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* Nonprofit groups interested in publishing their information in YOUR

NONPROFITS, please write us at P.O. Box 248 Laguna Beach, CA, 92652,

e-mail us at [email protected] or fax us at 494-8979. Please

give a two sentence description of the group, a contact number and

location, and a meeting time if open to the public.

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

Laguna Beach is possibly the smallest U.S. city boasting a

nationally acclaimed professional resident theater -- and the West

Coast’s oldest, founded in 1920. Today, the Playhouse offers a

year-round schedule, award-winning Youth Theater and Theatereach, the

region’s finest touring program into the schools. Information: (949)

497-2787.

LAGUNA SHANTI

Provides comfort, courage and companionship to persons affected

with HIV, AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Its mission is

to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing a wide array of

wellness programs. To become a volunteer, applications are available

at www.lagunashanti.org/

Volunteer.html, or for more information call (949) 494-1446.

NO SQUARE THEATRE

Dedicated to providing performance and theatrical experience to

local amateur performers, directors and technical staff of all ages,

with ticket prices affordable for the whole family. The events

schedule includes plays, musicals, reviews, choral performances and

“Lagunatics,” its annual roast of life on the coast. Information:

(949) 497-2584.

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL

For 37 years, Sawdust has celebrated and supported local artists

while educating the public about art. Provides the public with the

opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the art and culture produced in

the Laguna Beach community. Its board meets at 6 p.m. on the first

Wednesday of each month.