Learn to Swim camp Type of Event: Youth Programs Starts: Jun 19, 2006 9:00:00 AM Ends: Aug 11, 2006 7:00:00 PM Open to all swimmers from beginner to experienced, Learn to Swim is a water safety/group swim instruction program for children six months old and up.

By Chris Kim For the Summer Titan Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest takes the audience through a voyage across the seven seas with pirates and sea monsters with the latest in CGI technology, but the film fails to surpass its predecessor's success artistically.

The blood supply in Southern California is critically low according to an alert issued by the American Red Cross last Monday. The organization is asking the general public to donate blood. All blood types are needed, both rare and common. According to the American Red Cross' July newsletter, local blood supply has hit a six-year low.

A young College World Series fan enjoys a snack on the "Road to Omaha" statue in front of Rosenblatt Stadium during the 2006 College World Series.

Marijuana is still top among illegal drugs being used, according to the 2006 National Drug Threat Assessment, a report released by the National Drug Intelligence Center in February. Pot has maintained its popularity despite the rise of other drugs, like ecstasy at the beginning of the decade and the recent rise in abuse of prescription drugs.

Able to Change Recovery What: Residential program, with residences separate from the actual treatment facility; has room for 30 male or female clients. Treatment: Three phases at 30 days each: phase one involves intense primary care with group and one-on-one counseling, hypnosis and meetings with a clinical psychologist; phase two is the transitional phase where patients take on more responsibilities and work on getting back into the "real world"; phase three is extended care, known as the "exit planning" phase where patients continue to receive counseling as they near the end of the program.

While someone may consider tackling a substance abuse problem alone, checking into a rehabilitation center, whether alone or with a friend or relative's support, may increase the chances for a healthy lifestyle change. Mike Ballue - program director for Ocean Recovery, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Newport Beach - said that a person trying to solve a drug or alcohol dependency issue on his or her own is like "trying to fix a broken leg by running on it.