AROUND TOWN - March 30, 2007
SUNDAY
WINE SEMINAR
The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 So. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “Napa vs. Sonoma- Chardonnay Shootout.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE
The Israeli play “Master of the House” will begin its regular run at 2 p.m. in the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Performances will continue through April 29 at 8 p.m. from Tuesdays to Saturdays with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $25; call (949) 497-2787 for more information.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
The Great Notes Quintet will perform in a free afternoon of music and art at the Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd., from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The College Art Gallery opens at 2 p.m. The First Sundays series continues through May and a schedule is available online at www.lagunabeachlive.org.
TUESDAY
CHAMBER LUNCHEON
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The White House, 340 So. Coast Highway. The luncheon is only $0.75 for the first 30 people who register and will feature guest speaker Ed Perry. Call (949) 494-1018 for more information.
WEDNESDAY
ART WORKSHOP
Laguna Beach Senior Services and Laguna Outreach for Community Arts will sponsor a free workshop on printmaking techniques by Mada Leach at 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center, 384 Legion St. A $3.50 donation is suggested for the lunch that will be provided. Call (949) 464-9535 for more information.
TOWN HALL
The Athens Group hosts a Town Hall meeting to preview the proposed Aliso Creek Area Redevelopment Plan, 7 p.m. at Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course, Terrace Room, 31106 Pacific Coast Highway. Call the information line, (949) 499-9598
THURSDAY
LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
City Councilwoman Elizabeth Schneider and Friends of the Laguna Beach Library President Martha Lydick will host a women’s fundraiser to benefit the Laguna Beach Branch Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. You may be asked to share your thoughts on two books you’ve read and would recommend. Hats and gloves optional. Tickets are $50; reserve a space by calling Martha Lydick at (949) 497-7053 or through e-mail at MLydick1@cox.net.
YOGA AS ART
YOGAWORKS will present a demonstration of different styles and practices of yoga called “Living Art” at the Whitney Gallery, 350 N. Coast Highway, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call (949) 497-4322.
ESTATE WORKSHOP
A free “It’s Your Estate” workshop series will be offered from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road. For reservations, call (949) 494-2525 ext. 103.
ART WALK/RECEPTION
An art walk is held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Free shuttle services to participating gallery locations start at 6:15 p.m. at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr., and Bluebird Center, 1590 S. Coast Highway. There will be an awards ceremony beforehand at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. for the winners of the Art That’s Small contest. Gallery events include artist demonstrations, lectures, appetizers and refreshments. For more information, please call (949) 683-6871.
ONGOING
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.
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.
MOMS GROUP
The Mom’s Group at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. meets Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 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. Childcare 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.
VISIT WITH SEA LIONS
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.
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://yogainthepark. blogspot.com/, or contact cabdtv@aol.com or (949) 494-9928.
LAUGHTER YOGA
The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday at 4:30 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.
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