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

October 28 – Word of Faith Pentecostal Church will host Bishop Donald Tyler from Tulsa, Oklahoma as guest speaker at 7:00 p.m., and again on Sunday, October 30, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. services. On October 29 the church will hold its annual Musical at 3:00 p.m. with the theme “Enter into His gates with

Thanksgiving and into His Gates with Praise.” The concert 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 5 – Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews hosts the second annual free health seminar for all women from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Union Bank Building, 1900 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. The event is co-sponsored by St. Mary Medical Center, Oxford Healthcare and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Topics of discussion include breast cancer, mammograms (appointments scheduled on site), being a caregiver, more. There will be a question-answer session. Free flu shots will be offered. Free parking; lite refreshments. RSVP required. Call (562) 570-6816.

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November 7 – The Black Chamber hosts its business relations golf classic at Coyote Hills Golf Course, 1440 E. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with shotgun start at 11:15. A southwestern BBQ and award presentations at 4:30 p.m. Individual registration is $150. Mail payment to Black Chamber, 2323 N. Broadway, Ste. 302, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Call (714) 547-2646 or visit www.ocblackchamber.com.

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November 11 – The Santa Ana Black Historical Society pays tribute to Orange County Black veterans from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at a potluck at the Southwest Senior Center, 2201 W. McFadden, Santa Ana. Veterans from all branches of services and their families and friends are invited. Please bring a dish for six people, water, sodas, paper goods, etc.

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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 Rahmaan 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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