Community & Clubs:

The Harbor Mesa Lions rocked and roared at the annual District Convention in Ventura, according to Carol Van Holt. They were definitely “the” winning club, receiving many honors and awards. They achieved the honors of: Division B Club of the Year, Visitation Club of the Year and also the winning centerpiece contest. Members receiving honors were: President of the Year, Gina Stansbury, Region Secretary of the Year, Jennifer Kelder and Winning Bulletin Editor, Carol Van Holt.

Two members received prestigious awards. Past District Gov. Barbara Hayward was given the International Presidents Commendation, and Joan Parks was given the Multiple District 4 Excellence Award.

WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER FRIDAY

Tablas Creek, A Central Coast winery, is supporting The Newport Irvine Rotary Foundation by hosting an educational wine tasting 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at 1719 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, board member Guy Harden said. “Six Rhone varietals will be poured,” he said. The public is invited to attend and a donation of $25 will be taken at the door. Make reservations by calling (949) 929-6770.

BINGO FOR THE LIONS FUNDRAISER

The Costa Mesa Orange Coast Lions Breakfast Club held a spaghetti dinner and bingo night recently at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, according to President Judy Wines.

“We had about 250 in attendance who enjoyed our wonderful Chef Bob Walkers’ spaghetti,” Wines said.

The event was begun many years ago by the late Marvin Kravitz.

Donations were provided by Angels Baseball, Applebees, Avila’s, Big-5 Sporting Goods, California Pizza Kitchen, Coco’s, Connell Chevrolet, Corner Bakery, Dodgers Baseball, Hooters, In-N-Out Burger, Jacks Surfboards, Metro Car Wash, Mi Casa, Newport Rib, Omelet Parlor, Patrick’s Pub, Pick-up Stix, Plums Cafe, Souplantation, Stater Bros, Trader Joe’s, Wahoos, Golden Dragon and Z’Tejas.

The success of this fundraiser makes it possible to keep donating money and time to the Costa Mesa community, Wines said.

WORTH REPEATING

Thought for the Day as provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council… “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

— Mohandas K. Gandhi

SERVICE CLUB MEETINGS THIS WEEK

You are invited to attend a service club meeting this coming week to learn more about opportunity for service.

Most clubs will buy your first meal for you as you get acquainted with them.

TODAY

7:30 a.m.: The 10-member Newport Harbor Kiwanis Club meets at Denny’s Restaurant, 290 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

10 a.m.: The 20-member Exchange Club of Corona del Mar meets at the McFadden Intermediate School, 2701 S. Raitt Ave., Santa Ana, for a Freedom Shrine Dedication.

THURSDAY

7 a.m.: The 20-member Costa Mesa Orange Coast Lions Club meets at Mimi’s Café.

Noon: The 85-member Rotary Club of Newport Irvine meets at the University Club at UCI, for a program by Randy A. Platt, chief executive of the Community Senior Service. Visit www.ni-rotary.org.

The 95-member Exchange Club of Newport Harbor meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a business meeting.

SATURDAY

6 p.m.: The 65-member Rotary Club of Newport Balboa celebrates its 70th anniversary of service to the community at the Crevier Classic Cars Club in Costa Mesa. Cost is $70 per person. For reservations call Lauren Reeves at (949) 878-2121 or e-mail [email protected]. Visit www.newportbalboa.org.

MONDAY

6:30 p.m.: Soroptimist International of Newport Harbor meets at the SCAPE Gallery, 2859 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, for a program by Jacqueline Murekatete, a Genocide survivor of the Tutsis in Rwanda. To make a reservation call (949) 723-3406.

TUESDAY

7:30 a.m.: The 55-member Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at Five Crowns for a program by Kathy McCarell on Family Violence. Visit www.newportbeachsunriserotary.org.

COMMUNITY & CLUBS is published Saturdays. Send your service club’s meeting information by fax to (714) 921-8655 or by e-mail to [email protected] .