AROUND TOWN - May 17, 2002

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WEDNESDAY

South Coast Medical Center will host a prostate cancer support group

that provides support services to men with prostate cancer. The group

meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every 3rd Wednesday starting May 15 in the

Auditorium at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202. South

Coast Medical Center will host an eating disorder support group. The

group meets from 1 to 2 p.m. p.m. every Wednesday in the basement

classroom at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

SATURDAY

The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach is proud to host the Art of

Giving Gala, an evening of dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions.

The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m., May 18 at Nikken, Inc., 52 Discovery

at the 133 and the 5 freeways in Irvine. Tickets: $125 per person or $200

per couple for the full event; and $250 raffle tickets for a new BMW.

Information: (949) 494-9300.

In conjunction with the Art of Giving Gala, there will be a “Bids For

Kids” Cocktail Reception,” 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., May 18. The event will

feature a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres donated by SMG’s The Grove of

Anaheim, silent auction, and live music by Imago. Tickets are $50.

Information: (949) 494-9300.

MONDAY

The City of Laguna Beach in conjunction with South Coast Medical

Center and the County of Orange Preventive Health Care for the Aging will

host a Senior Health Fair. The event will take place from 8 to 11 a.m.,

May 20 at Veteran’s Community Center, 384 Legion St. Information: Sharon

Olney, (949) 464-9535.

TUESDAY

South Coast Medical Center will host a cancer support group for

family, friends and caretakers. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the

1st and 3rd Tuesday at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

MAY 24

The South Coast YMCA is celebrating National Older Adult Day with a

health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 24. Events will include a variety

of free health screenings, health information, giveaways and free

functional fitness testing for adults 60 and older. The event will take

place at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel Information: Jode

Joyce, (949) 495-9622.

MAY 27

Laguna Beach American Legion Post 222 along with the Veterans of

Foreign Wars Post 5868 will be holding the annual Memorial Day Service.

The ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. with a patriotic concert by the

Laguna Beach High School Band, followed by the formal ceremony. The short

program will conclude at noon with the raising of the Flag to full staff.

The event will take place on Memorial Day, May 27 at Monument Point in

Heisler Park. Information: (949) 494-2065.

MAY 29

The South Coast YMCA is hosting a lecture by Hoag Hospital at 6 p.m.,

May 29. Find out what potential risks exist and how to help prevent them.

Presented by Karen Fu, M.D., Hoag family practice physician and Marcia

Whalen, M.D., Hoag family practice physician. Refreshments will be served

at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949)

495-9622.

JUNE 4

The South Coast YMCA is hosting a free lecture by Brad Powell, D.C.

oat noon, June 4. Learn how to reduce your risk of injury while you golf,

learn basic swing mechanics and exercises to strengthen your back.

Refreshments will be served at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.

Information: (949) 495-9622.

JUNE 5

The South Coast YMCA will host a lecture by Hoag Hospital at 6 p.m.,

June 5. We will discuss the symptoms and methods for controlling

childhood asthma. Presented by Denis Yoshii, D.O., Hoag allergy, asthma

and immunology physician. Refreshments will be served at 29831 Crown

Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949) 495-9622.

JUNE 7

The Laguna Beach Women’s Club will honor Pauline Walpin with the Woman

of the Year Award. The annual luncheon will begin at 11 a.m., June 7 at

286 St. Ann’s Drive. New board members will also be installed. The cost

is $15 per person for prepaid reservations and members made no later than

Friday, May 31. At the door and without reservations, the cost is $17.

Information: (949) 497-1200.

JUNE 8

The South Coast YMCA will host a course that provides scientific

information for the implementation of fitness programs for individuals

who suffer from a loss of bone density. The class will take place from

noon to 6 p.m., June 8 at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.

Information: Pacific Coast Training, (949) 515-9673.

JUNE 13

The Laguna Beach Brewing Company presents, Rock ‘Em, Shock ‘Em: Women

of Comedy-No Whining Allowed. Seven funny females hosted by Lynn Epstein.

The laughs get started at 8 p.m., June 13 at 422 So. Coast Highway. Cover

is $5.00 with no drink minimum. Information: (949) 499-2337.

ONGOING

SUPPORT GROUPS

South Coast Medical Center hosts a breast cancer support group. The

group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in

the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts a bereavement support group. The

group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in

the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.