August Hikes Schedule for Park
Explore the trails and learn more about the flora, fauna, geology and history of this 6,600-acre wilderness area with Laguna Canyon News Foundation volunteer naturalists and Orange County Parks staff. Remember - sunscreen, sturdy shoes and water are wilderness essentials, along with any medications you require. Full Story
Art Appreciation
From left, Boys and Girls Club club members Jacklyn Yoon, Nicole Blashtein, Jordon Eiler, Daniell Treadwell and Jake Yoon toured the Wyland Gallery last month, escorted by Sue Monlux and April Rath, directors of Brainpower, a nonprofit partnership with the club to discourage drug and alcohol use. Besides a private tour, 13 club members also combed the beach for trash. Full Story
Win a Smart Car at Hospital Gala
A Smart Car will be the grand prize at the opportunity drawing for South Coast Medical Center Foundation's 26th annual charity auction and gala. Tickets are $100 each, or $500 for six. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. Attire is black tie, "island style," or a combination of both. Full Story
New Doctor Joins Wellness Center
Dr. Brett Diaz, D.C., a certified Active Release Technique Provider, has joined North Laguna Beach Wellness Center and is now offering this unique service in town. Diaz promises to offer a valuable addition to the programs already offered that provide nutritional, structural and homeopathic care through the Wellness Center. Full Story
Habitat Fundraiser Set for Episcopal Church
Habitat for Humanity and the community of Laguna Beach will host a fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 3 from 4-8 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. The event will benefit a 27-unit complex of new Habitat-built homes in San Juan Capistrano. Full Story
Author, Shooter Return for Marine Center Benefit
The photographer and author of the Comeback Kids book series will be signing the books at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center on Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. The Comeback Kids book series is a series of color photography books about animal species making comebacks. Full Story
Picture Perfect
A family relishes a Catalina view above Treasure Island Beach. Full Story
Seniors Offered a Brain-Stretching Activities
August is full of exciting activities for Laguna Beach seniors. Don't miss out on a tropical summer luau on Aug. 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. featuring a lunch, hula dancing by "Halau Hula O Lei Mohala", raffles prizes, and good company. Full Story
Flights of Fun Taking Off at Former Air Base
Beginning Aug. 2, the Great Park will come alive with "Night Flights" - a series of Friday night dance parties and Saturday evening concert and dance performances at the Preview Park. Full Story
Advice Offered on Medical Insurance
The Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. in collaboration with HICAP offer trained volunteers to advise and provide information on Medicare, HMO appeals, long term care and supplemental insurance on the first and third Mondays of the month from 9 - 11 a.m. Full Story
Local Hotel Joins Green Scene
The Casa Laguna Inn & Spa replaced all of its bedding and spa linens with those made from 100% bamboo. This change is the latest in a series of steps the hotel ownership has taken to become a more eco-friendly business. In addition to the new linens for room bedding and spa tables, Casa Laguna is currently transitioning to a line of all organic spa products. Full Story
Store Cycles to Stop AIDS
Laguna Drug participated in AIDS LifeCycle7, a recent seven day bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Michelle Sherman, the HIV specialist pharmacist at Laguna Drug and vice chair of the city's HIV advisory committee, and David Olsen, vice president of pharmacy for Quality Drug, both participated in the event as a roadie and rider, respectively. 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
Rummage for Bargains at Sale
The Laguna Beach United Methodist Church will hold a yard sale on Aug. 2 from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Furniture, appliances, home decor items, artwork, jewelry, more will be sold. Proceeds support UMW women's programs, including a women's retreat and refurbishing of Aldersgate, the UM retreat house. Full Story
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