Calendar

Friday

Hospitality Night

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts Hospitality Night from 5 to 9 p.m. A bell choir and community sing-a-long kicks off the event. Attendees can also browse a craft bazaar and open house at the Laguna Beach Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave., to light the pepper tree. Finish off the evening with a screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 9:15 p.m. at South Coast Theatre, 162 S. Coast Hwy.

First Friday Wine Party

Laguna Canyon Winery hosts the First Friday of the Month Wine Party from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2133 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $40 plus tax for nonmembers; $30 for members. Entertainment will be provided by Keston Barker. For more information, call (949) 715-9463 or email info@lagunacanyonwinery.com.

Friday and Saturday

Christmas Boutique

The Assistance League of Laguna Beach hosts its annual Christmas Boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Behind Thrift Shop, 526 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach.

Nativity Displays

Nativity scene displays will be open to the public from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 685 Park Ave. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday

Tree Lighting at Crystal Cove

The public is invited to the 15th annual tree-lighting ceremony at Crystal Cove. The event includes a holiday bazaar, a visit from Santa Claus and hot beverages from the Beachcomber Café.

Holiday Wine Tasting

The Glennwood House of Laguna is hosting a holiday wine tasting fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at the house, 2130 S. Coast Hwy. Cost is $25 at the door. The Organic Cellar will provide the wine and will donate 15% of its proceeds to Glennwood House.

Holiday Food Gift Workshop

SEEDS offers a class to teach attendees recipes for large-group gift giving from 3 to 7 p.m. at Anneiese Schools’ Willowbrook Campus, 20062 Laguna Canyon Road. The cost is $65 or $52 for Friends of SEEDS. Learn to make a jelly trio, spice packs, hot sauce and cocktail items.

Saturday and Sunday

Holiday Spectacular

Adam Neely Fine Art Jewelry invites the public to its Holiday Spectacular from 4 to 6 p.m. at 353 N. Coast Hwy. View new jewelry pieces and enjoy martinis and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP, visit https://www.adamneeley.com.

Sunday

Holiday Hoedown

A benefit for Laguna Outreach for Community Arts (LOCA) will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sandpiper Lounge, 1183 S. Coast Hwy. The event is for 21-and-older guests only. Admission is a donation of $2. Pictures with Santa will be available for $1. For more information, email givebackgallery@gmail.com.

Wilderness Awareness

Children can attend a Wilderness Awareness Field Trip from 10 a.m. to noon at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. They will learn to find and identify animal tracks and other signs of wild animal life. A $10 donation is appreciated. For ages 4 to 6.

Monday

Wreath Auction

Shanti Orange County holds its annual wreath auction from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mozambique Restaurant, 1740 S. Coast Hwy. Admission is free. More than 25 wreaths will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to Shanti for its HIV/AIDS services. For more information about Shanti, visit https://www.shantioc.org or call (949) 452-0888.

Thursday and Dec. 9

‘A Holiday Memory’

The Woman’s Club hosts “A Holiday Memory” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Tickets are $60 and include appetizers, wine and champagne, and dessert. RSVP to PJ Gerrard at (949) 497-9483.

Thursday

‘Forks Over Knives’

Transition Laguna Beach will screen the film “Forks Over Knives” at 7:30 p.m. at Bridge Hall at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 240 St. Ann’s Drive. The movie is part of a series that will be shown on the second Thursday of each month. A potluck will be at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish or drink to share and your own reusable plates, cups, napkins, etc. For more information, contact Mahlia Hines at mhines625@hotmail.com.

Dec. 9

Garden Club Meeting

The next Laguna Beach Garden Club meeting will feature author, landscape designer and Horticulture magazine contributing editor Rebecca Sweet. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m., and Sweet will speak at 10:30 a.m. The club meets at Tankersley Hall at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. For more information, visit https://www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org.

Dec. 11

Family Party

No Square Theatre will sponsor a party for families in need at 2 p.m. at Legion Hall, 384 Legion St. Santa Claus will entertain the kids while parents get to “shop” for items. Donated goods like clothing and toys will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11. For more information, call Marsha Bode at (949) 244-2010 or Sande St. John at (949) 633-9429.

Dec. 12

Laguna Beach Seniors Luncheon

Laguna Beach Seniors Celebrate the holidays with their annual luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tivoli Terrace with a traditional turkey feast fir $30 per person. Holiday entertainment, raffle prizes and opportunity drawing tickets at 3 p.m. are $5. To make a reservation, call (949) 497-2441 ext. 205 or email christineb@thesusiq.org. Tickets may be bought at the Susi Q Senior Center or send a check to L.B. Seniors, 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Reservations must be paid by Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Dec. 14

Chamber Mixer

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will host is holiday mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Las Brisas, 361 Cliff Drive. For more information, email laguna.beach.chamber@gmail.com.

Dec. 15

Jewish Officer Speaks

Lauri Lans, a Jewish military officer, will speak about her time serving in Iraq and Afghanistan at 7 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center, 30804 S. Coast Hwy. Cost is $18. RSVP to (949) 499-0770 or visit https://www.chabadoflaguna.com.