Hearts and Hand United in Giving (HHUG), a local nonprofit, donates clean used towels and washcloths, new disposable razors, toothbrushes, travel size shampoos, lotions, bath soaps and toothpaste to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center that provides a variety of services to homeless men, women and families in the community. HHUG makes two deliveries every month. If you have any of these items

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SUNSHINE CLUB Micki nNozaki, director of the California Senior Medical Patrol, will give a Zoom presentation on “COVID-19 Scams and Healthcare Fraud” on Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. These are troubling times and the robocallers and COVID-19 scammers are out in full force. If you missed the Sunshine Club’s webinars during the month of May, tune in to this webinar on COVID-19 scams and

MONARCH HEALTHCARE Learn about the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean Diet has been shown to have many health benefits. Join Monarch Healthcare and Independence at Home for a discussion on which foods to eat, how following this diet can improve our health, and how it can help prevent certain medical conditions on Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. via Zoom To reserve your spot, email

Common sense tells most people that leaving their pets inside parked vehicles on hot, summer days could be dangerous after an extended period of time. But most people don’t realize that the temperature can skyrocket after just a few minutes. Parking in the shade or leaving the windows cracked does little to alleviate this pressure cooker. On a warm, sunny day windows collect light, trapping heat