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TODAY

BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS

The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach will take young athletes

who want to join the 2002-2003 Boys Basketball League. Participants

must be in the first through the eighth grade. Today is the last day

to sign up. Practice will start and November; games in December. The

club is at 1085 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-2535.

PROTEIN FOR VEGETARIANS

Clinical nutritionist Gini Warner will present information on

proper nutritional programs at Web site www.healthierlivingtoday.com.

FRIDAY

LIVABLE COMMUNITIES

Rick Cole, the city manager of Azusa and previous mayor of

Pasadena, will give a talk endorsed by the Parking, Traffic, and

Circulation Committee. “Civilizing the Car: Connecting the Dots for

More Livable Communities” will provide critical information for

protecting Laguna’s small town village charm. This free event will

take place at City Hall council chambers, 505 Forest Ave. It will

also air live on public access TV. Information: Michael Hoag (949)

494-5960.

YOGA RETREAT

Yoga Place will hold a women’s retreat with Savita Geuther at the

Lestonnac Chalet overlooking Lake Gregory in the San Bernardino

Mountains. The two-day retreat will explore extended practices of

yoga, and the splendor of nature to harmonize your inner and outer

being. Pre-payment for the retreat is $310; after Oct. 1 it is $360.

Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

SATURDAY

ONE STROKE PAINTING

Artist Joy Marie Kelley will conduct a “One Stroke Painting”

seminar from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Laguna Arts, 333 Third St..

Seating is limited. Information: (949) 494-2787. Web:

www.laguna-arts.net.

NOV. 2

BREAK IT DOWN

Yoga Place will hold a workshop titled “Break It Down” with Steve

Rogers. The class will explore and breakdown the fundamental

principles behind vinyasa flow yoga from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The class

is $35 prepaid; $40 for walk-ins. Information: (949) 415-0955. Web:

www.yogaplace.com.

ESSENTIAL OILS

The Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry program will present a

workshop titled “Sent to Heal and Anoint.” In this class participants

will learn the use of essential oils. The class will meet on Nov. 2

and 3 at Neighborhood Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Information: Ruth

Ann Krisa, (949) 766-0315 or htllight@aol.com.

NOV. 4

THANKSGIVING MENU PLANNING

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Southwestern

Thanksgiving.” Starting at 6 p.m., participants will prepare dishes

such as spicy pumpkin soup with creme fraiche and toasted pepitas,

red chili and honey glazed turkey breast with ancho pan gravy and

caramelized nut tart. The class costs $65 per person, per class.

Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast Highway, Suite 7.

Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

NOV. 5

MARTIAL ARTS

The South Coast YMCA will offer a martial arts class for youth and

adults that emphasizes the complete Jujitsu technique in the form of

throws, hold downs, arm locks and chokes. The youth class will begin

at 6:30 p.m., adults at 7:30 p.m. Classes will meet every Tuesday and

Thursday at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information:

(949) 495-9622.

NOV. 6

HEALING POWER

Neighborhood Church will host mystic, teacher and healing

facilitator Ron Roth at a healing prayer celebration from 6 to 9 p.m.

The event is $25. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Information:

(949)494-8333. Web: www.clclaguna.com

NOV. 8

INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY AND MEDICINE

Ron Roth will give a two-day workshop titled “Integrating Ancient

Spirituality with Modern Medicine.” For times please contact

Neighborhood Church. The workshop is $150. The church is at 340 St.

Ann’s Drive. Information: (949)494-8333. Web: www.clclaguna.com.

NOV. 9

FLU SHOTS

South Coast Medical Center will sponsor a free flu immunization

clinic from 8 a.m. to noon. The Orange County Health Care Agency

recommends the vaccine for individuals 60 years or older and adults

or children with a serious medical condition. The hospital is at

31872 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-1311, ext. 2300.

NOV. 12

FLU SHOTS

South Coast Medical Center will sponsor a free flu immunization

clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Senior Center. The

Orange County Health Care Agency recommends the vaccine for people 60

years or older and adults or children with a serious medical

condition. The center is lat 384 Legion St. Information: (949)

499-1311, Ext. 2300.

NOV. 13

THANKSGIVING

MENU PLANNING

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “California-Style

Thanksgiving.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare dishes

such as Gorgonzola salad, stuffed turkey breast with roasted red

peppers, basil and sausage and cream cheese pumpkin pie. The class

costs $65 per person, per class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S.

