AROUND TOWN - March 19, 2009

Snow to succeed Klosterman as chief

Mark Klosterman, who has been chief of marine safety since 1996, has announced his retirement at the end of April. Kevin Snow, who has been the captain in the marine safety department since 2003, will become chief of the department effective May 4.

Snow first started working for the marine safety department as a seasonal lifeguard in 1981. He eventually became a full-time, year-round lifeguard at Lake Mission Viejo. In 1996, he rejoined the city as a career marine safety officer. Snow was then promoted to lieutenant and subsequently to captain, a position in which he has served as the director of operations for the marine safety department.

Snow has a bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education from Cal State Long Beach. He resides in Capistrano Beach with his wife, Debbie, and two children.

Marine Life Protection workshop set for Saturday

The city of Laguna Beach will be hosting a workshop regarding the Marine Life Protection Act from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at City Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. For more information, contact Calla Allison at [email protected] or (949) 246-2459.

Boutique Benefit seeks donated apparel

The organizers of the third annual Boutique Benefit are looking for a space to sort and prepare their donated apparel during the month of April. A space of at least 500 square feet would be ideal. A tax deductible donation of the space would be appreciated, but rental is also feasible.

The sale will be in May at the Congregational Church.

Proceeds will buy food for low-income and homeless families’ through the Laguna Resource Center. The number of families needing to use the food bank has increased 300% since last year.

Donations for the sale may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 344 St. Ann’s Drive.

Needed are: cleaned and stylish clothing for women, men, teens and children; shoes, jewelry, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, sunglasses, etc.; quality décor items; plastic hangers and plastic storage bins; and shopping bags with handles.

For questions or to volunteer call Evonne Kane 661-1236 or e-mail [email protected]

Iraq, Palistinian crises are topic of films at church

Fairly Frequent Friday Films at Neighborhood Congregational Church will host a double feature at 7 p.m. Friday.

Wafa Shami, program coordinator, Middle East Peace Education, American Friends (Quaker) Service Committee, will present information about the Iraqi refugee crisis as a consequence of the war and how it is affecting the Middle East region, particularly Jordan and Syria.

Vivien Sansour, of Imaginaction and the Olive Tree Circus, will speak to the importance of agriculture in preserving Palestinian identity and how culture and community are the most important elements in resistance today.

She will also address the psychological impact of occupation on children and the social problems created by lack of resources and imprisonment.

A short video will accompany each presentation. Fair trade olive oil from the Holy Land will be available for sale.

The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive. For more information, call the church at (949) 494-8061.

The Eagles’ Don Felder to sign his new book

Don Felder, of the seminal rock band, the Eagles, will sign his new book, “Heaven and Hell,” at 8 p.m. March 26 at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Hwy.

Felder’s book takes fans behind the scenes to share the band’s wild ride.