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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.