AROUND TOWN - April 18, 2008

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TODAY

Film screening

The Laguna Beach Film Society will have a reception at 6:30 p.m and screening of “The Cool School” at 7:30 p.m. at the Forum Theatre, located on the Festival of the Arts Grounds. A question and answer period will follow. Tickets are $20. For more information, call (949) 494-8971 ext.1 or visit www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

CaDance Benefit

CaDance, presenter of the 2008 Laguna Dance Festival, will host its annual fundraiser at 6 p.m. at the Surf & Sand Resort. Proceeds will help to underwrite the 2008 festival. The event will feature a performance at 7 p.m., photography by Suzanne Pitts and fashion by Laura Stearn of Hot Threadz. Wine, champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be served. $100 per person. For more information, visit www.lagunadancefestival.com.

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SATURDAY

Women’s Art Show

The Laguna Beach Woman’s Club presents the seventh annual Women in Arts Event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 20 local women artists will display and sell a variety of art work at great prices. The artists have also donated items for a silent auction with proceeds going to the Woman’s Club Refurbishment Fund. 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Admission is free.

Laughter Yoga Training

The Laughter Yoga Institute will present a certified Laughter Yoga leader training course today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Creativity Center, located at 790 Manzanita Drive. For more information call Jeffrey Briar at (949) 376-1939 or visit info@lyinstitute.org.

Earth Day Project

Crystal Cove State Park is seeking volunteers to help clean up Pelican Point from 9 a.m. to noon. Remove and install fencing, pick up trash, and pull weeds in efforts to beautify the park. Long pants, boots and work gloves suggested. Pelican Point parking area No. 4. Parking fee waived. For more information, call Winter Bonnin at (949) 497-7647 or e-mail wbonnin@parks.ca.gov.

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SUNDAY

Live Theater

The Laguna Playhouse performs Catherine Butterfield’s “Brownstone” at 7 p.m. (Regular performances are on Tuesday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.) 606 Laguna Canyon Road. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (949) 497-2787 ext. 1 or visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

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MONDAY

Grief Recovery Group

The Laguna Presbyterian Church will host the fourth of seven grief recovery classes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in which licensed therapist, Jackie Pearson, will teach participants how to cope with the loss of a loved one. A $20 materials fee is due at registration. For more information, call the Rev. Kathy Sizer (949) 494-7555.

History of Main Beach Park

The Laguna Beach Historical Society will present a program by Vern Spitaleri on the history of Main Beach Park at 7:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. For more information, visit www.lagunahistory.org.

Bohemian Club Trip

The Laguna Art Museum’s Bohemian Club will host a bus trip to Huntington’s Chinese Garden from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $60 per person. Seating is limited to 45 people; reservations will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Dawn Minegar at (949) 494-8971 ext. 203.

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TUESDAY

Taxpayer Lunch Meeting

The annual luncheon will be at noon at the Aliso Creek Inn, located at 31106 Pacific Coast Hwy. Brad Dacus of the Pacific Justice Institute will speak about property rights, freedom of religion and parental rights. $48 per person. For more information, call Martha Lydick at (949) 497-7053 or e-mail mlydick1@cox.net.

Flights of Fantasy

The Laguna Beach Library will hold a free “Flights of Fantasy” storytelling night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lorrie Oshatz will interpret folk tales and fables, weaving comedy and theater into literature. 363 Glenneyre St. Free parking is available. Appropriate for all ages.

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WEDNESDAY

Volunteer Training

The park needs volunteers to work in the Historic District’s Visitor Center and Park Store, and will hold a training session from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Los Trancos Office, located at 8471 N. Coast Hwy. For more information, call Winter Bonnin (949) 497-7647.

Parkland Dedication The Laguna Canyon Foundation, The Conservation Fund, California State Coastal Conservancy, County of Orange and City of Laguna will hold a public ceremony to celebrate the new acquisition of 158 acres of land at 4:15 p.m at one of the acquisition sites near Alta Laguna Park. For more information, call Laguna Canyon Foundation at (949) 497-8324 or e-mail lagunacf2@lagunacanyon.org.

Writing Workshop

Latitude 33 Bookshop will host a self-discovery workshop at 6 p.m. Trina Belanger, writer, creative writing instructor, and personal writing coach, will help participants align their writing with their authentic selves. 311 Ocean Ave. Call (949) 494-5403 or visit latitude33bookshop.com.

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THURSDAY

Soroptimist Celebration

Soroptomist of Laguna Beach will celebrate 60 years of service with a special dinner and dancing event at 6 p.m. at Tivoli Too, located at 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $75. For more information, call Nancy Lindsay at (949)494-7340.

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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 (949) 715-6420 or e-mail montagedining@montagelaguna beach.com.