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received two weeks before publication.

TODAY

SKETCHING CLASS

Beginning sketching classes will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fridays through Aug. 12 at Lang Park, Wesley Drive and South Coast

Highway. The class fee is $2 and does not include materials.

Information: (949) 497-2441.

SATURDAY

POETRY WORKSHOP

A free poetry workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Laguna

Beach Public Library, 363 Glenneyre St. Poets of all experience

levels are welcome. Participants should bring at least 10 copies of a

poem to discuss and read to the group. Information: (949) 376-8796.

SUNDAY

ADULT BASKETBALL

The public is invited to play ball at Laguna Beach High School.

Full-court pickup games are played in the school’s gym from 9 a.m. to

noon Sundays. Many former high school and college players

participate. The games are sponsored by the city’s recreation

department. Cost is $2 at the door.

MONDAY

SUMMER ENGLISH COURSE

The Laguna Beach Unified School District adult program for

learning English as a second language will be held 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Mondays through Fridays in room 90 at 550 Bluemont St. The class is

free; participants can register with the instructor. Class materials,

child care and refreshments will be provided. Information: (949)

497-7700, ext. 200.

TUESDAY

BIBLE STUDY

Word Study Laguna Beach, a community nondenominational,

nonexclusive Bible study, will hold meetings at noon at the Calvary

Evangelical Free Church. Word Study Laguna Beach is an independent

ministry of Word Study International and meets weekly from noon to 1

p.m. in the church at 468 Legion St. All are welcome to participate

in the short lesson, small groups, praying and sharing. Information:

(949) 422-8939.

BRAILLE SEMINAR

A six-week seminar on Braille for those who have vision loss will

be held weekly from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial

Community Center, 384 Legion St. Kimberly Block, field services

coordinator at the Braille Institute, will discuss the free programs

and services that are available. Block will give instruction on how

to perform daily tasks, utilize resources, marking and labeling

techniques and mobility devices. The seminar is free. Information:

(949) 464-9535.

SWASHBUCKLING 101

The Laguna Playhouse Summer Institute presents an introductory

course in the art of swordplay for teenagers ages 13 to 18 from 6:30

to 8:30 p.m. at the Laguna Playhouse Annex, 606 Laguna Canyon Road.

The course runs through July 15 and costs $250. Information: (949)

497-2787.

YOGA

New Mind New Body, a yoga class for adults age 55 and older, will

be held from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. and 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the

recreation building at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. The cost is $35 for

seven classes or $7 per class. Information: (949) 497-2441.

WEDNESDAY

SHOW CLASSES

No Square Theater will offer five different series of

instructional classes on Broadway performance. Classes will be held

on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at the No Square Rehearsal Studio,

1863 S. Coast Highway. Call for specific dates and times. The cost is

$14 per class or $88 per session. Information: (949) 497-1950.

NETWORKING MIXER

The Chamber of Commerce will host a sunset networking mixer from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon

Road. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Admission

includes admission to the Sawdust Art Festival. Information: (949)

494-1018.

NATURAL CURES

A free presentation on natural cures for lifestyle diseases will

be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Public Library, 363

Glenneyre St. The presentation is part of a summer wellness series

sponsored by Wild Oats Natural Marketplace. Information: (949)

376-7887.

THURSDAY

The Laguna Beach Business Club will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at

Hotel Laguna, 425 S. Coast Highway. The topic of discussion will be

the importance of cabinetry in interior construction. The cost for

non-members is $20, which includes a buffet breakfast. Information:

(949) 295-6023.

ONGOING

PEACE VIGIL

The Laguna Beach Peace Vigil meets every Saturday from 11 a.m. to

1 p.m. at Main Beach. The group seeks nonviolent answers to global

conflicts. Information: (949) 499-3190 or (949) 494-7609.

MUSIC TOGETHER

South Coast Music Together is hosting classes for children on

Mondays at 1p.m. and 2 p.m., and Wednesdays at 2:30 at the Laguna

Beach City Hall recreation building at 515 Forest Ave. To register

for classes or attend a free demonstration class, call (949) 719-5585

or go to https://www.south coastmusictogether.com.

BRIDGE CLUB

The Round Robin Bridge Club, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of

Laguna Beach, holds bridge games from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

first and third Tuesday of the month. The club is at 286 St. Ann’s

Drive. Information: (949) 494-0050.