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Police Beat
DUI Arrests
If you read today’s Police Beat on our second front page, you’ll note that nine DUI arrests are listed.
Usually, our twice a week Police Beat will have about three arrests and sometimes zero arrests.
Why so many in today’s edition?
Did you read about the DI saturation patrol set for last Friday night in our Friday edition? If so – you’ll probably think you know why. Guess again, only three of the nine DUI arrests were tallied Friday during the overnight hours of the saturation patrol.
Interestingly, eight of the nine were from out of town.
Please think designated driver and if you see a driver that you think is impaired, call 9-1-1.
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Diane Armitage
Prietto’s Skimboard School offers coolest skim teacher around
As you well may know, Laguna Beach is recognized for having “invented” skimboarding. And, Pro Skimboarder Paulo Prietto is recognized for having invented the most comprehensive skimboarding school in town, too. His weekly skimboarding camp continues to run this year through the week of Aug. 18-22.
Having followed and photographed the professional skimboarders for many years now, I have to say that the top guys in this sport are incredibly nice guys. Paulo Prietto, though, is in a class all his own. A professional skimboarder, Paulo has not only won three world championships, but he’s usually the one winning the “Best Sportsman” awards at all the events, too.
Paulo has been teaching skimboarding to beginners and pros alike for years. He has a number of DVDs and YouTube videos and throughout, he has to be the friendliest, most stoic skimboarding teacher out there. Nothing you do on a skimboard phases Paulo; he is ever encouraging, always upbeat, and terribly careful with his charges.
In his week-long Skimboarding Camps at Treasure Island Beach below the Montage, Paulo teaches ocean surf “physics” and safety tips, and does all sorts of technique teaching on the beach before taking to the waves. He’s a hands-on teacher whose greatest concern is that each participant has a great time while advancing his or her skills.
Aside from his Solag Skim School staffers, expect to see drop-in surprise visits from the top-ranked skimboarding pros, too. Camps run 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, and your camp enthusiast must know how to swim.
Registration is here, through the City of Laguna Beach.
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Diane Armitage is the author of a recently published 175-page book – “Laguna Beach’s Best” – a travel guide for locals and visitors. She writes a subjective blog found at www.LagunaBeachBest.com She is a regular contributor to StuNews
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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July 25 Fri Meditating in Nature 6:30 – 8 p.m. Relax in nature. Enjoy walking meditation, breathing and energization exercises, and sitting meditation. Bring a blanket and a pillow. No experience necessary. Ages 16 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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July 24 Thur Fitness Hike at Canyon View 8:30-11 a.m. Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Ages 15 and up. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area. Donation: $2/person.
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Paws to Read! Summer reading program runs through August 2
Join others at the library for family fun this summer. Laguna Beach Library Summer Reading signups began Monday and the program ends on August 2nd.
The Children’s summer reading program is for children from 0-12 years old. Children will earn incentives for every two hours of reading such as a free coupon for a kid’s meal at Chipotle Grill or they may draw from a treasure chest containing a variety of small toys and games. Those who finish 10 hours will be invited to attend the Recognition BBQ on August 23rd. The Firefighters Association will give out awards to each child. Based on last year’s attendance they expect to have around 350-400 sign ups. Library staff really enjoys its young patrons; and they want to encourage their love of reading and library use from an early age.
The library is also looking for Teens from the age of 12 (or going into 7th grade) to 18 years old to volunteer at the library. Teens will help in the children’s department with summer reading programs and signups. Apps are available at the library.
All programs are free. Funded by the Friends of the Laguna Beach Library.
Crystal Cove State Park
Community Days in the Historic District’s Education Commons on Wednesdays 7/23, & 7/30 from 10-4. Enjoy free art classes, historical games, sea glass wrapping, dance classes, and more! Check out Cottage #13, the Film and Media Center, and Cottage #22, the Park and Marine Research Facility. Parking: Los Trancos lot.
Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the ecology of Crystal Cove State Park in our weekly Junior Ranger programs. This children’s nature program is a favorite in State Parks and allows visitors ages 7-12 to earn a badge. Junior Rangers meets on Monday and Friday mornings 7/25, & 7/28 from 10-11 a.m. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater. Come for the program, stay for the day.
