Yorke's Gate is Path for Eagle Scout
Trevor B. Yorke of Laguna Beach received the rank of Eagle Scout on March 14 at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held by Troop 734. In the process of earning the 26 merit badges required to achieve this rank, Yorke climbed Mt. Full Story
Get Your HAM License; No News Morse Code Required
Exam Sunday, March 30
Local News Attention aspiring amateur radio (HAM) operators: the FCC amateur radio operator license examinations will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, March 30, at the Resource Center. Note that multiple-choice questions have replaced Morse code. The fee is $14, in cash. Be sure to bring a photo ID. Full Story
Laguna Culinary Arts Takes Green Pledge
Laguna Culinary Arts is using more eco-friendly "green" paper products that are either made from recycled materials or from materials that degrade in landfills. Cups and containers are now made of 100 percent corn products and the "clam shell" type of to-go containers are now made from sugar fiber. Full Story
Furniture Designers Outfit Charity Golf Event
Modern Studio Furnishings of Laguna Beach was selected to decorate the celebrity green room at the 2008 Athletes First Golf Classic, a charity benefit for Orangewood Pals held earlier this month at the St. Regis in Dana Point. Full Story
Historical Society Seeks Surfer Photos
The Laguna Beach Historical Society is looking to borrow photographs of surfingfrom the 1960s to use in an upcoming exhibition at John Wayne Airport. The society will scan the images and promptly return them the owners. The next Historical Society program will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers on Apr. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Full Story
Overcoming Grief Through Sharing
A seven-week grief recovery class begins Mar. 31 at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Licensed therapist, Jackie Pearson, will facilitate the group. Pearson and her team will use "The Grief Recovery Handbook," a proven path of specific actions needed to complete the grieving process and accept death. Full Story
Heating Up Firefighter Recruiting
The 2008 Southern California Firefighter Recruitment Fair will be held Apr. 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 626 N. Eckhoff Stre et in Orange. Sponsored by California Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service, this event is an opportunity to meet female firefighters and fire department recruiters. Full Story
Health Talk Offered
Wellness coach Kim Quick will speak Saturday, April 3 at noon at the Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St. Those interested in attending should RSVP to 455-3095. Quick own Health2U, which provides wellness coaching to individuals and corporations. Full Story
Methodist Church Honors Emeritus Pastor Watson
There will be a special service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church honoring Rev. Jaye Watson, minister of visitation, as pastor emeritus. Watson, who has served the church for more than 50 years, will be relinquishing her day-to-day responsibilities, but will remain with the church as a sage source of wisdom and experience. Full Story
Rock the Casbah for Laguna Presbyterian Preschool
Fundraiser March 30
The 2008 Laguna Presbyterian Preschool Fundraiser, "Rock the Casbah," will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at Mozambique restaurant. Full Story
Newcomer Added to Hospital Board
Laguna Beach resident Ronald Loder has joined the South Coast Medical Center Foundation's board. Loder brings a background in finance and accounting to the board. Currently, Loder manages a private investment fund. Full Story
Getting the View From the Top
The Top of the World Neighborhood Association TOWNA) will hold its annual "Meet the Mayor" event on Mar. 30 from 3 - 5 p.m. The event, where neighbors will be able to meet and provide input to Laguna Beach Mayor Jane Egly, will be held at the home of Chris and Dinah Brazelton at 2891 Chateau Way. Light refreshments will be served. Full Story
Assist League by Donating
The Turnabout Thrift Shop's Spring Garage Sale will be held Apr. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day. It will be located behind the shop at 526 Glenneyre Street. Donations of furniture and household items are greatly appreciated. For more information on donating call (949) 494-5977. Full Story
Defining Formulaic is Workshop's Task
Wednesday night drew back the curtains on a hot topic of an upcoming workshop about the downtown specific plan, which governs the approval process for businesses seeking to locate along Forest Avenue and Coast Highway in the village area. Full Story
Fair to Help Vets Find Work
The RecruitMilitary Career Fair event will take place on Apr. 3 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Over 500 veterans are expected to attend this special event intended to help recently returning troops and other veterans and service members, and their spouses findjobs. Full Story
Maturity Matters For These Events
April will be an exciting month for Laguna's most mature residents. The city's Senior Services and Laguna Outreach for Community Arts are presenting new art workshops. The Art of Drawing will be held Wed., Apr. 9, 16, and 23. Full Story
Eggstravaganza
From left, Lucas Duensing, Vincent Virga, Shayne Applebaum, Keala Henry, Sophia Duensing, Anna Sanders, celebrate their finds on the Laguna Beach Parents Club' second annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 22, at Moulton Meadows Park. Over 65 families turned out. Full Story
NB Library Sets Memorial for Baghdad Booksellers
American artists will pay tribute to Baghdad's literary culture in "Memorial for Mutanabbi Street," a public program of music, literature, filmand Middle Eastern food at the Newport Beach Central Library on Mar. 29. One year ago, a bomb exploded on Mutanabbi Street, the center of Baghdad bookselling, filled with lively bookstores, cafés and bookstalls. Full Story
Gathering for a Grand Occasion
The second annual Gathering of the Grandmothers took place at the Aliso Creek Inn Mar. 7 - 9. The gathering was attended by over 80 women who are drawn to the message of the Great Council of the Grandmothers. The Great Council of the Grandmothers are forms of the divine who appeared to Sharon McErlane, a Laguna Beach psychotherapist, in 1996. Full Story
Early Adopters Out for Street Sweeps
Zerotrashlaguna.org, the grassroots, community movement working to keep Laguna's streets and beaches free of trash, invites residents to adopt their own street for clean up on the first Saturday of each month. On Apr. 5, meet at Brooks, Oak, Thalia Street beach access points, or on Forest Avenue at Hobie Sports or LBHS to join other earlier adopters between 8 and 9:30 a. Full Story
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