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

February 11- Celebrate “An Evening of Romance and Black Love” with award winning balladeer Dennis Flowers, at 7:00 p.m. at the African American Cultural Center. Flowers has performed for The Temptations, Nancy Wilson, Frankie Beverly, The Spinners, Gladys Knight and others. Tickets for the concert are $10 and are available by calling (323) 299-6124 or visit www.us-organization.org

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February 12 – A lecture, “The Holocaust of Enslavement Period,” is the second in a series on the four model periods of Black history. Presenter is Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chair, Dept. of Africana Studies, CSU Long Beach. On February 19, “Reaffirmation of the Sixties-Meditating on the Meaning and Historic Forward Movement of the ’60s,” will be presented. Both lectures are at 3:00 p.m. at the African American Cultural Center, 3018 West 48th Street, Los Angeles. Call (323) 299-6124.

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February 18 – The Santa Ana Black Historical Society presents a tribute to individuals for their leadership and community service. Those honored include Dr. Fran Williams, Mark Gombar, Mrs. Nellie Berry and Donald Drake. The event will take place from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Southwest Community Center, 2201 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youngsters. Speakers include Star Simmons, T. Leon Berry, others. Call (714) 585-6635.

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February 19 – Second Baptist Church is celebrating their 89th anniversary with special services at 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Virgil Jones of Calvary Baptist Church of Los Angeles will be guest speaker at both services. The church is located at 4300 Westminster Avenue in Santa Ana; (714) 741-0590.

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February 24 – Award winning documentary, “Freedom on My Mind,” will be screened at 7:00 p.m. at Solidarity Hall, 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. The feature length film brings to life the 1960-1965 Mississippi Voter Registration Project with the story of local sharecroppers led by women like Fannie Lou Hamer and young civil rights organizers, black and white. Strategy session on how to save and extend the vote will follow film showing. A winter buffet, with vegetarian option, will be served at 6:30 p.m. for an $8.00 donation. Call (323) 732-6416 or email fspla@earthlink.net.

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Freedom Socialist Party – A weekly study group on the history of the U.S. Black struggle explores the origin and nature of racism. Meetings will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Solidarity Hall, 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. Registration is $2 per session; snacks served at 6:30 for a modest donation. Call (323) 732-6416.

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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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