all bands and modes which allows communications worldwide and is recognized internationally. People must pass their technician and general licenses before taking the extra exam. Ham, General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family Radio Service (FRS) radios play a vital role in emergency communications. They work without relying on any existing infrastructure, making them ideal in disasters like

The Gong Club will host a summer jam session in Clubhouse 2 on Friday, Aug. 29. Doors open at 6 p.m. for happy hour. The theme of this show will be based on having summer fun and includes dressing up in summer wear. The show is free, but donations can be made to offset costs for the club, and separate tips can be given to the band. To help with next month’s show, contact club president

long term. The Governor vetoed SB37 because he said it was not funded in the 2025 budget. The Leisure World Cares Fund depends on donations for funding, asks those who can afford it to join the effort to stabilize housing for those who do not and donate at www. lwcaresfund.org, email lwcares@lwcaresfund.org or call 562-2628280 to have the donation picked up. Leisure World Cares is not affiliated