Marine biologist Nancy Caruso describes her green abalone restoration project Monday, Dec. 7, with the Laguna Canyon Conservancy.
She speaks at the 6 p.m. dinner meeting at Tivoli Terrace restaurant on the Festival of Arts’ grounds.
RSVP to Laron Larimer at 949 306-0122.
Star Legal Scholar Speaks in Laguna
Law professor and constitutional law scholar Erwin Chemerinsky speaks from 7-9 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Democratic Club Wednesday, Dec. 9, which meets at the Unitarian Universal Fellowship Hall, 429 Cypress Dr.
Chemerinsky, the founding dean of the UC Irvine School of Law, will discuss the legal grounds for overturning the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision declaring corporate expenditures on political campaigns “free speech.”
Refreshments will be served.
Garden Club Presents Hawaii Expert
Chipper Wichman, president of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, discusses rare and endangered species in Hawaii at the Laguna Beach Garden Club meeting upcoming meeting Friday, Dec. 11.
The 9:30 a.m. meeting gets under way in Tankersley Hall at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave.
Feedback Wanted on Bus Route Changes
Public comment is invited on a change of service on certain bus routes by the Orange County Transportation Authority at a 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8, at San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 5925 Camino Del Avion.
A second feedback session is scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway.
OC Bus 360° proposes to shift service from low-performing routes to areas where there is higher demand to offer passengers more frequent and faster service.
Passengers can also comment online at www.octa.net.
Seeking Volunteer ESL Teachers
The La Playa Center, an ESL tutoring program and childcare center, is seeking two volunteer English teachers.
Classes are located in the Boys and Girls Club on Laguna Canyon Road from 9-11 a.m. Monday through Thursday during the school year.
Contact Sally Rapuano at 949 306-9882. More information at: La Playa Center.
Donation Collection Begins for Holiday Party
Low-income families who live and work in Laguna Beach will enjoy some holiday cheer at the Woman’s Club on Saturday, Dec. 12.
By 3:30 p.m., the clubhouse will be filled with good used clothing, bedding, toys and household necessities donated by the community. For over 20 years, the club has sponsored the party where families choose what they need at no cost.
Santa will also be on hand to visit with the children. The families are always grateful for a bit of extra help as their work hours are often less in winter months, organizer Marshe Bode says.
Donations may be dropped at the club, 286 St. Ann’s Dr., from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, only.
For more info: call Bode at 949 244-2010
