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TODAY
‘ART ESCAPES’
Laguna Outreach Community Arts will be holding art workshops with
a different medium every week taught by professional artists at the
Pottery Shack at 1212 S. Coast Highway. The workshops will be at 2
p.m. Fridays through Nov. 28. Cost per class is $25 and there is an
additional $5 supply fee. Today’s class will be “Watercolor
Journaling” taught by Anne Weiler. Information: (949) 363-4700.
SATURDAY
GREENBELT
RESTORATION DAYS
Laguna Greenbelt Restoration Days is looking for people to join
park volunteers for a morning of habitat restoration in Laguna Coast
Wilderness Park. Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. has planned a series of
restoration days on the third Saturday of each month through June
2004. It will be from 8 to 11 a.m. and volunteers will help remove
nonnative plants. Meet at the Interpretive Center and parking will be
provided in the gravel parking area just south of the El Toro Road
and Laguna Canyon Road junction. Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, shovel
and pruners (if you have them) and sturdy shoes and water. All
volunteers receive a free “Keep It Wild” T-shirt. For information,
call (949) 923-2235 or go to www.lagunagreenbelt.org.
BOOK SIGNING AT
LATITUDE 33
Latitude 33 Bookstore will host a book signing at 2 p.m. Saturday
at 311 Ocean Ave. The book is “Athletries: The Untold Story of
Ancient Greek Women Athletes.” There will be a discussion and signing
by co-authors Anne Reese and Irini Vallera-Ricjerson. The book looks
at women bull-jumping as far back as 1600 B.C. Minoan, Crete; to
ancient Sparta, where girls wrestled in the nude alongside the boys;
to women competing in full armor in chariot races and more.
Information: (949) 494-5043.
EL MORRO HOLIDAY FUND-RAISER
The El Morro fifth-graders are kicking off their holiday
fund-raiser today with beautiful Poinsettia flowers and Rosemary Tree
topiaries for sale. They receive the flowers discounted for us from
Hines Nursery in Irvine. This year Hines has increased its
availability and we are offering these flowers for sale to the
community. Prices are three Poinsettias for $21, six Poinsettias for
$36, Cone Tree Shape Rosemary Topiaries are $18. Orders and money
need to be received at El Morro by Nov. 24. Flowers will be ready for
pick up the school Dec. 3 and Dec. 4. E-mail Joni Loechner at
jloechner@cox.net with any questions.
ART CLASSES AT FESTIVAL
Festival of Arts is offering fall art classes on Saturdays running
through Nov. 30 with Jr. Membership classes for children at $5 per
class and adult classes which are $70 for festival members and $85
for nonmembers. Learn about ceramic and mixed media from professional
artists Monica Dunham and Mada Leach. Festival of Arts is at 650
Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-1145
STONE CARVING WORKSHOP
Laguna College of Art and Design is offering a community education
Stone Carving workshop Saturdays through Nov. 15. Learn the
techniques of the time-honored art form using both hand and
pneumatically driven tools working in a variety of stones. The class
will be taught by stone carvers Marvin Johnson and Joseph Sovella. No
prior experience is necessary. The class is available for beginners
to advanced. Technical skills will be taught as part of the process.
The class costs $300 for its 10-week session. To register, call (949)
376-600, ext. 233. Laguna College of Art and Design is located at
2222 Laguna Canyon Road.
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.
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.
SUNDAY
ADULT BASKETBALL
The public is invited to play ball at Laguna Beach High School.
Full-court pick up games are played in the school’s gym from 9 a.m.
to noon Sundays. Many former high school and college players
participate. The games are sponsored by the city’s recreation
department. Cost is $2 at the door.
OUR TOWN IN
THE EARLY 1900s
“Greetings from Laguna Beach: Our Town in the Early 1900s” just
opened at the Laguna Art Museum and will feature paintings,
photographs and memorabilia that chronicle life in Laguna Beach circa
1900 to 1930. The exhibit includes works by William Wendt, Joseph
Kleitsch, Clarence Hinkle, Edgar Payne and Anna Hills. In 1910,
Laguna’s population was around 300 and many of its residents were
writers, artists and musicians. Featuring many of Laguna Beach’s
landmarks, past and present, it’s a vivid history of Laguna Beach.
Laguna Art Museum is at 307 Cliff Drive. Information: (949) 494-8971
or online at www.lagunaartmuseum.org.
MONDAY
POLITICAL FORUM
Forums about presidential candidates. Who do you want for
president in 2004? Join a weekly discussion to voice your concerns,
learn more about issues and where the various presidential candidates
stand on them. Find out what you have in common with fellow citizens.
Meetings will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Neighborhood
Congregational Church at 340 St. Ann’s Drive at the corner of St.
Ann’s Drive and Glenneyre Street. Information: call Peter at (949)
433-8891.
