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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. E-mail:

dlenyi@lagunabeachcity.net.

GET ORGANIZED

Local members of the National Assn. of Professional Organizers are

sponsoring a contest to celebrate National “Get Organized Week.” The

winner will receive a free hands-on organizing session with a team of

experts. To enter write a paragraph or two describing your situation

and why you need professional help to tackle it (photos are welcome).

Entries can be sent to: “Help! I Need An Organizer” Contest, P.O. Box

244, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. The organizing session will take place

the week of September 24. Information: (949) 726-5095.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

The Canyon Lodge/Aliso Creek Inn and the Laguna Beach Chamber of

Commerce will host the August Networking Breakfast. Mike McCaffrey,

author of the book, “Personal Marketing Strategies” and professor at

the UCLA graduate school of Management’s Executive Program, will

speak at the meeting. The breakfast will take place from 7:30 to 9

a.m. at 31106 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-1018, Ext.

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SATURDAY

52nd ANNUAL BARGAIN FESTIVAL

Neighborhood Congregational Church will hold its 52nd annual

Bargain Festival from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 340 Saint Anns Drive.

Information: (949) 494-8061.

MONDAY

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, and nutrition The classes are scheduled to begin Aug. 26.

Information: (949) 464-9535.