by Brian Harmon LW contributor Orange County School Board President Mari Barke will speak at a future LW Republican Club meeting. The date and time were not confirmed as of press time. Barke will speak to the club about Critical Race Theory (CRT), ethnic studies and school choice. “There is nobody working harder than the president of the Orange County School Board Mari Barke to educate Orange

by Mary Larson LW contributor Democratic Club members and supporters look forward to gathering in-person for the first time in over a year. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at noon in Clubhouse 2. Club leaders are assuming that most, if not all, attendees at the Aug.18meetingwillhavebeenvaccinatedagainstCOVID-19. Nevertheless, in accordance with the latest directives from

The Italian American Club met for the first time in 16 months on July 21. The next meeting is Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, and will feature a potluck lunch. Residents are asked to bring enough to feed 6-8 people and their own dishes and cutlery. Those who have questions or comments should call (562) 355-2918.

As on ongoing project, the Y Service Club is selling long-lasting microfiber cloths to raise funds to send deserving kids to camp. Microfiber cloths and water will clean any surface without chemicals. The cost is $6 each or five for $25; free delivery is included. Microfiber cloths make a terrific gift, folded in half, in a card. Call Glenna Hoff at (562) 296-5040.

PAWS, CLAWS AND BEAKS The Paws, Claws and Beaks Club picnic was a success. The club will meet again on Thursday, Aug. 12, at noon. New members are welcome to join the club on its animal-loving adventures. The club will need to know who is coming and what dish each person will bring. This is strictly a potluck event. People must have pets and live in LW to be a part of the club. (Bringing

his mother-in-law arriving from Korea to live with them in their tiny trailer. Among the vignettes of tears and humor, the metaphor of minari, a tough Asian vegetable that survives under difficult circumstances almost anywhere, permeates the film through the actions of the wise but iconoclastic grandma, Soonja, portrayed by veteran Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung. Among its many accolades, “Minari”

cent—developed clear COVID- 19 symptoms, according to the CDC. The data also suggested that the vaccinated group was just as able to spread the virus as the unvaccinated group. It is this conclusion that is prompting the CDC, the GRF, and other retail and government agencies to strongly urge people to mask up indoors in areas of high transmission regardless of vaccination status. Leisure World

CITY OF SEAL BEACH The City of Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program has been approved for another cycle of funding. This means that starting July 1, the city can spend nearly $200,000 on grants to Leisure World residents for the Bathroom Accessibility Program. For over 15 years, the City of Seal Beach has offered the Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program to help residents modify