'Schindler's List' Survivor Flies on an Angel's Wings
The number 69128 written on a folded and faded sheet of paper meant the difference between life and death for Leon Leyson. Born Leib Lejzon, the youngest survivor of the factory made famous by the movie "Schindler's List" will share his story of life inside the factory of Oscar Schindler, who saved the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Nazi regime in World War II. Full Story
Youth Gear Up to Tackle Hunger
The Boys & Girls Club's Torch Club has joined forces with Second Harvest Food Bank to collect canned foods. What better way to teach club kids about compassion, empathy, and the importance of giving back to the community than through their Torch Club, members aged 11 to 13 who develop and implement their own programs and activities. Full Story
Active Seniors Don't Hibernate
Laguna Beach seniors are staying active through the Senior Center, which is hosting a holiday party Dec. 13 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. with friends, food, entertainment, bingo, and prizes. Full Story
Jews Light Up a New Tradition
A surfboard menorah is to be unveiled and lit on Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at Laguna's Main Beach in the cobblestone area. The surfboard menorah, an idea created by Chabad staff in Laguna Beach, is constructed from damaged surfboards donated by Laguna Beach friends and congregants. Full Story
Girls Hope to Score Big at Car Wash
Come to the Laguna Beach School District office parking lot on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and get your car washed by the girls on the high school soccer teams. In addition to getting a clean car, you also help the girls raise funds for uniforms and equipment for this soccer season. Full Story
Laguna Advisor Wins Worth's Praise
Laguna resident Laura Tarbox was named one of Worth Magazine's top 250 wealth advisors in the country. Besides being the only woman in Orange County to make the list, this is Tarbox's ninth appearance on the list. Full Story
Festivities Keep Rotary Turning
The Laguna Beach High school choir will entertain Laguna Beach Rotary Club on Dec. 19 at 12 p.m. by presenting a holiday program directed by Roxanne Ward. To join in on this annual treat, call membership chairman Brendon Cheves at (949) 494- 2695. Full Story
Clinic Receives Grant for Breast Health Program
On Dec. 5, the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure awarded more than $1.3 million to local nonprofit organizations implementing breast health initiatives to provide breast healthcare access to the hardest-to-reach women in the community. Full Story
Volunteers Needed for Cold Weather Shelter for Homeless
Volunteers are needed to help serve a light meal and provide a warm smile to guests at the Laguna Beach cold weather shelter for the homeless, which will be open Dec. 12 through Jan. 28 at the Neighborhood Congregational Church. Full Story
Making a 'Dream Center' Come True
Nearly two years ago Laguna Beach native Adrianne Cohen envisioned a place where individuals like her daughter Ronda could go and experience a stimulating visual environment - a "Dream Center" for visual therapy. Full Story
Preteens Pumped Protecting Pinnipeds from Pollution
Over 500 students from Orange County's title I schools have had the opportunity to participate in the "Pinniped Pollution Project" at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, thanks to a grant from the California Coastal Commission. Full Story
Breaking Bread and Sharing Holiday Memories
With thriftiness in mind, the professionals of the Assistance League of Laguna Beach gathered at the Chapter House for a holiday celebration. The menu was created from recipes from the Assistance League's Laguna Heritage Cookbook, including the Texas caviar appetizer, easy to fix and easy on the budget, and chicken tetrazzini. Full Story
Indy in San Miguel's Jardin
Laguna Beach resident Judy Tevergaugh visited Mexico's San Miguel de Allende during the Day of the Dead celebration, seen here in the central jardin outside the town's most visible emblem, La Parroquia. Take the Indy on your travels and share a high resolution image with readers by sending to www.lbindy.com. Full Story
Ring in Holidays with Truly 'Green' Wreaths
Worn out bicycle tires, dental floss holders, plastic water bottles and political pins repurposed as holiday wreaths are on display at Laguna Green, 1025 South Coast Highway, through Saturday, Dec. 13. Full Story
Two-Wheeling Along France's Canals
Encounters with Fascinating People and a French Delicacy
Part 10
Day 17 Pannecot to Cercy La Tour
I started out late due to bike repairs. About 2:30, I stopped for my picnic lunch and when it had cooled off. France was enduring a rare heat wave, known as calicul.
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