Obituary
Earl Olrich
Services will be held for Laguna Niguel resident Earl S. Olrich Full Story
Cosmetics Muscle in on Tupperware Territory
Laguna Beach resident Donna Mills has become an independent founding consultant for NYR Organic, a recently begun direct sales arm of Britain’s Neal’s Yard Remedies, known for their “ethical, organic” skincare products. Full Story
Heisler Park Tale Writing Competition
The Arts Commission is currently accepting entries for the Heisler Park Tale Writing Competition, funded by local resident Mark Porterfield. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15. The competition description and requirements are available at www. lagunabeachcity.net. The artist honorariums are $2,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $250 for third place. Full Story
Spa Franchise Opens
Massage Envy Spa
is expected to open in Laguna Beach Nov. 1 at 610 N. Coast Highway in the Boat Canyon Pavilions Plaza. It will be the second such franchise in the Orange County area.
Franchise owners, John and Barbara Meeks said they built the clinic with Laguna’s art community in mind, showcasing original works by local artists. Full Story
Women of Distinction Earn the Praise of Their Peers
The Laguna Beach branch of the American Association of University Women will celebrate its 11th annual Leadership Dinner honoring four outstanding local women leaders Monday, Oct. 26, at Tivoli Too. Full Story
Fundraiser Offers Hope for Orphans
Longtime former residents Cynthia and Les McKinzie, who founded Beacon of Hope orphanage in the Philippines last year, are returning to Laguna Beach to attend a special fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Mozambique restaurant. Full Story
Learning the Fundamentals
Financial workshops
The Boys & Girls Club invites the public to attend a free informational workshop on wills and trusts, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m.
Attorney Donna Snow will cover commonly asked question such as whether a will or trust is necessary, whether there are inexpensive substitutes and what is probate or an advance health care directive? Full Story
What’s New at Susi Q?
USB (Thumb Drive) Computer
Class Oct. 29
Full Story
Desk Lady Shrugs Off Her Nickname for a New Cause
Rosalind Russell, Laguna Beach’s “goat lady,” has a very legitimate reason not to go Nepal this year. For the past six years, Russell has been traveling to impoverished hillside villages in the war-struck Himalayan nation, giving away pregnant goats to women. Full Story
IRS Tips for Nonprofits
The Laguna Beach Community Foundation and a knowledgeable panel of local CPAs host a workship, “Keeping the IRS Off Your Nonprofit’s Back” Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
The workshop will be held at the Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Highway, and all nonprofits are welcome. Please RSVP and request information at 949-375-7967, or info@lagunabeachcf. org. Full Story
Public Invited to Nix Center
Village Laguna’s general meeting will take the form of a visit to the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Canyon at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Members will view the center’s exhibits, walk an easy interpretive trail, and have refreshments afterward.
The public is cordially invited to attend. Full Story
Hit the Trail
Laguna Coast
Wilderness Park
Saturday, Oct. 24, 8-11 a.m., Full Story
Holiday Tree Bears Fruit for Laguna Nonprofits
The Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau invites local nonprofits to participate in the “Unity through Art,” where Laguna artists create a one-ofa kind ornament for a nine-foot holiday tree to be exhibited at the Laguna Art Museum throughout the holiday season. Full Story
Yogaworks Limbers Up on Goodwill
Pumpkin Drive
For the month of October, Yogaworks in Laguna Beach will hold a pumpkin drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Drop off an uncarved pumpkin at Yogaworks, 308818 S. Coast Highway, and they’ll deliver it the week of Oct. 26 to the club for carving.
Free Pilates/Style Event
Full Story
Assistance League Seeks New Members
The Assistance League hosts an orientation coffee on Oct. 26 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Chapter House, 547 Catalina St., behind the Turnabout Thrift Shop.
Prospective new members are invited to make a difference in the community by getting to know members over a cup of coffee.
Please respond to Karen Mauro (949)494-6097 to RSVP. Full Story
Realtor Reaps Industry Kudos
Judy Field, a broker for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Laguna Beach, was recently named a Member of Top 5 in Real Estate Network and is one of the first agents to receive the honor. Full Story
Resource Center Benefit to Kick Off Homeless Awareness Week
The Boutique Benefit fund raising group will host their first annual Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 1, to benefit the Laguna Relief and Resource Center, and to kick off National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Laguna Beach. Full Story
Tricks and Treats Readied for El Morro Carnival
Goblins and ghouls ready for some Halloween fun expect both the silly and scary kind when El Morro’s Boo Blast, “Monster Rock,” reappears on Friday, October 30, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full Story
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