City Leaders Serve as Charm Tour Guides
Sunday, May 18
The popular Village Laguna Charm House Tour sets out Sunday, May 18. Last year, 800 visitors participated as part of the city's celebration of its heritage in May. Civic leaders will be among the home and bus guides. The 36th annual Charm House Tour will feature fivenorth Laguna Beach homes. Full Story
Check Out This Non-Fiction: Library Invaded by Critters News
News Reptiles and amphibians have moved into the Laguna Beach library. Children's librarian Rebecca Porter says the temporary invasion is expected to last throughout May and June while the library hosts a unique art exhibit featuring artwork by watercolorist Katherine A. Taylor. Full Story
Connells to Lead Legion in '08
Laguna Beach's American Legion Post 222 installed new officersfor the coming year on Thursday, May 8, electing Dave Connell to serve as commander for the third time in 10 years. In an unusual arrangement Connell's wife, Diane, will also serve as president, but of the post's Auxiliary. She has held the top job for eight years. Full Story
Benefit Doubles its Net for Resource Center
Over 50 volunteers and 40 boutiques joined together on May 7 to hold the second annual Boutique Benefit, a shopping extravaganza stocked solely with donations from local retail shops and the closets of generous Laguna Beach residents. Full Story
Friendship Shelter Shifts Its Outreach Online
Friendship Shelter has posted to its website the spring edition of its Forum newsletter, which includes for the first time a listing of fiscal year 2007 supporters, as well as news of program enhancements and activities in support of formerly homeless residents. Full Story
Baby Gear Wanted for New Moms
The Laguna Beach Resource Center will be collecting new baby items for gift baskets to donate to the Laguna Beach Community Clinic's expecting mothers. Donations can be dropped at the Chamber of Commerce. Full Story
Church Hosts Family Night Out
Families are invited to Laguna Presbyterian Church's Fellowship Hall for Family Fun Night on May 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. Children and teens accompanied by a parent are welcome. Pizza, hot dogs, soft drinks, and bingo cards will be sold. Full Story
Clinic Hosts Cinco De Mayo Fest
Approximately 150 guests celebrated Laguna Beach Community Clinic's second annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Villa San Lorenzo, the home of James and Kathy Conrad in Upper Three Arch Bay on May 4. Over $20,000 was raised for the programs of the clinic. Full Story
Lawyer Wins Respect of His Peers
William S. O'Hare, administrative partner in charge of Snell & Wilmer's Orange County office,has become a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the nation's top legal associations. He was inducted during a recent meeting of the 60-yearold association in Tucson, Ariz. Full Story
Store Owner Kindles a Party for Creative Cravings
May 16 marks a double celebration for candle retailer Pure Light. It is the one-year birthday of the store, as well as the birthday of the inspiration behind the store, the loss of the owner's son Tyeson two years ago. Owner Judy Kelly invites the public to the anniversary weekend, dedicated to celebrating the spirit of creativity. Full Story
Dads Dine to Discuss College
All dads of infants through high school-aged children are invited to The Dad's Group at Laguna Presbyterian Church on May 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The discussion topic will be about readying parents and kids for the day children leave home for college. Full Story
'Goat Lady' to Speak in Pomona
Laguna's "goat lady" Rosalind Russell, whose R Star Foundation donates goats to women in rural Nepal and is building a school there, will be the guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. service of the Unity Church of Pomona on Sunday, May 18. 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
Crevier Revs Engines to Support Komen Campaign
Start your engines! The 12th Annual BMW Ultimate Drive® arrives at Crevier BMW in Santa Ana on Thursday, May 22, inviting car enthusiasts to take a spin to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For every mile driven at the event, BMW North America will donate $1 to the Orange County affiliate of Komen for the Cure, the campaign to end breast cancer. Full Story
O.C. Supervisor Addresses Canyon Conservancy
Over 100 people attended the Laguna Canyon Conservancy meeting at Monday, May 5, to hear O.C. Supervisor Pat Bates, who discussed a range of topics ranging from replacing the former sheriff indicted on federal corruption charges to the 241 toll road proposal through San Onofre State Park. Full Story
Geologists Earn Honors for Bluebird Work
The 2007 California Geotechnical Engineers Association awarded its outstanding project of the year to GeofirmStoney-Miller Consultants Inc. on May 3 for their geotechnical investigation, design and construction monitoring for the Bluebird Canyon landslide repair in Laguna Beach. Full Story
Red Cross Heaps Praise on Acts of Heroism
The public has an opportunity to purchase tickets to the Red Cross' fifth annual Bravo for Bravery awards breakfast through May 21. The event recognizes local citizens who have helped in times of emergency over the last year. Full Story
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