Join a summer campfire program and learn about all the recreational fun available at Crystal Cove State Park and some of the unique plants and animals that call it home. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater. Friday, 7/25 at 7:30 p.m.
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Police Files
North Laguna residents hear shots fired in wee hours – police trace possible shooter – confiscate handgun
9-1-1 callers reported hearing shots fired in the general area of Riddle Field in North Laguna at 3:55 Friday morning. Officers immediately responded to the area.
Usually when such calls are received, police come up empty or the “gunshot” might have been a backfiring vehicle.
This time, it was different.
LBPD Sgt. Louise Callus said Monday that one of the officers who responded to the area turned onto Grandview Street from Hillcrest when another shot rang out.
“The officer was able to pinpoint the house where the shot came from and called for other officers to respond,” said Sgt. Callus.
“They approached the house and saw a male subject standing out front. He was detained and the officers located two spent casings on the ground in front of the residence. Concerned that someone may be injured inside the residence, officers checked the inside, but no one was located.”
Sgt. Callus said the man, who appeared to be intoxicated, denied firing the shots and “…gave several different versions of what had occurred.”
Randomly firing a weapon is a misdemeanor and as a general rule, police cannot make an arrest unless they see it occur.
Sgt. Callus said officers found a weapon inside the home that matched the shell casings and confiscated it for safekeeping.
The case is still being investigated.
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Once again, we need a reminder to lock our car doors at all times – especially after it gets dark
At least 12 unlocked vehicles were entered overnight last Wednesday or early Thursday in the area nearby Laguna Beach High School.
Police reports for theft from an unlocked vehicle were taken on Park Avenue, Virginia Park Drive, El Bosque, Loma Terrace, Bent Street, Reed Street and Short Street according to the police log.
Sgt. Louise Callus said that the suspect(s) rummaged through glove compartments and center consoles and took items in plain sight.
Is your neighborhood next?
Lock your car doors and at least you won’t be a victim.
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July 26: Advocates for Cost Effective Justice in OC will host “Responsibility and Recovery in Drug Courts & Prop 36”
Orange County Superior Court Commissioner Edward Hall will present the topic “Responsibility and Recovery in Drug Courts & Prop 36” as Advocates for Cost Effective Justice in OC host a free forum this coming Saturday. The event will be held at 429 Cypress Drive from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Commissioner Hall will share what Drug Courts are, how they function here in Orange County, and how they benefit both offenders and the public.
Appointed as Superior Court Commissioner in 2007, Hall has extensive experience in criminal defense litigation with cases ranging from traffic violations to capital murder. After finishing active duty as a Judge Advocate with US Marine Corps, he was hired as a Deputy Public Defender in OC and has appeared in court regularly since then.
After leaving the public sector to start a private practice, he continued handling cases referred by the Court when a conflict of interest arose with the Public Defender’s Office. Since 2002, he has also served on an as needed basis as a Juvenile Court Referee at the Lamoreaux Justice Center, presiding over juvenile dependency and delinquency matters.
In California, 43 percent of misdemeanor arrests and 28 percent of felony arrests were either alcohol or drug related. In 2013, the Drug Court program avoided 30,346 jail and prison bed days, saving more than $41,243,628. Drug Court graduates have a recidivism rate of 28.8% for any crime, compared with a recidivism rate for eligible non-participants of 74%.
All are invited to learn about the facts on our Drug Courts in Orange County, which will be followed by a discussion, and a chance for your voice to be heard. It is an election year, and we, as educated and passionate citizens should let our concerns be heard by our representatives and candidates for office.
Advocates For Cost Effective Justice In Orange County work to provide to the community accurate information about our criminal justice system. Evidence shows that replacing punishment with rehabilitation saves lives and saves money.
For its cause, cost effectiveness and justice go hand in hand.
