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A note from Stu
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Ernie Banks:
“Let’s Play Two”
Ernie Banks died Friday of a heart attack at age 83.
I’ll bet he was smiling.
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Ernie Banks always had a smile on his face – not an easy thing to do for a Cubs fan, let alone a man known as “Mr. Cub”.
No one who ever played the game professionally or otherwise loved baseball more than Ernie Banks.
To say that I was always anything other than a big fan would be an understatement.
In July 1953, the Cubs paid the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro National League $10,000 for his contract. He was in his #14 Cubs uniform that September when the Monarchs season ended and never played a single minor league game.
The 6’1” – 180 pound man appeared thinner than that and played shortstop his first seven Major League seasons.
He and fellow Hall of Famer Hank Aaron (who began in the Majors in 1954) were the first “pure wrist” hitters whose power came from generated bat speed more than from huge upper body strength. That made a lasting impression on a young boy who thought about baseball before anything else.
In his first seven full seasons in the Majors, Banks hit 40 or more homers five times and was twice the NL MVP while playing for the lowly Cubs.
His enthusiasm for the game was summed up when before a typical Cubs day game at Wrigley Field a reporter asked the aging Banks how he felt that afternoon.
“Let’s play two!”
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Chief Paul Workman willlook back at Laguna’s police chiefs and the early days
Tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Laguna Beach Historical Society will have a presentation about the Laguna Beach Police Department: The Early Days.
The presentation will be by retiring chief Paul Workman of the Laguna Beach Police Department.
Chief Paul Workman
The presentation will cover the police chiefs from the first Chief Abe Johnson up to the early 1950s, the Police Station, a “mystery officer” from the 1920s, a story about the second Chief Johnson, the shooting of Officer Gordon French, and a recent find in the department’s storage.
Chief Workman has been with the Laguna Beach Police Department since 1975. He has a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton and attended the Peace Officer Standards and Training Command College. He also attended the FBI National Academy class 211. Paul Workman has been the Chief of Police since May of 2009.
Net-Works invites all to a party for Laguna Exchange Jan 30
Laguna Exchange is Net-Work’s new store that will be a vehicle to help the less fortunate of Laguna Beach.
“People help the people” is not just a lyric to a great song by Birdy, it’s what Net-Works are all about. As Laguna Exchange opens its doors to give people “a unique shopping experience with a purpose,” many lives will be changed.
Laguna Exchange will help and hire those in need and provide them with a new way. They will share their vision with all who shop, and invite them to help the people.
Come to the store to see the progress of renovations and meet some of the people who have been served thus far. You can help with start-up costs by giving a tax deductible gift. Please know your help is needed and greatly appreciated.
Come enjoy food, drinks and a special table performance on Friday, Jan. 30, 6 – 8 p.m. at 995 S. Coast Highway. Feel free to bring all who have a heart to help people.
Something for everyone in our wilderness parks
Reservations required Sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.html
949-923-2235. Parking: $3
Laguna Coast
Wilderness Park
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Jan 28 Wed Beginning Fitness Hike 9-10:30 a.m. Now is a great time to start a new fitness routine beginning with an easy 2.5 mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain to Barbara’s Lake and back (45-ft. elevation gain). Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer and registered dietitian to learn about fitness and nutrition during this 1.5-hour hike. Wear walking or hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and bring water. Ages 12 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve.
Jan 29 Thur Fitness Hike at Little Sycamore 8:30-10:30 a.m. Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Ages 15 and up. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center.
Feb 1 Sun Explore California native plant life on the trail to Barbara’s Lake 9-11:30 a.m. Join us on a wonderful morning walk to Orange County’s only natural lake while learning about our native California plant life. This easy 2-mile leisurely hike will be led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Ages 8 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center.
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Aliso & Wood Canyons
Wilderness Park
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See you in February!
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Crystal Cove State Park
Enjoy a free sea glass jewelry making activity on Wednesday 1/28 from 10-4 in the Education Commons in the Historic District at Crystal Cove State Park. Learn how to turn sea glass into a one of a kind creation. Park in Los Trancos lot.
Learn about some of the fun and interesting animals that live at Crystal Cove State Park on Saturday Jan 31 from 11-2 p.m. at the Historic District Education Commons where Ranger Jenn will host a Beachside Chat. Park in the Los Trancos lot.
