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.