AROUND TOWN - Oct. 27, 2006

Coastline Pilot, P.O. Box 248, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; fax to (949) 494-8979; call (949) 494-4321 or e-mail [email protected], or submit them through our online calendar at www.coastlinepilot.com. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

TODAY

BOO BLAST

El Morro Elementary School’s annual Halloween carnival will be held from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 8681 N. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-7780 or www.laguna beachschools.org.

FLU SHOTS

South Coast Medical Center will administer free flu shots, with no appointment necessary, to anyone 50 and over; children from 6 months to 5 years of age; and any adult or child with chronic medical conditions. Shots will be administered from 8 a.m. to noon at the senior center, 384 Legion St. Information: (949) 499-1311, ext. 3553.

SATURDAY

WINE TASTING

Held the last Saturday of every month by Laguna Culinary Arts at their Gourmet Cheese and Wine Shop and Café, 845 Laguna Canyon Road. Taste and learn about 8 wines for $1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 494-0745.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 S. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “Champagne — Taste All the Styles,” featuring the entire range, from Brut to Demi-Sec. $25 per person. Call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

CAR SHOW

The Rotary Club’s Third Annual Classic Car Show will be held at the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $10; for more information, visit www.lagunabeachrotary.com.

FALL FESTIVAL

United Methodist Church festival and holiday bazaar, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 21631 Wesley Drive; $15 admission includes unlimited games and hot dog or chili lunch. Information: Joy Ostensen, (949) 499-3088 ext. 21.

MONDAY

COSTUME PARADE

Parents’ Club Halloween parade; children and parents meet at the Main Beach playground at 3:30 and walk along the boardwalk. Treats will be provided after the event. Information: www.lagunabeach parents.com.

ART CLASSES

Escape with art through Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, from 9 a.m. to noon at Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Highway. $35 per class, including materials; pre-registration required. This week and next, learn Asian-themed collage techniques with Mia Moore. Information: (949) 363-4700.

WEDNESDAY

IDENTITY THEFT

Community Services Officer Coleen Walloch will speak on identity theft at a special meeting of the Coastal Business Exchange, from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at the Hotel Laguna. Free admission. For more information or reservations, call (866) 374-4487, ext. 2, or visit www.coastalbusiness exchange.com/RSVP.

THURSDAY

FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOPS

The Laguna Canyon Foundation’s biannual financial planning workshop series “It’s Your Money” continues from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive.