Orange County Almanac

Irvine High School athletic boosters are proud of pitching in to keep sports programs alive.

During recent school-board deliberations over impending budget cuts, Irvine High School Athletic Booster Club members pointed out that the only district money spent on athletics at the high school is $65,000 for coaching salaries.

Sports programs are primarily supported by fund raising, ticket sales and donations. During the past three years, Irvine High boosters have raised $74,200 to pay expenses ranging from an $8,000 paint job for the gymnasium to $20,000 for an air-conditioning system to cool the football weight room.

Today

Native Americans will perform authentic dancing as well as tell stories at the Native American Festival beginning today in Buena Park.

Dozens of vendors will offer jewelry, art and handcrafted pottery for sale.

Aztecs, Navajos and Hopis will demonstrate dances about every 90 minutes.

The event will take place at the Buena Park Mall on La Palma Avenue. Parking is free. Information: (714) 220-0731.