Briefly in the News
A slew of amateur HAM radio operators set up tables this weekend at
Goat Hill Junction, Fairview Park, to publicly demonstrate what would
happen if a natural disaster struck and wiped out all electricity.
Part of MESAC, which stands for Mesa Emergency Services Amateur
Communications, radio operators unplugged their normal operation stations
and set up their equipment at the park with no incoming power.
“They’re the ones with the big, tall antennas in their backyards who
communicate with people all over the world,” said Sgt. Frank Rudisill of
the Costa Mesa Police Dept. “In the event of a major disaster, we would
utilize them for community purposes.”
The public is invited to watch the display, which ends at noon today,
as part of a national Field Day for HAM radio operators.
Alexander named Chorus America president
John Alexander, artistic director for the Pacific Chorale, was
recently named the president of Chorus America, a national service group
for the quality and development of vocal ensembles and choral music
enjoyment throughout the country.
Alexander will head a more than 30 member board and a staff of five
throughout his two-year position. He has been a board member of Chorus
America since 1993 and served on its executive committee in 1995.
Alexander has directed the Pacific Chorale since 1971. The group is a
frequent performer at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
The news was announced at a Chorus America national conference in
Toronto, Canada, earlier this month.
Information: (714) 662-2345.
Meeting to help those who are unemployed
Bill Simons and Duane Munson will lead this month’s Career Networking
Resource meeting, which is sponsored by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The meeting, held at 600 St. Andrews Road in
Newport Beach, is to help people who are unemployed explore their
options. Free resource meetings are held the last Thursday of every
month. Information: (949) 574-2239.
New Thought church to celebrate 30th year
The New Thought Christian Church and Truth Foundation will celebrate
its 30th anniversary 7 p.m. July 13 with a banquet at the Golden Dragon
Restaurant, 2023 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.With teachings based on the
work of Science of Mind practitioner Dr. Ernest Holmes, the group began
in 1971 and meets at 10 a.m. on Sunday at the Costa Mesa Community
Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 646-3199.
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