Enjoy a super -0.6 low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a volunteer will lead a guided tidepool walk to Pelican Point on Saturday, Jan 31 at 1 p.m. A volunteer will help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Point parking lot #2.
Enjoy a super -0.7 low tide at Crystal Cove State Park on a guided tidepool walk to Pelican Point on Sunday, Feb 1 at 1 p.m. A volunteer will help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Point parking lot #2, at the top of the boardwalk near the parking lot.
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Lu Campbell, 32-year Festival of Arts exhibitor, dies at 83
Photo by David Tosti
© Laguna Life & People, 2007
Lu and John Campbell in 2007
After fighting a long and tough battle with cancer, Lu Campbell succumbed to her illness early Monday morning at home with her loving husband, John and close friends by her side. She was 83.
She was a 32-year exhibitor at the Festival of Arts beginning as a ceramicist for 16 years before a second successful 16 years as a watercolorist.
She was known and well respected by her fellow exhibitors as one who had strong convictions and beliefs both as an artist and a friend.
Her husband, John Campbell who survives her, served as a board member for the Festival of Arts for many years before accepting an appointment to the Festival of Arts Foundation Board, which he holds today.
No plans for services have been announced.
The family indicated an obituary would be available soon.
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Police Files
California leads the nation in pedestrian fatalities and LBPD will be after violating drivers and pedestrians
The Laguna Beach Police Department will step up Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations on Saturday, Jan. 31, with focused enforcement on collision causing factors involving motoristsand pedestrians.
The department will be focusing on locations since January 2010 where pedestrian involved collisions have occurred along with the violations that led to those crashes and officers will be conducting directed enforcement at those locations.
Special attention will be given to drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to stop for signs and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks or any other dangerous violation.
Additionally, enforcement action will be taken against pedestrians committing violations such as crossing the street illegally or failing to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Pedestrians should cross the street only in marked crosswalks or at corners.
Locally, the Laguna Beach Police Department has investigated three fatal and 65 injury collisionsinvolving pedestrians during the past three (3) years. In 2012, California witnessed 612 pedestrian deaths while nationally; 4,743 pedestrians were killed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2012 Data report reveals that California leads the nation in pedestrian fatalities.
The Laguna Beach Police Department would like to remind both drivers and pedestrians to be alert, share the roadway and keep in mind the following safety tips to keep our roadways safe.
Drivers can:
Look out for pedestrians, especially in hard-to-see conditions such as at night or in bad weather.
Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or entering a crosswalk where pedestrians are likely to be.
Stop at the crosswalk stop line to give drivers in other lanes an opportunity to also see and yield to the pedestrians.
If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk DO NOT overtake it without stopping and ensuring the crosswalk is clear prior to proceeding.
Be cautious when backing up – pedestrians, especially young children, can move across your path. See www.safercar.gov/parents/backover.htm
Pedestrians can:
Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road, cross at crosswalks or intersections, and obey signs and signals.
Walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible if there is no sidewalk.
Pay attention to the traffic moving around you. This is not the time to be texting or talking on a cell phone.
Make eye contact with drivers as they approach. Never assume a driver sees you and will stop.
Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials (or use a flashlight) at night.
LOOK left-right-left before crossing a street.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The one being helped burns the Good Samaritan
Police said a woman living on Cypress Drive allowed a man she had met at a medical treatment facility to spend the night at her home.
Sgt. Tim Kleiser said in an email Monday, “When she ran an errand the next morning, she returned to find him missing along with her ATM card. By that time, he had already gone to an ATM and withdrawn $600.
“He also used the debit card at Whole Foods to charge over $200 in miscellaneous items.”
Police did not provide any other details.
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LBaa names nominees for the 9th Annual Art Star Awards
The Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts (LBaa) announced the nominees for the 9th Annual Art Star Awards to be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 6 p.m., hosted by [seven-degrees] in Laguna Beach.
One-of-a -kind Art Star award sculptures, created by Louis Longi, will be presented to organizations, businesses and individuals who have contributed and shaped the arts and culture in Laguna Beach.
