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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.
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.
MONDAY
POLITICAL FORUM
Who do you want for president in 2004? Join a weekly forum about
presidential candidates 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 are happening 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.
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.
INTERNET CLASSES
The Laguna Beach Public Library will offer morning computer
classes teaching basic Internet skills. Class will be held from 8:30
to 9:30 a.m. and will also be held on Thursday and Friday. The
classes will be free. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St.
Information: (949) 497-1733.
THURSDAY
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR
The Festival of Arts will host a free seminar on how to photograph
artwork. The two hour session will also include information on the
Festival of Arts jurying process. The seminar will begin at 7 p.m. at
the Forum Theater on the Festival of Arts grounds at 650 Laguna
Canyon Road. Information: (949) 464-4268.
CHEESE AND WINE TASTING
Laguna Culinary Arts holds a “Cheese and Wine Tasting” every
second and third Thursday of the month anytime between 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The cost ranges from $10 to $20 per person. Learn about the
characteristics of the wine and cheese served and why they pair well
together. The classes will take place at the Gourmet Shop and Cafe at
845 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-4006.
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.
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: (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. 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.
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