AROUND TOWN - Nov. 30, 2007

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Out of the Book

Noir writers Megan Abbott and Theresa Schwegel will be at the Latitude 33 Bookshop, 311 Ocean Ave., at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Schwegel’s new book, “Person of Interest.” For more information, call (949) 494-5403.

Gloriously Gershwin

Gallimaufry Performing Arts will host a show dedicated to the music of George Gershwin at 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Tickets are $15. Buy tickets at www.gallimaufry.info/ nowshowing_gershwin or call (949) 499-5060.

Tarnished Treasures

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach, 286 St. Ann’s Dr., is hosting its annual Tarnished Treasures sale at 11 a.m. with luncheon served at noon and a silent auction at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (949) 464-3040.

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Sawdust Winter Fantasy

The Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 9. For more information, visit www.sawdustartfestival.org.

World AIDS Day

Laguna Beach will observe World AIDS Day, Saturday, Dec. 1 with a display of quilts and ribbons commemorating more than 200 local deaths due to AIDS, and free HIV tests. A candlelight vigil will take place at 5 p.m. at Main Beach. The Laguna Beach Community Clinic will give free HIV tests from 1 to 4 p.m., as well as counseling.

Traditional Tree Lighting

The 11th Annual Crystal Cove Christmas Tree Lighting is at 4 p.m. on the beach next to The Beachcomber Cafe, 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast. For more information, visit www.crystalcovebeach cottages.org.

Flu Shot Clinic

South Coast Medical Center, 31872 S. Coast Hwy., will provide flu shots from 8 a.m. to noon in the hospital’s Community Room, off of the Main Lobby of the center. For more information, call (949) 499-7202.

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First Sundays Free

The Laguna College of Art & Design will host is monthly First Sundays Free classical music and art gallery event at 2 p.m., 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. For more information, call (949) 376-6000.

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Conservancy Dinner

The Laguna Canyon Conservancy will host Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates at its monthly dinner meeting. The dinner is at Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, and the bar opens at 6 p.m. with dinner around 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required, call (949) 494-6465 to reserve a place.

Building Code Seminar

The city of Laguna Beach will hold training seminar on the 2007 California building codes at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. For more information, contact John Gustafson at (949) 497-0336 or jgustafson@laguna beachcity.net.

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Harman Breakfast

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative breakfast meeting with State Sen. Tom Harman at 8:30 a.m. at the Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S. Coast Hwy. Call (949) 494-1018 or visit www.lagunabeach chamber.org for more information.

Sunshine ReadersThe Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St., will host a children’s story time at 7 p.m. For more information, call (949) 497-1733.