“Members of the Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts nominated exciting and deserving contributors to the arts in our community. It was very challenging to select the 2015 award recipients,” said event Chair Wayne Baglin. LBaa members from Laguna Beach arts organizations submitted nominees in seven categories. The categories and the nominees are:
Best Arts Program
LOCA Art Club (Laguna Outreach for Community Arts)
Sunset Serenades & Music in the Park (City of Laguna Beach)
Thursday Evenings at the Museum (Laguna Art Museum)
Individual Arts Patron of the Year
Ruben Flores
Ilona Martin
Patricia O’Brien
Corporate Arts Patron of the Year
Laguna Playhouse
The Ritz-Carlton of Laguna Niguel
Ueberroth Family Foundation
Outstanding Arts Collaboration
Ekphrasis (Laguna Beach Live!, Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Dance Festival)
Rex Brandt Centennial (Laguna College of Art & Design, Brandt Family and Hilbert Family)
The Sock Thief (Laguna College of Art & Design and Laguna Concert Band)
Arts Leadership
Fred Sattler (Festival of Arts)
Ann Wareham (Laguna Playhouse)
Malcolm Warner (Laguna Art Museum)
Artist of the Year
Carla Meberg
Gerard Stripling & Michele Taylor
Terry Thornsley
During the event, the Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts will honor Carol Reynolds with a special Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award in recognition of her passion for music and profound impact on the arts community.
Applications are currently being accepted for the $5,000 [seven-degrees] of Inspiration Grant and available online at www.lagunabeacharts.com. The deadline to submit is February 2, 2015. Funded by [seven-degrees], the goal of the grant is to provide support for an emerging or established Laguna Beach artist to develop and present an arts project or program that advances recognition of Laguna Beach as an innovative arts city. The winner of the 2015 grant will be announced during Arts Stars on April 12. Also during the event, last year’s grant recipient, Cheryl Ekstrom, will present her resulting and innovative project Broken/Unbroken/Broken.
To purchase tickets to attend the 9th Annual Art Star Awards, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts was established in 2002 as the result of an exciting partnership among more than 20 Laguna Beach organizations. The mission is to serve as an advocate for the arts, promote collaboration and networking among the arts organizations of Laguna Beach, and to serve as a united voice for the arts in the city. Members of the Alliance for the Arts include Art-A-Fair Festival, Laguna Dance Festival, City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission, Community Art Project, Festival of Arts, First Thursdays Art Walk, KX 93.5 Radio, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach Chamber Singers, Laguna Beach Craft Guild, Laguna Beach Film Society, Laguna Beach Live!, Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association, Visit Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art & Design, Laguna Concert Band, Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, Lagunatunes Community Chorus, Blue Water Green Earth, No Square Theater, Sawdust Art Festival, and[seven-degrees].
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No Title Says Enough…
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Cheyne Walls
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Robb Mitchell
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Mark Porterfield
Selfless Non-Selfie?
And take a look at these other amazing sunset shots from:
Tom Joliet – Don Romero – Liza Stewart - James Vaughan
Click on the lefthand photo in the slideshow to see them all
http://stunewslaguna.com/#sigFreeId4677f16258
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Cub Scouts learned all about firefighters and cops
On Wednesday, Jan 14 the Wolf Den of Cub Scout Pack 35 of Laguna Beach had the privilege of visiting Fire Station #1 and our Police Department.
Firefighter David Lopez helps Cub Scout Holden Brown try on a firefighter’s running gear much to Holden’s pleasure over a wisecrack from onlookers!
Firefighters gave the scouts a lesson on fire safety, what it was like to wear firefighter’s running gear, and what to do in a building when a fire is happening.
The tour then went on as Community Services Officer Nikie Hernandez led the scouts through the police department’s sally port, booking room, the jail cells, the 911 emergency response dispatch center, and the police department conference room.
The scouts’ last stop was to pay respects to our town’s two fallen officers at the memorial just in front of the police station.
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Mayor Bob Whalen to address LCC dinner meeting Monday
From a press release
The next Laguna Canyon Conservancy dinner meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 at Tivoli Terrace restaurant, which is on the Festival of the Arts grounds at Irvine Bowl Park. The program will be by new Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen who will tell those who attend about his vision for Laguna Beach.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members and may be paid at the door with prior reservations. Those wishing to attend should make reservations by calling Sharon Larimer at (949) 545-7669. Space is limited.
