COMMUNITY & CLUBS:

On Monday, 144 golfers will tee off in the 11th annual Newport Irvine Golf Challenge at the Newport Beach Country Club. The event is the club’s annual fundraiser with a goal of $40,000 designated for Olive Crest Homes for abused children, the Boy Scouts, the Snowball Express — an organization that provides trips to Disneyland for the children of fallen military members — and the YMCA.

The day’s program will feature 18 holes of golf, lunch, live and silent auctions plus a banquet dinner. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. for a fee of $275 per golfer. Following the completion of play, cocktails and dinner will be served, starting at 5 p.m.

Players may choose from two different flights: The first will be foursomes in a scramble format competing for trophies and prizes. The second will be foursomes of Rotarians competing for the Burnham Cup, a trophy, plus a $2,000 college scholarship. Keith Burnham was a prominent Rotarian who was the district governor when the Newport Irvine Club was formed.

The tournament’s co-chairs are Newport Beach Mayor Ed Selich and Irvine Mayor Beth Krum. Individuals and business groups may participate as players, tournament sponsors and program advertisers. Registration and additional information is available at www.ni-rotary.org, or call Earle Zucht at (949) 887-4892.

HEALTH FOUNDATION GALA

The Jacqueline Sidman Health Foundation will hold a fundraiser at the Center Club in Costa Mesa Nov. 8, beginning with hosted cocktails at 6 p.m.

The menu features your choice of specially prepared menu selections with live entertainment by the Jeff Jarvis Jazz Ensemble, and a silent auction and door prizes that include a round-trip to Hawaii via Hawaiian Airlines with accommodations at the beautiful “W” Hotel on the beach at Waikiki, a special Las Vegas getaway on Southwest Airlines featuring the Jockey Club in Las Vegas, and special dinner packages.

Seating is limited to 50 guests according to Sidman. Tickets at $200 each can be purchased at www.jacquelinesidmanhealthfoundation.org/events.htmor by calling (949) 251-9550.

WORTH REPEATING

Thought for the Day as provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council… “Elections belong to the people. It is their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”

— Abraham Lincoln

SERVICE CLUB MEETINGS THIS WEEK

For many, service club membership is an extension of our religious beliefs and congregation affiliation. You are invited to attend a service club meeting to learn more. Most clubs will buy your first meal as you get acquainted.

TODAY

7:30 a.m.: The 10-member Newport Harbor Kiwanis Club meets at Denny’s Restaurant, 290 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Noon: The Exchange Club of Corona del Mar meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club.

6 p.m.: The 65-member Rotary Club of Newport Balboa meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a program by Christine Kirk and Lane Calvert of the Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America discussing the new Outdoor Education Center. Visit www.newportbalboa.org.

THURSDAY

7 a.m.: The 20-member Costa Mesa Orange Coast Lions Club meets at Mimi’s Café.

Noon: The 50-member Costa Mesa Kiwanis Club meets at the Holiday Inn, Costa Mesa, visit www.CostaMesaKiwanis.org.

The 45-member Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach-Corona del Mar meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. For more information, visit www.newportbeachkiwanis.org;

The 85-member Rotary Club of Newport Irvine meets at the University Club at UCI, visit www.nirotary.org;

The 95-member Exchange Club of Newport Harbor meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a Ladies Day program with Paul Renner presenting an African Safari.

TUESDAY

7:30 a.m.: The 52-member Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at Five Crowns for a program by Steve Allison of UCI on “Global Warming — The Debate.” Visit www.newportbeachsunriserotary.org.

Noon: The 20-member Rotary Club of Costa Mesa meets at the Costa Mesa Marriott Suites.

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