AROUND TOWN - May 4, 2007

SATURDAY

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS

Main Beach Laguna Volleyball Club will hold tryouts for boys ages 15-18 at the Thurston Middle School Gymnasium at 6 p.m. The teams will compete in the Southern California Volleyball Assn. and the Junior Olympics in Atlanta. For more information call (949) 715-9130 or visit https://mainbeachvbc. d4sportsclub.com.

MAYORAL RECEPTION

The Top of the World Neighborhood Assn. will host Mayor Toni Iseman at its annual “Meet the Mayor Reception” from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Chris and Dinah Brazelton’s home, 2891 Chateau Way. There is no charge and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Piero Wemyss at (949) 279-8645.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 So. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “U.S. Wine.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

HARPSICHORD CONCERT

Laguna College of Art & Design will host harpsichordist Eric Kinsley at its monthly First Sundays free concert in the college art gallery, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd. The gallery opens at 2 p.m. and the performance begins at 3 p.m. The concert will also feature counter-tenor Don Krim. For more information, call (949) 376-6000.

SENIORS FLING

The Assisteens of Laguna Beach and Laguna Beach Senior Services will host their annual Spring Fling dinner dance from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The dance will be at the Senior Center, 384 Legion St. There will be music from past decades and a photo booth. Call (949) 497-2441 to sign up.

MONDAY

CONSERVANCY MEETING

The Laguna Canyon Conservancy will meet at Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., at 6 p.m. The special guest will be Brittany McKee, who will speak on the future of the 241 Toll Road. Tickets are $10 for members, and $15 for guests. To make a reservation, call Ed Drollinger at (949) 494-6465.

TUESDAY

LANO MEETING

The Laguna North Neighborhood Assn. will hold its general membership meeting in the Wells Fargo Bank third floor community room, 260 Ocean Ave. at 7 p.m. Mayor Toni Iseman will be the guest and there will be a discussion on a North Laguna Specific Plan. Call (949) 494-2950 for more information.

MARINE FUNDRAISER

Miles for Marines will host a fundraising concert for Marines injured in combat or training at the Sandpiper Lounge, 1183 So. Coast Highway, at 7 p.m. Common Sense, World Anthem, and The Rebel Rockers will perform. There is a $20 donation required at the door. For more information, call Gerianne Johnson at (949) 285-8388 or visit www.milesformarines.com.

ONGOING

ESTATE PLANNING

Peter C. Kote, chair of the Laguna Canyon Foundation’s Estate Planning and Gifts Committee, will moderate an estate planning seminar from 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays through May 24 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laguna Beach, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road. For reservations, call the Boys & Girls Clubs at (949) 494-2525, ext. 103.

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. Information: (714) 573-0374.

SENIOR SWIMMING

The City of Laguna Beach Senior Services and Irvine Valley College Emeritus Institute will offer aquatic fitness training for older adults on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until noon beginning at the Laguna Beach High School Community Pool, 625 Park Ave. The free class runs through May 17. To register call (949) 451-5382. For more information call Patty Koss at (949) 464-9535.

MOM’S GROUP

The Mom’s Group at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave., meets Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and is for mothers of young children to discuss parenting issues, family traditions and relationships. Meetings are free. Infants may accompany their parent to the meetings. Childcare for older babies and preschoolers is available for a small donation. For more information please contact Lisa Wilhelm at (949) 494-7555.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

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.

READING PROGRAM

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

VISIT WITH SEA LIONS

Friends of the Sea Lions of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free, donations welcome. To schedule a group presentation, 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 are held Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Information: (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.

SENIOR FITNESS

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

YOGA BREAK

Yogaworks offers free all-levels “Yoga Breaks” weekly from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at Main Beach, near the lifeguard tower. For information, call (949) 415-0955.

YOGA IN THE PARK

Carl Brown, a registered Yoga Alliance instructor, provides a free yoga program at 9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday at the tennis courts at Moulton Meadows Park. For rain days, the class moves to the club house at Laguna Terrace Mobile Home Park (see blog for directions). Students should bring their own mats; additional pads available on a first come basis. The classes are appropriate for all levels. For more information visit the blog site, https://yogainthepark.blogspot .com/, or contact cabdtv@aol.com or (949) 494-9928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:45 a.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. on the sand at the northernmost end of Main Beach. The free sessions feature “laugh-for-no-reason” exercises, yoga breathing techniques and easy stretches. For more information, call (949) 376-1939 or e-mail JoyfulB@cox.net. Laughter Yoga is on the web at www.LYinstitute.org.