AROUND TOWN - Sept. 1, 2006

TODAY

DANCE FUNDRAISER

The Laguna Dance Festival’s “Sneak Peek” reception is tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Surf and Sand Resort, Catalina Terrace, 1555 S. Coast Highway. $50 per person; call (949) 715-5578.

SATURDAY

LAUGHTER YOGA TRAINING

The Institute of Laughter Yoga offers certified leader training today and Sunday; for more information, visit joyfulb.com or call (949) 376-1939.

MONDAY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Laguna Beach Exchange Club hosts its annual Labor Day Monday Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at the park, Cliff and Myrtle Streets, Laguna Beach. $5 per person; proceeds go to programs to prevent child abuse.

TUESDAY

THRIFT SHOP REOPENS

The Assistance League’s Turnabout Thrift Shop, 526 Glenneyre St., reopens for the fall at 10 a.m., and will be open until 7 p.m. Regular hours after today are Tues., Thurs., Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations welcome during shop hours. Information: (949) 494-5977.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

STORY/CRAFT NIGHT

Childrens’ crafts and storytelling with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, 6 to 7 p.m., every Tuesday at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 610 North Coast Highway at Boat Canyon (in the Pavilions shopping center).