Community can meet Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County is holding an event Thursday to encourage local adults to mentor young people in need.

The organization, which pairs children with adult mentors, will give community members a chance to meet Big Brothers and Big Sisters and learn more about the program.

Former USC football players Anthony Davis and Darrell Rideaux will give a presentation called “Who Mentored Me?”

The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newport Sports Museum, 100 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100. Free appetizers and drinks will be served.

Orange County residents 18 and older can make a reservation with Elsa Fitzgerald at (714) 544-7773, ext. 212.

— Alan Blank