Peace Garden
Volunteer gardeners pitched in on Saturday to refurbish the Mountain Avenue beach access greenery, maintained for years by a volunteer caretaker. Its location, midway between what had been a triangle of gay-friendly businesses, made the garden an informal memorial for AIDS victims. City maintenance workers provided water,trash bags and hauled away debris. Full Story
Compassion for Clients Unites Women Lawyers
Laguna Beach resident Kim Leone Olenicoff has opened a women-owned law firm that promises its specialty is a kinder, gentler legal practice. Olenicoff & Zinser, which opened its doors Aug. 1 in Irvine, is comprised solely of women lawyers who specialize in bankruptcy. Full Story
Assisteens Recruit at a Beach Party
Assisteens, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Laguna Beach, invites all high school girls to an introductory summer beach party on Aug. 28 at Victoria Beach from 3 - 6 p.m. Assisteens girls and mothers participate in local philanthropy and community service. Full Story
County Democrats Rally for Obama
Democrats, independents, and undecideds will join together on Sunday, Aug. 17, at an Obama fundraiser block party at Laguna Niguel's Bistro K 's. All races, ages, and religions are being represented at this event sponsored by South Orange County United For Change. Full Story
Rummage for Bargains as Church Raises Money
Neighborhood Congregational Church will hold its 58th annual bargain festival on Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., 340 St. Ann's Drive. Full Story
Citizens Invited for Inside Look at Police Dept.
The Laguna Beach Police Department is accepting applications for the Citizen Academy. The academy starts Sept. 18 and will meet every Thursday from 6-9:30 p.m. for 12 weeks. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 1. Full Story
Children Vacation by Exploring Their World
Children are invited to spend a week exploring "God's Big Backyard" with United Methodist Church, Aug. 18-22 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This year's Vacation Bible School will include learning various stories from the Bible in addition to exploring the natural world. Full Story
Funds to Raise Boy's Spirit, Body
The Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club of Laguna Niguel is organizing a fundraiser Sept. 7 to help pay for high school athlete Cameron Piorek's physical therapy. The fundraising event, whose goal is to raise $150,000 will include a 5K, live music, a pancake breakfast sponsored by Ruby's San Juan Capistrano, a silent auction, and a carnival atmosphere. Full Story
Pulpit Filled by Peacemaking Guest
Laguna Presbyterian Church welcomes guest preacher, Fahed Abu Akel, a Palestinian-Christian born in Galilee, who will preach at its 8:30 and 10 a.m. services on Aug 17. Rev. Abu Akel is a former moderator of the General Assembly of Presbyterian Church USA and a Presbyterian pastor. Full Story
Magazine Founders Address Biz Club
The Laguna Beach Business Club invites the public to meet the founders of Laguna Beach Magazine on Aug. 21. Ben Warner and Steve Zepezauer will speak to members of the Business Club and guests on Aug. 21 at 7:30 a.m., in Hotel Laguna's Catalina Room. Full Story
Don't Lose Class By Putting it Off
Time is running out to register for fall classes through the Senior Services Center in collaboration with the Emeritus Institute at Irvine Valley College. Fall classes are held Aug. 25 - Dec. 19. For more information or to register visit www.ivc.edu/ emeritus or call (949) 451-5382. Full Story
Senior Center at Center of Club's Attention
Dea Field from the city's Senior Center will speak at the Laguna Beach Rotary Club's Aug. 22 noon meeting. Field will update the club on progress at the project underway at Third and Mermaid Streets. For information on attending the lunch, contact Brendon Cheves at (949) 494-2695. 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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