly Disaster Service Volunteer meetings. Call (562) 595-6341.

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American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers to fill open positions: Drivers for its Road to Recovery program; Relay For Life event. Various volunteer opportunities available. Call (949) 261-9446 to sign up for volunteer orientation.

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Sisters Connecting Breast Cancer Support Group—Meets every fourth Wednesday at Genesis Med Spa, 1631 Edinger, Tustin to discuss latest treatments, diagnosis, offer emotional support and to celebrate life. Persons interested in joining may call (714) 507-0338 or send email to thegreenfoundation3@yahoo.com. Sponsored by The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation.

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Jewish Family Service of Orange County offers a new program titled Jewish Big Friends-Little Friends to provide positive mentors and role models to children in need. Big Friends provide friendship, understand, companionship and guidance in a stable relationship with the Little Friend.

4950. A discussion group focusing on issues, concerns and responsibilities of adult children for their elderly parents meets first and third Tuesdays from 7:008:30 p.m.. Fee is $10 per person for each session. Pre-registration required. Also, support and discussion group for women over 50 every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Group addresses issues of menopause, anxiety, depression, relationships, loneliness, family, more. Also, a co-ed men and women’s support and discussion group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. to address similar issues as the Wednesday women’s meeting. Groups meet at the agency offices, 1 Federation Way, Suite 220, Irvine; (949) 435-3460 or (714) 445-4950. to

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John Wallace/Petrolane Boys & Girls Club offers an Off Track Program for youths 6-12 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Activities include education, computers, arts & crafts, sports and life skills. Participants must become members. Program fee is $25 per child per week. The Club is located at 1920 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach. For information call (562) 599-2916.

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Power wheelchairs available - By Medi-Cal to senior citizens and permanently disabled of any age if you qualify. No deposit required. Call (800) 340-8525 for more information on the details of this program.

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Arts & Crafts Fair on the Green - Every Thursday from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., at 2701 Walnut Avenue, Signal Hill, between Cherry & Orange, one block north of Willow Street, in Long Beach. For vendor information call (323) 807-0734.

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Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets first Saturday of each month from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at A.C. Bilbrew Library, 150 E. El Segundo Blvd. (bet. San Pedro and Main St.) in Los Angeles. Sponsored by Women of Essence. For information call (310) 537-8227.

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