AROUND TOWN - Dec. 29, 2006

SATURDAY

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 8 wines for $1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 494-0745.

TUESDAY

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Those who care for older loved ones are invited to attend a support group in the parlor of Laguna Presbyterian Church on the first Tuesday of every month; the group will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at the corner of Second Avenue and Forest Avenue. Information: (949) 494-7657.

PLAY PREVIEW

The Laguna Playhouse’s world premiere of “The Pursuit of Happiness” by Richard Dresser goes into previews tonight through Friday; tickets are $25 to $38. The play officially opens Jan. 6. Information: (949) 497-2787 ext. 1 or www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

THURSDAY

SCULPTURE DEDICATION

Mayor Toni Iseman dedicates Gerard Stripling’s “Toward the Within” sculpture at Monument Point, Heisler Park, at 5 p.m. A reception will then be held at the Diane DeBilzan Gallery, 224 Forest Ave., from 6 to 9 p.m.

PARTY AND AUCTION

Katharine Story clothing boutique, 226 Ocean Ave., will host an Art Walk party with live music and a silent auction of photography and apparel benefiting the Surfrider Foundation from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (212) 696-1321.