Gamble Pays Off For Local Woman and Agency
Collette Kaplan of Laguna Beach won $25,000 in Orange County Coastkeeper's 2008 raffle drawing held recently in Costa Mesa. Approximately 754 tickets were bought for the raffle,originally sold at $100 each for a chance to win a grand prize of a Lexus hybrid vehicle. Full Story
Workshop Offers a Guide for Grieving
Have you lost a loved one? Did Easter reopen wounds of loss? You are invited to join a 7 week grief recovery class that began Mar. 31 at Laguna Presbyterian Church. This class offers an opportunity to grow and heal. Others who have participated are grateful for the input and support they received. Full Story
Preaching Jesus to a New Generation
Jeff Pearson, who grew up attending Laguna Presbyterian Church and is a leader with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in San Diego, will speak on "Jesus, Justice and Poverty," on Apr. 6, at 10 a.m. in the church parlor. Pearson will consider the shift in campus culture that has occurred in Generations X and Y, children born after 1965. Full Story
Temporary Electronic Waste Site Opens
Instead of stumbling over unused computers, printers, faxes, or televisions, Surterre Properties invites anyone with unwanted electronics to drive through the Laguna Beach School District parking lot (550 Blumont, corner of Park Avenue/ Blumont) on Apr. 12 from 9 a.m. Full Story
Be a Gem and Help Sponsor Hospital's Fashion Event
On Apr. 25, South Coast Medical Center will host its 2008 fashion show, "Steppin' Into Spring." Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event, which will take place at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point. Full Story
Ebell Shows Its Support
Ebell Club members Mitchellene Channels (center) and Penny Favour Stastny (right) present a donation to South Coast Medical Center for the purchase of a defibrillator. Receiving the gift was Elizabeth Pearson- Schneider, director of the hospital foundation. Full Story
Grapes for Grads Gives Students a Taste of Success
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association and the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach will hold their third annual wine tasting and scholarship fundraising event, Grapes for Grads, Apr. 27 from 12 - 4 p.m. at Tivoli Too located at 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Full Story
Author Lights Path For Others Nursing Losses
Pure Light Company announces an evening with a certified grief and loss facilitator Loretta Holton on Apr. 11 at 7 p.m. Holton, a Reiki master/teacher, angel therapy practitioner, and spiritual medium has written "The Journey of Expansion - A Mother's Journey from Loss to Eternal Love. Full Story
Invasive Plants Season Conservancy's Menu
Monthly meeting April 7
Landscape architect Bob Borthwick will be the guest speaker at the next monthly dinner meeting of the Laguna Canyon Conservancy on April 7 at Tivoli Terrace. Borthwick will give a slide presentation about invasive plants and what residents can to do to prevent their spread into open space. He is currently working on a brochure with a list of tips on the same topic. Full Story
Garden Club Sets Out for Tuscany
Landscape designer Annie Hall will present "Tuscany in Your Garden" to the Laguna Beach Garden Club on Apr. 11. Hall has a degree in both ornamental horticulture and landscape design. Hall has made many guest appearances on the Do-It- Yourself network and has been featured in Sunset Magazine. Full Story
Temporary Storage Needed for Donations to Boutique Benefit
Organizers for the second annual Boutique Benefit, which raises money for the Laguna Resource Center, are in need of temporary space in a clean garage or warehouse where they can stash the generous donations of clothing and accessories that are pouring in for the big event on May 3. Full Story
Mammal Center Wins Green Contest
Pacific Marine Mammal Center is the $5,000 winner of the 2008 Adopt-A-Clean-Up contest sponsored by Sunshine Makers, Inc., the makers of Simple Green products. Full Story
Spring Cleaning and Tax Relief Come Together
Donate your collectibles, housewares, and linens to the Assistance League's Turnabout Thrift Shop, for a charitable write-off. Clothing, books, CDs, and toys are also always appreciated. The shop is located at at 526 Glenneyre St. and is open Tues., Thurs., Fri. from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sat. from 10 - 3. For further information call (949) 494-5977. Full Story
Don't Trash Your Weekend
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 adopters between 8 and 9:30 a.m. Full Story
Expect a Four-footed Welcome at Guide Dog Lunch
Fundraiser April 13
The Orange County Friends Committee of Guide Dogs for the Blind will host their second annual Labs and Lunch fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at Tivoli Too. Nora Vitz Harrison, author of "Dear Kilroy: A Dog to Guide Us" (Capital Books, 2003), will be the special guest speaker. Full Story
Teen Returns to Runways of Laguna
Laguna helped make Tessa Greenwalt a successful model, and now she will make Laguna Beach her home. Three years ago 15-year-old Greenwalt was discovered in downtown Laguna Beach by photographer Adeeb Hurani, who sent her photos to Los Angeles modeling agencies. She has since modeled for Friar Tux, Wet Seal, and Amadeo Decada among others. Full Story
Religious Services
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. Full Story
|
|
|
LBHS Football Book 2009
|
