Two-Wheeling Along France’s Canals
Draw Bridges Don't Slacken Her Pace
Part 8
Day 13 Chantel Censoir to Camecy and Brene
This morning I took an electric train from the station across from the campground to Clamecy. Just as I was wheeling my bike down the train platform all the screws from my mirror fell off. I stopped and picked them up, glad they were only from my mirror and not a more serious problem, such as my derailleur falling apart.
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As Work Slows, Builders Donate Time
Members of the Boys & Girls Club's TLC branch in Bluebird Park will be able to continue to make use of an outdoor patio even in the rain thanks to the generous support of several local contractors. Full Story
Boutique Helps Wrap Up Holiday
The Laguna Beach Assistance News League's annual Christmas Boutique will be open Dec. 5 and 6 for further shopping opportunities. Don't miss out on their holiday delights at affordable prices. Friday hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday hours 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The shop is at 526 Glenneyre Street. Full Story
Si, Don't Miss the Sell-ebration!
Casa Caroni is celebrating its first anniversary the Latin way, with a fiesta! The party will be held Friday, Nov. 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy food from Mil Juegos restaurant, wine, music, and 20 percent off of Casa Caroni purchases all week long. Full Story
Methodists Fill Gift Boxes
The children of the Laguna Beach United Methodist Church and their families recently participated in Operation Christmas Child. They filled 75 plastic shoeboxes with items that can bring delight to a child: school supplies, hygiene items, socks, t-shirts, ball caps, and toys. The boxes are to be taken to a distribution center, where books about Jesus are added. Full Story
Local Attorney Wins Worth's Praise
Laguna Beach resident Mark E. Powell, of Irvine's Albrecht & Barney law office, was named among the nation's top estate planning attorneys in Worth magazine's December/January issues. Powell teaches at Chapman University's law school and has written in various industry publications on trust issues. He also serves on the endowment committee at St. Full Story
Rotary Club Spices Things Up
The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach has invited Dana Le Fever from the Chile Group Study Exchange team as the speaker at Dec. 5 noon meeting at the Hotel Laguna. She will share her experiences about spending time with Chilean families and learning more about their culture, language and more. Full Story
Conservancy to Examine Measure M's Impact
The Laguna Canyon Conservancy dinner meeting Dec. 1 at Tivoli Terrace will focus on the extension of Measure M, the half-cent sales tax passed by 70 percent of Orange County voters. Over the next 30 years, Measure M is expected to raise $11.8 billion for freeway construction or improvement, including two new environmental programs. Full Story
Filling Out a Memory for Inn's Anniversary
The current owner of La Casa del Camino Hotel is seeking anecdotes from former visitors and guests since the 1940s and during the era when the hotel was known as Hotel Firenze. Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the hotel, located at the northwest corner of Cress Street and South Coast Highway. Full Story
Seniors Center on Holiday Party
Laguna Beach seniors will hold an annual holiday luncheon on Dec. 8 from 11:30 - 2 p.m. at Tivoli Terrace, on the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. A traditional turkey feast will be served at a cost of $30 per person. Full Story
Campus Clean-up
Fourteen members of the high school's Zero Trash Laguna Club received community service hours for cleaning up their campus on Saturday, Nov. 22, filling a 96-gallon recycling bin and nearly filling a similar trash bin. Full Story
Sports Therapist Relocates a NY Practice
Sports therapist and motivational coach Claudia Terlizzi Chapel is relocating her 17-year practice from Manhattan to Laguna Beach. Chapel, an athlete and former dancer, has relocated her Muscular Therapy Center and coaching practice to 236 Viejo Street. Full Story
Indy Joins the Cheeseheads
It's football season so Laguna Beach residents Mark and Ana Rose Mani, and the Indy paid a visit to Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc., home of the Green Bay Packers! ? Is that the spectral spirit of Vince Lombardi hovering over them? Share a photo from your adventure near or far by taking the Indy along and sending a high resolution image at www.lbindy.com. Full Story
Get Wild; Take a Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Parks will host the following hikes and activities in December: On Dec. 4 from 9 - 11 a.m., raise your heart rate and your spirits on this fast-paced, 4.8- mile fitness hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Helen Flanagan, Joe Sortais, and Norm Lacourciere. Full Story
Dining for Dollars
Laguna Beach's Jim Chapel, right, and Brian Glabman of Newport Beach helped raise $412,365 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County at its annual dinner Nov. 12 in Irvine. Funds raised will support the organization's efforts to match adult mentors with children in need. For info: visit www.bigbrooc. Full Story
Doctor Collects for Toys for Tots
Dr. Arian Mowlavi, 31542 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, is collecting for Toys-4- Tots this holiday. Those wishing to contribute can drop off gifts to his office between Nov. 25 and Dec. 22. Gifts for all age groups are needed and can be wrapped or unwrapped. Full Story
Trash Turns to Treasure at Sale
The Woman's Club's annual Tarnished Treasures sale and members holiday lunch will take place Dec. 5. Doors open for members and guests attending the lunch at 11:30 a.m., and the general public is invited to view and purchase items beginning at 1:30 p.m. Full Story
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