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

August 28 – The Long Beach NAACP will host a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ernest McBride Park, 1515 M.L. King Blvd. The purpose of the workshop is to provide information to low-income community members regarding traditional/non-traditional financial services, the banking industry, banking services, savings institutions, money management, lots more. Call (562) 856-7586 or email mnaacp@gmail.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 30 – Learn about City of Long Beach Boards and Commissions and how to apply for current vacancies from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 425 Atlantic Ave. Workshop presenters are Carmen Viramontes, Legislative Deputy from the Mayor’s Office, and Assistant City Attorney Heather Mahood. Attendees invited to bring canned food to donate to Food Finders. Call (562) 570-1010.

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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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September 5 – Free Back to School haircuts for youths 5-13 at Mr. Baker’s Style Center, 1030 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach. Event is hosted by Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and Mr. Baker’s Style Center. Call (562) 570-6816 or www.longbeach.gov/District6/

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September 19 – The Long Beach Triathlon will be held at 7 a.m. along the downtown shoreline. The 12th annual triathlon is in its second year as a fundraising event to help the community recognize that HIV is still a big problem in this country. Athletes compete in a 1/2 mile swim, an 11-mile cycling race and a 3-mile run. All proceeds go towards supporting the AIDS resource and education program at St. Mary Medical Center. Volunteers needed! To participate as an athlete call (714) 978-1528. To volunteer call (562) 624-4936.

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September 23 – The Orange County Substance Abuse Prevention Network celebrates its 31st anniversary with the 2010 Showcase of Community Resources from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. Panelists include Dr. Bill Beacham, moderator; Nancy Colocino, Ph.D., Lt. Mike McHenry, OC Sheriff’s Dept.; Patty Ochoa of Touchstone Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility. An original theatrical presentation by youth from Coastal Mountain Youth Academy will be a special feature. Cost is $7 if registered before Sept. 17; $15 at the door (includes lunch and resource directory). Exhibitors should call (714) 505-4692, (949) 498-7042 or (714) 327-1061.

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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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