Canyon Artists Hold Open House Join 20 professional for their semi annual open studio event Saturday, May 11, noon to 8 p.m., 3251 Laguna Canyon Rd. Normally closed to the public, these studios will offer wine, food, music and artwork. Painters, sculptors, mixed media artists, metalsmiths, glass artists, photographers and print makers sharing their work [...]
Creating Botanic Leaf Jewelry Laguna Outreach for Community Arts is offering a beginner-level, botanicals art class at Laguna Nursery. Participants can choose from either Thursday May 9 or Saturday May 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Horticulturalist Ruben Flores will discuss leaf shapes, and jeweler Karin Worden will lead the art workshop. Attendees will [...]
This year’s Charm House Tour, Village Laguna’s annual celebration of Laguna Beach’s original homes, will take place on Sunday, May 19. The tour will begin in the front parking lot of Mission Hospital Laguna, 31872 S. Coast Highway, from noon until 5 p.m. Parking is free on the fourth floor roof of the Mission Hospital [...]
“It Takes a Villager: Wit and Wisdom by Laguna’s Irreverent Observer,” a collection of newspaper columns written over a span of 50 years by Laguna Beach writer and activist Arnold Hano, was recently published by Laurel Press. In the words of Dan Duling, scriptwriter for the Pageant of the Masters, “These collected scenes personalize local [...]
There is one more opportunity to donate quality apparel and accessories for women, men, teens and children before the Boutique Benefit event. The collection drive is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Dr. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donations to the Boutique Benefit are tax-deductible. The annual [...]
Sampling for Good at Taste for Charity The Laguna Board of Realtors and affiliates will be holding their 18th annual A Taste for Charity benefit and set a $100,000 goal in order to double last year’s support to Laguna Beach organizations. This year’s event features California Coastal Auctions auctioneer Zack Krone. The $40 admission ticket [...]
Mr. Tomato Reveals Tips and Tricks Transition Laguna will feature Gary Delk, a master gardener also known as Mr. Tomato, at this month’s potluck meeting Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Dr. Delk will share tips and tricks for growing abundant and flavorful tomatoes. The event is [...]
Marine Mammal Center Elects New Members The Pacific Marine Mammal Center board elected Linda Wolcott to chair its executive team, consisting of Robb Mead, Nancy Bushnell, and Vicki Tales. Other board members include Carolyn Berndt, Ruben Flores, Mary Ferguson, Kathryn Burton-Gray and Ken Frank. Museum Gains New Supporters Laguna Beach residents Keith Swayne and [...]
Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club opens its doors to the public on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., inviting tennis, golf and outdoor recreation lovers to try their hand on the club’s greens perched on an ocean bluff in Heisler Park. The club at 455 Cliff Dr. invites newcomers for a free [...]
The South Coast Water District board hired six-month interim general manager Betty Burnett for the permanent post, succeeding Mike Dunbar, who retired after 25 years with the district. Her contract will be considered at an upcoming meeting, president Wayne Rayfield said in a statement Tuesday. Burnett, who has worked at the district in multiple jobs [...]
The Laguna Beach High School Alumni Association is inviting alumni from all classes to their annual all class picnic Saturday, May 4 at the ocean front picnic tables of Heisler Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Class of 1953 is kicking off their reunion weekend at the picnic. The alumni association’s missions are to [...]
Church Women Hold Moms Up for Praise A tea to benefit Orange County’s Human Options shelter for women and their families who have suffered abusive relationships is set for Saturday, May 11, by the women’s group at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Laguna Beach resident and author Judy Pettigrew, a public speaker and frequent radio [...]
The public is invited to the Laguna Beach Historical Society’s program about recently acquired historic images, which takes place Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Laguna Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. The program will be videotaped and is to be televised on the local Cox Cable channel 30. For Heritage [...]
By Justin Swanson | LB Indy When attorney Jennifer Zeiter moved to Laguna two years ago, she sought a philanthropic cause so that she might settle into her new community both productively and thoughtfully. Local real estate broker Cheryl Fouts recruited Zeiter to join the Women’s Circle of Wishes, a group of professional women [...]
A French themed soiree to help fund the rehabilitation of victims of child trafficking in the U.S., will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 7-10 p.m. at the Neighborhood Congregational Church. “Joie de Vivre” will feature music and dance along with wine, cheese and dessert bars plus a “not-so-silent” auction. Tickets are $15 and [...]
Police Use Taser to Subdue Assault Suspect
An assault involving three men escalated into a struggle with Laguna Beach police, who ultimately deployed a taser twice to subdue the younger combative suspect in the 300 block of Cozumel around 1:15 a.m. Friday, May 10, police said. Police ultimately arrested Laguna Beach resident Sergio Gabriel Borgognone, 51, for allegedly resisting arrest and his [...]
