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--Compiled by Angelique Flores
The Huntington Beach Children’s Needs Task Force will present the
American Youth Character Awards, a recognition program that will honor
young people solely for achievements that demonstrate an enduring
commitment to qualities associated with good character.
Nominees must be in kindergarten through 12th grade and reside in
Huntington Beach. Anyone can make a nomination, which are due by 4 p.m.
April 20. Forms are available at the city’s Community Services
Department, 2000 Main St., Huntington Beach.
Students will be recognized May 12.
Anyone interested in contributing to the Character Awards and becoming
a community character builder can call the community services department
at (714) 536-5496.
Seminar on notary public exam planned
Golden West College’s Community Services Office will offer a one-day
notary public exam preparation seminar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in
the Health Sciences Building, Room 117.
The seminar will provide information on the exam, which participants
will be required to take every four hours.
It costs $75, plus $20 for materials payable at the seminar.
The Official California State Notary Public Exam will be administered
immediately following the seminar from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Bring a check
payable to the Secretary of State for $40, a current driver’s license
with a photo or state issued ID card and two No. 2 pencils.
For advance registration or more information, call (714) 891-3991 or
send an e-mail to o7 community_services@gwc.cccd.edu.f7
Donations sought for Grad-Night Party
Fountain Valley High School parents are organizing the 14th annual
Grad-Night Party for the class of 2001. The party for students will be at
the school, 17816 Bushard St., on June 13 following the graduation
ceremony and continue to 5 a.m.
The popular night of tradition for seniors will include fun, food,
dancing, entertainment and prizes.
The committee needs donations from companies, clubs and individuals to
help cover expenses and provide door prized for the event. Donations are
tax deductible.
For more information, call (714) 962-3301
Classes of 1961 to hold reunions
Huntington Beach and Westminster high schools’ classes of 1961 will
hold their reunions July 28. For more information, call (714) 847-8459 or
(714) 378-1125.
Reading program offered at college
Golden West College’s Community Services Office will offer a series of
reading enrichment programs for those 4 years old and up in Huntington
Beach.
Instructors are provided by the Institute of Reading Development.
Tuition varies by program level.
For more information, or to register, call (800) 834-3693.
Golden West benefit raises $65,276
Golden West College’s Fund-Raising Gala 2001 raised $65,726.
The night of dinner, dancing, music by the Jumpin’ Joz Band and a
silent and live auction was a success. A portion of the funds supports
the Wish List program that has been used to buys scanners, oxygen meter,
listening headsets, educational videotapes and training materials.
The fourth annual event was underwritten by Elmore Toyota, Ezralow
Retail Management Associates, LLC, Karen and Doug Fabian, Fountain Valley
Regional Hospital, Huntington Beach Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital and
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
Mater Dei students’ poetry is published
Mater Dei High students Annie Liu and Taylor Taney of Fountain Valley
and Peter Pham and Nina Tran of Huntington Beach had their poetry
published into an anthology titled “A Celebration of Young Poets.”
The students each received certificates of recognition and earned the
school an invitation to apply for a $250 grant to be used to purchase
resources for the school’s English Department.
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