by Brian Harmon LW contributor After looking at the election results in Virginia, in which the GOP captured the posts of governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, leaders and members of the LW Republican Club are looking more closely at education issues. In every public school district and each individual school, there are hundreds of issues that have to be sorted out. There

Long Beach Animal Care Services provides animal control services to Seal Beach. To report coyote activities or other animal control issues, call the 24-hour animal services line, (562) 570- 7387, or go online at www.longbeach.gov/acs/wildlife/coyote-report. Remember to not engage and give space to wild animals, strays and any sick or aggressive looking animal you come across.

SCHMOOZE CLUB The Schmooze Club will be meeting in person as well as on Zoom, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Individually wrapped refreshments, schmoozing (socializing) and sign-ins begin at 10 a.m. Renowned musician Leo Cheyapov will entertain the group from 10:30-11:30 a.m., and Rabbi Shmuel Marcus of Chabad of Cypress will greet everyone after the long COVID-19 hiatus.

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is launching its “Give Where You Live” campaign to raise awareness among residents about the value of contributing to the GAF. Ralphs announced that it is committed to giving $2 million over the next year through its Community Contributions program. This is a great opportunity to help the GAF help those who in need. During Thanksgiving, many households purchase

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. It accepts donations of clean, used towels; new, unopened travel size shampoo, soap and lotion; and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women. To donate any of these items, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda

OPTUM & AETNA To kick off the holiday season, Optum and Aetna will provide a sweet treat for residents who stop by the Optum Healthcare Center from 2-3:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12. Choose from a mini pie or cookie. No RSVP is needed. Masks are required.

LW WEEKLY Some deadlines at the LW Weekly will change as the paper transitions to a new printer effective Nov. 18. The move was necessitated because the current printer is shifting operations to a Riverside plant that cannot accommodate Weekly’s print needs. Because of longer turn-around and delivery times, some advertising deadlines will be earlier in the production cycle. Also, editors