Briefly In the News
Adopt a local family during the holidays
Laguna Resource Center needs residents, churches and businesses to adopt local low-income families for the holiday season, according to a news release.
Most of the families selected work in the Laguna Beach hospitality industry earning minimum wage, and many have reduced hours due to it being the off season. A large number of the families also have children attending local schools.
Numerous families have asked to be adopted, but so far only 40 local families have been selected, the release said. The center has more families than donors. To sign up or request more information, contact Shannon Ashworth at shannon.ashworth@gmail.com or (714) 928-9626 before Nov 30.
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Volunteers and donations needed for Help-Portrait event
Free portraits by Help-Portrait will be offered Dec. 7 at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St.
Guests will also receive free hair, makeup, food and beverages, according to a news release.
Help-Portrait is a nonprofit that brings photographers together to give back to the community through photography.
Laguna Beach photographers and residents David and Kimberly Makela are coordinating the event. They are seeking volunteers as well as donations. For more information, call (949) 584-4715.
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Legion hosts Veteran’s Day tribute
The Laguna Beach American Legion held its Veteran’s Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Legion Hall. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa), who represents the 46th district, gave the keynote address.
Steve Dicterow, recently elected again to the City Council, gave the welcoming address, and Doug Miller played the national anthem on his violin.
Separately, the Veterans of Foreign Wars is holding a raffle contest, selling tickets for $10 or three for $25. First prize is a new iPad; second prize is dinner for four at the Loft at Montage Laguna Beach; and third prize is a $100 gift certificate to Olive Garden.
Tickets can be purchased by sending a check, along with name, address and phone number, to VFW Post 5868, P.O. Box 629, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; or by visiting https://www.vfw5868.org. The drawing will be held at the VFW’s monthly meeting on Dec. 6 at Legion Hall, 384 Legion St. For further information, call Arnie Silverman at (949) 643-5534 or Bill Kremer at (949) 494-8616.
— Alisha Gomez