Coast Highway, Suite 7. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

NOV. 16

PILATES WORKSHOP

Yoga Place will hold Pilates full mat workshop with Ali Risdon

from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The studio is at 30818 South Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

NOV. 18

THANKSGIVING MENU PLANNING

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Thanksgiving

from the Heartland.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare

dishes such as mustard rubbed turkey with mushroom gravy, blue lake

beans in creamy mustard sauce, twice-baked potatoes with goat cheese

and chives and French apple tart. The class costs $65 per person, per

class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast Highway, Suite 7.

Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

NOV. 20

COFFEE BREAK

The Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will hold

a session titled “Right From Wrong: Instilling a Sense of Integrity

in Your Child.” Michael Riera, best-selling author of Field Guide to

the American Teenager, will return to discuss this important topic.

Check-in will start at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Nov. 20 at the Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway. Admission

is $5. Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.

NOV. 21

AWARD LUNCHEON

The Exchange Club of Laguna Beach will honor Donnie Crevier with

the “Book of Golden Deeds” award at noon at the Hotel Laguna. Lunch

is $16.50 per person and reservations are due by Nov. 15.

Information: Katy Moss (949) 494-4281, or Sandi Werthe (949)

494-6016.

NOV. 23

FAMILY HANUKKAH

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Family

Hanukkah.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare dishes such

as Sweet and white potato latkes with shallot crema, homemade

applesauce, Israeli tomato and egg frittata and more. The class costs

$95 per person, per class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast

Highway, Suite 7. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

ONGOING

CLASSES

Wild Oats, in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr, presents Health

Nights from 6-7:30 p.m. every Friday evening at 1060 N. Coast

Highway. Reservations: (949) 494-6576.

Steven S. Sadleir, founder of the Self Awareness Institute, holds

meditation classes at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Classes will meet at

the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive.

Information: (949) 497-9954.

“Shall We Dance” is a ballroom dancing class that meets from 7 to

10 p.m. every Tuesday in Bridge Hall at the Neighborhood

Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $12 or $60

for six weeks. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Weight Watchers holds a weekly meeting at 5 p.m. every Thursday at

Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class

is $9.95. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Carrie Pitt teaches a yoga class from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every

Thursday in Bridge Hall at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340

St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $10. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Neighborhood Congregational Church hosts a guided candlelit

meditation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the sanctuary at 340

St. Ann’s Drive. A small donation is requested. Information: (949)

494-8061.

FITNESS

Bikram Yoga Laguna Beach holds 90-minute classes every day of the

week. The system consists of 26 poses and two breathing exercises

practiced in a studio at 610 N. Coast Highway, second floor.

Information: (949) 376-7077. Information: www.bikramyogalaguna.com.

Laguna Yoga offers class levels ranging from gentle to strong that

inspire the union of mind, body and spirit. The studio also offers

Ashtanga yoga and chanting. It is at 1100 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 497-2022. Web: www.lagunayoga.com.

Yoga Place offers 70 classes a week, morning and evening; all on a

drop-in basis. The studio offers all major styles of Hatha yoga and a

full-service Pilates studio for private or semiprivate sessions. The

studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 415-0955.

Web: www.yogaplace.com.

SENIORS

The Laguna Beach Senior Center hosts a monthly USDA surplus food

distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last Friday of the month.

Participants must have a monthly income less than $1,044 for a single

person and $1,407 for two. The distribution will take place on the

upper level of the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 384 Legion

St. Information: (949) 464-9535.

The South Coast YMCA will offer a new class that addresses

functional strength, balance and stability for seniors. Led by a

certified senior fitness associate and YMCA instructor, the classes

will be held at 1 p.m. every Monday at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway,

Laguna Niguel. The class is for members only. Information: (949)

495-9622, Ext. 111.

The SilverSneakers Fitness classes is an ongoing series designed

for strengthening and conditioning. The self-paced classes are taught

by certified instructors who guide participants through exercises

that focus on strength, flexibility and activities for daily living.

Beginning classes are held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at

29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. The class is for members

only. Information: (949) 495-9622, Ext. 111.

The South Coast YMCA administers an eight-site body fat test by a

trained YMCA fitness instructor using skinfold and girth

measurements. The tests can be scheduled at any time at the South

Coast YMCA, at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway in Laguna Niguel. $5 for

YMCA members and $10 for nonmembers. Information: (949) 495-9622.

SUPPORT GROUPS

South Coast Medical Center hosts a breast cancer support group.

The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of

each month in the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway.

Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts a cancer support group for

family, friends and caretakers. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

the first and third Tuesday at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations:

(949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts a bereavement support group. The

group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each

month in the community room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations:

(949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts an eating disorder support group.

The group meets from 1 to 2 p.m. every Wednesday in the basement

classroom at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.