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TODAY

SKETCHING CLASS

Beginning sketching classes will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fridays through Aug. 12 at Lang Park, Wesley Drive and South Coast

Highway. . Information: (949) 497-2441.

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.

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.

MONDAY

SUMMER ENGLISH COURSE

The Laguna Beach Unified School District adult program for

learning English as a second language will be held 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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

free; participants can register with the instructor. Class materials,

child care and refreshments will be provided. Information: (949)

497-7700, ext. 200.

TUESDAY

SLEEP DEPRIVATION

Free community lecture by Psychiatrist Andrew Sassani, M.D., about

causes and treatment options for insomnia and practical methods for

preventing it. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at South Coast Medical Center, 31872

Coast Highway. To register, call (949) 499-7202 or visit

SouthCoastMedCenter.com.

BLOOD DRIVE

A Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. (corner of 2nd and

Forest) in Tankersley Hall. For an appointment, call the Church

Office, (949) 494-7555 or visit www.givelife.org (sponsor code:

laguna).

THURSDAY

LAUGHTER WORKSHOP

Jeffrey Briar, a graduate of “Dr. Kataria’s School of Laughter

Yoga,” presents guided Intentional Laughter exercises and Laughter

Meditation at 7:30 p.m. at a private home in Laguna Beach. The

exercises, combined with breathing techniques and stretches suitable

for all ages and fitness levels, are said to offer relief from

stress, anxiety and depression. $20 fee. Reservations required. For

information and directions, call (949) 376-1939.