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TODAY

The Orange County Coastkeeper is looking for volunteers as the

organization expands the number of creek sites it monitors in the

Huntington Beach area. A training session for new volunteers will be

arranged soon in the near future. Information: (949) 723-5424.

The Huntington Beach

Fourth of July board is seeking nominations for the 2004 Fourth of

July Centennial Celebration’s Community Grand Marshal. Candidates

must live or work in Huntington Beach and have participated in

volunteer or charity activities. Nominations may be mailed to the

Huntington Beach Fourth of July Executive Board, care of Community

Services, City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main St., Huntington Beach,

CA 92648. The deadline for nominations will be March 31. Information:

(714) 536-5486.

FRIDAY

Inventors Forum, a support group for inventors, will meet. The

meeting is for members only, but nonmembers may join at the door. The

meeting is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. at Rodgers Senior Center, 1706

Orange Ave. There will be a $5 entry fee that includes refreshments.

Information: (714) 540-2491 or https://www.inventorsforum.org.

SATURDAY

The Treasures by the Sea luncheon will include celebrity

entertainment and a silent auction. Money raised will benefit the

Assistance League of Huntington Beach. The luncheon will be held from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort at 21100

Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 596-9935.

The American Assn. of University Women will host a luncheon

meeting with Jo Moss, director of the UC San Diego Camp. The meeting

is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hotel Huntington Beach, 7667

Center Drive. Information: (714) 963-5289.

TUESDAY

“Social Justice Seen Through the Lens,” a film series, will be

hosted by Sts. Simon and Jude Church throughout the season of Lent.

The church will host a screening of the film “Romero,” about

Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. The film will begin at 7 p.m.

The church is at 20444 Magnolia St. Information: (714) 965-9405.

APRIL 2

Central Baptist Church will host Joe Dallas as he speaks on

“Sexual Integrity.” The 7 p.m. event will be held at the church, 7661

Warner Ave. Information: (714) 848-5511.

APRIL 3

A child-fingerprinting event will be held at the Huntington Beach

City Hall. The event, sponsored by Assemblyman Tom Harman, is

scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon. City Hall is at 2000 Main St.

Information: (714) 843-4966.

An Irish research seminar will be hosted by the Orange County

Genealogical Society. Professional genealogist Kyle Betit will

conduct the seminar. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. The

seminar will be held at the Huntington Beach Central Library, located

at 7111 Talbert Ave. There will be a $15 fee. Information: (714)

892-4490.

APRIL 4

The Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach will host the

Making a Difference for Women Awards for 2004. The honorees for Woman

of Distinction are Barbara Huss and Dr. Jacqueline Cherewick. The

winner of the Woman Helping Women award is Ilona Miller and the

Advancing the Status of Women award will be presented to Rick

Ganulin. The 11:30 a.m. awards luncheon will be held in the Pacific

Room at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort located at 21100 Pacific

Coast Highway. Admission will cost $40. Information: (714) 841-0036.

APRIL 6

“Social Justice Seen Through the Lens,” a film series, will be

hosted by Sts. Simon and Jude Church throughout the season of Lent.

The church will host a screening of the film “Romero,” about

Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. The film will begin at 7 p.m.

The church is at 20444 Magnolia St. Information: (714) 965-9405.

APRIL 26

A support group for adult children of Alzheimer’s patients will be

held. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will take place at Community United

Methodist Church, 6662 Heil Ave. Information: (714) 841-2648.

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: Call Cathy at (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 Thursday preceding 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.