Pledge Succeeds in Wooing Club Donors
Rising to a challenge, the local community has raised $60,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, equaling a matching pledge made in January by board president Bob Whalen and members Don Crevier and Keith Swayne. Full Story
What Every Parent Needs To Know: Is Your Teen At Risk?
Teen driving, chemical dependency, substance abuse and current drug trends can pose great risk to today's teenagers. Up to date information for parents on these topics will be presented at a Community Resource Forum, Wednesday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Laguna Beach High School Artist Theater. Full Story
Supporting Local Arts By Shaping Up
LOCA's third annual hike/ walk takes place Saturday, May 16, kicking off at 8:30 a.m. in Alta Laguna Park, at the north end of Alta Laguna Boulevard in Laguna Beach. Participants may hike the challenging dirt trail or take the less strenuous residential street route. Full Story
AIDS Walk Steps Off Amid Funding Worries
By NOELLA MAY HEBERT Special to the Independent Hundreds will step across home plate at Angel Stadium in Anaheim this Saturday, May 16, bringing home to Orange County an awareness that more than 8,000 of their fellow residents are living with HIV/AIDS. Full Story
Now a Mother to Many
A Laguna Beach couple that pulled up roots to start an orphanage in the Philippines a year ago now appear to be living a Mother's Day dream come true. Cynthia McKinzie emigrated from the Philippines to the United States at the age of 15 and resided in Laguna Beach for more than 30 years before her life took an unusual turn. Full Story
Marine Protection Meetings Slated
Members of the public are invited to take part in meetings next week related to the upcoming establishment of ocean protected areas along Southern California's coastline. The South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group will meet for three days next week, taking public comment on Tuesday, May 19, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 201 E. MacArthur Blvd. Full Story
Free consult classes
Bone Up on Dog Training
The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter is offering two free dog training/behavior consultation sessions with Ann Garland of DogSpeak Dog Training. Garland will answer questions relating to everything from leash pulling and excessive barking to housebreaking and separation anxiety. Full Story
Sign up by May 15
Senior Center Ofers Trip to LACMA
Today is the last day to sign up for the June 1 outing to see "Pompeii and the Roman Villa" exhibit at Los Angeles County Museum of Art through the Susi Q Senior Center. The cost of the trip is $74 per person and includes round trip transportation, a guided tour of the special exhibit followed by a boxed lunch as well as time to visit the museum's permanent collection. Full Story
Hospitality Night 2.0 Woos Local Shoppers
Forest Avenue will be closed to cars in favor of pedestrians from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. next Thursday, May 21, for the launch of the "Third Thursdays" local shopping event. The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce promotion is modeled after the long-running Hospitality Night event in December. Full Story
Candle Studio Lures Patrons With Light
Being off the beaten path of where most of Laguna shopping happens, it's easy to understand why Pure Light may have eluded many residents. But it's been two years now since owner Judy Kelly opened this distinctive createyour own candle studio and this weekend provides another chance to discover Pure Light and join in their anniversary celebration. Full Story
Tacos and Bingo Add Up to Family Fun
The Laguna Presbyterian Church is hosting a Family Fun Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, in their Fellowship Hall, 415 Forest Avenue. In addition to dinner and dessert, there will be bingo, a bouncy slide, and a bouncy house. Full Story
Chamber Answers SOS by Local Merchants
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce is offering a three-week "Mayday" business recovery seminar series to be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, May 19 and 26, at the American Legion Hall, 384 Legion Street. Full Story
Mayor to Address Business Club
"All Things Laguna" will be the subject of the upcoming Laguna Beach Business Club meeting on Thursday, May 21. Mayor Kelly Boyd, owner of the Marine Room Tavern, will discuss current issues and opportunities affecting the city of Laguna Beach from his perspective as an elected official and a local business owner. Full Story
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Council member Elizabeth Pearson was honored with Laguna Beach Seniors' 2009 Legacy Award by president, Chris Quilter, for her 10-year drive to bring the Susi Q Center to fruition. She credited her persevering nature to an adopted godfather, Cody Engle, and two grandmothers. The gala raised $50,000. Pearson also received certificates of recognition from the county Board of Supervisors and U. S. House of Representatives. Full Story
Scouts Earns Honors for Organizing Maneuver
Thurston Middle School Principal Joann Culverhouse rejoices in the initiative and hard work of eighth grade Girls Scouts Karina Parker, Sumner Klassen, Michelle Brown, Liz Fletcher, Evie Davis and Faron Stalker. Full Story
Two- Wheelers Looking for Company
Bicyclists are invited to join the ninth community wide dropin bike ride, taking place this Saturday, May 16. The ride sets out at 9 a.m., meeting at Park Avenue and Legion streets, riding 10 miles on residential streets. Full Story
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