Calendar

Friday

Smelling the Roses

The Laguna Beach Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. inside Tankersley Hall at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. Club members will be submitting roses for the Novice Rose Show. Judging for the show begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information on the club, visit https://www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org.

‘Party With A Purpose’

First Team Estates agents Liz Bates and Tiffany Jones will host an event to support victims of international sex trafficking from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s. The night includes food, live music, dancing, a silent auction and more. For more information, call Bates at (949) 689-9258 or email liz@gnomeapprovedhome.com.

Saturday

Founders Day Fair

The city of Aliso Viejo is celebrating its 10th anniversary with its Founders Day Fair from noon to 6 p.m. at 100 Park Ave., Aliso Viejo. The “Day at the Ranch” includes free rides, entertainment, panning for gold, a petting zoo, food and a Ferris wheel. For more information, call (949) 425-2550 or visit https://www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Collectors’ Soiree

The Laguna Art Museum holds its Collectors’ Soiree from 6 to 10 p.m. at the museum, 307 Cliff Drive. Come view and purchase art made by the nations top plein air artists. Cost is $125 for museum members, $150 for non-members. For more information call Dawn Minegar at (949) 494.8971 ext. 203.

Plant Sale

The Hortense Miller Garden Plant Sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Laguna Beach Farmers Market. Proceeds will benefit the garden. Items include planter containers filled with succulents, herbs and seasonal color.

Book Signing

Author Marlayne Giron, a Mission Viejo resident, will sign copies of her book “The Victor: A Tale of Betrayal, Love and Sacrifice” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Neighborhood Cup, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo.

Laguna Niguel City Hall

Residents are invited to the grand opening and dedication of the new Laguna Niguel City Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day includes music and entertainment, exhibits, food, giveaways and tours of the facility, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy.

Garden Tour, Installation

Transition Laguna Beach hosts a garden tour at 9 a.m. beginning at 3137 Bonn Drive. The day includes a garden installation, and a potluck will follow. For more information on the monthly garden installations, contact Linda Lewis Elbert at (949) 280-6379.

Saturday to Oct. 30

Lagunatics

“Lagunatics 2011,” a musical parody about Laguna Beach, will have eight performances at the Festival of Arts’ Forum Theater, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. A closing performance gala will be Oct. 30. For tickets and more information, visit nosquare.org or call (949) 715-0333.

Sunday

Classic Car Show

The Laguna Beach Classic Car Show will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. It costs $25 to enter and exhibit cars. The cost to attend is $10 or $3 for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit https://www.lagunabeachcarshow.com.

Transforming Education

Attend a discussion on the importance of using meditation in schools at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Susi Q Senior Center. To RSVP, email louiseallison@tm.org or call (949) 375-5770.

Tuesday

LOCA Annual Meeting

Laguna Outreach for Community Arts is hosting its festival annual meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Hwy. The evening will include a discussion led by graphic artist Bill Atkins, one of the designers of the new California whale tail license plate. Admission is free for students. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, call (949) 363-4700 or email LOCAarts@yahoo.com.

Wednesdays until Nov. 9

Fundamental 15 Classes

Private chef Maryann Minck and dietitian Melanie Silverman host the Fundamental 15 program at 7:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road. Learn how to lose weight and change your relationship with food. For more information, email info@fundamental15.com.

Thursday

Film Screening

The Laguna Beach Film

Society presents “The Piano in a Factory,” a Chinese comedy, which will screen at 7 p.m. at South Coast Cinema, 162 S. Coast Hwy. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $20 for the film and a 6 p.m. wine and appetizer reception at the Laguna Art Museum. For more information, call JoAnne Story at (949) 494-8971 ext. 201.

Business Club Breakfast

City Manager John Pietig will be the guest speaker at the Laguna Beach Business Club’s breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Hotel Laguna. The cost is $25. RSVP to John Campbell at jl.campbell@verizon.net.

CAUSE-ALIKE

The Laguna Beach Community Alliance presents a CAUSE-ALIKE event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Its purpose is introduce local groups and nonprofits with similar interests to one another.