by Brian Harmon LW contributor LW Republican Club members were appalled by a June 15 Los Angeles Times article about a gunman who killed two El Monte police officers was facing a probation violation charge at the time. The article explained that the suspect had previously been charged with having an illegal firearm, ammunition and methamphetamines. The district attorney (DA) chose to prosecute

Those who are interested in learning or polishing their English language skills can attend an English conversation class on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Currently, students from Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea are enrolled. The class material is usually from the LW Weekly newspaper. During the class, students discuss newspaper articles and learn new vocabulary, phrases, expressions,

The Hymn Sing, hosted LW Assembly of God, will be held this Sunday, June 26, at 6 p.m., in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. People can choose their favorite hymn to sing along to during this special time. All residents are welcome to join.

than engage in public policy debate about multiple disparate issues, he decided to focus on the root cause of all of them, namely religion and Christianity in particular. Zuersher’s book “Seeing Through Christianity” is a critique of Christian doctrines and evidential claims. The author goes on a tour of the religion’s roots, philosophy and history. He encounters each component of belief

God’s plan is vastly bigger than most believers have ever dreamed. His plan is to open a worldwide door through faith. LW Baptist will focus on that plan from Acts 10 on Sunday, June 26, at 10 a.m. with music and fellowship. The women’s Bible study group meets Monday mornings at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6. The Energizer’s group will meet on Wednesday June 29, after the choir rehearsal at 3

Rabbi-Cantor Galit-Shirah is conducting a Prayer and Blessings Class every Monday at 5 p.m. There is no charge to register, call (562) 715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com to sign up for the class. This is a continuation of the class that was held last fall to learn the meanings of the prayers and blessings as well as the melodies for the Shabbat morning service. The Zoom link for the class is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5V

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m. This is followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays; Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. On June 20, the bishopric of the Atherton

Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner on Friday, June 24, prior to services in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5:15 p.m. A sign up sheet has been sent to members. Services conducted by Rabbi Eric Dangott will begin following the dinner at 6:30 and will also be available on Zoom. Hybrid services continue on Saturday, June 25, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon at 10 a.m. To