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TODAY

FINANCIAL PLANNING

“It’s Your Money” workshop series. 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays through

Nov. 4 at the Assistance League Center, 547 Catalina St. For

reservations, call the Laguna Canyon Foundation, (949) 497-8324.

OSTEOPOROSIS

South Coast Medical Center presents “Boning Up on Osteoporosis,”

12:30-1:30 p.m. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become

fragile and break more easily. With few or no symptoms, it can be

prevented and treated. The center is at 31872 Coast Hwy. To register,

call(949) 499-7202 or visit o7www.SouthCoastMed Center.comf7.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Annual overnight relay fundraiser for the American Cancer Society,

El Morro Elementary School, 8681 No. Coast Hwy. For information, call

497-7780.

SATURDAY

SPIRITUALITY

Introductory video and talk on the Divine Teachings of Light and

Sound, presented by a student of MasterPath. Free. 1 p.m. video, 3

p.m. talk, at Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course Board Room, 31106 So.

Coast Hwy. Information, o7www.masterpath.orgf7.

WILD OATS BIRTHDAY BASH

Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, 283 Broadway St., marks the

company’s 18th birthday with a “Community Bash” featuring birthday

cake, food samples, gourmet burgers, music, children’s entertainment,

and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 per plate, with proceeds going to The

Orange County Foodbank. For more information, call (949) 376-7888.

SUNDAY

PET PARADE/CHILI COOKOFF

The Laguna Board of Realtors & Affiliates holds its annual Pet

Parade & Chili Cookoff. Noon to 3 p.m. at Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna

Canyon Rd. Food, music, pet contest. $3 admission, children under 12

free. Benefits animal organizations. Information, (949) 497-2474.

MONDAY

BREAST CANCER

South Coast Medical Center’s free Breast Cancer Support Group

meets from 10 to 11 a.m. at the hospital, 31872 So. Coast Hwy. A free

consultation is required before joining the group. Information, (949)

499-7202 or online at o7www.SouthCoastMed Center.comf7.

TUESDAY

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach holds its monthly Woman’s

Spiritual Discussion Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 286 St.

Ann’s Dr. The group will discuss Fred Alan Wolf’s theory on “The

Technology of God.” Donations welcomed. Information, Karen, (949)

295-6023.

WEDNESDAY

REPUBLICANS

Laguna Beach Republicans host City Manager Ken Frank discussing

Bluebird Canyon landslide issues, and representatives of two

candidates for the Congressional seat vacated by Chris Cox. $5 for

non-members. Social period, 7 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m. at Aliso

Creek Inn, 31106 So. Coast Hwy. Information and reservations, (949)

494-0607.

THURSDAY

BUFFET INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES

“The Writings of Warren E. Buffett,” an introduction to Buffett’s

investment principles, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 6 at 265

Ocean Ave. Another session will take place Oct. 20 to Nov. 3. No

charge. Reservations required. Call Kathy, (949) 494-8038.

DESIGN REVIEW

The South Laguna Civic Association holds a special meeting on

proposals improve the Design Review Process. Task Force members will

explain their recommendations, answer questions, and get reactions. 7

p.m. at South Coast Water District offices, 31592 West St. For more

information, contact Bill Rihn, (949) 415-1312.