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

August 13-14 – Orange County Old School Reunion hosts its fifth annual event. Fun begins with golf on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Diamond Bar Golf Course. On Saturday, a dinner-dance beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Anaheim Park Hotel. Tickets are $50. Entertainment by Mark Adam Wood Jr., lead singer of Lakeside. A free barbeque on Sunday at Craig Park from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For tickets call (714) 686-4037 or (949) 422-3976.

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August  13-15 – The 23^rd annual Long Beach Jazz Festival will be held at the Rainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach. Special performances by the Original Jazz Crusaders, and an all-star tribute to Grover Washington Jr., Al Jarreau and The George Duke Trio, Boney James, Melanie Fiona. Al Williams, head of Rainbow promotions, will also perform. Tickets available by calling (562) 424-0013 or online at www.longbeachjazzfestival.com.

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August 14 – The Orange County branch NAACP holds its monthly general meeting from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana. Guest speaker will be Judge Karen L. Robinson, who will present an overview of the Superior Court system. The branch urges all members to renew membership in order to be able to vote in the November election of branch officers and executive committee members. Parking at the museum is $2.00.

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August 14 – The Fullerton Arboretum hosts its annual Tomato Tasting and Sizzlin’ Summer Salsa Contest from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the open pavilion area of the O.C. Agricultural and Nikkei Heritage Museum located on the grounds. No admission but voluntary donations welcome. Bring your home-grown tomatoes; salsa must be made with home-grown tomatoes and peppers. The Arboretum is located at 1900 Associated Road in Fullerton.  Call (657) 278-3407 or (657) 278-4010.

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August 15 – Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews presents the Family Free Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. Activities include art workshops and docent-led tours of the exhibitions. Entry to the museum and parking are free. RSVP is required. Log on to www.longbeach.gov/District6/ or call (562) 570-6816.

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August 15 – The “Let’s Talk Forum” with the Long Beach police department will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Long Beach branch NAACP general  membership meeting at Ernest McBride Park, 1550 M.L. King Jr. Avenue, Long Beach. There will be a drawing for an opportunity to win tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Beverly Hills Theatre Awards or a $25 gas gift car. To be eligible to win you must either become a member, bring the most guests, or be a current member attending the meeting. Call (562) 856-7586 or email mnaacp@gmail.com.

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August 15 – The Los Angeles chapter of the National Congress of Black Women hosts its first West Coast Anniversary Installation and Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 South Pine Avenue, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event features the unveiling of sculptures by Artis Lane who is the artist responsible for the Sojourner Truth Memorial now at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, Emancipation Hall in Washington, D.C. Guest speakers are Dr. E. Faye Williams, national chair of the group, and Dr. Bill Releford of the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Programs.  Florence LaRue, lead singer of 5th Dimension, will be mistress of ceremony. Honored guests include LAUSD board member Marguerite LaMotte, Congresswoman Laura Richardson, UCLA professor Dr. Toni Yancey and Dr. Bill Releford. Call (800) 895-3180 or visit the website www.ncbwinclac.org.

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August 16-20 – New Hope Church presents Youth Leadership Week from 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. Focus of the event is to develop 10-14 year-old youths’ leadership skills, character building, confidence development, spiritual awareness and academic achievement. Lunch included each day. Cost is $25. The church is located at 191 North Orange St., Orange; (714) 288-9986. to

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August 18 – The Long Beach Area Chamber hosts a networking breakfast beginning at 7:15 a.m. with registration at the Grand Event Center, 4101 East Willow Street in Long Beach. Speaker will be Pamela Seager, executive director of Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch. Cost is $15 for members; $25 for non-members. No reservations required. Call (562) 590-9234 or email jperier@lbchamber.com.

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August 21 – A free community event from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Pool, 1910 Lemon Avenue in Long Beach. Hosted by Councilman Dee Andrews, the party will include free admission to the pool; all ages welcome. Call (562) 570-6816.

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August 21 – A University and College preparation conference for students and parents from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cal State Fullerton, Irvine campus. Guest speakers include Xavier Mosley, Grammy nominated writer/producer; Erynn Sampson, producer, America’s Next Top Model; Dr. Thomas Parham, assistant vice chancellor, UCI, 100 Black Men, O.C.; Melvin Davis, music producer, writer; Randie Devall, criminal attorney. Call (714) 932-6807.

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August 21 – The Emperors make their debut in Concerts at the Grove at 7:30 p.m. in Soroptimist House terrace, Cal State Long Beach campus, located off Beach Drive. Gates open at 6 p.m. for concert-goers who wish to bring a picnic supper. Admission is $30. Great prizes are awarded. To order tickets online, www.csulb.edu/alumni/events, or call (562) 985-7022.

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August 25 – The Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance hosts its fourth annual Elizabeth Miller Memorial Golf Tournament at Rio Hondo Country Club, 10627 Old River School Road in Downey. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.; tournament starts at 11:00. Tournament is open to men and women of all skill levels and is a four-person scramble format. Deadline to register is August 23. Fee of $150 includes golf, cart, on-course contests and dinner. There will also be a silent auction and raffles. The hole-in-one contest prize is a Toyota Tacoma. Dinner only is $30. To register call Gene Miller at (562) 8996-5481 or email butch0419@yahoo.com.

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August 28 – DAT Productions presents a Rockfest at Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 410 North Lemon St., Anaheim, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Event features many popular rock bands. Get your tickets at 877-777-4TIX or online at www.datproductions.com.

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August 31 – Councilman Dee Andrews presents a Budget Summit at 6:00 p.m. at Ernest S. McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 M.L. King Avenue in Long Beach. Discussion will focus on the 2011 City of Long Beach budget. Event will feature Suzanne Frick, Assistant City Manager; Lori Ann Farrell, Director of Financial Management, and Councilman Andrews. Call (562) 570-6816.

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The Long Beach Community Improvement League’s Child Care Centers – The child and adult care food program takes place at the following centers: CIL Long Beach Child Development Center, 2222 Olive Ave., Long Beach, and CIL Signal Hill Child Development Center, 2399 California Ave., Signal Hill. Program is available without charge to all enrolled children.

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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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