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be received two weeks before publication. A complete listing may be

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TODAY

INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY AND MEDICINE

Ron Roth will give a two-day workshop titled “Integrating Ancient

Spirituality with Modern Medicine.” For times, please contact

Neighborhood Church. The workshop is $150. The church is at 340 St.

Ann’s Drive. Information: (949)494-8333. Web: www.clclaguna.com.

DIABETES LECTURE

South Coast Medical Center will present endocrinologist Jannet

Huang. She will talk about the latest treatment options for diabetes

and how to effectively control this disease. The lecture will begin

at 1 p.m. Reservations are highly suggested. The hospital is at 31872

S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMed

Center.com.

PET ADOPTION

The Animal Rescue Alliance will hold a dog adoption from 2 to 5

p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday in front of Animal Crackers, 30822 S.

Coast Highway. A variety of four-legged friends will be on hand to

find new families and loving homes. Information: (909) 755-3372.

SATURDAY

FLU SHOTS

South Coast Medical Center will sponsor a free flu immunization

clinic from 8 a.m. to noon. The Orange County Health Care Agency

recommends the vaccine for persons 60 years or older and adults or

children with a serious medical condition. The hospital is at 31872

S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-1311, ext. 2300.

MONDAY

PAINTING WORKSHOP

Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a painting class titled,

“Laguna Seascape” as part of its weekly Art Escapes program. Taught

by Joan Corman, participants will watch a painting demonstration, as

well as create a seascape of their own on canvas using acrylic paints

at 2 p.m. The class will meet at the Pottery Shack, 1212 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 363-4700.

TUESDAY

FLU SHOTS

South Coast Medical Center will sponsor a free flu immunization

clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Senior Center. The

Orange County Health Care Agency recommends the vaccine for persons

60 years or older and adults or children with a serious medical

condition. The center is at 384 Legion St. Information: (949)

499-1311, ext. 2300.

SAFE SITTERS

TRAINING CLASS

South Coast Medical Center will present a baby-sitting training

class designed for youth 12 to 15 years old from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Instruction will include CPR training, safety, guidelines for meal

preparation and activities and tips on how to get a job. The workshop

costs $35 per person and reservations are required. The hospital is

at 31872 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7202. Web:

www.SouthCoastMed

Center.com

HABITAT RESTORATION

The Crystal Cove Resource Management Team will hold a volunteer

day to help with fall planting and habitat restoration. Volunteers

will help plant, weed, collect seeds and mulch from 9 a.m. to noon.

Participants should bring gloves and a drink and wear closed-toe

shoes. The group will meet the Pelican Point Parking lot 1. Turn

coastward at the Newport Coast stop light and turn right at the

kiosk. A second volunteer day will take place on Dec. 7. Information:

(949) 497.7647

CLOSING THE SALE

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet the experts

breakfast with Scott Hardy. Hardy is from First National Solutions

and he will talk about closing the sale starting at 8 a.m. at La Casa

del Camino, 1289 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-1018, ext.

1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.

WEDNESDAY

HOMEOPATHY WORKSHOP

Alchemy Salon and Yvonne Marciena Spa will host Dr. Dahlia

Shemtob. She will give a talk about becoming healthier, looking

better and feeling great without abrasive surgery and using medical

drugs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 303 Broadway, Suite 208. Reservations

are necessary. Information: Alchemy Salon (949) 497-6995, Yvonne M.

Spa (949) 497-5414 and Dahlia Shemtob (949) 399-3659.

THURSDAY

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a new member

reception. Participants will meet with the board of directors,

ambassadors, committee chairs and staff as well as learn about

marketing and advertising opportunities from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at

Citizens Business Bank, 800 Glenneyre St. Information: (949)

494-1018, ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.

TALKING TO TEENS

South Coast Medical Center will present a free parenting lecture

titled, “Talking to Your Teen: How Do You Do That?” Therapist Holly

Ramona will share how parents can improve communication skills with

teens and use effective ways of teen disciplining from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

in the community room, 31872 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949)

499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMed Center.com.

