AROUND TOWN - Oct. 14, 2005

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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.

FLU SHOTS

Wild Oats offers “all-natural” flu shots without preservatives. $25 per shot. 8 a.m. to noon; also Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the store, 283 Broadway. Information: (949) 376-7888.

SATURDAY

BALLOT MEASURES

The Laguna Beach unit of the League of Women Voters holds a discussion on the pros and cons of measures on the Nov. 8 ballot, 9:15 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 429 Cypress Dr. Information, Glenna Matthews, (949) 497-2557.

FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE

In honor of fire prevention week, all four Laguna Beach fire stations will be open for touring from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stations are at: City Hall, 505 Forest Ave.; Agate and Glenneyre; Tree Top Lane and Alta Laguna; and Second Ave. in So. Laguna. Information, (949) 497-0700.

FLEA MARKET BENEFIT

Village Laguna holds a flea market to raise money for the Bluebird Canyon landslide victims. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Neighborhood Congretational Church, Glenneyre Street at St. Ann’s Drive. Items for sale may be dropped off by 7:45 a.m. Information, Doug Reilly, (949) 494-4137.

COMEDY CLASS

Lynn Epstein’s comedy workshop begins at 10 a.m. at Laguna Beach Brewing Co., 422 S. Coast Highway. Information, (949) 290-4679 or lynnsfunny@earthlink.net.

SUNDAY

AFGHANISTAN CHILDREN

Mike Whipple talks about his experience building an orphanage in Afghanistan. Whipple is a board member of International Orphan Care. Lecture takes place at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 21632 Wesley Dr. Information, (949) 499-3088.

FLU CLINIC

South Coast Medical Center offers free flu vaccinations for anyone 60 years or older, or persons of any age with a serious medical condition, 8 a.m. to noon at 31872 Coast Highway. Information, (949) 499-1311, ext. 3553.

CUBA MISSION BENEFIT

The United Methodist Church holds a benefit to raise money to sponsor volunteers on a mission to Cuba. Wine tasting, silent auction, music and entertainment. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Madison Square and Garden Café, 320 No. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-3088.

MONDAY

WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Laguna Beach Association of Unversity Women sponsors its seventh annual “Women of Achievement” dinner. Honored will be Mayor Elizabeth Pearson-Schneider, Councilwoman Toni Iseman, Valerie Imhof, Michelle Reinglass, and special recognition for eight “trailblazers” from the first dinner. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Rd. Information, Carol Reynolds, (949) 497-0986.

TUESDAY

NATURAL HEALTH

Bob McCauley presents a free lecture on the “Six Components of Natural Health. 6 p.m. at Wild Oats, 283 Broadway. Information: (949) 376-7888.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach holds its Monthly Women’s Spiritual Discussion Group from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 286 St. Ann’s Dr. Sound Meditation facilitated by Rev. Karen Polek will be followed by an open discussion. Information: (949) 295-6023.

WEDNESDAY

ALISO CREEK INN TOWN HALL

Athens Group holds a town hall meeting to review concept plans for Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course, 7 to 9 p.m. at City Council chambers, City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. Information, (949) 499-9598 or www.alisocreekinnupdate.com

WATER QUALITY

The Laguna Beach Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation holds a special meeting on the topic “What’s the Water Quality Like in Laguna?”, 7 p.m. at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr. Information, (949) 492-8170.

THURSDAY

CHIEF’S RETIREMENT PARTY

The city sponsors a community retirement party for Chief of Police Jim Spreine, 4 to 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Community Center, 384 Legion St. Information: (949) 497-0704.

KABBALAH

Free introductory Kabbalah class at X, 226 Ocean Ave. Also Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10. Information: (949) 497-7097.

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