Rotary Scrambles to Replenish OC Food Bank
Laguna Beach Rotary is holding a food drive to replenish the stripped-bare Orange County Food Bank. Rotary member Rosalind Russell received word about the shortage through separate work on the Interfaith Council and notified Rotary president Tory Thomas and service director Adam Heller. Full Story
Friendship Shelter Hires New Leader
Friendship Shelter named Dawn Price as its new executive director, succeeding Carol Rhoads who announced her decision to step down this past April after holding the post since 2006. Price recently relocated to Orange County with her family. She most recently served for four years as chief executive for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Full Story
Laguna Philatelist Helps 'Stamp' Out African Poverty
For the third time, Laguna Beach resident Bill Gross is offering up a portion of his extensive rare stamp collection for charity. A collection of 138 items will be sold at a public auction, the proceeds of which, estimated at between $1.25 million and $1. Full Story
Gallery Founder a Judge in 'Green' Contest
Laguna Beach resident Charles Michael Murray, founder of the Endangered Planet Foundation, is a judge evaluating green products in a Toshiba product innovation contest. Applicants will present their ideas to judges Sept. 25 at Toshiba's Irvine headquarters. Full Story
League Seeks Community Help
The Laguna Beach Assistance League will hold a garage sale on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The event will be held on Goff Street, behind the Turnabout Thrift Shop, at 526 Glenneyre Street. Full Story
Aliso Targeted for Clean Up
Aliso Beach is the place to be on California Coastal Cleanup Day, this Saturday, Sept. 20. From 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., join other beach lovers in removing trash from the second-most popular beach in Orange County. For information and directions call (949) 573-8624, or go to the www.helpbluewater.com "Calendar" section. Full Story
Potluck party, Sept. 21
Endangered Planet Gallery Celebrates Equinox, Peace Day
Endangered Planet Gallery celebrates the autumnal equinox and the United Nations' International Day of Peace on Sunday, Sept. 21, with guest speakers, art and music. The public is invited to attend this event and to either bring a dish or beverage for three friends to share, or make a suggested $5 donation to the Endangered Planet Foundation. Full Story
Photo
Photo courtesy of Peter Weisbrod Indy Goes Royal Laguna Beach resident Peter and Ann Weisbrod recently returned from touring Ireland, staying one night at the majestic Ashford Castle turned luxury hotel. Of course, they took along the Laguna Beach Independent. We invite readers to take us along on their travels and share a photo from their adventures, submitting to www.lbindy.com Full Story
Egly a Guest at Temple Hills Party
Sept. 20
The Temple Hills Community Association will hold its 36th annual party and meeting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the home of Steve and Susan Sandler, 718 Coast View Drive. The event is open to residents and friends of Temple Hills and its association. Full Story
TOWNA Hosts Neighborhood Picnic
Potluck Sept. 21
The Top of the World Neighborhood Association (TOWNA) will hold their annual neighborhood potluck picnic from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Alta Laguna Park. Full Story
Woman's Club Hosts Identity Theft Talk
A free educational program to help prevent identity theft is being held on Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Woman's Club, 286 St. Ann's Drive. Full Story
Spiritual Center Celebrates Global Peace Day
Gathering Sept. 21
The Center for Global Peace & Prosperity will host a Sacred Sunday gathering at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, in conjunction with the United Nations' International Day of Peace, where individuals, communities, nations and governments are encouraged to highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Full Story
Community Bike Ride Planned in Laguna Beach
Saturday, Sept. 20
Organizers of Critical Mass, who assert cyclists' right to the road with mass cycling events, plan a community-wide, dropin bike ride in Laguna Beach beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, and every third Saturday thereafter. Full Story
AAUW Woos Members Keen for Reinvention
Symposium, Sunday, Sept. 21
"Inventing and Reinventing Ourselves in a Time of Change," a 2 p.m. symposium Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Laguna College of Art and Design, kicks off the new member drive of the Laguna Beach branch of American Association of University Full Story
Rejuvenate Yourself and Sealife at Salon
Blow Salon and Aveda have teamed up with Pacific Marine Mammal Center to raise funds for sick and injured marine mammals. This Friday, Sept. 19, Blow Salon from 6 to 9 p.m. Full Story
Club Invites New Families to its Open House
A ribbon will be cut officially on the Boys and Girls Club's new tech center on Saturday, Sept. 20, during an open house and ceremony involving the club's State Street sponsor. The activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. include a Day For Kids with games, a bounce house, make your own sundaes, and more. Full Story
Skin Products Offered at Contest
Laguna Beach-based company Smart Girls Who Surf (SGWS), producers of all-natural sun care products, will preview "FanSea Face," at the Roxy Jam in Cardiff, Calif. Sept. 19-21. SGWS is a sponsor of the all- girl longboard competition that benefits the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. Full Story
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