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Introducing the Stateroom at Driftwood Kitchen on “Throwback Thursday” featuring Addie Hamilton
The recently opened Driftwood Kitchen is hosting an exclusive roaring 1920s themed party featuring a live performance by Addie Hamilton and the Gals, in conjunction with Tightrope Entertainment this Thursday, July 24, from 7 to 10 p.m.
The newly opened Driftwood Kitchen, located in the historic building that was formerly the Beach House Restaurant, is hosting a special VIP vintage themed party. Select invited guests will have the unique opportunity to experience the grand opening of Driftwood’s stunning oceanfront private event space, which is located upstairs above the Stateroom Bar.
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The new Stateroom Bar within Driftwood Kitchen is a place to enjoy artisan cocktails with an emphasis on bourbons and whiskeys, artfully and creatively blended into tasty concoctions with a play on classic cocktails. The Stateroom Bar still embraces the feel of the former home library of old Hollywood character actor, Slim Summerville.
The event upstairs on July 24 is for invited VIPs, and tickets are available for $30. The VIP access will include two drinks, appetizers, and three live sets from the talented up and coming artist Addie Hamilton along with her band. She has garnered over 1 million YouTube hits in just one year’s time for her cover of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” which you can watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckDT0hGyofE.
Everyone is welcome to attend this fine evening free of charge in the Stateroom Bar located downstairs near the main entrance. Music from the live upstairs performance will also be directed downstairs into the bar area for everyone to enjoy. Vintage attire is encouraged.
Whether you’re an invited VIP guest, or a local who just wants to check out the new Stateroom Bar at Driftwood Kitchen, you don’t want to miss out on this unique Throwback Thursday evening. You will love the speakeasy feel, overlooking the ocean in a beautiful setting, where vintage meets modern in this classy Laguna Beach establishment.
Driftwood Kitchen – 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane – (949) 715-7700.
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saltfineart uncrating new arrivals from favorite artists
Mabel Poblet
Nuestro Jardin
Mixed media light sculpture
55 x 39.5 x 18 inches
saltfineart has been uncrating new arrivals from some of their favorite artists this past week and creating a new exhibit of Latin art at 1492 S. Coast Hwy.
Giancarlos Pruna
Sin Titulo
Mixed media on canvas
All are invited to see the new arrivals from artists including Rafael Varela, Giancarlos Pruna, Irene Pressner and Mabel Poblet.
Rafael Varela
Niños en Bote
Acrylic on canvas
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Breakers cross country teams: running into history
By JON HENDRICKSON
Not a known sport throughout the surfing community of Laguna Beach, the high school cross country team (both boys and girls) is starting to create waves. Last year, both teams competed for a state title and both finished 2nd in Division 4.
Scott Wittkop (head coach of the boys’ team) stated, “There is not a high school in the state in our division that put both teams on the podium. As of today, in Division 4, we are the #1 cross country program in the state.”
In the Laguna Beach community, there is a lot of excitement shown towards volleyball and water polo and that’s to be expected due to their accomplishments every year but the cross country team has had some historical success as well. Dave Brobeck, the former head coach, led the boys’ team in two different years to state titles.
Eric Hulst (in the 1970s) was considered the fastest runner in the country. He used to run 130 miles a week and his best time of 8 minutes 44.6 seconds, clocked as a senior in 1976, ranks him as the sixth-fastest prep two-miler in U.S. history.
After finishing second in state this past year, expectations are high but both coaches wouldn’t have it any other way. Steve Lalim (head girls’ coach) calmly stated, “We aren’t afraid of expectations. It is actually very encouraging. It means people are starting to take notice and they not only want us to be successful, they expect us to be successful. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Both teams have begun their summer training and head into the season with great optimism due to the runners that are returning. Among the returnees for the boys are All-CIF and All-Orange Coast League performer Cameron Zuziak and all-leaguers Mason Pitz, Drake Butler, and Grant Barton. The girls return All-league champion Natalie Kimball and first team All-Leaguers Brenna Merchant, Janie Crawford, Kirsten Landsiedel, and Pearl Shoemaker. Not only do both the boys’ and girls’ teams excel on the track but are also among the top students in the classroom.
