AROUND TOWN - Oct. 13, 2006

TODAY

GARDEN CLUB

The Laguna Beach Garden Club will present Cristin Fusano, owner of Fusano’s Nursery, who will speak on potage gardening at their monthly membership meeting, 9:30 a.m. at Neighborhood Congregational Church, St. Ann’s at Glenneyre. For information, call www.lagunabeach gardenclub.org.

SATURDAY

BALLOT DISCUSSION

A discussion of the pros and cons of the November ballot measures will be held at 9:15 a.m. by the League of Women Voters and the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at the Fellowship, 429 Cypress Dr. For information, call (949) 497-2557.

GARDEN SALE

The Friends of the Hortense Miller Garden will hold a garage sale featuring plants, pots, books and other items to help maintain and improve the garden. 1550 Del Mar Ave; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Marsha Bode at (949) 499-5518.

FIRE STATION TOURS

Fire Station Tour Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each of the city’s four fire stations: Forest Avenue, Agate and Glenneyre, Alta Laguna at Tree Top Lane and Second Avenue in South Laguna. For information, call (949) 497-0700.

RELATIONSHIP SEMINAR

Laguna Presbyterian Church invites all mothers, mothers-in-law, adult daughters and daughters-in-law to learn about the complexities of mother/daughter relationships, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Tankersley Hall, on Second Street between Forest Avenue and Mermaid Avenue. Dr. Judy Balzwick will lead the $10-per-person breakfast and seminar. For reservations, call (949) 494-7555.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 S. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,” featuring tastes from the Rutherford, Stag’s Leap, Oakville and Spring Mountain appellations. $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

MONDAY

SENIOR CENTER FORUM

Representatives from several involved parties will discuss the new Suzi Q. Center from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Community Center, 384 Legion St. Information: (949) 497-2441.

ART CLASSES

“Art Escapes” art classes with Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, from 9 a.m. to noon at Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Highway. $35 per class, including materials; pre-registration required. This week, learn California Impressionism with Susan Wade. For information, call (949) 363-4700.

WEDNESDAY

BUSINESS EXPO

The Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Community Expo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Glenneyre Street parking structure, upper level. “Taste of Laguna,” entertainment, and safety demonstrations by firefighters and others. Many local businesses will display their wares and services, and a silent art auction will take place. For information, call (949) 494-1018.

THURSDAY

FILM SOCIETY

The Laguna Beach Film Society screens “Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?” at South Coast Cinemas, 7 p.m. For information, call (949) 494-8971, ext. 201.

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.

ONGOING

YOGA CLASSES

Carl Brown, a registered Yoga Alliance instructor, offers a free Vinyasa Flow-style community yoga program on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. at the tennis courts at Moulton Meadows, Balboa Avenue at Del Mar Ave. Students should bring their own mats; additional pads are available first-come, first-served. The classes are appropriate for all levels. For information, visit cabdtv@aol.com or call (949) 494-9928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the gazebo in Heisler Park, 381 W. Cliff Drive. The free, half-hour sessions feature “laugh-for-no-reason” exercises, yoga breathing techniques and easy stretches.

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. For information, call (949) 497-1733.

READING PROGRAM

The Laguna Beach Library’s Turbo Tuesday Programs start at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. For information, call (949) 497-1733.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall. For information, call (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Friends of the Sea Lions of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road. (949) 494-3050. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation, please call for an appointment: (949) 494-3050.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2-1/2 acres of the upper slopes of Boat Canyon and features a range of plants and small-themed gardens. Tours through the garden and private residence run Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m. and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. For information, call (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.

SENIOR FITNESS

Get Fit with South Coast Seniors for participants 50 and over are held on Mondays from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. First six classes free, then $5 per class at South Coast Medical Center. Safe, easy-to-follow strength, flexibility and aerobic routines. For information, call (949) 499-7114.