In and Town Crier
Historical Society talk June 2
In tandem with the town's Heritage month events, the Laguna Beach Historical Society will present Jay O'Connell, author of "Train Robber's Daughter: The Melodramatic Life of Eva Evans 1876-1970," who will describe his subject in a talk beginning at 7:30 p.m. Full Story
League Enlists Able Assistance in Year Ahead
The Laguna Beach chapter of National Assistance League installed new board members on May 12. In the last fiscal year, the chapter returned over $259,340 to the local community through programs that included its early intervention program for developmentally delayed infants, scholarships, a grant to the Senior Center, the Hug-ABear program, aid to the CSP Youth Center, Full Story
Veteran Flag Wavers
Laguna Beach's Pack 35 planted 1,300 flags honoring veterans this Memorial Day, assuming full responsibility for all headstones at Newport Beach's Pacific View Cemetery. Full Story
Local MD Leads Industry Group
Dr. Tom Bent, medical director and chief operating officer of the Laguna Beach Community Clinic, was installed as president elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians. CAFP's more than 7,000 members makes it the largest primary care medical society in California and is the largest chapter of The American Academy of Family Physicians. Full Story
Halvajian-Martin
Wedding Announcement
Joan Halvajian of Laguna Beach and Ed Halvajian of Newport Beach announce the marriage of their daughter, Andrea, to Will Martin, son of Dr. Edith Martin of Jackson, Wyo. and Dr. Sam Martin of Cape Cod, Mass. The Martin wedding took place in the gardens of Lynda Thomas' home in Laguna Beach on April 26. Full Story
Boys and Girls Club Supporters Supply a Sky Full of Stars
On May 9, over 360 attendees supported the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach at its eighth annual "Art of Giving Gala" hosted at the Montage Resort and Spa. The evening netted nearly $200,000, which will go towards maintaining enrichment programs for young people in the community. Full Story
Summing Up Great Park Progress
Informational meeting June 13
The public is invited to a free presentation about progress on Orange County's Great Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13. Michael Pinto, of the Laguna Canyon Foundation, and Irvine's Mayor Beth Krom will speak at the event, held in the multipurpose room of the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon in Irvine. Full Story
Hospital Takes Swing at Fundraising
South Coast Medical Center will host its 2008 golf tournament, "Take a Swing at Cancer" on Jun. 2. Opportunities are still available for teams and individual players to sign up and play in this fundraiser. Individuals play for $250 and teams play for $1,000. The format will be four-man scramble, in which everyone must use three tee shots. Full Story
PD Employee and Son Meet Vanna
Laguna Beach television viewers in April who tuned in the Fox Television game show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" saw police department Sgt. Jason Kravetz announce, "I am not as smart as a fifth grader." Of course, he was all smiles anyway, knowing that had had been smart enough to win $175,000 before blowing a question. Full Story
Locals Make Shelter a Home
Laura's House, a charity dedicated to ending the silence of domestic violence, appointed six new members to its board, including two Laguna residents. Chris Pitet is a founding partner for Grobaty & Pitet LLP, a Newport Beach-based law firmthat represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation matters. Full Story
Pet Shelter Receives Disaster Preparedness Grant
Laguna Beach Animal Shelter received a $4,000 disaster preparedness grant from Petfinder.com Foundation, and plans to use the funds to install a backup electrical generator in case of a power outage. The local shelter was one of 19 organizations to be awarded the grant out of 100 applications nationwide. Full Story
Experts Portray Town's Traits as Home Prices Fall
The question "Has the Real Estate Bubble Influenced Real Estate and Financing in Laguna Beach?" will be the topic of a talk by Rick Cirelli, owner of RTC Mortgage, and Gil Thibault, broker associate with Prudential California Realty, Full Story
Take a Hike This Summer
Explore trails and learn about the flora, fauna, geology and history of Laguna Canyon with volunteer naturalists and Orange County Parks staff. Jun. 1, "First Weekends at the Nix Nature Center- American Indian Musical Instruments" will be held from 1-4 p.m. 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. More info: 200-7288 or visit www.calvaryseaside.org. Full Story
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