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 Harbor Mesa Lions Wild West Casino Night

Harbor Mesa Lions will hold their 11th annual Casino Night Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at the Neighborhood Community Center in Costa Mesa. Featured at this event will be a DJ with country music and dancing, gaming tables that include blackjack, roulette and craps, and a silent auction. The tickets are $35 each, which includes a chuck-wagon dinner of ribs and chicken, $100 play money and one drink. Winners at the tables receive raffle tickets to win theme baskets prepared by Harbor Mesa members. Ticket deadline is Oct. 19. The public is encouraged to participate. For information, call (714) 962-0265.

 Southern California Interfaith Week

Religion congregations in Southern California are encouraged to say a prayer for Interfaith Understanding this week, said Rev. Dennis Short, president of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council and pastor at Harbor Christian Church.

Interfaith Councils want members to promote respect for other faiths between now and Oct. 21.

 Building Bridges of Understanding

As part of the Southern California Interfaith Week, a panel discussion on “Building Bridges of Understanding” will highlight the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council Luncheon at noon Oct. 17 at Irvine United Congregation Church, according to Greg Kelley, Council Vice Chairman. A minister, Imam and Rabbi will discuss how their faith community builds understanding between faith communities. Lunch is $10 per person with a reservation, $12 without reservation. The church is located at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine 92604. Clergy, lay members and the public are invited to attend. Reservations can be made by e-mail nmiinterfaith@aol.com or call (714) 921-8655. More information at www.nmiinterfaith.org.

 Worth Repeating

From the Thought for the Day as provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council. “No one will make a great leader who wants to do it all themselves or to get all the credit for doing it.” — Andrew Carnegie

COMMUNITY & CLUBS is published Sundays in the Daily Pilot. Send your service club’s meeting information by fax to (714) 921-8655 or by e-mail to jdeboom@ aol.com.