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NONPROFITS, please write us at P.O. Box 248 Laguna Beach, CA, 92652,

e-mail us at coastlinepilot@latimes.com or fax us at (949) 494-8979.

Please give a two sentence description of the group, a contact number

and location, and a meeting time if open to the public.

BINKY PATROL

Started in Laguna Beach in 1996, the organization makes and

distributes homemade blankets to children 18 and under who are born

HIV-positive, drug-addicted, infected with AIDS or other chronic or

terminal illnesses, physically abused, in foster care or experiencing

trauma of any kind. Information: (949) 499-2465.

BLUE BELL FOUNDATION

FOR CATS

A cat sanctuary devoted to taking care of cats that have been

given up for adoption and then deemed “unadoptable” for various

reasons. Cats staying at the Blue Bell Foundation stay there for

their entire lives. For more information, or to volunteer, call (949)

494-1586.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

OF LAGUNA BEACH

Aims to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from

diverse backgrounds, to realize their full potential to be

productive, responsible, caring and upstanding citizens. At 1085

Laguna Canyon Road, the staff meets Mondays at noon. Regular hours

are 1:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer and weekend hours

are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

THE CALIFORNIA CHOREOGRAPHERS

DANCE FESTIVAL

Aims to present choreographic works to audiences free of charge in

nontraditional performance venues and challenges choreographers to

produce works that compel audiences to view and at times participate

in the performance. Information: (949) 497-8032.

THE CANYON CLUB

Holds Alcoholics Anonymous meetings on the hour from 6 a.m. to 10

p.m. daily with some Al-Anon meetings as well. Organizers aim to keep

the program simple and encourages participants to take the program

one day at a time. The club is at 20456 Laguna Canyon Road.

CHABAD OF LAGUNA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Provides services on the weekends and runs a preschool during the

week in Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente. All activities at

the center are open to everyone. Information: (949) 499-0770.

COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

Community-based organization places public art in private

locations in Laguna Beach. Public meetings take place at 5 p.m. on

the third Monday of each month in Wells Fargo Bank, 220 Ocean Ave.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

PROGRAMS -- YOUTH SHELTER

Short-term program for at-risk teens. The goal of the

therapeutically-based program is to reunite teens with their

families. Information: (949) 494-4311.

CROSSCULTURAL COUNCIL

Dedicated to helping neighbors bridge their cultural differences

in order to benefit the entire community. The Crosscultural Council

runs La Playa Center (ESL instruction with free child care) and the

Laguna Day Worker Center. Information: (949) 497-3936.

THE FRIENDS OF THE

LAGUNA BEACH LIBRARY

The group is responsible for funding the purchase of books for the

library as well as all the children/adult programs. The Friends Book

Shop is a large part of the fund-raising effort. The group needs

volunteers in order to expand the bookshop hours to include 3 to 6

p.m. Monday and Thursday afternoons. Information, call Martha Lydick

(949) 497-7053 or e-mail MLydick@aol.com.

FRIENDS OF THE SEA LION -- MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

Rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick and injured seals and sea

lions. Coverage area includes all beaches from San Onofre to Seal

Beach. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 20612

Laguna Canyon Road.

FRIENDSHIP SHELTER, INC.

The only year-round emergency shelter for homeless adults in South

Orange County, its mission is to assist homeless adults in regaining

their self-esteem and self-reliance. The shelter has a structured and

comprehensive rehabilitation program. Information: (949) 494-6928.

IMAGINATION CELEBRATION

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Links artists and educators in an ongoing effort to recognize,

promote and present quality visual and performing arts programs that

inspire and challenge the imaginations of children, teens and

families throughout and beyond Orange County. Information: (714)

540-4779.

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

The independent, more than 80-year-old, museum focuses on American

art, with emphasis on the art of California. The museum promotes an

understanding of the role of California art and artists in the

development of visual arts nationally and internationally.

Information: (949) 494-8971.

LAGUNA CANYON CONSERVANCY

Membership organization promotes and preserves natural resources

and open space surrounding Laguna Beach. Information meetings spurred

by public participation take place on the first Monday of each month

at 6:30 p.m. at Tivoli Terrace from September through May.

LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION

Raises funds to increase awareness of South Coast Wilderness Parks

(Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Aliso and

Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and open space in the cities of Irvine,

Laguna Beach and Laguna Woods). Its mission is to help complete

parkland acquisitions, preserve, protect and enhance 17,000 acres of

park land. Information: (949) 497-8324.

LAGUNA GREENBELT, INC.

Membership organization formed in 1968 to preserve Orange County’s

open space. Manages a volunteer program for Laguna Coast Wilderness

Park. Information: (949) 494-8190.

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

Laguna Beach is possibly the smallest U.S. city boasting a

nationally acclaimed professional resident theater -- and the West

Coast’s oldest, founded in 1920. Today, the Playhouse offers a

year-round schedule, award-winning Youth Theater and Theatereach, the

region’s finest touring program into the schools. Information: (949)

497-2787.

LAGUNA RELIEF

Serves the homeless and working poor of Laguna with free services,

such as a food bank, mentoring, life skills, clothing, sack lunches

9:30 a.m. at Heisler Park Monday through Friday for the Homeless. All

services are free. Call (949) 494-0271 to volunteer, and call (949)

497-7121 for services available, appointments and donations. Our Web

site is www.lagunarelief.org. The center is at 3305 Laguna Canyon

Road.

LAGUNA SHANTI

Provides comfort, courage and companionship to persons affected

with HIV, AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Its mission is

to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing a wide array of

wellness programs. To become a volunteer, applications are available

at https://www.laguna shanti.org/volunteer.html, or for more

information call (949) 494-1446.

LOCA

Laguna Outreach Community Arts conducts art workshops and

demonstrations throughout the year as part of its mission to provide

educational opportunities for artistic enrichment to the community

and the schools while promoting professional artists. For details on

events, volunteer opportunities and memberships, contact (949)

363-4700 or www.locaarts.org.

NO SQUARE THEATRE

Dedicated to providing performance and theatrical experience to

local amateur performers, directors and technical staff of all ages,

with ticket prices affordable for the whole family. The events

schedule includes plays, musicals, reviews and choral performances.

Information: (949) 497-2584.

SALLY’S FUND

Sally’s Fund makes it possible for the senior citizens of Laguna

Beach to continue to live independently by providing transportation

and other essential services, enhancing the quality and dignity of

their lives. Transportation includes medical appointments, grocery

and personal shopping, social activities and visiting those who can’t

get out. Address is P.O. Box 1626. Information: (949) 499-4100.

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL

For 37 years, Sawdust has celebrated and supported local artists

while educating the public about art. Provides the public with the

opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the art and culture produced in

the Laguna Beach community. Its board meets at 6 p.m. on the first

Wednesday of each month.

SCHOOLPOWER

Raises money to encourage parent participation in education of

children and to support professional development of teachers in the

area. Formed in 1981, SchoolPower continues to help provide resources

for quality education in Laguna Beach. The group has public meetings

at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at United Methodist

Church.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

Dedicated to the protection of the coastal environment. To become

a member, call Rick Wilson at (949) 631-6273. This month’s public

meeting takes place at 7 p.m. March 26 in Wells Fargo Bank at 220

Ocean Ave.