AROUND TOWN - Sept. 15, 2006

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SATURDAY

COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

Coastal Cleanup Day is from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will gather at Main Beach, Crescent Bay, Thalia Street, Oak Street, Victoria Beach, Treasure Island and Aliso Beach for cleanups. All-day free parking will be granted to participants; each station will have parking placards and all necessary equipment. Clean Water Now! is in charge of all the cleanups except at Aliso Beach. Blue Water is administering the cleanup at Aliso. Information www.helpbluewater.com or www.cleanwaternow.com.

AAUW LUNCHEON

The American Association of University Women, Laguna Beach Branch, is holding an 11 a.m. luncheon at the Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 South Coast Highway; neurobiologist Dr. Diane O. Dowd will speak on “Gender Bias: Who Has It and How Do We Combat It?” All are welcome; cost is $20 payable to AAUW-LB. Information: Bana Hilal, (949) 350-7233 or [email protected].

SUNDAY

CONGRESSIONAL

CANDIDATE IN TOWN

Steve Young, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 48th District, will appear at two Laguna Beach events. A tea and wine social is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. at the home of Barbara and Michael Hoag. To attend, call (949) 494-5960 or e-mail [email protected]. In addition, a dessert social will be hosted by Bill Gable from 6 to 8 p.m. Those who wish to attend should call (949) 497-2646 or e-mail [email protected].

TUESDAY

MUSEUM MEMBERS MEET

The Laguna Art Museum annual members’ meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the museum, 307 Cliff Drive. A behind-the-scenes tour, overview of upcoming exhibitions and fundraising efforts, and presentations from leadership will be featured. For information, call (949) 494-8971 or www.lagunartmuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY

CHAMBER MIXER

The Chamber of Commerce’s September Mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at La Casa del Camino’s Rooftop Lounge, 1289 South Coast Highway. Members $10; non-members $15. For information, call (949) 494-1018 or www.lagunabeach chamber.org.

THURSDAY

FILM SOCIETY SCREENING

The Laguna Beach Film Society will present “Red Doors” at 7 p.m. at South Coast Cinemas, Broadway at South Coast Highway. For information, call (949) 494-8971, ext. 201.

‘ONE: THE MOVIE’ SCREENING

Endangered Planet Gallery will present a one-night showing of “One: The Movie” will be at 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at South Coast Cinemas, Broadway at South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-5690.

FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOPS

The Laguna Canyon Foundation’s biannual financial planning workshop series, “It’s Your Money,” continues from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive. Reservations: Guine Breeding, (949) 497-8324. Weekly through Nov. 2.

ONGOING

YOGA CLASSES

Carl Brown, a registered Yoga Alliance instructor, offers a free Vinyasa Flow-style community yoga program on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. at the tennis courts at Moulton Meadows, Balboa Ave. at Del Mar Ave. Students should bring their own mats; additional pads are available first-come, first-served. The classes are appropriate for all levels. Information: [email protected] or (949) 494-9928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the gazebo in Heisler Park, 381 W. Cliff Drive. The free, half-hour sessions feature “laugh-for-no-reason” exercises, yoga breathing techniques and easy stretches.

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.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

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.