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TODAY

CITIZEN ACADEMY

The Laguna Beach Police Department is accepting applications for

the eighth Citizen Academy through Feb. 12. The academy is a 12-week

stressless course designed to provide community members with a better

understanding of the department. The topics covered will include the

history of the department, investigations, traffic enforcement,

gangs, narcotics, police K-9, a field trip to the Orange County Jail

and the police firing range. The academy will begin at 6 p.m. Feb.

26. For more information, visit the station, or call Sgt. Darrin

Lenyi at (949) 497-0750, ext. 230.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Two reliable volunteers will be needed to run spotlights for the

“World Goes Round” concert. Volunteers will need to be available for

two dress rehearsals and two performances, Feb. 7 and 8. Both shows

will begin at 8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. call. Training will be

provided. Information: (949) 497-1950.

BOOK CLUB

The Laguna Beach Seniors will start a new group for persons who

are interested in books. The club will meet once a month in the

conference room at the Senior Center, 384 Legion St. The first

meeting will be announced after a quorum is formed. Information:

Maggie at (949) 464-1941 or Skipper at (949) 499-3013.

LINE DANCING

The Laguna Beach Senior Center would like to form a line-dancing

class that will begin in late August. The group is working with

Irvine Valley College to secure an instructor. Information: Sharon

Olney at (949) 464-9535 or Skipper at (949) 499-3013.

KUNDALINI WORKSHOP

Yoga Place will hold a workshop helps increase spiritual awareness

through the power of chanting. Led by Nicole Ruter, students will

experience the joy and power of chanting with a group from 7:30 to 10

p.m. at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Advance reservations cost $30; $35

the day of the class. Information: (949) 415-0955. Web:

www.yogaplace.com.

SATURDAY

55-ALIVE MATURE

DRIVING COURSE

The Laguna Beach Senior Center will hold the two-part class from 9

a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Jan. 25. Students must attend both classes.

The class costs $10, and checks made out to the AARP must be sent to

the Senior Center, 384 Legion St., by Jan. 14. Information: Sharon

Olney, (949) 464-9535.

LEARN TO JUICE

Wild Oats’ Natural Living Manager, Phillip Sterling will hold a

demonstration of the Omega 1000 juicer with a citrus attachment from

noon to 4 p.m. Wild Oats is at 283 Broadway. Information: (949)

376-7888.

MONDAY

MARBLIZING PAPERS

Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a workshop as part of its

weekly Art Escapes program. Led by Mada Leach, the group will create

a unique design, and the paper will be suitable for handmade cards,

photo backgrounds or small artworks. The class will start at 2 p.m.

at the Pottery Shack, 1212 S. Coast Highway. The class costs $20,

plus $5 for materials. Reservations are required. Information: (949)

363-4700. Web: www.locaarts.org.

TUESDAY

LOSING WEIGHT

THE HEALTHY WAY

Dr. Judith Giustini will talk about the six essentials for life

and the relationship between PH levels, health and weight from 6 to 7

p.m. Wild Oats is at 283 Broadway St. Information: (949) 376-7888.

WEDNESDAY

FENG SHUI WORKSHOP

Wild Oats will host a one-hour workshop with Monica Fuerst.

Participants should bring a floor plan of their home or office and

will learn how to use the Bagua map into their environment. Wild Oats

is at 283 Broadway St. Information: (949) 376-7888.

JAN. 26

LEARN TO MEDITATE

James Pesavento will lead a two-part meditation class from 1 to 4

p.m. starting today, with the last session at 1 p.m. Feb. 2 at Laguna

Yoga. The class costs $30. The studio is at 1100 S. Coast Highway,

Suite 217. Information: (949) 497-2022 Web: www.lagunayoga.com

JAN. 27

WATERCOLOR JOURNALING

Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a workshop as part of its

weekly Art Escapes program. Artist Anne Weiler will lead a painting

demonstration showing the class how to start a personal journal

reflecting the sights and sounds of the village area. The class will

start at 2 p.m. at the Pottery Shack, 1212 S. Coast Highway. The

class costs $20, plus $5 for materials. Reservations are required.

Information: (949) 363-4700. Web: www.locaarts.org.

JAN. 28

JOURNALING

THROUGH POETRY

Wild Oats will host a workshop with Ani Dylan. Participants will

explore their own deep poetic voice and learn the art of journaling

through writing poetry. Wild Oats is at 283 Broadway St. Information:

(949) 376-7888.

JAN. 29

CONVERSATION

Laguna Beach Seniors will hold the first Casual Conversation Club

from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, 400 S. Coast Highway.

The newly formed club will meet every Wednesday. Information: Maggie

at (949) 464-1941 or Skipper at (949) 499-3013.

