AROUND TOWN - April 13, 2007

FRIDAY

GARDEN CLUB

The Laguna Beach Garden Club presents Peggy McDonald discussing spring flower arrangements at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Dr., at 9:30 a.m. Guests will be permitted free one time. For more information, visit www.lagunabeach gardenclub.org.

SATURDAY

STATE OF THE ARTS

The American Association of University Women, Laguna Beach and the Laguna College of Art and Design sponsor a panel discussion on the State of the Arts in Laguna Beach at 2 p.m. at the college, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. There is no cost. Call Deana at (949) 497-9900 or Bana at (949) 495-3675 for more information.

PIANO CONCERT

Laguna Beach Live! presents Davide Cabassi in concert at 8 p.m., at the Laguna Beach Artists Theatre, 625 Park Ave. Tickets are $25 for center orchestra; $20 for rear and far sides, and $10 for full-time students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lagunabeachlive.org or through the Laguna Playhouse at (949) 497-2787.

GARDEN BRUNCH

A Coffee Morning brunch takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hortense Miller garden in Boat Canyon. The brunches are limited to 25 participants and reservations are required. Suggested donations are $50 per person with all of the proceeds going directly for rehabilitation and maintenance of this 50-year-old garden. For reservations, call Elizabeth at (949) 715-3576.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 So. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “Blind Tasting Game—Test Your Palette.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

WOMEN’S ART AUCTION

The Laguna Beach Woman’s Club hosts its 6th Annual Women Artist’s Art Auction Show and Sale from 2-6 p.m. in the Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Dr. The proceeds support Woman’s Club activities. For more information, contact Nadine Nordstrom at (949) 494-0233 or [email protected].

FLEA MARKET

Laguna Culinary Arts will host a festival and flea market from 8 a.m. to noon next to the Sawdust Festival, 809 Laguna Canyon Road. For more information, call (949) 494-0745.

MONDAY

GRIEF GROUP

Laguna Presbyterian Church offers an eight-week support group/class facilitated by licensed therapist, Jackie Pearson, for anyone who has lost a loved one through death. The class takes place from 4-5:30 p.m. in the church parlor. A $20 materials fee is due when registering in the office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, call (949) 494-7555.

WEDNESDAY

ART WORKSHOP

Laguna Beach Senior Services and Laguna Outreach for Community Arts will sponsor a free workshop on watercolor techniques by Gayle Foley at 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center, 384 Legion St. A $3.50 donation is suggested for the lunch that will be provided. Call (949) 464-9535 for more information.

DANCE DEBUT

A new dance company, Gallimaufry and Greene, takes a bow in Laguna with “A Night at the Movies,” a premiere work by Sean Greene. 7:30 p.m. today, and 7 p.m. Thursday at seven degrees, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Admission is $45-$125. For more information call (949) 499-5060, or visit www.gallimaufry.info

THURSDAY

FILM SOCIETY

The Laguna Beach Film Society presents the Japanese comedy, “Hula Girls,” 7 p.m. at the Regency South Coast Cinema, 162 So. Coast Highway. There will be a film discussion at the Wells Fargo Bank Community Room after the screening. Tickets are $15 each at the box office. For more information, call (949) 494-8971, ext. 201 or visit www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

BUSINESS CLUB

The Laguna Beach Business Club will host Larry McKenney at its monthly meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Highway. The title of his talk is “Protecting the Environment In and Around Aliso Creek.” Visitors are welcome and reservations are required. A full buffet breakfast is served and the cost is $20.Call Steve Ewing at (949) 497-4275 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

BOOK SIGNING

Jennifer Horsman and Jaime Flowers will be discussing their book, “Please Don’t Eat the Animals: All the Reasons You Need to be a Vegetarian,” 6:30 p.m. at Latitude 33 Bookshop, 311 Ocean Ave. They will also bring vegetarian snacks and sign their book. For more information call, (949) 494-5403.

ONGOING

ESTATE PLANNING

Peter C. Kote, chair of the Laguna Canyon Foundation’s Estate Planning and Gifts Committee, will moderate an estate planning seminar from 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laguna Beach, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road.WHEN DOES THIS END? For reservations, call the Boys & Girls Clubs at (949) 494-2525, ext. 103.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.

SENIOR SWIMMING

The City of Laguna Beach Senior Services and Irvine Valley College Emeritus Institute will offer aquatic fitness training for older adults on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until noon beginning at the Laguna Beach High School Community Pool, 625 Park Ave. The free class runs through May 17. To register call (949) 451-5382. For more information call Patty Koss at (949) 464-9535.

MOM’S GROUP

The Mom’s Group at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave., meets Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and is for mothers of young children to discuss parenting issues, family traditions and relationships. Meetings are free. Infants may accompany their parent to the meetings. Childcare for older babies and preschoolers is available for a small donation. For more information please contact Lisa Wilhelm at (949) 494-7555.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

READING PROGRAM

The Laguna Beach Library’s Turbo Tuesday Programs start at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

VISIT WITH SEA LIONS

Friends of the Sea Lions of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free, donations welcome. To schedule a group presentation, call for an appointment: (949) 494-3050.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2 1/2 acres of the upper slopes of Boat Canyon. and features a range of plants. and small-themed gardens. Tours through the garden and private residence are held Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Information: (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.

SENIOR FITNESS

Get Fit with South Coast Seniors on Mondays from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. First six classes free, then $5 per class at South Coast Medical Center. For participants 50 and over. Safe, easy-to-follow strength, flexibility and aerobic routines. Information: (949) 499-7114.

YOGA BREAK

Yogaworks offers free all-levels “Yoga Breaks” weekly from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at Main Beach, near the lifeguard tower. For information, call (949) 415-0955.

YOGA IN THE PARK

Carl Brown, a registered Yoga Alliance instructor, provides a free yoga program at 9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday at the tennis courts at Moulton Meadows Park. For rain days, the class moves to the club house at Laguna Terrace Mobile Home Park (see blog for directions). Students should bring their own mats; additional pads available on a first come basis. The classes are appropriate for all levels. For more information visit the blog site, https://yogainthe park.blogspot.com/, or contact [email protected] or (949) 494-9928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:45 a.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. on the sand at the northernmost end of Main Beach. The fre sessions feature “laugh-for-no-reason” exercises, yoga breathing techniques and easy stretches. For more information, call (949) 376-1939 or e-mail [email protected]. On the web at www.LYinstitute.org.