BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

The Friends of the Orange County Library will present a “Beat the

Champ” Scrabble contest beginning today at Borders at South Coast Plaza.

Community members will have the opportunity to challenge Gary Moss,

director of three Orange County Scrabble clubs and 1998 club champion of

the Killer Club in Los Angeles, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today through

Saturday.

Moss said he will stay longer than 2 p.m. if challengers are still

waiting.

Appointments may be made with Moss, who said he would also accept

walk-in challenges.

The games will be played using the National Scrabble Assn. rules and

word lists. Participants will receive free admission to a club session at

one of Moss’ clubs, and winners will receive a prize from Borders.

The event will benefit the Friends of the Orange County Library, which

is asking challengers to donate money for the game.

Borders is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 206-9822.