The Assistance League of Laguna Beach named Chris Keller businessperson of the year.
Keller is an active member of the League’s advisory council and has been involved with the Early Intervention Program for developmentally delayed infants, a program that he participated in himself with his son Rocco.
Concert Set for Presbyterian Church
Laguna Presbyterian Church holds a worship service Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. that includes members of the National Association of Church Musicians, who will lead the service with music included by Steve Amerson.
Contact [email protected] with questions.
Al Fresco Dining Returns to the Garden
Enjoy summer with your neighbors in the South Laguna Community Garden, at Coast Highway and Eagle Rock Way, from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 12.
The Garden Band will perform live music at this potluck festival, which will include children’s activities.
Please bring reusable dinnerware to this Zero Trash event.
Comments Solicited on Downtown Planning
The public is invited to view and provide input on the Downtown Specific Plan at a 6-8 p.m. workshop Monday, July 20, at the Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center, 380 Third St.
Topic areas include land use, parking and mobility, urban design, key opportunity sites and infrastructure. For more info: contact Wendy Jung at 949 497-0321 or [email protected].
Summer Reading Program Continues
The free musical themed summer reading program, Read to the Rhythm, at Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St., continues through Aug. 1.
It is designed to nurture a love of reading for all ages with prizes, free family entertainment, parties and crafts.
Teens 12-17 years who complete15 hours of reading will earn gift cards. The new adult summer reading program has weekly drawings for excellent prizes.
Call the library for all summer events 949 497-1733.
Business Club Hosts Local Dentist
Local dentist Alex Kalmanovich serves as the guest speaker at the Laguna Beach Business Club’s, 7:30 a.m. breakfast meeting Thursday, July 17, at Hotel Laguna, 425 S. Coast Highway.
Dr. Kalmanovich will discuss sleep apnea and its treatment. Non-members are welcome. For more info: contact Bart Zandbergen at 949 455-0300 x218 or [email protected]
Water Executive Addresses Drought
Renae Hinchey, 15-year general manager of the Laguna Beach Water District, will discuss the drought at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at a Laguna Beach Community Foundation lunch, 303 Broadway, Suite 212.
RSVP to 949 715-8223.
Yoga Fun Was Had By All
A strong turnout among yoga lovers took advantage of Pacific Blue Yoga’s grand opening last month for a day of free yoga, raffles and food and drink.
“The Yoga Fun Day was a blast! It was great to see everyone trying and enjoying new styles of yoga and having fun doing it,” said Marna Bright, who owns the studio at 610 N. Coast Highway
Food Pantry Benefits From First Fundraiser
PantryPalooza drew 150 guests for a free concert by the Blues Offenders at the Marine Room Tavern on June 29. Elizabeth Haines, the group’s secretary and volunteer coordinator reported that 300 pounds of non-perishables and $7,000 were collected.
Guests enjoyed food from sponsor La Sirena Grill, and the Paloozapolitan, a specialty cocktail, proceeds from which, Marine Room owner Chris Keller donated to the pantry.
Board chair Dr. Korey Jorgensen honored 11-year board member Andy Siegenfeld, who recently stepped down but continues as volunteer.
Dina Garnatz won the grand prize, dinner at The Loft restaurant, donated by Hearts of Montage.
The Pantry seeks volunteers who can work mornings, 8-10:30 a.m. Call 949-497-7121 or visit: lagunafoodpantry.org.
Nurturing Butterfly Habitat
The Laguna Beach Garden Club recently funded a garden upgrade at the Laguna Presbyterian Church preschool.
The new organic garden includes a butterfly garden bed with native, water-wise plants and a garden bed for growing seasonal edibles.
Photo: One of the preschool’s young gardeners.
Celebrities Add Starpower to Film Screening
The second annual red-carpet documentary screening of “Maasai Daughters” will take place at the Port Theater in Newport Beach Sunday, July 12 from 6-9 p.m.
Olympic medalist skier Lindsey Vonn and ESPN Sports Center host Stan Varrett are expected to attend the screening sponsored by My Own Two Hands Foundation, based in Laguna Beach.
The film documents the lives of three girls and the women who rescued them from Kenya.
Tickets, which start at $100, are available at www.maasaidaughters.eventbrite.com.