FEB. 2

FREE YOGA CLASS

Yoga Place will hold a class designed for beginners. The class

will start at 2:30 p.m. at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Advance

reservations cost $30; $35 the day of the class. Information: (949)

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

FEB. 3

FLORALS MADE EASY

Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a workshop as part of its

weekly Art Escapes program. Artist September McGee will lead a

painting workshop using acrylic paints on canvas. Beautiful flowers

from the garden will be arranged to inspire artists. The class will

start at 2 p.m. at the Pottery Shack, 1212 S. Coast Highway. The

class costs $20, plus $5 for materials. Reservations are required.

Information: (949) 363-4700. Web: www.locaarts.org.

FEB. 7

LAGUNA BEACH

SENIORS DINNER

The first fundraising dinner to benefit the Senior Center project

will take place from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Villa Romana Trattoria, 303

Broadway. The cost is $20 plus tax and gratuity per person. The

restaurant will donate $10 per person to the project. Payment should

be made to Laguna Beach Seniors Inc. and mailed with your address and

telephone number to P.O. Box 536, Laguna Beach CA 92652. Tickets will

be sent by return mail. Reservations can be made with the restaurant.

Payments will be accepted until Feb. 1. No tickets will be sold on

the day of the dinner. Information: (949) 497-2441.

FEB. 8

LOW-COST

VACCINATION CLINIC

The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter will hold a clinic from 1 to 3

p.m. at 20612 Laguna Canyon Road. Shelter staff and volunteers ask

that dogs arrive on a leash and cats in carriers. Pet parents will

also have the opportunities to purchase dog licenses. Information:

(949) 497-3552.

FEB. 9

KUNDALINI WORKSHOP

Yoga Place will hold a workshop helps increase spiritual awareness

through the opening of the Chakras. The class, led by Nicole Ruter,

will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 30818 S. Coast Highway.

Advance reservations cost $30; $35 the day of the class. Information:

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

ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS FORECAST FOR 2003

The Laguna Beach Business Club will host speakers economics

professor, Esmael Adibi and retail consultant, Linda S. Congleton

from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Laguna Beach High School Artists Theatre,

625 Park Ave. A continental breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and the

program will begin at 7:30 a.m. Advance tickets are $10 and $15 the

day of the event. Make checks payable to the Laguna Beach Business

Club and send to Gil Thibault, 1110 Glenneyre St. Information: (949)

497-3331, ext. 203.

FEB. 22

THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF YOGA FOR WOMEN

Katresha Moskios will lead a workshop that will include breathing

and moving meditation as well as simple, natural beauty recipes

students can make at home. The class will take place from 1:30 to

4:30 p.m. at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Advance reservations cost $30;

$35 the day of the class. Information: (949) 415-0955. Web:

www.yogaplace.com.

ONGOING

BRIDGE

The Round Robin Bridge Club, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of

Laguna Beach, holds bridge games from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

first and third Tuesday of the month. The club is at 286 St. Ann’s

Drive. Information: (949) 494-0050.

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

South Coast Medical Center holds a get fit class for persons ages

50 and older at 12:30 p.m. every Monday and Friday. This exercise

class offers safe, easy-to-follow strength, flexibility and aerobic

conditioning routines. The first six classes are free and then are $5

per class. It takes place in classroom B at 31872 S. Coast Highway

Information: (949) 499-7114. Web: www.south coastmedcenter.com.

South Coast Medical Center holds a beachcombers walking club from

9:45 to 10:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday. Beginning with gentle

stretches, this self-paced walking program takes participants through

a three-mile, scenic route around Dana Point. The group meets near

Beach Cities Pizza at 34473 Golden Lantern St. Information: (949)

499-7114. Web: www.south coastmedcenter.com.

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.

The South Coast YMCA administers an eight-site body fat test by a

trained YMCA fitness instructor using skinfold and girth

measurements. The tests can be scheduled at any time at the South

Coast YMCA, at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway in Laguna Niguel. $5 for

YMCA members and $10 for nonmembers. Information: (949) 495-9622.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Celebrating Life Center hosts “Seeing Yourself,” a body image

support group. Becky Prelitz facilitates the group from 5 to 6 p.m.

every Tuesday at 1215 Bluebird Canyon Drive. The cost is $20.

Information: (949) 494-8333. Web: www.beckyprelitz.com.

South Coast Medical Center hosts a breast cancer support group.

The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of

each month in the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway.

Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts a cancer support group for

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

the first and third Tuesday 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 second and fourth Tuesday of each

month in the community room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations:

(949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts 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 third Wednesday in the auditorium at

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

South Coast Medical Center hosts an eating disorder support group.

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

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