Special meetings set for Temple Bat Yahm...

Special meetings set for Temple Bat Yahm

Temple Bat Yahm will hold special sessions at 7:30 p.m. today and

Aug. 15 for those struggling with pain, illness, broken

relationships, grief and other difficult transitions.

The special services, titled “Healing of the Soul,” will take

place at the temple, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. For

information, call Rabbi Rayna Gavurtz at (949) 644-1999.

Cancer foundation will host volunteer session

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will hold an

orientation for volunteers from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at its Orange

County headquarters at 3191-A Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa.

Volunteers are needed for Race for the Cure and fund-raising

events. More than 2,000 volunteers participate annually.

The orientation will open with a presentation about the foundation

and information about breast health. Sessions on specific programs

and volunteer opportunities will follow.

The foundation will hold the race on Sunday, Sept. 28, in Newport

Beach. In its 11 years, the Orange County race has raised more than

$9 million; about 75% stays in the county for local breast cancer

outreach, education, screening and treatment programs.

Reservations are necessary. For more information, call (714)

957-9157.