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TODAY

The Orange County Coastkeeper is looking for volunteers as the

organization expands the number of creek sites it monitors in the

Huntington Beach area. A training session for new volunteers will be

arranged soon in the near future. Information: (949) 723-5424.

FRIDAY

Central Baptist Church will host Joe Dallas as he speaks on

“Sexual Integrity.” The 7 p.m. event will be held at the church, 7661

Warner Ave. Information: (714) 848-5511.

SATURDAY

La Petite Academy Preschool will host its annual Spring Fling

charity event. All proceeds from this event will go to the

Make-A-Wish Foundation. There will be face painting, bunny pictures

and a candy hunt. The event will be held from 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at

Lake Park Clubhouse on Lake Street between 11th and 12th streets.

Admission will cost $2 for adults and $1 for children. Information:

(714) 962-0339.

A child-fingerprinting event will be held at the Huntington Beach

City Hall. The event, sponsored by Assemblyman Tom Harman, is

scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon. City Hall is at 2000 Main St.

Information: (714) 843-4966.

An Irish research seminar will be hosted by the Orange County

Genealogical Society. Professional genealogist Kyle Betit will

conduct the seminar. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. The

seminar will be held at the Huntington Beach Central Library, located

at 7111 Talbert Ave. There will be a $15 fee. Information: (714)

892-4490.

SUNDAY

The Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach will host the

Making a Difference for Women Awards for 2004. The honorees for Woman

of Distinction are Barbara Huss and Dr. Jacqueline Cherewick. The

winner of the Woman Helping Women award is Ilona Miller and the

Advancing the Status of Women award will be presented to Rick

Ganulin. The 11:30 a.m. awards luncheon will be held in the Pacific

Room at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort at 21100 Pacific Coast

Highway. Admission will cost $40. Information: (714) 841-0036.

TUESDAY

“Social Justice Seen Through the Lens,” a film series, will be

hosted by Sts. Simon and Jude Church throughout the season of Lent.

The church will host a screening of the film “Romero,” about

Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. The film will begin at 7 p.m.

The church is at 20444 Magnolia St. Information: (714) 965-9405.

APRIL 26

A support group for adult children of Alzheimer’s patients will be

held. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will take place at Community United

Methodist Church, 6662 Heil Ave. Information: (714) 841-2648.

ONGOING

CIVIC GROUPS

The SOS Investment Club meets regularly on the second Monday of

each month and is seeking new members interested in studying

companies and making long-term investments. The group’s meetings are

held at 913 California St. Information: Call Cathy at (714) 960-7225.

The Huntington Beach

Chapter of the National Assn. of the Physically Handicapped

provides disabled children and adults the opportunity to make their

lives become more vital to the community through providing

informative newsletters four times a year from National Headquarters.

It meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at

Wycliffe Gardens at 18765 Florida St. Anyone interested in becoming

either a regular member or an associate member may contact Bernadette

at berntrav8@aol.com or call Dorothy at (949) 646-4771 for more

information.

The Clara Barton chapter

of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will

meet at 9:30 a.m. on the Thursday preceding the third Saturday of

each month at Community United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil Ave.

Membership in the club is open to any woman who is at least 18 and

can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in

achieving American independence. Information: (714) 848-4297.

The North Huntington Beach Mothers Club welcomes all stay-at-home

or part-time moms living in North Orange County. The club emphasizes

support and friendship for mothers and fun family activities.

Information: (714) 373-5488.

The MISS Foundation is a support group for families who have

experienced the death of a child that meets on the first Thursday of

every month. The group gathers at 6:30 p.m. and begins at 7 p.m. Call

Katie at (714) 442-3669 for location or peer support.

Toastmasters Club 770

is a group that teaches communication and leadership skills to

business and community members. The club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m.

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Carrow’s Restaurant

at the corner of Magnolia Street and Warner Avenue. Information:

(714) 847-3660.

Toastmasters Club No.

6641, an organization dedicated to enhancing anyone’s public

speaking skills, presents “Tongue Tamers” from noon to 1 p.m. the

first and third Friday of every month at the Huntington Beach Civic

Center, 2000 Main St. room B-8. Information: (714) 964-9813.

The Point-to-Point

chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets on the fourth

Wednesday of each month (except 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 International House of

Pancakes on Beach Boulevard. 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 Old World Restaurant on Center

Street behind Huntington Center. 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.

Huntington Beach

Newcomers hold their Main Event Luncheon on the second Tuesday of

each month. The group’s purpose is to develop interest in the

community through a wide range of groups. Information: Connie

Tredway, (714) 969-0571, or Myrna Haire, (714) 962-2449.

The Friends of the Shipley Nature Center invites new members to

join. The group meets every second Saturday of the month to discuss

restoration of the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach Central

Park. Meetings take place at 9 a.m. every second Saturday of the

month at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.

Information: (714) 892-0875.

The Friends of Shipley

Nature Center meet the first Saturday of the month at the Nature

Center in Huntington Central Park to help restore the area from 9

a.m. to noon. Bring garden tools, water, hat, sunscreen and wear

closed-toed shoes. Free tours discussing restoration of the native

habitat are also offered on the same day at 11 a.m. Information:

(714) 842-4772 or https://www.fsnc.org.

The Toastmasters Club

179 meets from 6:30 to 7:50 a.m. every Wednesday at Coco’s, 6886

Bolsa Ave. All who are interested in improving their speaking,

listening and leadership skills are invited to join. Information:

(714) 848-8244.

The Toastmasters Club

770 meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at

Carrows, 16931 Magnolia St. Information: (714) 848-6485.

The Clara Barton chapter

of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets

at 9:30 a.m. every third Saturday at Community United Methodist

Church, 6652 Heil Ave. Membership in Daughters of the American

Revolution is open to any woman who is at least 18 years old and can

prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in

achieving American independence. Information: (714) 848-4297.

CLASSES

Enroll your toddler in

low-cost Early Childhood Education classes offered through

Huntington Beach Adult School for children aged 12 months to

pre-Kindergarten. “Mommy and Me” or “Daddy and Me” classes and the

Parent Participation Preschool offer ongoing enrollment with a

20-year reputation of excellence. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext.

219.

Outstanding Parenting

Classes for free or low cost are offered through Huntington Beach

Adult School for parents of elementary children and middle school

students. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 219.

Adults who are coping with

an aging family member can take Caregiver Training, a once-a-month

class through the Huntington Beach Adult School with a specialist in

caregiver issues, effective communication, hiring caregiver

assistance and long-term care options. Information: (714) 847-2873,

ext. 219.

Senior citizens can learn to

use computers, software, Internet and digital cameras from 3 to 5

p.m. in easy, friendly classes through Huntington Beach Adult School

at Edison and Fountain Valley High Schools and Dwyer Middle School.

Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 232.

The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Small Business Assistance

Center offers individual counseling on virtually any aspect of your

small business. Information: (714) 536-8888.