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TODAY
MUSEUM SALE
The Museum Store at Laguna Art Museum will hold its annual
end-of-summer sale today and tomorrow. Most merchandise will be
marked down 50%. The museum, located at 307 Cliff Drive, is open from
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 14. Information: (949) 494-8971.
SANDSTONE DISPLAY
“Works on Paper” by featured artist Lynn Welker and “Figure
Studies” by guest artist Sally Glenn will be on display at the
Sandstone Gallery from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 2. Information:
(949) 497-6775.
FINE ART AND FASHION
New paintings from Venice, Tuscany and the Italian Riviera by
Vanessa Rothe and the newest clothing from by her father, Detlev
Rothe, will be on display at TOPS, 1857 South Coast Highway, through
Sept. 1. Information: (949) 497-9203.
SATURDAY
WEEKEND HIKES
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park offers hiking, mountain biking and
equestrian riding on designated trails at the Willow Canyon Staging
Area, 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, and hiking on designated trails at
the Dilley Preserve on Laguna Canyon Road every Saturday and Sunday.
Information: (949) 923-2235.
CONNECT SPIRITUALLY
Intuitive counselor George Shaver provides clients with insights
that extend out of their sight from noon to 5 p.m. at the Chakra
Shack every Saturday. Shaver uses a variety of modalities, including
aura, palmistry, channeling and tarot cards. Information: (949)
715-6930.
TUESDAY
BIBLE STUDY
The semester for Word Study Laguna Beach, a community
nondenominational, non-exclusive Bible study, will begin at noon at
the Calvary Evangelical Free Church. Word Study Laguna Beach is an
independent ministry of Word Study International and meets weekly
from noon to 1 p.m. in the church at 468 Legion St. All are welcome
to participate in the short lesson, small groups, praying and
sharing. Information: (949) 422-8939.
WEDNESDAY
BOOK SIGNING
Local author Gail Michael will speak at the Laguna Beach Library
at 6:30 p.m. on the topic, “Shifting From a Place of Inner Conflict
to Inner Peace.” The topic comes from the book she’s writing, “Life
Is Too Short If You Are Not Standing Naked In the Wind!” Information:
(949) 499-4075.
AUG. 30
SEABISCUIT SIGNING
Barbara Howard will be signing her book, “Letters to Seabiscuit,”
from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St. The
appearance is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Admission is
free. Information: (949) 497-7053.
AUG. 31
BELLY DANCERS
A group of Laguna Beach’s local belly dancers will join hundreds
of guest artists at the Sawdust Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Information: (949) 494-5031.
SEPT. 9
PATRIOTIC PLANNING
An organizational meeting for the 38th Laguna Beach Patriots Day
Parade will be held at 7 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Bank upstairs
meeting room. Officers will be elected and a theme a theme will be
chosen for the March 6, 2004 event. Volunteers are needed to organize
the Parade, as well as on Parade Day. Information: (949) 494-6016.
SEPT. 14
CLINICAL FUND-RAISER
The Laguna Beach Community Clinic, a nonprofit organization that
offers quality medical and dental services regardless of patients’
ability to pay, is hosting its sixth annual extravaganza fund-raiser
at the Montage Resort and Spa. The event will feature an evening of
food, drinks, auctions and an opportunity drawing. The clinic will
also honor community contributors, including Mayor Toni Iseman. The
cost is $185 per ticket. Information: (949) 497-0761, ext. 125.
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.
PEACE VIGIL
The Laguna Beach Peace Vigil will meet every Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at Main Beach. The group seeks nonviolent answers to global
conflicts. Information: (949) 499-3190 or (949) 494-7609.
CLASSES
The Laguna Beach Emergency Communications Team of FCC-licensed
amateur radio operators welcomes you to its monthly meetings and its
free amateur radio operator’s license preparation classes.
Information: (949) 494-8783.
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.
SENIORS
Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. provides ongoing services 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Monday through Friday to seniors 52 and older, including social
services and legal aid counseling, transportation information and
daily lunches. For information or to become a member: (949) 497-2441.
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 site: www.bikramyogalaguna.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
site: 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. 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 site: 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 site: 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.
SPORTS
Girls basketball for first- through eighth-grade students now in
progress at the boys & girls club. Information:
boysgirlsclublaguna.org or (949) 494-2535.
Do you want to get involved in the Laguna Beach tennis scene? Join
in the free “Stroke of the Week” clinic noon at the Moss Point tennis
court every Sunday. Interested parties should RSVP, as there is
limited space. Information: (949) 842-2260.
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 women’s cancer support group
from noon to 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays in the center’s
chapel at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.
South Coast Medical Center hosts an eating disorder support group
the second and fourth Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the center’s
community room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.
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