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

October 14-15 – The second annual Pan African Global Trade & Investment Conference will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria Street in Carson. The conference provides an opportunity to

develop strategies to implement trade, commerce and foreign direct investment with the African Diaspora and the nation states of Africa. Small business owners, high school, college and university  students, women, corporate leaders encouraged to attend. For detailed information visit www.panafricanglobaltradeconference.com.

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October 16 – Christ our Redeemer Church will honor the Hispanic community and their heritage as they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Pastor Santos Chavez of Street Light Church in Anaheim will preach at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. Pastor Chavez is a former gang member and former drug addict who now devotes his time reaching out to at-risk youth to show them that God can transform and save anyone. COR is located at 46 Maxwell, Irvine; (949) 955-0014.

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October 17 – A weekly study group begins at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Radical Women. A 10-week study group ending December19 on “The Origins of the Family, Private Property and the State,” based on Frederick Engels’ work on the root causes of women’s inequality. Meetings will be held at Solidarity Hall, 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. Cost is $2 per session or $18 for series. Snacks served for a $5 donation. Call (323) 732-6416; visit www.radicalwomen.org or email radicalwomenla@earthlink.net

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October 19-22 – Greater New Bethel Baptist Church will host the 26th annual National Heritage Gospel Music Conference. Registration begins Wednesday at 12:00 noon, followed by a New Music seminar at 2 p.m. and opening celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast followed by seminars; evening celebration at 7 p.m. Friday seminars begin at 9 a.m.; grand finale at 7 p.m. Sunday features Founder’s Breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by fashion show at 4678 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Tickets are $30. All other events held at the church, 601 East 99th St., Inglewood. Conference cost is $95/adults; $25 for youth up to 23 years of age. Call (310) 674-1903 or www.hmfgospel.com.

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October 20 – Cal State Long Beach will host Fox News political analyst and best-selling author Juan Williams at 7:30 p.m. at the fifth annual Dstinguished Speakers Series in the campus’ Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for sponsor exhibits, music and light refreshments. Titled “Muzzled Political Debate in America,” Williams’ address will look at how the media limits political debate and the continuing role of race in the nation’s dialogue. Reserved tickets to the event are $45; preferred seating is $60; $30 for seniors and CSULB faculty and staff, and $20 for CSULB students with ID. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. For tickets visit www.distinguishedspeakerseries.com.

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October 23 – Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise Kick Off Celebration will be held at Pacific Coast Canyon Quad, Long Beach City College, 1305 Pacific Coast Highway & Orange Avenue in Long Beach. Hosted by KJLH radio personality Adai Lamar, event features a gathering of breast cancer survivors, supporters, dignitaries, celebrities, music, entertainment, lots more. Call (310) 575-3011.

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October 26 – A Long Beach Community Peace & Justice Summit at 9:00 a.m. at the Long Beach Convention Center, Seaside Ballroom, 300 East Ocean Blvd. Focus of the summit is the release of thousands of low-risk offenders from the state prisons. Summit is hosted by Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, and All of Us or None in conjunction with A New Way of Life Reentry Project. Event is free but pre-registration required. Free childcare and lunch provided. Call (562) 570-6816. Register on line at www.peaceandjustice2011.org.

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October 29 – Word of Faith Pentecostal Church will host its annual Musical at 3:00 p.m. with the theme “Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving and into His Gates with Praise.” The event is free; refreshments will be served. The church is located at 1251 North Manassero St., Suite 404, in Anaheim. Call (951) 340-9585.

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November 12 – “Getting Back to Work: A Summit on Job Creation in Long Beach” will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Drive in Long Beach. A presentation will be made by Dr. Dean Baker, author and director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, Washington, D.C. A panel discussion will be moderated by Pastor Wayne Chaney, president of Long Beach Ministerial Alliance. Event is hosted by Councilman Steven Neal, key workforce and elected leaders.

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Saints of Value World Ministries – Offers a free hands-on ministerial training center program at 12110 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk. Workshops also offered in Spanish. Space is limited; registration open now. Call (562) 864-4474.

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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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Audasity of Hope (Mental Health Team) offers assistance with job placement, shelter, food and clothing. For information call Malika Rahmann at (714) 731-1268.

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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 Mimi’s Café, 17231 17th Street in 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 7:00 to 8:30 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.

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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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