Let the LW Weekly celebrate with you. Email submissions and high resolution jpgs to: laurieb@lwsb.com The deadline is the Thursday before the desired publication date.

Hands and Hearts United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. HHUG accepts donations of clean used towels and new, unopened travel-size shampoo, soap, lotion and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women. To donate, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214

The Leisure World Weekly office is closed to the public in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Staff is working on-site and remotely to produce the LW Weekly. Editors can be reached by phone and email. See page 4 of any edition for editors’ addresses or send emails to rutho_news@lwsb.com, and submissions will be directed to the appropriate editor.

by Mary Larson LW contributor California voters will not receive their primary election ballots for over two months, nevertheless, Democrats from across the county are already busy gathering support for candidates. This is especially true in the race to fill the three open positions on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is unquestionably the most powerful in Orange

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 enagage and give space to wild animals, strays and any sick or aggressive looking animal you come across.

The following is the security report from February. It has been edited for clarity. FIRE: 3 • Feb. 14, 9:51 a.m., Clubhouse 3 A false alarm occurred at Clubhouse 3; there was no fire or smoke at the scene. •Feb. 17, 3:25 p.m., Mutual 7 A plastic bag was left on top of the stove while the burner was on. There was no smoke or fire in the unit. • Feb. 22, 9:44 a.m., Clubhouse

Loud televisions make up the majority of noise complaints in Leisure World each month. As people age and their hearing begins to change or diminish, watching TV and movies can become more difficult without turning the volume to its loudest setting, which then disturbs neighbors. For deaf individuals or people who are hard of hearing, satellite television, streaming services and more offer closed