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TODAY
CITIZEN ACADEMY
The Laguna Beach Police Department will accept applications for
the Citizen Academy. The academy is a 12-week, non-stress course
designed to provide community members with a better understanding of
the Laguna Beach Police Department and to help foster better
communications between police personnel and citizens. The academy
starts Sept. 4 and will meet from 6 to 9:30 p.m. for 12 consecutive
weeks. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 20. Information: Sgt.
Darin Lenyi, (949) 497-0750 Ext. 230. Email:
dlenyi@lagunabeachcity.net.
SATURDAY
Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council
The Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council will hold a general meeting
from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a Red Flag Patrol volunteer training at
10 a.m. The meeting will take place in the city council chambers, 505
Forest Ave. Information: (949) 494-5157. Web: www.lagunacoastfire
safecouncil.org.
SUNDAY
Yoga Place
The studio will host a Yoga Hike with Kate Olafson. The group will
begin at the studio exploring the surrounding hillsides while
stopping occasionally to explore a variety of asanas especially
suited for outdoor adventure seekers. The group will meet from 9 a.m.
to noon at 30818 South Coast Highway. The class costs $25 in advance;
$35 the day of. Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.
AUG. 18
YOGA PLACE
The studio will hold an introduction to Yoga course. The class
will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 and Sept. 22 at 30818 South Coast
Highway. The class costs $30 in advance; $40 the day of. Information:
(949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.
AUG. 21
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
The foundation will hold its regular monthly meeting. Joe Geever,
Southern California Chapter Coordinator for the foundation will speak
on marine protected areas and marine reserves. The meeting will start
at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave., 3rd floor.
Information: Rick Wilson, (949) 631-6273.
CHAMBER MIXER
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold the monthly mixer
starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at La Casa Del Camino, 1289 S. Coast
Highway. Information: (949) 494-1018, Ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.
AUG. 26
THE LAGUNA BEACH SENIOR CENTER
The Laguna Beach Senior Center in conjunction with Irvine Valley
College Emeritus Programs will offer a variety of courses to the
Laguna Beach Community. Courses will include Tai Chi Ch’uan, physical
fitness, nutrition, art and creative writing. The classes are
scheduled to begin Aug. 26. Information: (949) 464-9535.
AUG. 28
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
The foundation will hold a community meeting on the Bureau of Land
Management’s California Coastal National Monument program. This
program protects islands, rocks and exposed reefs, including Laguna’s
own Bird Rock. This meeting will be an opportunity for the public to
comment on and participate in development of the management plan for
the California Coastal National Monument. The meeting will start at 7
p.m. Aug. 28 at Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave., 3rd floor.
Information: Rick Wilson, (949) 631-6273.
SEPT. 5
YOGA PLACE
The studio will hold a Baby and Me Yoga series with Nanci
Phillips-Frank. The class will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 5,
12, 19 and 26 at 30818 South Coast Highway. The series costs $40 in
advance or $50 starting the day of. Individual classes are $15.
Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.
SEPT. 7
THE LAGUNA BEACH SENIOR CENTER
The City of Laguna Beach Senior Center will hold a 55-Alive mature
driving course. The two-part class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Sept. 7 and 14. Participants will need to send a $10 check made
out to AARP to the Laguna Beach Senior Center Coordinator and call to
enroll. Checks may be sent to the Laguna Beach Senior Center, 384
Legion St. Reservations must be made by Sept. 3. Information: (949)
464-9535.
SEPT. 17
LAGUNA BEACH BUSINESS EXPO
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will host this trade show,
which allows chamber members to showcase their products and services.
Resident and other business people will have the opportunity to get
an up-close look and to discuss particular needs with the
representative at each booth. The event will take place from 5 to 8
p.m. Sept. 17 at Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Information:
(949) 494-1018, Ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.
