AROUND TOWN - Aug. 4, 2006

TODAY

MONTAGE DESIGNER EVENT

Sip champagne and meet Elisa Goodman of Curmudgeon in the “Writing” boutique and Meghan Fielding of “Om Girl” in the Spa at The Shops at Montage, from 4 to 6 p.m. (also Saturday). For more information, visit www.montagelaguna beach.com.

SUNDAY

CHURCH LUNCHEON

Christ Chapel of Laguna, 286 St. Ann’s Drive, celebrates its 10-year anniversary at 10 a.m., with a service followed by a catered luncheon ($15 suggested donation). Reservations are required for the luncheon. For information, call (949) 376-2099.

SAWDUST ART AUCTION

The Sawdust Art Festival’s Artists Benevolence Fund Art Auction takes place at 2 p.m. on the festival’s main entertainment deck, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, to be followed by the Project Skimboard 2 auction at 5 p.m. For information, call (949) 494-3030, or visit www.sawdustartfestival.com

COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Laguna Culinary Arts chefs give a cooking demonstration on “Healthy and Hearty” cooking from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Free with paid admission. For more information, call (949) 494-1145.

WEDNESDAY

COASTAL BUSINESS EXCHANGE

Kasey Eunice of “Urban Tools” will address the Coastal Business Exchange about disaster survival at 7 a.m. at a breakfast meeting at the Jolly Roger, 400 S. Coast Highway. Open to the public; RSVP to Richard Moore at (949) 376-6340.

BAND CONCERT

Laguna Beach Community Concert Band performs at the Festival of Arts, one of seven concerts presented by the band this summer. 6:30 p.m., 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Free with admission. For more information, call (949) 497-2658.