AROUND TOWN - Jan. 26, 2007

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.

SATURDAY

SPIRIT OF LAGUNA

The Chamber of Commerce hosts its Spirit of Laguna Awards and Installation Dinner at Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Rd., from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $65, including dinner and hosted wine. Tickets: (949) 494-1018.

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 Zealand, Not Just Sauvignon Blanc.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

MONDAY

ART ESCAPE

Roger Folk teaches watercolor painting from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. weekly in January with Art Escapes, held at the Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Highway; $35 per class; space is limited. To pre-register or for more information, call (949) 363-4700.

EIR FORUM

The League of Women Voters will present a community forum entitled “How to Read an Environmental Impact Report” from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Council chambers. Information: (949) 494-9928.

WEDNESDAY

BLOOD DRIVE

The Laguna College of Art & Design hosts a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd. To schedule an appointment, call Michael Pearlman at (949) 376-6000, ext. 223.

GROUNDHOG PARTY

Children aged 5 to 12 are invited to a Groundhog’s Day party at the library, 363 Glenneyre St., from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Information: (949) 497-1733.

ONGOING

YOGA BREAK

Yogaworks offers free all-levels “Yoga Breaks” weekly from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at Main Beach, near the lifeguard tower. For information, call (949) 415-0955.

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 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 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.