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TODAY
The Huntington Beach Host Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. every first
and third Thursday of the month at Meadowlark Golf Course Club House,
16782 Graham St. The club’s purpose is to create and foster a spirit
of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing
voluntary service through community involvement and international
cooperation. Information: (714) 964-6212.
SATURDAY
The Center for Primary
Care will hold a medical health fair, including free vaccines for
children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8700 Warner Ave., Suite 40. Similar
event will be held on May 17 and Aug. 30. Information: (714)
847-6727.
SUNDAY
Community United
Methodist Church will hold a blood drive from 2 to 8 p.m. Walk-ins
are welcome, but those interested can also make appointments at (714)
842-4461. The church is at 6652 Heil Ave. Child care will be
provided. Information: (714) 841-1249.
APRIL 26
The Vibe Tribe Yoga and
Wellness Studio will present a yoga workshop for surfers with
Peggy Hall from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at 301 Main St. No. 109. The $30
workshop is aimed to help surfers increase strength, flexibility,
balance and mental focus, and help prevent and heal injuries.
Information: (714) 536-4988.
The Huntington Beach
North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
will host a Community Service Day at 5402 Heil Ave. Service projects
vary from painting at Westminster High School to quilting for
humanitarian aid at the Stake Center. Service projects will begin at
8 a.m. and end at noon, and a pancake breakfast will take place in
the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Information: (714) 874-3803.
APRIL 28
Amnesty International
will present “Civil Liberties After 9/11,” a discussion of the USA
Patriot Act from the ACLU’s perspective. The meeting will be at 7
p.m. at Sts. Simon and Jude Church at 20444 Magnolia St., room 7B.
Information: (949) 742-5524.
APRIL 30
The YWCA, ENCOREplus and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation will offer free breast cancer screenings to the community.
The screenings are conducted in complete privacy and include a
mammogram, clinical breast exam and self-exam instructions. The
office is at 17071 Springdale St. Information: (714) 935-9720.
MAY 3
The Huntington Beach
Host Lions Club will hold a gigantic garage sale from 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. in the Ocean View High School parking lot on Warner at Gothard.
Information: (714) 964-6469.
MAY 10
The Huntington Beach
Host Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at
Lake Park to celebrate Mother’s Day. A $3 donation is requested per
adult. Information: (714) 964-6212.
MAY 21
The Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce will host the “Surf City Connection,” its
semi-annual Business 2 Business Expo, at the Hilton Waterfront
Pavilion from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This exposition will feature more than
50 vendor exhibits, a variety of demonstrations and $4,500 worth of
door prizes. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-8888.
ONGOING
CIVIC GROUPS
The Point-to-Point
chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets on the fourth
Wednesday of each month (except July and December) at Rodgers Senior
Center at 17th Street and Orange Avenue. Hospitality is at 6:30 p.m.,
followed by a general meeting at 7 p.m. The Guild promotes interest
and provides education in needle arts, particularly needlepoint, and
is open to all who share in the joy of needlepoint. Information:
(714) 962-1562.
The Kiwanis Club of
Huntington Beach Surf City Breakfast Club has just formed and will
meet every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Coco’s on Beach Boulevard
and Garfield Avenue. The club is already 25 members strong and
looking for new members. Information: Glen Cauble (714) 848-8102 or
Randy Golden (562) 884-4145.
The Huntington Beach Host Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. every first
and third Thursday of the month at Meadowlark Golf Course Club House,
16782 Graham St. The club’s purpose is to create and foster a spirit
of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing
voluntary service through community involvement and international
cooperation. Information: (714 964-6212.
The Huntington Beach American Legion Post 133 meets the third
Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 170
Orange Ave. (corner of 17th Street and Orange Avenue). The Women’s
Auxiliary Unit 133 meets at the same time at the same place.
Information: Cmdr. Johnson, (714) 968-4061.
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