HOMELAND SECURITY The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID enforcement date to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards, with many driver’s licensing agencies still operating at limited capacity. Beginning

The Seal Beach Summer Concerts, sponsored by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, are held each year at Eisenhower Park at the base of the Seal Beach Pier. Concerts are on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. They start July 6 and continue through Aug. 10. The breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean and the Seal Beach Pier provides the perfect backdrop for the bands. The line-up is as follows: • July 6:

Clever con artists often try to profit from topical subjects, like calling for donations following a national tragedy or pretending to be the IRS during tax season. Scams like these are known as phishing. These callers will often ask for your personal information, such as a Social Security number or bank or credit card details. They may also ask for money to be sent immediately via wire services.

The registration procedure for North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) classes in LW is changing as of the upcoming fall semester. Students will be able to register in-person or online beginning the morning of Aug. 2. An in-person registration event will be held in Clubhouse 4 starting at 9 a.m. on Aug. 2. Students must be able to sign into myGateway ( mg.nocccd.edu) with their Banner IDs and

Editor: I had a glimpse of Jane Nam on the front page of LW Weekly (June 16). As far as I know, she is the heroine “Grandmama Jane” to faraway to African kids. Her recent mission for the refugees in Ukraine reminds me of the Korean conflict more than two-thirds of a century ago and American veterans today. Twenty dollars is not a large donation to jane.nam51@gmail. com or seon.h.cho@gmail.com,

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cal State Long Beach is registering students for the Summer 2022 session, which starts July 5. Classes are held on campus at Cal State Long Beach, several community satellite locations and online with Zoom. Classes are for community members, aged 50 and older. Subjects include exercise, smartphone basics, autobiography writing, yoga, journal