Giving old instruments new life has become an unexpected hallmark project for the Seal Beach committee of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Over 50 instruments have been donated, repaired and are giving young students the thrill of participating in school orchestras and bands in local schools. These repaired instruments include trumpets, violins, cellos, trombones, clarinets, a bass, flutes,

Meals on Wheels Orange County partnered with the city of Seal BeachtohostaseniorlunchprogramattheNorthSealBeachCenter, 3333 St. Cloud Drive, Seal Beach, from 11 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Sugar free desserts and water-packed fruits are available. The program is open to anyone 60 or older. Suggested contribution is $3, but everyone is welcome, even if a contribution is not possible. Guests under

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Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $9.75 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application or cancel a meal for the following day,