The Chamber of Commerce’s new president, Larry Nokes, was sworn in and the organization’s Spirit winners announced during a presentation on Jan. 31. The chamber’s other officers and board members include president-elect Gregg Abel, as well as Debbie MacDonald, Aaron Talarico, Todd Orlich, Michael Kinsman, Chris Keller, Julie Cimpko, Michael Beack, Ken Fishbeck and Kate […]
Feb. 15 , 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Moulton Peak Geology Hike. Hikers ages 15 and up may join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this four-mile geology hike over steep and uneven terrain. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, Cost: $2 donation per person Parking: Free Reservations required, sign-up […]
Local Litigator Accorded Distinction Ken Parker of Laguna Beach, an intellectual property litigator with Haynes and Boone, LLP, has been designated as one of the top California trademark enforcement and litigation lawyers by World Trademark Review, magazine for trademark professionals. Parker’s experience “enables him to provide accurate assessments and forecasts at every step of a […]
“Short Term 12,” the limited release film considered one of the top indie films of 2013, is screening in Laguna Beach on Thursday, Feb. 20, to celebrate the month of love. The film traces the story of the kids in a foster care facility and their passionate supervisor, Grace played by Brie Larson. The film […]
Gwaltney Talks at LOCA Art Club Laguna Outreach for Community Arts invites the public to a discussion with noted local artist Chris Gwaltney on Thursday, Feb. 20, 4-6 p.m. at DM Studio, 1294 S. Coast Highway, suite D, at Cress Street. Gwaltney will present images and discuss his approach in creating abstract and figurative oil […]
Laguna Beach Books welcomes Ken Caillat, author of “Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album,” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16 to the Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Tickets for this event are $40 and include a copy of the book and refreshments. They can be purchased at kencaillat.brownpapertickets.com. […]
The public is invited to hear from Council member Bob Whalen and Chamber of Commerce President Larry Nokes at Transition Laguna’s potluck Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Congregational Church. The conversation starter: a public square in downtown that puts people first. The discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall, 340 St. Ann’s Dr. Bring […]
Designing a Sculptural Potted Arrangement Laguna Outreach for Community Arts offers a workshop on potted plant design on Thursday, Feb. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Laguna Nursery, 1370 S. Coast Highway. The class, led by nursery owner Ruben Flores, will learn how to arrange their plants using layering to achieve height and volume. Provided materials will […]
Celebrate Cupid’s Day Your Way This year Cupid brings a plethora of ways to mark Feb. 14. From food to art, philanthropy to spa indulgences, the perfect remembrance can be found locally. Give something different this year; the R Star Foundation will send a goat to a rural village woman in Nepal. A cute card […]
New Crop of Library Users is Born Members of the Boys & Girls Club’s Education and Technology Center took a walking field trip over the winter break to the Laguna Beach Public Library. Rebecca Porter, the director of children’s literature, explained the library system and challenged the children in a scavenger hunt to find library […]
Live! at the Museum Presents Helix Collective The Helix Collective performs at Live! at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr. Los Angeles-based Helix Collective performs a high-energy, mix of world, classical and rock n’ roll at home in nightclubs and on the […]
Banking on Art Art Project presents “Drawing Backwards,” an exhibit of artists who are dedicated to and have an appreciation for drawing, opening in the Wells Fargo second floor rotunda gallery, 260 Ocean Ave. The public is invited to a reception Saturday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show runs through March […]
Join Bob Allen and Fred Roberts, renowned biologists and authors of “Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains,” as they discuss and sign their new book at the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Feb. 12, 6- 8:30 p.m. Your book purchase supports Laguna Canyon Foundation, the organization that helps save […]
An article in the Jan. 31 edition incorrectly identified Haleigh Burnett as the Patriot Day Parade’s junior citizen of the year. In fact she is the Daughters of the American Revolution’s good citizen and will ride in their parade entry on March 1.
Four Laguna Beach High School seniors, Cara Borkovec, Preston GrandPre, Anya Miller and Jack Wyett, received scholarships to continue their athletic pursuits in college, the school district announced Wednesday. “These student athletes represent the best of the best at Laguna Beach High School,” said Athletic Director Mike Churchill. “They have excelled on the field of competition […]
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