AROUND TOWN - Nov. 24, 2006

Coastline Pilot, P.O. Box 248, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; fax to (949) 494-8979; call (949) 494-4321 or e-mail [email protected] or submit through our online calendar at www.coastlinepilot.com. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

TODAY

WINTER FANTASY

Skip the mall and head for the Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Work from 170 artists available; real snow; cafes; artist demonstrations; Santa. Also runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 9. Admission $5.75 for adults, $4.75 for seniors 65 and up, and $3 for children 6 to 12 years; ages 5 and under get in free; $9 season pass. Information: www.sawdustartfestival.org.

SATURDAY

WINE TASTING

Held the last Saturday of every month by Laguna Culinary Arts at their Gourmet Cheese and Wine Shop and Café, 845 Laguna Canyon Rd. Taste and learn about 8 wines for $1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 494-0745.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 S. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “New World Blends.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

MONDAY

ART CLASSES

Escape with art through Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Highway. $35 per class, including materials; pre-registration required. This week, learn jewelry making with Pam Peterson. Information: (949) 363-4700.

WEDNESDAY

MEDICARE SEMINAR

Free senior health plan seminar at South Coast Medical Center, 31872 S. Coast Highway, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Also Dec. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. To RSVP, call (949) 499-7202.

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 Avenue 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: e-mail at [email protected] or (949) 494-9928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on the beach below the Heisler Park gazebo, 381 W. Cliff Dr. 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 noon 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 Rd. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 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 Tuesdays through Saturdays 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. Participants must be 50 and over. Safe, easy- to-follow strength, flexibility and aerobic routines. Information: (949) 499-7114.