The Prize? Kiss a Pig, of Course
Members of the Laguna Beach Rotary Club recently resorted to extreme measures to do their part in meeting a fundraising challenge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. A dinner event at Pomodoro's Restaurant, with the restaurant donating 20 percent of the proceeds from the checks of Rotary diners, apparently seemed too tame. Full Story
Downtown Walk, March 28
Lights Out for Laguna Earth Hour
In support of Earth Hour 2009, where 377 cities globally have committed to go dark for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, Laguna residents are encouraged to take a walk through downtown. Meet at City Hall at 8:15 p.m. for a walk down Forest Avenue with lanterns and posters. Full Story
Cars Line Up for a Patriotic Washing
The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support will hold a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the parking lot of the South Shores Church, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway in Dana Point. While Marines promise to scrub cars squeaky clean, patrons can partake in a barbecue feast prepared by Harbor Grill as well as receive a Marine Corps pin. Full Story
Packed House Enjoys Historic Postcards
The Laguna Beach Historical Society's program on Tom Pulley's postcard collection packed a full house in the City Council chambers last Monday, March 16. The event included a presentation of historical photographs, with comments by Historical Society board members Eric Jessen and Gene Felder, as well as by audience members. Full Story
Donation Drop Off Saturday
Clean Out Closets for a Cause
Organizers for the Laguna Relief and Resource Center's annual Boutique Benefit fundraiser are asking for donations of clothing and accessories, which can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, located at 344 St. Ann's Drive. Full Story
Lunch April 3
Talk on Homeland Security at Rotary Club
Heather Cullivan of the Department of Homeland Security will be the guest speaker at the Laguna Beach Rotary Club's lunch meeting at noon on Friday, April 3, at the Hotel Laguna. Cullivan will talk about customs and border patrol air operations. Full Story
Next cleanup April 4
Zero Trash Laguna Builds Momentum
After a record turnout of volunteers who worked hard to pick up the streets before (and after) the Patriots Day Parade on March 7, ZeroTrashLaguna hopes the cleaning frenzy will continue for their next First Saturday cleanup on April 4, beginning with a new start time at 10 a.m. Full Story
Core Studio Offers Anniversary Special
Core Movement Studio is celebrating its four-year anniversary March 28, and is offering a second class free to new clients until April 30. The studio offers classes in cycling, dance, Yoga, Pilates, cardiointerval weight training and unique classes that combine cycling and Yoga and cycling and weights. Full Story
Laguna Clinician Offers Speech Therapy
Laguna resident Lynn Epstein works with children with speech and language disorders in a fun, sensory-based environment to develop better communication skills and motivate them to learn. Full Story
New Jewel on Diamond Street
Mayor Kelly Boyd, right, and Steve May, the city's public work's director, cut the ribbon Thursday, dedicating the reopening of the Diamond Street beach access. The reconstruction cost $420,000. Full Story
Shelter Offers Bargain Cat Neutering
PUP Laguna Beach, the fundraising arm of the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, and Bluebell Foundation are sponsoring a low-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats. From April 1 to 15, they will charge only $10 for each spay or neuter, with no limit on the number of cats per household. Full Story
Von Hemert Interiors Gets Face Lift
The 55-year old von Hemert Interiors store on N. Coast Highway at Cliff Drive is being redesigned by Laguna architect Robert A. McGraw to feature a classic Tuscan style. Full Story
Sea School for Boys & Girls Club Kids
The Ocean Institute's Adopt-a- Class made visits to the Boys & Girls Club in February, treating members to an oceanic learning adventure. After a reading of "A House for Hermit Crab," by Eric Carle, the Ocean Institute's staff members were able to answer all the kids questions and dispel some common misperceptions. Full Story
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