His City Council peers recently elected Bob Whalen to Mayor of Laguna Beach for 2015. He has thirty years’ experience as a public finance lawyer assisting cities, counties, school districts and other public agencies throughout the State, with legal and financial issues, including the financing of a wide variety of public infrastructure projects.
For many years Bob Whalen has served in leadership roles at many of Laguna Beach community service organizations – notably: Laguna Beach Little League, SchoolPower and Boys & Girls Club. He was elected to the Laguna Beach School Board and served for over nine years. Prior to being elected to the Laguna Beach City Council, he served four years on the City’s Planning Commission.
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‘Simply being in the same room with someone who has measles is enough to become infected’ - OCHCA
Measles has now been confirmed in 22 Orange County residents, as part of an outbreak associated with the exposure at the Disneyland theme parks in December 2014. According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, additional cases are expected.
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily through the air. Simply being in the same room with someone who has measles is enough to become infected. Because measles is so contagious, it can spread rapidly once introduced and cause outbreaks, especially in schools where immunization rates are low. Vaccination is critical according to the Health Care Agency to prevent the ongoing spread of this disease.
If a child has not received at least one dose of MMR and is exposed to measles, he/she may be excluded from attending school to prevent further spread of the disease. Information about exclusion of unimmunized students is available on the California Personal Beliefs Exemption form as well as in the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, and Section 6060.
According to the Health Care Agency, all parents and guardians should ensure that their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Children should receive their first dose of MMR vaccine at 12-15 months of age and their second dose routinely at 4-6 years of age. If a child has not received the recommended dose, parents should contact the child’s health care provider as soon as possible to arrange for immunization.
Parents without a current health care provider can call the Orange County Health Care Agency Health Referral Line at 800-564-8448. If parents believe their child has measles, they should call the child’s health care provider and notify Orange County Public Health Epidemiology at 714-834-8180. For more information about measles please go to http://ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/dcepi/epi/disease/measles.
Concerned parents may also all the Orange County Public Health Epidemiology at 714-834-8180 and ask to speak to the Nurse of the Day, or contact Pam Majd, LBUSD District Nurse at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or Irene White, Director of Special Education/ Student Services This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Sunday’s Sunset Surprise
Photos by SCOTT BRASHIER
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The sun has set behind Catalina Island – only a few people in Heisler Park seem to be watching the rather bland looking sky
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Those out on the rocks at Rockpile were disconcerted with the sky
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In about 30 minutes, all red breaks loose!
Some wedding photographer was likely more blissful than the couple!
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What red sky in the sunset? I caught a good wave!
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Change your luck: spread happiness this Valentine’s Day with tickets to the Pageant of the Masters
Nothing says “Be My Valentine” better than to the 2015 production “The Pursuit of Happiness,” running July 8 – Aug. 31. For a limited time, $14 tickets are available for Director’s Tier Side seating, regularly $20. This special offer applies to Monday – Thursday evening performances only and ends Feb. 14.
This summer’s production of “The Pursuit of Happiness” will explore the many sources of happiness, both ancient and modern, through the theatrical performance of “living pictures.” The 2015 Pageant of the Masters will be a sentimental journey through depictions of pastimes and activities that gave people joy long before the instant gratification of the computer age.
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Pageant of the Masters to re-create Currier and Ives’ “Youth: Season of Love” in the 2015 production “The Pursuit of Happiness.”
“It doesn’t get more romantic than watching the Pageant of the Masters under the stars,” said Festival of Arts Marketing and Public Relations Manager Sharbie Higuchi. “The show makes for a great date night, a fun outing with friends, or just a memorable evening to share with someone special.”
The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Audiences are amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants (“living pictures”), incredibly faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces.
The 2015 Pageant of the Masters, “The Pursuit of Happiness” will be staged July 8 through August 30. Ticket prices range from $15 to $230. Tickets are on sale now by calling 1-800-487-3378 or online at http://www.PageantTickets.com.
The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization that produces The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. Proceeds support the arts in Orange County.
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Biking through Laguna on a three-year journey
While Kelly Viszolay was heading to work at their gallery last Wednesday, she ran into this family of cyclists outside of The Cliff Restaurant. She asked where they were going and they said, “Mexico!”
They told her they had ridden from Quebec across the Midwest of the U.S., and on to California. Of course they visited Disneyland, and now they were headed to Mexico.
The family plans to bike down through Baja and then go over to mainland Mexico.
