Briefly In the News

Gift will triple grants

The Laguna Beach Community Foundation has received a $1.8 million gift from one of its trustees, who wishes to remain anonymous.

“This gift will accelerate the community foundation’s ability to grant funds to local charities far beyond previous planning expectations,” said Laura Tarbox, foundation chairwoman.

The gift, structured as a donor advised fund, will triple the number of grants originally planned for 2010 and is designed to support the grant process well into the future.

The Laguna Beach Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization whose mission is to encourage philanthropy in Laguna Beach.

For more information, visit www.lagunabeachcommunityfoundation.org.

Info Expo planned in May

Info Expo, a networking event for Laguna Beach community groups, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon May 1 in the parking lot next to the Farmer’s Market in downtown Laguna Beach. Space is limited to 88 groups.

The Info Expo will offer a fun and festive atmosphere for groups to share information, ideas and resources, increase membership and participation, recruit volunteers and inform the public about their work, according to organizers.

Registration forms are available on the Alliance website. To request a spot, visit www.lbcalliance.org.

For more information, call (949) 497-1200, or e-mail officelbwc@gmail.com.

Cleanup set at local beaches March 20

Laguna’s beaches will get a “spring cleaning” March 20. The California Coastal Commission’s Adopt-a-Beach program will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Main Beach, Victoria Beach and Treasure Island Beach.

The cleanup is organized by the Clean Water Now! Coalition.

Volunteers are invited to join the clean-up. For more information, visit www.cleanwaternow.com.

Myers to address business club

The Laguna Beach Business Club will hold its next meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hotel Laguna.

Dennis Myers, one of the Laguna Beach Business Assistance Task Force members, will present results of the 2009 resident survey.

The club meets the third Thursday of each month.

The cost is $25 including a buffet breakfast. For reservations, send an e-mail to info@lagunabeachbusinessclub.com or contact Rick Cirelli at (949) 494-4701 or rick@rtcmortgage.com.

Modern architecture is topic Monday

Ted Wells will discuss “Architectural Modernism in Laguna Beach,” a program presented by the Laguna Beach Historical Society from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. There is no charge.

For more information about the Historical Society, call (949) 939-7257.

League sets new member event

Assistance League Laguna Beach is hosting a new member coffee and orientation from 10 a.m. to noon March 22 at the Chapter House, 547 Catalina St. To attend, call (949) 494-6097 and leave a message for Karen Mauro.