AROUND TOWN - April 4, 2008

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TODAY

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‘Moses’ Movie

The Laguna Beach Center for Global Peace and Prosperity will show “The Moses Code” at 7 p.m. at The Guild Hall of St. Mary’s Church, 426 Park Ave. Tickets are $15 and available at the Chakra Shack, 384 Forest Ave, Suite 5. For more information or to make reservations, call (949) 715-0294 or (949) 494-9620.

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Theatrical ‘Menagerie’

The Promiscuous Assemblage, Gallimaufry Performing Arts’ professional repertory company will perform Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” at 8 p.m. at the Forum Theatre, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. (Also performing at 8 p.m. on April 5, 11, and 12, and at 2 p.m. on April 5 and 12) Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. For more information, call (949) 499-5060 or visit www.gallimaufry.info.

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Palestinian Program

JOY (Justice Outreach and You) Ministry of Neighborhood Congregational Church announces the return of Fairly Frequent Friday Films at 7 p.m. Wafa Shami, coordinator of the Middle East Peace Program of the American Friends Service Committee (Quaker), will give a presentation on Palestinian culture and show a film, at 340 St. Ann’s Drive. For information call (949) 494-8061.

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SATURDAY

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Piano Concert

Van Cliburn winner, Drew Mays, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave. Tickets are $25 for center orchestra, $20 for rear and far sides, and $10 for students, 21 & under, and are available online at www.lagunabeachlive.org or through the Laguna Playhouse at (949) 497-2787. For more Information, call (949 715-9713.

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‘Providing Shelter’ Benefit

The Pet Rescue Center will host a fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. at Zinc Cafe, 350 Ocean Ave. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at www.thepetrescuecenter.org. For more information, call (949) 235-2072.

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Health, Vitality and Weight loss

Kim Quick, owner of Health2U, will give advice about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle from noon to 1 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St. For more information, call (949) 455-3095.

‘Adopt Your Street’ Cleanup

Volunteer clean up trash starting at 8 a.m. at various street and beach locations. For more information, visit www.zerotrashlaguna.org or e-mail info@zerotrashlaguna.org.

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SUNDAY

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Classical Music

Laguna Beach Live! presents the Tradia Guitar Trio from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. Free. More information at www.lagunabeachlive.org and www.lagunacollege.edu or call (949) 715-9713.

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Open Mic night

No Square Theatre hosts an open mic night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Free.

Singers and audience members of all ages are welcome to attend.

For more information, visit www.nosquare.org

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MONDAY

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Grief Recovery Group

The Laguna Presbyterian Church will hold the second of seven grief recovery classes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Licensed therapist Jackie Pearson teaches how to cope with the loss of a loved one who has died. $20 materials fee.

For more information, call Rev. Kathy Sizer (949) 494-7555.

Conservancy Dinner

Landscape architect Bob Borthwick presents a slide show about invasive plant species in the Laguna Beach area, and what can be done to correct it, at 6 p.m. at Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Dinner tickets are $15 for nonmembers, $10 for members, and may be paid at the door with prior reservation. Reservations may be made by calling (949) 494-6465 by Saturday.

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WEDNESDAY

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“The Wisdom of Your Face”

A book discussion about Jean Haner’s “The Wisdom of Your Face: Change Your Life With Chinese Face Reading” at 6:30 p.m. at Latitude 33 Bookshop, 311 Ocean Avenue. For more information, call (949) 494-5403 or visit www.latitude33bookshop.com.

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THURSDAY

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“Sacred Wisdom”

Latitude 33 Bookshop holds a discussion about divine law, the golden rule, inner peace and true love, as depicted in Helga Schroder’s novel, “Sacred Wisdom,” 6:30 p.m. at 311 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 494-5403 or visit www.latitude33bookshop.com.

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‘Brownstone’ Matinee

Laguna Playhouse presents a special 2 p.m. performance of “Brownstone.” Play continues through April 27 at Moulton Theater, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets, www.lagunaplayhouse.com or call (949) 497-0787.

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Wine Tasting

Laguna Culinary Arts offers a Thursday wine and cheese tasting, plus small plates dinners, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 45 Laguna Canyon Road. Reservations recommended. Information: (949) 494-4006.

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ONGOING

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Wine Tasting

The Montage Resort and Spa holds a wine tasting in the Loft Bistro every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. $25 per person. Reservations required. Call Montage at (949) 715-6420 or e-mail montagedining@montage lagunabeach.com.

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Computer classes

The Laguna Beach Library offers free computer classes, including Basic Computer Training, followed by a Beyond the Basics Class. Contact Jim McCarty at (949 497-1733 for details on dates and times.

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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.

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Preschool Stories

The Laguna Beach Public Library, 363 Glenneyre St., presents Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. Information: (949) 497-1733.

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Seein’ 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.

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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 Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., and must be scheduled two weeks in advance.

Information: (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.

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Senior Fitness

Get Fit with South Coast Seniors on Mondays from 12:30 to 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.

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Yoga Break

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