NOV. 15

STRAIGHT FACTS ABOUT STROKES

South Coast Medical Center will present internist, Dr. Brian Lo.

He will discuss the warning signs of strokes and what individuals

should do if they experience symptoms. The free lecture will start at

12:30 p.m. in the community room, 31872 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMed Center.com.

NOV. 16

PILATES WORKSHOP

Yoga Place will hold Pilates full mat workshop with Ali Risdon

from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

NOV. 18

PUBLIC ART TOUR

Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a public art tour as part

of its weekly Art Escapes program. Led by Jan Sattler, the group will

explore public art in Laguna starting at 2 p.m. The program is $20.

Reservations are highly recommended. The tour will begin at the

Gazebo at Heisler Park on Cliff Drive. Information: (949) 363-4700.

NOV. 20

COFFEE BREAK

The 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 will start 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.

NOV. 21

AWARD LUNCHEON

The Exchange Club of Laguna Beach will honor Donnie Crevier with

the “Book of Golden Deeds” award at noon at the Hotel Laguna. Lunch

is $16.50 per person and reservations are due by Nov. 15.

Information: Katy Moss (949) 494-4281, or Sandi Werthe (949)

494-6016.

THE SKINNY BEHIND

EATING DISORDERS

South Coast Medical Center will host a panel of specialists and

recovering patients to share information about the disorder’s

symptoms, treatment and prevention. The free lecture will take place

from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the community room, 31872 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMedCenter.com

BLOOD DRIVE

The Laguna Beach Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 3 to 9

p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 682 Park

Ave. Information: (949) 494-0271.

NOV. 25

PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP

Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a printmaking class as

part of its weekly Art Escapes program. Taught by Mada Leach,

participants will learn how to use a printing press to emboss or

print a unique personal art piece starting at 2 p.m. The class is $20

and $5 for materials. Reservations are highly recommended. The class

will meet at the Pottery Shack, 1212 S. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 363-4700.

DEC. 1

INTRO TO YOGA

Yoga Place will hold a free introduction to Yoga class from 1:30

to 3:30 p.m. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

DEC. 14

PARTNER YOGA

Yoga Place will hold a Partner Yoga/Thai Massage Workshop with

Kate from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Advance reservations are $30 and walk-ins

are $35. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949)

415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

DEC. 21

FULL MOON YOGA HIKE

Yoga Place will hold Winter Solstice Sunset/Full Moon Yoga Hike

and Celebration with Kate Olafson. The group will create as it goes

with partner poses, balance poses, vinyasa and meditation. The hike

will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Advance reservations are $25 and

walk-ins are $30. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

DEC. 23

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The offices of the Laguna Beach Unified School District will be

closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1, 2003. The offices will re-open on

Jan. 2. In case of an emergency, please call (949) 497-7700, ext. 202

for contact information.

ONGOING

CLASSES

Wild Oats, in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr, presents Health

Nights from 6 to 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, holds

meditation classes at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Classes will meet at

the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive.

Information: (949) 497-9954.

“Shall We Dance” is a ballroom dancing class that meets from 7 to

10 p.m. every Tuesday in Bridge Hall at the Neighborhood

Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $12 or $60

for six weeks. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Weight Watchers holds a weekly meeting at 5 p.m. every Thursday at

Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class

is $9.95. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Carrie Pitt teaches a yoga class from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every

Thursday in Bridge Hall at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340

St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $10. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Neighborhood Congregational Church hosts a guided candlelit

meditation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the sanctuary at 340

St. Ann’s Drive. A small donation is requested. Information: (949)

494-8061.

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 studio at 610 N. Coast Highway, second floor.

Information: (949) 376-7077. Web: 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 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 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 415-0955.

Web: www.yogaplace.com.

SENIORS

The Laguna Beach Senior Center hosts 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 is an ongoing series 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.