AROUND TOWN - March 2, 2007

SATURDAY

PATRIOTS DAY PARADE

The “Proudly We Hail” themed parade will be at 11 a.m. in downtown Laguna Beach. It will feature floats, community groups and marching bands.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 S. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “South America—What’s Happening Down There.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

IMMIGRATION LECTURE

Senior Pastor Jerry Tankersley, will speak about illegal immigration and the book “The Tortilla Curtain,” at 7 p.m. in the Laguna Presbyterian Church Parlor, 415 Forest Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call (949)494-7555.

BASEBALL FUNDRAISER

The Fourth Annual Laguna Beach High School baseball fund raiser will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Sandpiper Lounge, 1183 So. Coast Highway. Entertainment will be provided by the “Blues Offenders.” Tickets are $35 and include food, music, two drinks and dancing. There will also be a live auction and raffle. All attendees must be 21 or older. For more information, call Diana Robusto at 497-5879.

FIRST SUNDAYS

Flutist Susan Fries and classical guitarist Richard Glenn will perform for free in the Laguna College of Art & Design’s gallery, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (949) 376-6000.

MONDAY

ART WORKSHOP

Art Escapes will feature a workshop by Jacquie Moffett on watercolor painting at the Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 South Coast Highway, from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is $35, including materials, and requires pre-registration. Call (949) 363-4700 for more information.

TUESDAY

STATE OF THE CITY

Mayor Toni Iseman will deliver the State of the City address at luncheon held at Tivoli Too!, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Call (949) 494-1018 for more information.

SKIMBOARD FILM

Laguna Beach High School senior Elliott Micha will debut the first skimboard documentary, “The Next Generation,” at 7 and 8 p.m. at South Coast Cinema.; tickets are $8 at the door. For more information, call (949) 497-6356.

ONGOING

YOGA BREAK

Yogaworks offers free all-levels “Yoga Breaks” weekly from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at Main Beach, near the lifeguard tower. For information, call (949) 415-0955.

YOGA IN THE PARK

Carl Brown, a registered Yoga Alliance instructor, provides a free yoga program at 9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday at the tennis courts at Moulton Meadows Park. For rain days, the class moves to the club house at Laguna Terrace Mobile Home Park (see blog for directions). Students should bring their own mats; additional pads available on a first come basis. The classes are appropriate for all levels. For more information visit the blog site, https://yogainthe park.blogspot.com/, or contact cabdtv@aol.com or (949) 494-9928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:45 a.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. on the beach below the Heisler Park gazebo, 381 W. Cliff Dr. The free, half-hour sessions feature “laugh-for-no-reason” exercises, yoga breathing techniques and easy stretches.

SENIOR SWIMMING

The City of Laguna Beach Senior Services and Irvine Valley College Emeritus Institute will offer aquatic fitness training for older adults on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until noon beginning March 20 at the Laguna Beach High School Community Pool, 625 Park Ave. The free class will run through May 17. To register call (949) 451-5382. For more information call Patty Koss at (949) 464-9535.

MOM’S GROUP

The Mom’s Group at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. meets Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. and is for mothers of young children to discuss parenting issues, family traditions and relationships. Meetings are free. Infants may accompany their parent to the meetings. Child care for older babies and preschoolers is available for a small donation. For more information please contact Lisa Wilhelm at (949) 494-7555.

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

READING PROGRAM

The Laguna Beach Library’s Turbo Tuesday Programs start at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Friends of the Sea Lions of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road. (949) 494-3050. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation, please call for an appointment: (949) 494-3050.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2 1/2 acres of the upper slopes of Boat Canyon. and features a range of plants. and small-themed gardens. Tours through the garden and private residence run Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Information: (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.

SENIOR FITNESS

Get Fit with South Coast Seniors on Mondays from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. First six classes free, then $5 per class at South Coast Medical Center. For participants 50 and over. Safe, easy-to-follow strength, flexibility and aerobic routines. Information: (949) 499-7114.