Kelly checked out their website, where it says they are on a three-year journey. No wonder the kids have such great smiles! No school for three years…
The website is 10feetonearth.org. They can also be followed on Facebook.
Thanks Kelly!
Photo courtesy Kelly Viszolay
The “Ten Feet on Earth” family
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Mindfulness at Anneliese Schools’ Manzanita campus
On Thursday, Jan 29 from 2 – 5 p.m., the public is invited to experience a unique art show of over 400 artworks in a beautiful garden setting at Anneliese Schools’ Manzanita campus, located at 758 Manzanita, Laguna Beach.
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Mindfulness Boy and Girl – art by K-3 grade exhibited Thursday
The theme of the show is Mindfulness and will feature art done by kindergarten through third grade students with an emphasis on the awareness that can be achieved by focusing on the present moment.
The art instructor, Heather Sparkuhl, has created projects with the students that reflect personal feelings, ideas, and considerations for the future. A wide variety of materials were used to allow the students a greater opportunity to personalize their exploration into making an expressive artwork.
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Prune this - a SoLag Community Garden Park workshop
Is pruning judged by the number of branches chopped off and hauled away? Or by the beautiful and safe tree form resulting at the end of the day?
Gilbert Briseño
Gilbert Briseño, master tree artist and landscape contractor, will give a demonstration on pruning for the health and beauty of trees and shrubs, while considering each plant’s role in the total landscape. The workshop will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at the South Laguna Community Garden Park at Eagle Rock way and Coast Highway.
Briseño, trained by famed landscape architect Fred Lang, has been performing his tree artistry in Laguna Beach for over 40 years. Each participant will have the opportunity for hands-on experience.
Learn better techniques for home gardens, and to sensitively prune for views, tree health and safety.
The workshop is free, but reservations are requested. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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The Cat’s Meow fundraiser for Blue Bell Foundation Feb 8
Tivoli Too is hosting a champagne brunch fundraiser for The Blue Bell Foundation for Cats on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Purchase tickets online at: www.bluebellcats.org or send a check made payable to The Blue Bell Foundation for Cats to: 20982 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
The Blue Bell Foundation for Cats is a 501(c)(3) a non-profit organization that provides permanent housing for cats whose owners can no longer care for them.
Blue Bell caretaker Stephanie Farrell with Blue Bell resident Abbey - (age 21!)
Blue Bell has a longstanding history in Laguna, starting as a boarding facility for cats in the 1960s and now provides lifetime care for its feline residents in a home-like environment and peace of mind to those who entrust their cats to Blue Bell.
Proceeds from the Cat’s Meow will benefit the Community Cat fund created to provide funding for hardship cases and to continue working with the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter in providing permanent housing for unadoptable cats.
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Tickets on sale now for the 2015 SHAP Show Feb 7th
Tickets are available now for the always sold-out SHAP Show at Laguna Beach High School on Feb. 7, 2015. The Lumberyard Restaurant has been selected once again for the pre-show dinner venue. A huge supporter of all Laguna Beach School activities and a favorite enjoyed by all locals, the Lumberyard is offering a delicious two-course dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. that will be paired with reserved section seats for the Concert.
The 27th Annual Shap Show (“No Suits Allowed”) Concert returns to the LBHS Artists Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 7 for the annual senior fundraiser, benefiting a “Safe and Sober Grad Night”. It is the most important source of funding for the senior event.
Every winter, Gary Shapiro, an upper level math teacher at Laguna Beach High School, presents a memorable evening of incredible musical entertainment in his namesake show, featuring talented LBHS students and other special guest performers. This “not to be missed” concert showcases the considerable talent that exists on our local high school campus…truly a gem of a show!
This year’s show begins at 7:30 p.m. and features songs with a wide range of contemporary and classic pop hits. Students perform songs with Mr. Shapiro accompanying them on the guitar.
A new addition this year features an Art Sale at intermission showcasing LBHS’ talented artists. This is a great chance to purchase a future masterpiece!
Tickets are being sold on the lbhs.org website and can either be purchased through PayPal or a printed order form to be mailed with check. This show often sells out so buy your tickets early here: http://www.lbusd.org/site/Page/3260. The box office opens at 4 p.m. the day of the show.
Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults, and $30 Reserved Section (Limited amount), and $70 for a Pre Show Lumberyard Dinner + Reserved Section seat. For further information contact Erin Decker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Boinus guest speaker at Seattle Smart Gun Symposium
Laguna Beach resident Alan Boinus will be a featured speaker and panelist at the Smart Gun Symposium in Seattle this week beginning today. Boinus will be speaking about the smart gun technology his company, Allied Biometrix, plans to market as well as legislation he is working on in Sacramento that would require reliability of user authorizing guns before they are marketed in California. He will be on the panel discussing the political and commercial impediments facing smart gun developers.
The symposium is sponsored by the Washington Technology Industry Association and Washington Ceasefire, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to reducing gun violence. It is the first event of its kind to bring together smart gun manufacturers, public health officials, gun owners, law enforcement and technology leaders in an effort to explore the future of user authorizing technology in which guns fire only for an authorized user.
The technology promises to reduce child gun accidents, unauthorized teen access to guns for suicide and police “gun grab” (where assailants use police officers’ guns against the police).
For further information, contact Alan Boinus: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Events, programs at Susi Q
Events require advance registration by calling 497.2441
Parking is Free!
Laguna Beach Seniors is on Facebook! Sign up to receive our newsletter: www.susiq.org
Club Q Laguna
1st and 3rd Friday | 3-5pm
A social group for Laguna’s LGBT community and friends.
Computer Assistance
Thursdays Noon-3pm. Please call ahead. One-on-one help with your laptop, smart phone, or tablet, PC & Mac/Apple, Windows 7&8.
The Alexander Technique
Mondays 1-2pm | $80. Discover healthy posture and spinal alignment for better balance. Facilitator: Sharon Jakubecy, M.AmSAT
Join Our Hike
3rd Thursdays | 8am | Free. Meet new hiking buddies, catch up with old friends and all while getting fit and enjoying nature!
Photo Narratives
Wed 12-3pm |$120 for 8 sessions or $20 drop-in. Learn to tell stories through photographs.
The Ancestry Club
Wed 3-5pm | $25. Discover your family tree. Genealogy for beginners. Facilitator: Beth Sand
Benefits Enrollment Center
Council on Aging and Laguna Beach Seniors introduce the Benefits Enrollment Center at The Susi Q to assist seniors and persons with disabilities find and apply for benefit programs.
Enrollment Available every first Monday 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Free
Call to register: 497-2441
Social Services Support
Feeling the Blues Counseling
One-on-one sessions for men and women.Schedule an appointment with a mental health professional. 10 free sessions. Call for more information (949) 497-2441
Case Management
Mon – Thur | 9am- 3pm |
Friday | 9am – 5 pm
Free
Providing links to resources that promote safety and quality of life. Call for appt.
Small Circle Yoga
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-10am. $4 per class. The overall benefits will affect every aspect of your health and the quality of your daily life. Exercises can be performed while standing or while sitting in a chair. No floor or mat exercises are performed. Instructor: Wayne Lawrence
More Susi Q events below
More events, programs at the Susi Q
Events require advance registration by calling 497.2441
Parking is Free!
Laguna Beach Seniors is on Facebook! Sign up to receive our newsletter: www.susiq.org
Adult Hula Lessons
Fridays from 1:30-2:30. $3 suggestion donation per class. Come and dance the hula with us! The gentle and graceful movements will make you forget your troubles and mentally transport you to the islands.
Ukulele University!
Play Along: Ukulele
Wed | 10:15-11:15am | Free – Drop-ins welcome!
Beginning Ukulele Players
Thur | 9-10am |
$50/series or $5 drop in – Drop-ins welcome! Instructor: Tom Joliet
Intermediate Ukulele
Wed | 9 -10am |
$50/series or $5 drop in – Drop-ins welcome! Instructor: Jack Morse
Take the bus to the Susi Q
The city’s blue buses now stop right in front of the Susi Q Monday – Saturday all day.
Schedules will be posted at all bus stops, so getting here is easier than ever. You won’t have to deal with traffic or parking!
Current Events Discussion Group
Tuesday and Friday | 9:30- 11:30am
Join this discussion of newsworthy events, and topics of special interest.
Bingo
Join us for Bingo every Monday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30am. Try your luck to win prizes and gift cards. National Charity League sponsors “Birthday Celebration Bingo” on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, from 10:30-11:30am. Free!
