Propelled by Loss, She Now Helps Other Victims
After seeing firsthand the hardship cancer metes out to families when her own daughter died from the disease, Laguna Beach resident Patty Collins recently joined the Beckstrand Cancer Foundation board. Having seen the difficulties cancer causes families, she was eager to join an organization that provides in-depth direct financial and emotional assistance. Full Story
Relay for Life Needs Volunteers to Become a Reality
Volunteers are needed for Laguna's next American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which is scheduled for August. Held at El Morro Elementary School, Relay for Life requires a lot of grass roots effort from the community in order to succeed. Full Story
Eco Soldiers
Join your neighbors this Saturday, March 1, collecting trash from local beaches, between 8 and 9:30 a.m., at Brooks, Oak, Thalia, Main Beach and Laguna Beach High School. On Feb. 2, these supporters of Zero Trash Laguna collected 211 pounds of trash and 139 pounds of recyclables. Full Story
Former Software Exec Turns On Internet TV
Laguna Beach resident George Riviere teamed up with a former colleague to invest in KoldCast TV, an Irvine-based start-up that offers cable-style on-demand entertainment programming over the Internet. At its site, KoldCast TV is currently offering 13 channels of programming, ranging from comedy to filmshorts to one for viewers 18 and older. Full Story
Isles Works on Saving the Planet
Laguna environmentalist Max Isles will give a talk from 2 - 3:30 p.m. on Mar. 8, on what individuals can do to lower green house gas emissions and conserve water. The talk will be held at Yogaworks in Newport Beach, located at 230 Newport Center Drive. Full Story
Drive for Blood Detours for a Second Stop
If you missed the drive at Laguna Presbyterian, there will be another opportunity to donate blood Mar. 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Ruby's Diner, 30622 S. Pacific Coast Highway. Southern California is suffering a major blood shortage. Full Story
Laughter Yoga Club Changes Meeting Time
Beginning March 1, the Laguna Laughter Club will offer free laughter exercise classes, Sunday though Friday at 7:45 a.m., with a Saturday meeting at 5:30 p.m. Easy gentle stretches, yogic breathing, and intentional laughter (without the need of jokes or comedy) lead to reduced stress and anxiety, improved immunity, self-confidence, and lots of fun and friendship. Full Story
Webelos Grab Top Cub Scout Honor
Thor Fay, Tanner Flagstad, and David Jensen, Laguna Webelos Cub Scouts, each received the Arrow of Light, the highest Cub Scouting award, during a formal ceremony that featured native American dances performed by members of the Order of the Arrow, a Boy Scout Honors group. Last Tuesday, Feb. Full Story
Success Not a Long Shot With These Teams
Basketball Signups
Basketball league registration for girls in grades K - 8th at the Boys & Girls Club Canyon branch will close Mar. 7 This is an opportunity for girls to learn the skills of the sport, enhance their self-esteem and be part of a team. Weekly one-hour practices begin March 31, and games will run April 15 to June 9. Full Story
CHOC Follies are Anything But Folly at Fundraising
Local business, civic and society leaders are polishing their singing and dancing in preparation for the 11th annual CHOC Follies: "Waiting for CHOCMAN - A Musical Mockumentary!" which will hit the stage of Chapman University Memorial Auditorium on Mar. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., and on Mar. 15 at 2 and 8 p.m. Full Story
Women Offer Grants to Worthy Applicants
The American Association of University Women's Laguna Beach Foundation invites local non-profit organizations to submit applications for grants from $200 to $750 that address needs related to AAUW's mission. Funding requests must relate to the education and needs of women and girls or provide information to educate and benefit the public. Full Story
Nominate Your Favorite Eco-Hero
The city's environmental committee is accepting nominations for its environmental award program, which recognizes local efforts to preserve, conserve, protect, and enhance the town's environment. The nomination deadline is March 21 at 5 p.m. Full Story
Hospital Recruits Another Board Member
Peter Craig of Laguna Niguel joined the South Coast Medical Center foundation's board. Craig, who brings over 20 years of business development experience to the board, is chairman of Valicore Technologies, Inc., an Irvine technology services company. Full Story
Pickled History Yields a Tasting Lesson
Learning how to make the great American kosher dill pickle while discovering the pickle's amazing history is sure to excite the taste buds of any pickle lover. What makes a pickle kosher? This and many other questions will be answered on March 11 at 4:30 p.m. during kosher pickle making at Chabad Jewish Center. Full Story
Team Women Tally Personal Coach Scores
The Laguna Beach chapter of Team Women is spotlighting one of its own members at its next public meeting, March 6 at 9 a.m. All business women are encouraged to attend. Team Women member Morning Star Holmes, a professional life coach, who will describe what a life coach does and what their clients can expect. Full Story
Toll Road Testimony Finds a Second Audience With Conservancy
Dinner meeting, March 3
The Laguna Canyon Conservancy will show video excerpts at their dinner meeting on Monday, March 3 from the recent hearing by the Coastal Commission over the southcounty toll road. The evening will also feature a slide show by Derek Ostensen about newly acquired open space in Laguna Canyon. Full Story
Library Showcases Preschool's Art
Creative works by students of the Boys & Girls Club Even Start Preschool are being displayed at the Laguna Beach Library during the month of March. The preschool children and their families will go to the library Mar. 5 for the officialopening. Full Story
Religious Services Announcements News
News Calvary Chapel Seaside Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Kurt E. Schonheinz, Pastor Children's ministry Sunday mornings. Wednesday night worship service at 7 p.m. Men's and women's studies occur monthly. All services at Lang Park multipurpose room, 21546 Wesley Dr. More info: 200-7288 or visit www.calvaryseaside.org. Full Story
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