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TODAY

The Orange County Lacrosse Assn. is recruiting coaches from the

Huntington Beach area for its winter youth league. The 2005 season

will start in December and will run through March. Teams will be

formed in the Huntington Beach and Seal Beach areas for players in

the third through eighth grades. Information: (714) 842-1350 or

https://www.oclax.org.

The Golden West Water Polo Club will hold its final session of the

summer today from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. at Golden West College, 15744

Goldenwest St. All athletes must also register with USA Water Polo.

Information: https://www.GoldenWest

WaterPolo.com to register.

FRIDAY

Inventors Forum, a local support group for inventors, will meet at

7 p.m. at Rodgers Senior’s Center, 1706 Orange Ave. Information:

(714) 540-241.

SATURDAY

An all-church rummage sale will be held by the First United

Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 721 Delaware St.

Information: (714) 536-3537.

MONDAY

A support group for Adult Children of Alzheimer’s disease

individuals, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County,

will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 6652

Heil Ave. Information: Joanne Spagle (714) 841-2648.

TUESDAY

The Alpha Course, a 10-week study exploring the Christian faith

and its relevance today, will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Christ

Presbyterian Church, 20112 Magnolia St. Information: (714) 968-4940.

SEPT. 4

The Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour will be a walk along the loop trail

of the wetlands. Trained tour guides will discuss bird

identification, ecology, endangered species, early history and the

wetlands’ status. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. Guests will meet at

the walkbridge at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve on the east side

Pacific Coast Highway between Warner and Seapoint avenues. Admission

will be free. Information: (714) 840-1575 or https://www.amigosdebolsa

chica.org.

The Shipley Nature Center Tour will offer visitors a chance to

hear descriptions of the center’s planned restoration to its

historical native plant habitat with the addition of water

conservation gardens. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Guests will

meet at the front gate to the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington

Central Park. Parking will be available in the Central Park Drive

parking lot off Edwards Street between Talbert and Slater avenues.

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

SEPT. 18

The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will hold a “Celebration Day”

to commemorate the progress made since 2002 in restoring the habitat,

refurbishing the Interpretive Building, and creating an educational

program for elementary school children. The event will be from 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Central

Park. Information: (714) 842-4772.

Coastal Cleanup Day is an annual event to clean up beaches through

out the city. Gloves and plastic bags will be provided and parking

will be free for all volunteers. Volunteers will meet at the north

side of Huntington Beach Pier. The cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to

noon. Information: (714) 536-5614.

SEPT. 19

The Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour will be a walk along the loop trail

of the wetlands. Trained tour guides will discuss bird

identification, ecology, endangered species, early history and the

wetlands’ status. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. Guests will meet at

the walkbridge at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve on the east side

Pacific Coast Highway between Warner and Seapoint avenues. Admission

will be free. Information: (714) 840-1575 or https://www.amigosdebolsa

chica.org.

The Shipley Nature Center Tour will offer visitors a chance to

hear descriptions of the center’s planned restoration to its

historical native plant habitat with the addition of water

conservation gardens. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Guests will

meet at the front gate to the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington

Central Park. Parking will be available in the Central Park Drive

parking lot off Edwards Street between Talbert and Slater avenues.

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

SEPT. 21

A faith-based support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients

will be sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County at 7 p.m.

at Christ Presbyterian Church, 20112 Magnolia St. Information: (714)

968-4940.

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: Cathy, (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 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.

Information: Katie, (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. Dennis Bauer,

(714) 536-3855.

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. The group helps improve communication and

leadership skills. 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.