AROUND TOWN - March 13, 2009

Historic postcards are topic on Monday

The Laguna Beach Historical Society will present a program on “Historic Images from the Tom Pulley Postcard Collection” at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. There is no charge.

Members Eric Jessen and Gene Felder will conduct a PowerPoint presentation on this collection of postcards.

“We had the great fortune of meeting Tom Pulley when he came to do research at the Murphy-Smith Bungalow,” Felder said. “When asked if we could scan his seven postcards of Isaac Frazee’s 1921 Peace Pipe Pageant, we found that he had 700 postcards of Laguna Beach.”

Call (949) 939-7257 to find out more.

AAUW to give grants for women’s education

The Laguna Beach Branch of the American Assn. of University Women is inviting applications for funding through the organization’s foundation to support the education and needs of women and girls. The deadline to apply is April 30.

An estimated $18,000 will be awarded this spring to local programs.

“Our mission is advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research,” said Madeleine Peterson, branch co-president. “We encourage any local nonprofit group whose works supports that mission to apply for a grant.”

Local nonprofit organizations are invited to submit an application for grants from $200 to $1,000 that address needs related to the group’s mission. For a grant application form or more information, go to www.aauw-lagunabeach.org or call (949) 494-6272.

Main Beach Boardwalk being reconstructed

The reconstruction of the Main Beach Boardwalk began last week. The project includes replacement and rehabilitation of the entire length of the boardwalk as well as new structural elements to strengthen the boardwalk.

The project is scheduled to be completed by May 22. The construction will take place in phases, and lengthy sections of the boardwalk will be closed.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (949) 497-0792 or [email protected].

Assistance League hosts coffee, tour

The Laguna Beach Assistance League is hosting a coffee and tour from 10 a.m. to noon March 23 at its facility, 547 Catalin St. Prospective new members are invited to share a cup of coffee while learning about the group and its philanthropic programs. For more information, call (949) 951-9001.

Supervisor Pat Bates to visit Rotary Club

The Laguna Beach Rotary Club will host Supervisor Pat Bates at a noon meeting March 20 at the Hotel Laguna. To attend, e-mail Sue White at [email protected]

Committee seat applications due Tuesday

The Laguna Beach City Council is accepting applications for four two-year terms on the Heritage Committee and three two-year terms on the TechComm Committee.

Interviews will be conducted at 6 p.m. March 24 by the City Council at its regular meeting in the Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. All applicants will be interviewed.

The Heritage Committee advises the council on matters pertaining to historic preservation.

The TechComm Committee advises the council on telecommunications issues that affect Laguna Beach.

Interested residents should file an application with the City Clerk by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Applications may be obtained from the clerk’s office or at www.lagunabeachcity.net.