MUSIC TOGETHER
FALL CLASSES
South Coast Music Together’s new fall classes will begin Oct. 6
with classes at two community locations -- Lang park at 21540 Wesley
Drive and the Laguna Beach City Hall Recreation Building at 515
Forest Ave. The Music Together approach develops every child’s
natural musical ability through experience rather than theory.
Classes are taught by professional vocalist and musician, Judy
Woodson and staff. To register for classes or attend a free
demonstration class, call (949) 719-5585 or go to www.southcoastmusic
together.com.
TUESDAY
ACTING CLASSES
Laguna Beach Actor’s Studio Acting Classes take place at Legion
Hall 384 Legion St. in the downstairs classroom. Students study
on-camera acting, scene study, improvisation, cold reading,
commercials, and monologues. Children’s class is 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
every Tuesday and the adult class is from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Johnny
Lacey at (949) 702-4416 to book a free class.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
Laguna Culinary Arts is pleased to introduce a new series of Wine
Tasting and Food & Wine Pairing Classes, to take place at their new
location in Laguna Canyon. Whether you are just beginning to develop
your wine palate or are an avid wine enthusiast, they’re sure you’ll
find these classes fun and informative and, of course, the food will
be great. Call (949) 494-0745 to book.
Like their signature hands-on cooking classes, space is limited in
this food and wine pairing series. Classes are individually priced
and are Tuesday’s at 6 p.m. through Nov. 11. Laguna Culinary Arts is
located at 845 Laguna Canyon Road.
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.
BIBLE STUDY
Word Study Laguna Beach, a community nondenominational,
non-exclusive Bible study, has begun the fall semester with “The Art
of Joy,” a study on the book of Philippians. Word Study Laguna Beach
is an independent ministry of Word Study International and meets
Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Parlor at the Laguna Presbyterian
Church downtown. All are welcome to participate in the short lesson,
small groups, praying, and sharing. Information: (949) 422-8939.
WEDNESDAY
EVENING SERVICES
AT ST. PAUL’S
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 1190 Morningside Drive will be
holding mid-week services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning this month.
Pastor Charles Mallie will serve as liturgist. The primary focus of
each service will a be a verse-by-verse exposition of Scripture
preached by Rod Rosenbladt in a format like that used by Chuck Smith,
John MacArthur, and J. Vernon McGee. The program addresses major
theological issues. St. Paul’s offers Sunday morning Bible study at 9
a.m. and a worship service at 10 a.m. Information: (949) 494-7998.
SPIRITUALITY NIGHT
Neighborhood Congregational Church will host Spirituality Night
Nov. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. A sacred maze Labyrinth will be set up in
Bridge Hall with Healing Touch Spirituality Ministry from 6:45 to 8
p.m. The Taize Service is an experience of light and sacred songs
taking place in their Sanctuary. Neighborhood Congregational Church
is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Information: (949) 494-8061 or e-mail
nclb@earthlink.net.
THURSDAY
LAGUNA TAXPAYERS
The Laguna Beach Taxpayers Assn. invites the public to attend its
next meeting Nov. 20 in the Wells Fargo meeting room at 1 p.m. Join
to discuss the ongoing problem with parking in Laguna Beach. Susan
Jackson will report on the parking study. Refreshments will be
served. For information, call 497-7053 or e-mail mlydick@aol.com.
THIRD THURSDAY
ART ESCAPES
Art Escapes is a series of weekly daytime workshops occurring
every Friday afternoon and a new evening program occurs every third
Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Details at www.locaarts.org or (949)
363-4700.
Nov. 21
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
The Chamber will hold its “Networking Breakfast” from 7:30 to 9
a.m. Nov. 21 at Canyon Lodge American Grill at 31106 S. Coast
Highway. The speaker will be Suzan Fiskin who is a business
consultant and certified business coach. Cost ranges from $11 to $20
call the chamber for details at (949) 494-1018 ext. 1.
ONGOING
HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN
Docents are needed for the Hortense Miller Garden in Laguna Beach.
People come from all over the world to see this Laguna landmark. The
commitment is usually for one or two garden tours a month. An
eight-hour training course is offered. Information: call Dorothea
Yellott at (949) 494-6627.
OPEN GATHERINGS
“Open gatherings” is a local movement that draws people together
from all faiths and non-faiths to explore topics of spirituality,
relationships and personal ethics. It will start its new season today
at 7 p.m. at the Universalist Fellowship at 429 Cypress Drive. Open
Gatherings will be held on the third Friday of each month and will be
led by the Rev. Tari Lennon. Information: (949) 370-7040.
KID’S COMPUTER CLASSES
Take your ideas and invent something such as a computer game.
Cosmic Thinkers combines technology and the arts in creative computer
programming classes for kids and teens. Classes in gaming and
multimedia design as well as an ongoing community-oriented
programming club are offered at the Laguna Beach studio in the
Bluebird Centre, 1590 S. Coast Highway, (949) 715-2312 .
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
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 call, 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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