AROUND TOWN - Sept. 29, 2006

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TODAY

LAUGHTER PLAYSHOP

From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the Laughter Yoga Institute will conduct a playshop for those interested in laughter yoga techniques at the Recreation Building, 515 Forest Ave. Registration is $15 general, $10 for seniors. Contact Laguna Beach Community Services at (949) 497-0716 ext. 6 to register during business hours. For program information, e-mail joyfulb@cox.net

SATURDAY

DANCE DAY

Gallimaufry’s all-day dance festival will include free master classes, from Latin jazz to hip hop, followed by a free performance. Classes begin at 10 a.m. in Legion Hall, 384 Legion St.; the 4:30 p.m. performance will be at the cobblestones on Main Beach. Information: (949) 499-5060 or www.gallimaufry.info.

MOVIE NIGHT

“The Princess Bride” will be shown at a free outdoor screening at the entrance to Rockpile Beach in Heisler Park, 7 p.m., courtesy of the Laguna Beach Film Society.

WINE TASTING

Held the last Saturday of every month by Laguna Culinary Arts at their Gourmet Cheese and Wine Shop and Café, 845 Laguna Canyon Rd. Taste and learn about eight wines for $1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 494-0745.

SUNDAY

SONGS IN THE SAND

Gallimaufry presents a free production of “Carousel” at the cobblestones at Main Beach, beginning at 3 p.m. Information: (949) 499-5060 or www.gallimaufry.info.

WEDNESDAY

WOMEN IN OPERA

The American Assn. of University Women’s Laguna Beach Branch presents “Women in Opera” from 3 to 5 p.m. Patricia Cochrane will talk about the place of women in opera. For information or reservations, call Bana Hilal at (949) 495-3675 or e-mail bnhilal@cox.net.

THURSDAY

CITY COUNCIL FORUM

The South Laguna Civic Assn. holds a city council candidates forum at 7 p.m. at Fred Lang Park’s community room, 21547 Wesley Dr. at Coast Hwy. Open to the public; light refreshments served. Information: (949) 499-4809.

FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOPS

The Laguna Canyon Foundation’s biannual financial planning workshop series “It’s Your Money” continues from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr. Reservations: Guine Breeding, (949) 497-8324. Weekly through Nov. 2.