BRIEFLY IN EDUCATION

Playhouse acting classes announced

Children ages 6 through 18 are invited to enroll in one of the Laguna Playhouse’s Winter 2008 Youth Theatre Classes.

Winter acting classes are eight weeks long and are one day or evening per week. Stage Combat classes and the Johnny Mercer Foundation Workshop are offered one weekend only. Most classes are located at The Laguna Playhouse Production Center in Laguna Hills, and are taught by working theater professionals who have many years of experience in youth theater. End of the class showcases or demonstrations are presented to families and friends.

The registration deadline is Jan. 25. Some class sizes are limited and fill quickly. Class fees range from $35 to $136.

For more information or to enroll in a class, call Kelly Herman at (949) 497-2787, ext. 230. Additional information can be found on The Laguna Playhouse website at www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

Bahai seeking student nominees

The Laguna Beach Unified School District, along with the Baha’i community of Laguna Beach, is seeking nominations from the community for its Honorary Service Award and Scholarship Program for Outstanding Students at the district.

This program is for students from elementary through high school. There will be two students from Top of the World and two from El Morro Elementary; four from Thurston Middle School; four from Laguna Beach High School; and four faculty members, one from each school chosen. The purpose of the program is to recognize the philanthropic contributions of those selected.

Nominations may be submitted for those candidates who provide community service, either at school or in the community at large, and who have demonstrated a sustained effort of service throughout their activities. These services should be of proven value to the community; reflect an attitude of genuine caring for all humanity, regardless of race, class or religion; and be directed toward the strengthening of bonds among the diverse people of our community.

All nominations should include the individual’s name, address, telephone number and a summary of his/her activities, and be submitted by Jan. 25 to the Baha’is of Laguna Beach, PO Box 1875, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. For more information, call (949) 494-3083, ext. 4.

The awards will be presented at the Laguna Beach High School Artists’ Theatre Feb. 26.