CITYSCAPE ROUNDUP: Groups accepting donations

The 15th annual holiday party for low-income families in Laguna Beach will be Dec. 14, and donations are needed.

The Laguna Beach Woman’s Club and Laguna Relief and Resource Coalition join together for the party, at which families are invited to select items they need at no charge.

The clubhouse at 286 St. Ann’s Drive will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to accept donations of good used clothing, linens, toys and small household items.

At 5 p.m. the families come to “shop” for what they need while the children visit with Santa.

All donations are free to the families.

Laguna Relief and Resource Coalition also still has some families who want to be adopted through the Adopt-A-Family program.

Families, businesses and community groups who would like to adopt a family that lives or works in Laguna Beach may call Marsha Bode at (949) 499-5518 for more information.

Saloon Christmas party to benefit Toys for Tots

The Saloon in The Peppertree Lane will host its annual Christmas party benefiting Toys for Tots from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 17.

Admission will be one unwrapped new toy and can be exchanged for a ticket to an opportunity drawing. The drawing will have an array of prizes, which will be given away all night. Hors d’oeuvres and drink specials will be available.

The most-needed gifts this year are for males between the ages of 12 and 16.

The Saloon is located in the Peppertree Lane at 446 S. Coast Hwy. For more information call (949) 494-5469.

Seniors Legacy Award nominations sought

Laguna Beach Seniors is seeking the community’s involvement in nominating two Legacy Award honorees to be announced at the 2008 Legacy Ball.

The gala celebration will take place March 14 at [seven-degrees].

The group is looking for two local residents who have left a permanent “legacy” in Laguna Beach — something that lives on beyond their lifetime. The honorees must be living at the time of nomination.

To nominate someone, contact the Senior Center with your name, and a maximum of 200 words about why you are nominating the honorees.

Nominations may be mailed to Laguna Beach Seniors, P. O. Box 536, Laguna Beach, 92652, or e-mailed to lbseniors@lbsc.occoxmail.com. For more information, call (949) 497-2441. Nominations must be received no later than Dec. 31.

Chakra Shack holds anniversary party

The Chakra Shack will celebrate its five-year anniversary in Laguna Beach with a party and book signing event with psychic James Van Praagh and other authors, starting at 4 p.m. Sunday at the shop, 384 Forest Ave., Suite 5.

The Chakra Shack is a metaphysical store offering materials and items designed to promote spiritual awareness.

All merchandise will be 15% off during the event.

Live music by Sara True, Doc Steven and Friends will be performed until 6:30 p.m. and gift wrapping will be offered as well.

Book signings by Van Praagh; Doreen Virtue and Steven Farmer will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; with a raffle of prizes totaling $350 from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

For more information, call (949) 715-6930.

Clinic to put $15,000 gift toward electrical system

Laguna Beach residents Pamela and Michael Chozen have presented Laguna Beach Community Clinic with a gift of $15,000.

After reading about the Montage Challenge, the clinic’s fundraiser for a new roof, they decided to lend their own support.

“There are so many worthy causes, but we both feel it is important to start with support in our own community,” Michael Chozen said.

“This was certainly a wonderful surprise,” said Dr. Tom Bent, clinic medical director. “This gift couldn’t have come at a better time. It will be applied to our ‘Light up our Clinic Campaign’ which will result in a new electrical system.”