Wittkop and Lalim’s goals are not only limited to athletic achievements but stretch into the classroom as well, “If our runners were only successful athletically, then we haven’t done our job. Year in and year out, the cross country runners combine for the highest GPAs in the school. To us, this is more important than state titles. Athleticism goes away as you get older but intelligence remains.”
This is evident as just recently as last weekend, seven boys piled into a van and headed up to Big Bear. Not to run and compete but to learn how to be leaders on their team and in their community. They were asked in advance to read “Unbroken” a best selling true story about Louis Zamperini and his unbelievable fortitude and strength in overcoming long odds to just stay alive.
Assistant coach and English teacher at the high school Jon Hendrickson led the discussion. “The boys not only loved the book, they learned a valuable lesson. When times are tough and they don’t want to run on those hot days after school, they will remember Louis Zamperini. They will remember his story and they will push each other beyond what they think they are capable of achieving.”
The girls will have a similar experience when they head to Mammoth on July 30th. “Our trip to Mammoth is all about creating a culture of preparation, dedication, hard work, and team unity,” Lalim said. “We have a lot of fun doing so.”
The Breakers run in their first invitational of the 2014 season September 6 at the Mt. SAC Fastback Shootout in Walnut. Don’t be surprised if not only they are on the podium once again when the state meet rolls around but are being crowned state champions.
Wittkop said, “We don’t just want to make waves in our community, we want to be a tsunami.”
With the way things are heading, he might just get his wish.
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Chamber of Commerce invites all to ribbon cutting and reception at new retail store “Vault For Kids”
The Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to attend a Grand Opening Celebration, Ribbon-cutting Ceremony and reception at a new retail-clothing store “The Vault Kids” located at 361 Forest Avenue on Friday, July 25.
The gala runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at five o’clock, and will be officiated by representatives from the City Council and Chamber Board of Directors as well as Chamber staff. Owner Gila Leibovitch of “The Vault Kids” invites everyone to stay for a reception immediately following that will include appetizers, drinks and raffle prizes.
Liebovitch also owns and operates “The Vault Women” and “The Vault Men” located within the same building as the new children’s boutique. She started in retail in Los Angeles over 21 years ago and decided to start businesses in Laguna Beach while visiting on vacation one weekend 10 years ago.
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Festival’s “Jazz on the Green” offers a great lineup
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the music of award-winning jazz artists as they perform live as part of the Festival of Arts “Jazz on the Green” series on selected Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Groove to the sounds of these living legends in a casual outdoor gallery setting that offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California. The Festival of Arts continues to build on its national and critically acclaimed reputation as one of the finest outdoor art venues.
Concerts are free with Festival of Arts admission. Limited seating available in reserved section for $25 per person per concert. The perfect soundtrack to Saturday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Down To The Bone
July 26: Down To The Bone: Founded in the UK and hailed as the “Kings of Jazz/Funk Fusion,” Down to the Bone has set a trademark through its reputation for infectious grooves, hooky riffs, and head nodding rhythms. The band’s lineup features top-notch musicians led by bandleader Rufus Philpot on bass. Their newest CD Dig It! was released earlier this year and the single “The Sweetness” has topped the Billboard Jazz radio play charts.
Aug. 9: Jeff Lorber Fusion: By the late 1970s, trailblazing keyboardist/composer/producer Jeff Lorber had become a prominent figure in the new movement known as jazz fusion – a marriage of traditional jazz with elements of rock, R&B, funk and other electrified sounds. Lorber and his band, the Jeff Lorber Fusion, first honed their craft in the Portland, Oregon, club scene and rapidly expanded their reach to a national and international audience via a combination of complex harmonies, unconventional time signatures and compelling rhythms. In subsequent years, he continued to explore the innovative, improvisational potential of grafting other musical forms to the jazz idiom.
Aug. 30: Poncho Sanchez And His Latin Jazz Band: For more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. His influences are numerous, but among the more prominent figures that influenced his music are two of the primary architects of Latin jazz – conga drummer/composer Chano Pozo and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie.
Festival of Arts is at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. For information and tickets, call 800-487-3378 or visit www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org.
