Join Meals on Wheels’ First Pickleball Bash for Fun and Competition

Meals on Wheels’ Pickleball Bash: Sign Up Today!

Meals on Wheels Orange County is launching its first-ever Pickleball Bash on Sept. 28 at the Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport Beach. Early bird registration ends on Aug. 9, so act fast!

This event promises competitive matches and beginner-friendly activities. Open to participants and spectators 21 and older, registration closes on Sept. 25. Secure your spot by visiting mealsonwheelsoc.org/pickleball-bash, emailing events@mealsonwheelsoc.org, or calling (714) 761-2638.

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Laguna Beach Arts Alliance Announces New Board

The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance (LBAA) has unveiled its 2024-25 board of directors. Leading the charge are Michael Ervin as president, Jay Kramer as vice president, Rob Harryman as treasurer, and Victoria Gerard as secretary. Amy Francis Dechary, the immediate past president, expressed her enthusiasm for the new board’s dedication to the arts and involvement in various city programs.

Ervin, also an arts commissioner, looks forward to the board’s initiatives to enhance community arts. Kramer’s role with the Laguna Community Concert Band, Harryman’s work with No Square Theater, and Gerard’s position at the Laguna Art Museum bring valuable perspectives to LBAA. For more details, visit lagunabeacharts.org.

World Affairs Council of O.C. Hosts ‘Africa Rising’ Talk

On July 24, the World Affairs Council of Orange County will present “Africa Rising: Economics, Energy & Mineral Development, and Conflict” at the Quail Hill Community Center in Irvine.

The luncheon features a panel with UC Riverside political science professor Kelechi Kalu and energy expert Peter Bryant, moderated by UC Irvine’s Samar Al-Bulushi. The event runs from 12:10 to 1 p.m., with check-in and lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Register at worldaffairscouncil.org.

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Costa Mesa to Review Fairview Developmental Center Plans

Costa Mesa will host sessions to review three housing and open space plans for the Fairview Developmental Center site. Community members can attend sessions on July 24 at the Norma Hertzog Community Center, July 25 at St. John the Baptist Catholic School, or a virtual session on July 31.

Attendees will learn about traffic impacts, infrastructure needs, and financial feasibility. Information will be provided in English and Spanish. For more details, visit fdcplan.com.