SEPT. 18
COFFEE BREAK
Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will kick off
of the first coffee break of the school year. The session titled,
“Principally Speaking,” will give principals Nancy Blade, Chris
Duddy, Ron LaMotte and Joanne Culverhouse an opportunity talk about
new aspects of the school year at their respective campuses. Check-in
starts at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at the
Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway. Admission is $5.
Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.
THE SOUTH COAST MEDICAL CENTER
The Center will hold a Senior Town Hall Lecture featuring Jess
Marlow. An award-winning broadcast journalist, Marlow is currently
the host of “Life and Times” on KCET Channel 28. The lecture will
take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 in the auditorium, 31872
South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7202. Web:
www.southcoastmedcenter.com.
SEPT. 29
YOGA PLACE
The studio will hold a class titled, “Partner Yoga: An Exploration
Of Trust, Communication and Companionship” with Kate Olafson. The
class will meet from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 30818 South Coast Highway.
The series costs $50 in advance or $60 starting the day of. Singles
cost $30 in advance or $35 the day of. Information: (949) 415-0955.
Web: www.yogaplace.com.
OCT. 16
COFFEE BREAK
Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will hold a
session titled, “Getting Out of the Spin Cycle: Getting children to
mind.” Sandy McDaniel, columnist for the Orange County Register and
author of Recipes for Parenting will examine and demonstrate
emotionally and physically safe ways to discipline and work with
children. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin at 8:30
a.m. Oct. 16 at the Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway.
Admission is $5. Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.
NOV. 20
COFFEE BREAK
Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will hold a
session titled, “Right From Wrong: Instilling a Sense of Integrity in
Your Child.” Michael Riera, best-selling author of Field Guide to the
American Teenager, will return to discuss this important topic.
Check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Nov.
20 at the Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway. Admission is
$5. Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.
ONGOING
CLASSES
Wild Oats in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr N.D. will present
Health Nights from 6-7:30 p.m. every Friday evening at 1060 N. Coast
Highway. Reservations: (949) 494-6576.
Steven S. Sadleir, founder of the Self Awareness Institute will
hold meditation classes at 7:30 p.m., every Thursday. Classes will
meet at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Dr.
Information: (949) 497-9954.
FITNESS
Bikram Yoga Laguna Beach holds 90-minute classes every day of the
week. The system consists of 26 poses and two breathing exercises
practiced in a 105_ studio. The studio is located at 610 North Coast
Highway, second floor. Information: (949) 376.7077. Information:
www.bikramyogalaguna.com.
Laguna Yoga offers class levels ranging from gentle to strong that
inspire the union of mind, body and spirit. The studio also offers
Ashtanga yoga and chanting. It is located at 1100 S. Coast Highway.
Information: (949) 497-2022. Web: www.lagunayoga.com.
Yoga Place offers 70 classes a week, morning and evening; all on a
drop-in basis. The studio offers all major styles of Hatha yoga and a
full-service Pilates studio for private or semiprivate sessions. The
studio is at 30818 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 415-0955.
Web: www.yogaplace.com.
SENIORS
The Laguna Beach Senior Center will host a monthly USDA surplus
food distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last Friday of the
month. Participants must have a monthly income less than $1,044 for a
single person and $1,407 for two. The distribution will take place on
the upper level of the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 384
Legion St. Information: (949) 464-9535.
The South Coast YMCA will offer a new class that addresses
functional strength, balance and stability for seniors. Led by a
certified senior fitness associate and YMCA instructor, the classes
will be held at 1 p.m., every Monday at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway,
Laguna Niguel. The class is for members only. Information: (949)
495-9622, Ext. 111.
The SilverSneakers Fitness classes are an ongoing series of
classes designed for strengthening and conditioning. The self-paced
classes are taught by certified instructors who guide participants
through exercises that focus on strength, flexibility and activities
for daily living. Beginning classes are held from 1 to 2 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.
The class is for members only. Information: (949) 495-9622, Ext. 111
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