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Box 248, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; fax to 494-8979; call 494-4321 or

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weeks before publication.

TODAY

OPEN GATHERINGS

The next meeting of Open Gatherings, an evening of casual

conversation, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship, 429 Cypress Dr. The topic will be: “Two Great Truths:

Christian Faith and Scientific Naturalism,” led by Rev. Tari Lennon.

The discussion is free and child care is provided for children

ages 4 and older. Information: (949) 370-7040.

SATURDAY

PEACE VIGIL

The Laguna Beach Peace Vigil meets 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.

POETRY WORKSHOP

A free poetry workshop will be held on Saturdays through May 7

from 1-3 p.m. at Laguna Beach Public Library, 363 Glenneyre St. Poets

of all experience levels are welcome. Participants should bring at

least 10 copies of a poem to discuss and read to the group.

Information: (949) 376-8796.

SUNDAY

ADULT BASKETBALL

The public is invited to play ball at Laguna Beach High School.

Full-court pickup 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.

SHELTER RECEPTION

The Renaissance Club at Friendship Shelter will host a

complimentary wine-tasting reception to introduce interested

community members to a homeless rehabilitation program from 4-7 p.m.

at the MacDonald Gallery and Gardens, 326 Glenneyre St. Information:

(949) 499-7891.

MONDAY

LEARN ENGLISH

The Laguna Beach Unified School District adult program for

learning English as a second language will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m.,

Mondays through Thursdays in room 90 at 550 Bluemont St. The class is

free and participants can register with the instructor. Information:

(949) 497-7700, Ext. 210.

TUESDAY

BIBLE STUDY

Word Study Laguna Beach, a community nondenominational,

nonexclusive Bible study, will hold meetings 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.

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

The Chamber of Commerce will host a networking luncheon from 11:30

a.m. to 1 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. The luncheon

topic will be legislative advocacy related to the local business

community. The cost is $20 to $30. Information: (949) 494-1018.

BRAILLE SEMINAR

A six-week seminar on Braille for those who have vision loss will

be held weekly from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial

Community Center, 384 Legion St. Kimberly Block, field services

coordinator at the Braille Institute, will give instruction on how

to perform daily tasks, utilize resources, marking and labeling

techniques and mobility devices. The seminar is free. Information:

(949) 464-9535.