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TODAY

FINANCIAL PLANNING

“It’s Your Money” workshop series. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays

through Nov. 4 at the Assistance League Center, 547 Catalina St. For

reservations, call the Laguna Canyon Foundation, (949) 497-8324.

SATURDAY

WOMAN’S CLUB BENEFIT

Casino Night at the Woman’s Club, with blackjack, poker, roulette

and Texas hold ‘em games. Tickets, $25 per person, includes $150 in

chips. Proceeds support clubhouse renovations. 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the

club, 286 St. Ann’s Dr. Information: Nadine, (949) 494-0233.

SUNDAY

NEIGHBORHOOD PICNIC

Top of the World Neighborohood Association holds its annual

potluck picnic, 35 p.m. at Alta Laguna Park. Everyone welcome, no

admission charge. Bring a favorite dish to share. Fun and games for

children. Information: Gene Felder, (949) 939-7257.

ACTION BENEFIT

ACTION (AIDS Care Teams in Our Neighborhoods) holds a “Ragin’

Cajun” dinner honoring retiring Police Chief James Spreine. $75 per

person, includes music, open bar, gumbo, and dancing. St. Mary’s

Episcopal Church, 428 Park Ave. Tickets at the church or by calling

ACTION: (949) 494-5165.

PARENTS CLUB

The Laguna Beach Parents Club holds a kickoff party. Club is open

to all parents with children who live in Laguna. 4 to 7 p.m. at

Bluebird Park. Food provided; bring beverages. Information: Erika

Pardun, o7erikapardun@yahoo.comf7 or Sarah Williams, (949)

494-9386.

SHELTER BENEFIT

Luther Hughes and the Cannonball/Coltrane Project will highlight

“Jazz by the Sea in Laguna,” a benefit event for the Friendship

Shelter for homeless adults, 6 to 9 p.m. at Madison Square & Garden,

320 North Coast Highway. Tickets, $100 for individuals, $180 per

couple. Reservations, Jennifer Miller: (949) 494-6928 ext. 14 or

o7www.friendshipshelter.org.f7

MONDAY

BREAST CANCER

South Coast Medical Center’s free Breast Cancer Support Group

meets from 10 to 11 a.m. at the hospital, 31872 So. Coast Hwy. A free

consultation is required before joining the group. Information, (949)

499-7202 or online at o7www.SouthCoastMed Center.comf7.

TUESDAY

ROSH HASHONAH

Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach sponsors a Honey Making

Workshop for all children. Sand art, refreshments, music and prizes.

$5 per person. 4:30 p.m. at Chabad, 30804 So. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 499-0770.

URINARY INCONTINENCE

Lecture by Dr. Red Alinsod of South Coast Urogynecology. 6:30 to 8

p.m. at South Coast Medical Center, 31872 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 499-7202.

LAUGHTER YOGA

Jeffrey Briar will teach an introductory class on Laughter Yoga.

Free. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 384

Legion St. Information: (949) 376-1939.

WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY EXPO

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 11th annual

Community Expo. Free admission. Live auction, win a trip to Fiji.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tivoli, Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Rd. Information:

(949) 376-8916 or o7www.lagunabeachchamber.orgf7.

THURSDAY

BUFFET INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES

“The Writings of Warren E. Buffett,” an introduction to Buffett’s

investment principles, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 6 at 265

Ocean Ave. Another session will take place Oct. 20 to Nov. 3. No

charge. Reservations required. Call Kathy, (949) 494-8038.

HURRICANE FUNDRAISER

Partner’s Bistro and the Saloon on Peppertree Lane host a “Bourbon

Street Bash” to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina relief. $100

admission; donations will benefit the American Red Cross or Habitat

for Humanity. Complimentary wine, New Orleans-style cocktails, French

Quarter cuisine, live jazz and desserts. 6 to 10 p.m. at 448 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 494-0703.

ONGOING

BRIDGE CLUB

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.

COMMUNITY CHORUS

Laguna Tunes Community Chorus invites people of all ages and

singing levels to join. $26 for 14 classes, or $5 for drop-ins.

Information, (949) 497-0716, ext. 6 or o7www.lagunabeachcity.netf7.

CHILDREN’S STORY & CRAFTS

Children can enjoy free cocoa and cookies, make crafts and hear

stories every Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,

610 N. Coast Hwy. Information, (949) 494-0944.