BRIEFLY IN EDUCATION

SchoolPower tops $80,000 at golf event

More than 270 golfers teed off at the Coto de Caza Golf Course Nov. 6 as part of the SchoolPower 14th annual Golf Classic, which raised more than $80,000 for Laguna Beach schools, with 20% earmarked for the Athletic Boosters.

The winning hula-skirted foursome was comprised of Ron Burnier, Jack Gabus, Wynn O’Neil and Mike Stively.

After golf, the group enjoyed dinner and an auction.

For more information on SchoolPower, call (949) 494-6811 or visit www.lbschoolpower.com.

Boys & Girls’ benefit held at Mozambique

The Boys & Girls’ Clubs of Laguna Beach hosted more than 80 people at Mozambique Restaurant and Coastal Lounge on Nov. 14 at their Thanks-4-Giving benefit party.

Guests enjoyed African specialties, a tequila-tasting table and the sounds of the gospel group Spirit of One.

Kate and Brett Keast won a night at the Montage Resort and Spa; other prize items included gift certificates for day spas, jewelers and restaurants.

For more information on the clubs, call (949) 494-2535 or visit www.bgclaguna.org.

Caltrans funds high school poetry jam

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is launching an online high school poetry contest — the “Slow for the Cone Zone” poetry jam.

Cash prizes for the winning entries include $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place. Prizes will be awarded by Dec. 22.

To compete, students must log on to slowfortheconezone.com. They have until Dec. 8 to write a poem on one of the two topics provided. The poetry contest aims to inform teens about safe driving in highway work zones while giving them an opportunity to win cash prizes.

Students should submit their entries by e-mail at poetryjam@ slowfortheconezone.com or by mail to “Slow for the Cone Zone” Poetry Jam, 6313 Elvas Ave., Sacramento, CA 95819.