Laguna Seniors Hike the High Sierra
Photo courtesy of Larry Pendleton Laguna Seniors Hike the High Sierra Go online at www.lbindy.com to follow Laguna Beach residents Gil Thibault and Larry Pendleton Sept. 9-12 on their 7.3-mile backcountry trek to alpine Thousand Islands Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Full Story
Local Hospital Receives Top Rating
South Coast Medical Center News received a five-star rating for bariatric surgery, the branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment of obesity, from HealthGrades, Inc. and is the only hospital in Orange County to receive this rating, the hospital said in a statement. Full Story
Fundraising gala, Sept. 18
Friendship Shelter Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Homeless
The Friendship Shelter kicks of their fundraising season on Sept. 18 with their 20th anniversary celebration. Hosted by the performance space Seven-Degrees, the party will feature an auction of fine art based on the theme of "home," elegant food, and music and dancing compliments of Blues Offenders. Full Story
Generosity Outfits Local Shelter With A Necessity
A local architect, a well-known builder, several philanthropic suppliers, and neighbors came together to create a dormitorystyle bathroom for the men's floor at Friendship Shelter, another of several important facility upgrades in recent years. Full Story
Church Rallies Around New Pastors
Laguna Beach United Methodist Church welcomes the Reverends Cindy and Doug Williams, who are the newly named pastors for the church. They will host Rally Sunday on Sept. 7, with a church service followed by a cookout. Longtime pastor Ginny Wheeler stepped down earlier this year to enjoy a sabbatical. Full Story
Tickets Still Selling for Laguna-Home Raffle
Tickets are still available for the Ocean Institute's 2008 home raffle.The grand prize is a Laguna Beach home with a panoramic view and an estimated value of $1.2 million, or $1 million cash. Raffle tickets are $150 each, and a maximum of 20,000 tickets will be sold. Full Story
Public Invited to Church Open House
Considering church shopping? Wondering what programs are offered for study, fellowship, service, or for families, seniors, or youth at that big church in the heart of Laguna Beach? Full Story
Ultimate Book Club Begins New Chapter
Have you tried to read the Bible on your own and not gotten very far? Do you wonder what "begats" are all about or why there is discussion of "gospels, miracles, prophecies, Revelation?" Laguna Presbyterian Church will begin new "Disciple Bible Study" classes soon. Whether you already know the Bible, or are a first time student, you are invited to join. Full Story
Women's Club Offers Community a Lifeline
Life Line Screening will be at the Women's Club of Laguna Beach on Sept. 18 offering appointments beginning at 9 a.m. The site is located at 286 Saint Ann's Drive in Laguna Beach. Screenings are fast, painless and affordable. Full Story
Toes on the Nose Reworks Apparel for Board Women
The surf apparel company Toes on the Nose, which operates its flagship store in Laguna Beach, is joining forces with Portland, Ore., based Joda Enterprises to develop a line of surf apparel for women who take the sport seriously. Full Story
Market Conditions Lead to Uncommon Prices
Laguna Beach's real estate bubble has not burst even though sales volume is down. As of July 2008, the medium sale price remained relatively stable at $1.65 million, according to the Laguna Beach Board of Realtors. (See accompanying graph. Full Story
Floral Arts Bloom at Garden Club
The public is invited to learn about floral design when the Laguna Beach Garden Club presents Michael Merritt on Sept. 12. A master in the world of floral art, his vision in the field shows artistic expression through varied styles. Full Story
Conservancy Jumps Aboard for High-Speed Rail Talk
Laguna Canyon Conservancy dinner meetings resume Monday, Sept. 8. at Tivoli Terrace with special guests from the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Jen Labrado, Eugene Kim and Gene Anderson will give a presentation of the proposed high-speed train service for travel between the state's major metropolitan areas. Full Story
Volunteers on a Sweep for Trash
Laguna Beach's anti-litter patrol takes to the streets this Saturday, Sept. 6, between 8 and 10 a.m. Supporters armed with trashpicking devices will deploy from five locations to scour the sands and streets for Labor Day detritus. Volunteers are welcomed at any location. Full Story
Volunteers Needed for Cure Race
The Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has issued a call for volunteers for the 2008 Race for the Cure! The event is Sept. 28 at Fashion Island in Newport Beach and at least 1800 volunteers are needed. Full Story
Be Counted in Film Audience
The public is invited to the showing of "Uncounted," on Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach and the League of Women Voters. "Uncounted" examines the integrity of U.S. elections and their outcomes and could be a wakeup call to American voters as the November election approaches. Full Story
Council Candidate Rollinger Holds Fundraiser
Former city clerk Verna Rollinger, running for a seat on the Laguna Beach City Council, will host a fundraising party on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Crescent Bay home of Cindalee and John Hall. Full Story
Rotary Hears From an Unusual Health Crusader
Nancy Hughes of Stoveteam International will be the speaker for Laguna Beach Rotary Clubs's next Friday meeting, Sept. 5. Hughes set up the team that brings fuel-efficient stoves called ecocinas to the people of Central America, where respiratory problems are the leading cause of death due to smoke inhalation. These efficient stoves assist with ecology and health. Full Story
Expo Sept. 13
Getting Wise About Water Use
Laguna Nursery will host the Laguna Water-wise Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, to provide information about Laguna Beach's response to the drought. There will be special exhibits, speakers and kid activities to raise awareness about ways to conserve water and reduce urban runoff. Full Story
Foundation Aids Bayou Project
The Endangered Planet Foundation held its first fundraising activity to support victims of Hurricane Katrina within days of the storm. Full Story
Planning for a Day in the Park
A free presentation sponsored by the Environmental Coalition for the Orange County Great Park and Great Park Communities will be held Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Irvine Ranch Water District, Multipurpose Room, at 15600 Sand Canyon, Irvine. Doors open at 6:45 and the meeting will end by 9:p.m. Full Story
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