AROUND TOWN - March 7, 2008

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FRIDAY

Live theater

“Red Herring” continues at Laguna Playhouse. Performances at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, weekend matinees at 2 p.m. Laguna Playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Box office, (949) 497-2787 ext. 1.

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SATURDAY

Sunshine Week

The Laguna Beach Unit of the League of Women Voters meets at 9:15 a.m. to celebrate “Sunshine Week,” a national initiative to open a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Amy Walzer will discuss “The Challenge of Increasing Government Regulations in the Banking Industry.” All are welcome. For more information, call (949) 494-2247.

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SUNDAY

Oak Street Surf Jam

Soul Surfing School sponsors the Oak Street Surf Jam and Beach Clean up starting at 7 a.m. Registration by phone, (949) 497-5918 or online, info@soulsurfingschool.com.

Montage wine seminar

The Loft Bistro at the Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., will host a wine seminar at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, call (949) 494-5403.

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TUESDAY

Kosher pickle making

Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach holds a Kosher Pickle Making seminar at 4:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and the organizers believe participants will never look at a pickle the same way again. Chabad is located at 30804 S. Coast Hwy. Fee of $12 includes one jar of pickles. To RSVP or for more information, call Chabad at (949) 499-0770 or visit www.chabadoflaguna.com

Great Decisions group

The Foreign Policy Assn’s Great Discussions Groups sponsored in Laguna by the League of Women Voters and the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach will begin at 1:30 p.m. All are invited to participate. For more, phone Jean Raun, (949) 494-2247.

Project Renewment

Laguna Beach Books presents “Project Renewment,” a life guide for baby boomer women facing retirement. 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 1200 S. Coast Hwy. For more information, visit www.lagunabeachbooks.com or call (949) 494-4779.?

WEDNESDAY

“Green” mixer

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce sponsors a St. Patrick’s Day “Green” mixer, featuring green beer and “green” ideas, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at GMG Insurance and the Laguna Board of Realtors, 939 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach. Music, raffle, food. Admission is $15 for non-members, $10 for members. For more information, visit www.lagunabeachchamber.org

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THURSDAY

Fashion show benefit

The Laguna Board of Realtors presents the 9th annual Laguna’s Only Fashion Show, themed “Successorize,” 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Ticket price: $40. For more information, call (949) 499-7229.

Meet the winemakers

Join Laguna Culinary Arts for a casual yet informative evening with winemakers from Bokisch Vineyards starting at 6:30 p.m., and enjoy cuisine prepared by Professional Chef students. $85 per person, plus tax. Reservations, (949) 494-0745. Located at 845 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.

Mystery author

Christa Faust returns to Latitude 33 books with her new noir novel, “Money Shot,” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 311 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach. Visit www.latitude33bookshop.com or call (949) 494-5403.

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ONGOING

Farmers Market

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.