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Transition LB seedlings at Farmers Market Saturday morning
Transition Laguna Beach Food Group will be at the Farmers Market this Saturday, July 26th selling vegetable seedlings.
They will have a great selection of edibles such as: Tomatoes, Summer and Winter Squash, Leeks, Cucumbers, Hot and Sweet Peppers, and Herbs. Seedlings are ready to be planted in your vegetable garden.
Many of the seedlings are from seeds harvested in Laguna, and all have been grown organically here in Laguna.
Their booth is located at the back of the Farmers Market on Local’s Lane.
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101 Things to Love About Laguna Beach authors will be at Sawdust Festival’s Locals Night on July 31
On Thursday, July 31, Sally Eastwood and Helen Polins-Jones, the author and illustrator of the recently published 101 Things to Love About Laguna Beach, will be at the Sawdust Art Festival’s main stage from 6 to 9 p.m. to sign copies of their book. Polins-Jones, a watercolorist, will also be displaying her original illustrations for the book. Brooks Street Books, the publisher, will donate 30% of proceeds from book sales at the event to the Sawdust Festival.
In 101 Things to Love About Laguna Beach, British transplants Eastwood and Polins-Jones collaborated to create what they call an illustrated love letter to their adopted hometown. This whimsical guidebook to one of America’s most iconic beach communities features Eastwood’s prose and over fifty of Polins-Jones’s watercolor landscapes and motifs.
“The Sawdust Festival is one of our favorite things to love about Laguna Beach! We’re thrilled to be part of Locals’ Night to spend time among the artists, musicians, residents and visitors. The Sawdust is a true Laguna treasure, and we’re really looking forward to it,” said Eastwood and Polins-Jones.
The Sawdust Art Festival, one of the community’s most beloved summer events, is dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. Since its inception, the non-profit Sawdust Art Festival organization has celebrated and supported the work of local artists. The Festival draws more than 200,000 visitors worldwide each year. Artists that exhibit during the summer festival are Laguna Beach residents.
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LBUMC group invites all to join them for a bus trip to the Museum of Tolerance in LA – reserve tickets now
All in the community are welcome to join a bus trip to the Museum of Tolerance at the Simon Weisenthal Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 19. The United Methodist Women (UMW) of Laguna Beach United Methodist Church sponsors the trip. The cost is $45 per person, and includes a one-and-a-half-hour guided tour of the Anne Frank exhibition and a stop at the Farmer’s Market and the Grove Shopping Center for browsing and lunch on your own.
Payment must be sent or delivered to the church by Sunday, Aug. 3. Checks are to be made out to UMW and sent c/o LBUMC. 21632 Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach, 92651.
The bus, which has a lift to accommodate wheelchairs and those with disabilities, will leave the church at 8 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Donna Magwood, 949-248-0782, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Dori Florence, (949) 443-0892, or Laura Hahn, 949-887-6311.
Shaena & Stu invite all to join them for coffee
Friday – July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Off the record conversation
Laguna Coffee Company
1050 S. Coast Hwy – between Anita and Oak Streets
Your coffee drink will be on StuNewsLaguna
Events, programs at Susi Q
Events require advance registration by calling 497.2441
Most events are free - so is parking!
“Photo Narratives”
By Tammy Lechner
Wednesdays from 12-3p.m., until 8/27.
Learn to tell stories through photographs. Explore principles of documentary photography and expand your ability to “see” and analyze visual content. Improve upon your narratives, editing, and layout skills.
Social Services Support
Are you a spouse caring for your loved one, an individual caring for your significant other, a son or daughter trying to coordinate services for a parent? If you fit one of these descriptions, you are a caregiver.
Whether or not it is side-by-side or from a distance, caregiving can affect your physical, social, and emotional well being resulting in strained relationships, physical ailments, and leave you emotionally drained. Sometimes speaking with a professional care manager can help you balance your physical, social, and emotional well being.
Judy Denton and Martha Hernandez, MSW, are available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-5 in the Susi Q Outreach Office and can help you make sense of your situation and recommend resources and techniques to alleviate the stressors in your care giving life.