Drum Circle Demo
Monday, March 2, 3-4pm
“There’s more to it than just making noise. Group drumming reduces stress, increases creativity, boosts the immune system and improves overall mood. The increased white blood cells means the body is rocking out.”
- Lee Kix, trained health rhythms facilitator
Monday Movie and Popcorn
Free every Monday from 12:30-3pm. See movie schedule at susiq.org.
Intermediate Ballroom Dancing
Mon | 2- 3pm | Intermediate | $7 per class – Drop-ins welcome! Waltz, Rumba, Swing, Watusi, ChaCha, Country two-step, Fox Trot. No partner required. Instructor: Candis Davis
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
1st and 3rd Thur | 9a.m.- Noon | Free
Provides assistance and objective information to help seniors and disabled persons make informed decisions about health care coverage, Medicare benefits and supplemental insurance plan options. Sponsored by the Council on Aging. Call for apt.
Contemporary Short Story Discussion Group
Second and fourth Tuesdays
2 – 4 p.m.
Members will take turns leading discussions of selected stories from “The Ecco Anthology of Contemporary American Short Fiction”. Contact Alison King, Ph. D. for more information: (714) 608-1322 or email her at: aking@csusm.edu
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More events, programs at the Susi Q
Events require advance registration by calling 497.2441
Parking is Free!
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Free Estate Planning Legal Advice
3rd Thursday of each month from 12-2 p.m. Local Attorney Leslie Daff is available to answer questions pertaining to estate planning, probate, and trust administration and to prepare and notarize financial powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, HIPAA authorizations, and trust amendments (to leave bequests to Laguna Beach Seniors, INC.) at no charge.
Bridge Group needs fourths
The Round Robin Bridge group is looking for new players and substitute players. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30-3 at the Susi Q. If interested, please contact Kathy Oliver at (949) 497-7927 or (949) 231-9235.
Tabletop Treasures
Mondays | 9am – Noon.
Fabulous recycled and second time around treasures for sale at bargain prices. Small donated items are always appreciated for drop off from 9am-3pm. No clothing please. Proceeds benefit weekly Bingo and fund the Laguna Beach High School Scholarship from LBS.
Coffee Talk support group
Please join Laguna residents and facilitators including Kay Wenger, LMFT, in a supportive atmosphere where concerns, coping skills, and helping tips are shared. This free ongoing group meets every other Monday 10-11:30 a.m.
Mahjongg Wednesdays
If you are an experienced Mahjongg player, feel free to join us every Wednesday at 12:30 in the Game Room at the Susi Q.
Tiles can be provided for you.
Needle Art Group
The Susi Q Community Needle Art Group meets on the last Friday of every month at 1 p.m. They create handmade items for local organizations.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3 p.m. for an informational meeting and informal discussion. Strategies will be shared for dealing with loved ones who are affected by the disease.
Tabletop Tennis every week
Tabletop tennis, or ping pong as some might label it, is offered every Mon & Wed | 12:30 – 4pm
Friday | 12:30 – 2:30pm
Saturday times vary
There is a $25 annual fee.
Bring your own paddle or borrow one of ours. All we ask is that you wear non-skidding shoes.
All levels of play are welcome!
Primal Mates coming to the LB Library from 6-7 tonight
Friends of Laguna Beach Library will present “Primal Mates,” featuring “Music in Poetry, Poetry in Music,” with Colleen O’Brien – voice and cello and Chris Lee – vibes and percussion, tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 7 p.m.
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Chris Lee and Colleen O’Brien are “Primal Mates”
“Primal Mates” will offer a delightful meeting of music and poetry ranging from Shakespeare to Kerouac. In the tradition of the classical art song, where composers wrote music for the poetry to be sung, the chamber jazz duo Primal Mates combines a variety of writers and poets with the beautiful sound of voice, cello and vibraphone for a truly unique listening experience.
“Primal Mates” will be held at the Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St. For information, call 497-1733. Laguna Beach Library is part of Orange County Public Libraries, www.ocpl.org.
City Hall
Committee Meetings – Etc.
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Tuesday, January 27
Environmental Sustainability Committee
Community Center – 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, January 28
Planning Commission
Council Chambers – 6 p.m.
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Thursday, January 22
Design Review Board
Council Chambers – 6 p.m.
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