Calendar

YOUR WEEKEND

FRIDAY: Enjoy “I Loved Lucy,” an intimate portrait of Lucille Ball’s final years, at Laguna Playhouse, showtimes 7:30 and 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. matinees through Oct. 31, at the Moulton Theatre, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. For tickets, visit https://www.lagunaplayhouse.com or call (949) 497-2787.

SATURDAY: Beat it out with Transition Laguna under the moon from 7 to 10 p.m. at La Vida’s Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Beach. Free.

SUNDAY: Watch for local and fall migratory birds from 8 to 11:30 a.m. with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on a 2-mile hike over uneven terrain through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required by calling (949) 923-2235. Parking is $3. Donation is $2 per person.

TODAY

Rotary Meeting

The Laguna Beach Rotary Club meets at noon at Aliso Creek Inn & Lodge, 31106 S. Coast Hwy. Anyone interested in attending should e-mail LagunaBeachRotary@cox.net. Lunch is served and the cost is $20. For more information about Rotary, visit https://www.lagunabeachrotary.com.

Today and Saturday

Women’s Empowerment Weekend

Women seeking empowerment through history are invited to a retreat weekend taking place today and Saturday, at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Joy Ministry, with Anna Krajec and Donna LeClair, host the “Sister Giant” weekend, with a showing of a documentary about the medieval burning of the witches, “The Burning Times,” the fight for women’s suffrage and the more recent efforts of the women of Liberia to find peace. To reserve a spot, e-mail Krajec at annaluken@earthlink.net or call (949) 494-8061.

Today through Oct. 29

Estate Planning Series

The Laguna Beach Community Foundation continues its free eight-week workshop series, “It’s Your Estate” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at the Laguna Beach Community Center, 380 Third St. To register, call (949) 315-9261 or e-mail info@lagunabeachcf.org. For more information, visit https://www.lagunabeachcommunity

foundation.org.

Today through Oct. 30

Lagunatics 2010

Enjoy the merriment at No Square Theatre’s “Lagunatics 2010: HAR,” at the Forum Theatre, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Showtimes are 77:30 p.m. today and Saturday; 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 29; 6 p.m. gala Oct. 30. Cost: show tickets are $35 to $45; gala is $100. For more information, call (949) 715-0333 or visit nosquare.org.

Saturday

Community Garden Work Party

Garden supporters are invited to help with the next phase of the South Laguna Community Garden, beginning at 9 a.m. with work on the lower area of the lot. Anyone interested in having their own garden plot, or if just to enjoy the camaraderie of community improvers, is welcome to join. For more information, call (949) 415-1312 or visit SouthLaguna.org.

Boot Trunk Show

The Shoe Cellar hosts an art event and trunk show featuring UGG boots from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An airbrush artist will be on hand to personalize your boots from 2 to 5 p.m. at the shop, 245 Forest Ave. For more information call (949) 376-0563 or visit https://www.shoecellar.com.

Monday

Ecstatic Dance

Join Transition Laguna for a session of Ecstatic Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Admission is $10.

Wednesday

Republicans Victory

Party

Join the Laguna Beach Republicans and Laguna Beach Taxpayers Assn. at 6 p.m. for a pre-election victory party at the Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Ave. Meet with local candidates and Orange County representatives. To attend, RSVP by today to lbr@cox.net or call Martha Lydick at (949) 497-7053. Minimum $25 donation requested (up to $99 accepted). Checks may be made payable to Laguna Beach Republicans. Food will be served, no-host bar.

Blood Drive

Give the gift of life from 2 to 8 p.m. at a blood drive sponsored by Laguna Presbyterian Church in Tankersley Hall, 415 Forest Ave. All participants may enter a regional drawing for a $500 shopping spree and a $5 coupon for El Torito and two complimentary VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory. To schedule your appointment, go online to https://www.RedCrossBlood.org. Sponsor code is lagunap, or contact the church office at (949) 494-7555. Donor identification is required prior to donating blood. Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh 110 lbs. Learn more about the blood donation process and donor eligibility at https://www.HelpSaveALife.org.

Thursday

Halloween Parade

The Laguna Beach Parents Club will hold their our annual Halloween costume parade at Main Beach at 4:30 p.m.

Mountain Climber Appearance

Laguna Beach Books will welcome Kelly Perkins, author of “The Climb of My Life,” at 6 p.m. Perkins was 30 years old when she learned she needed a heart transplant, and after surmounting that challenge became the first heart transplant patient to reach the summit of some of the world’s tallest peaks. The bookstore is located at 1200 S. Coast Hwy. For more information, call (949) 494-4779.

ONGOING

Seniors Ping Pong

Seniors are welcome to participate in table top tennis, or ping pong, from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. To register, call (949) 497-2441.