Club Q Laguna
A new senior LGBT social club will start as a meet and greet and evolve as participants discuss the Club’s agenda. Meets 3-5 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Fridays monthly.
LGBT Support Group
All new: the senior LBGT community is invited to come together the second and fourth Monday every month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to share tools and resources for living fuller lives. Facilitated by psychologist Dr. Michelle McCormick, PhD., the support group is an offshoot of our new Club Q Laguna and in collaboration with Shanti of Orange County. Please call for registration information.
More Susi Q events below
More events, programs at the Susi Q
Events require advance registration by calling 497.2441
Most events are free - so is parking!
Open Computer Labs
Free assistance with PCs, Internet, Windows, Facebook, smartphones, iPhone,
iPad, or any Apple product. Offered everyday. Call for times.
Adult Hula Lessons
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.
Instructor is Marianne Ripley.
Fridays from 1:30-2:30. A suggested donation of $3.00 per class is recommended.
Learn how to “uke” it up!
Early Intermediate Ukulele and Beginning Ukulele classes. Learn to play this incredible instrument. Call the Susi Q for more details. New classes begin monthly.
Senior Yoga Class
Every Monday & Friday from 9-10
This class involves gentle stretching, joint rotation exercises and some tai-chi. Exercises can be performed while standing or sitting.
A $4 donation is requested per class. Instructor Pierce Shannon
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 meets every Tuesday & Friday
The Current Events Discussion Group meets every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The group is interested in your opinion of what is going on in the world.
The group consists of about 20 or so people who bring in an article about some event that they consider newsworthy. Normally, each participant edits their article of interest so that the most important points can be read aloud in less than five minutes, but while you don’t have to bring an article to read in order to participate in the discussion, most people do. A group facilitator helps to guide the discussion.
The entire community is invited to participate in this activity.
Bingo
Bingo is now being played every Monday and Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30. On the third Wednesday of the month, the National Charity League sponsors “Birthday Celebration Bingo” – free to all.
More Susi Q events below
More events, programs at the Susi Q
Events require advance registration by calling 497.2441
Most events are free - so is parking!
Free Medicare Answers & Assistance
2nd & 4th Thursday, Monthly 10-2
The Susi Q has partnered with the Council on Aging to offer free Health Insurance Counseling. Call today for an appointment.
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
Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Available Monday afternoons
Join us every Monday afternoon for ballroom dancing. Intermediate lessons are from 2-3. Each session costs $7.
Couples and singles are welcome.
Be sure to wear appropriate shoes.
Free Estate Planning Legal Advice
Local attorney Leslie Daff is available to assist individuals with questions pertaining to the following topics: elder law, estate administration, estate planning, MediCal, and conservatorships.
Leslie Daff is available on the fourth Thursday each month from 12 - 2 p.m.
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 11:30-3:00 at the Susi Q. If interested, please contact Kathy Oliver at (949) 497-7927 or (949) 231-9235.
Monday morning Table Top Treasures
The Susi Q accepts small household items such as knick-knacks, holiday decorations, costume jewelry and other miscellaneous items on a daily basis and then sells the items on Mondays from 9 - Noon at Table Top Treasures. All funds received from this activity sponsor a scholarship for a LBHS senior and help to pay for bingo prizes for our seniors.
If you have any miscellaneous items that you would like to donate, please drop by the Susi Q from 9 - 3.
More Susi Q events below
More events, programs at the Susi Q
Events require advance registration by calling 497.2441
Most events are free - so is parking!
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.
Monday Movie and Popcorn
12:30-3 p.m. in the Laguna Room.Free every Monday. See the Front Desk for the current movie schedule
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 & Fri.
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. 12:30-4 p.m. on Mon and Wed; 12:30 – 3 p.m. on Friday.
City Hall
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Tuesday, July 22
Environmental Sustainability Committee
Community Center – 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 23
Planning Commission
Council Chambers – 6 p.m.
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Thursday, July 24
Design Review Board
Council Chambers – 6 p.m.
Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee
Community Center – 6 p.m.
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Friday, July 25
Urban Planning Coordinating Committee Meeting
Community Center – 8 a.m.
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