Meet the town’s new police chief, Laura Farinella, at a 4:30 p.m. reception Friday, April 24, at the Laguna Beach Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Dr.
Forum Helps Seniors With Real Estate Questions
With the spectacular increase in property values in Laguna Beach in the past two decades, long-time homeowners can face a huge tax bill unless they consider some strategies to minimize capital gains taxes.
A panel of local real estate professionals will discuss options Saturday, April 18, in a workshop designed to assist residents 55 and older who might be considering selling their property.
The 10 a.m. to noon forum takes place at the Laguna Board Of Realtors, 939 Glenneyre St. Seating is limited and parking is metered.
Questions? Call Julie Skordas or Rick Colson at 949 531-8558 or 949 322-4567, respectively.
Holocaust Quest Unearths a Surprising Find
Mark Biederman shares his Holocaust quest and the discovery of his family’s lost coin collection, missing since the Nazi invasion of Poland, at a 7 p.m. talk Thursday, April 23, marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The Laguna Niguel resident and horse surgeon speaks at Chabad Laguna Beach, 30804 S. Coast Highway.
Tickets are $10 and event sponsorships are available at $50. RSVP to [email protected] or 949 499-0770.
Mayor Addresses the State of the City
Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen and City Manager John Pietig will speak at the annual State of the City lunch Wednesday, May 6, at the Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 S. Coast Highway,
The 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. event hosted by the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce is open to the public.
Admission is $59 per person; register at lagunabeachchamber.org or call 949 494-1018.
Police Tap Dog Walkers as Crime Fighters
Laguna Beach police invite local dog owners to join a new crime prevention initiative, Dog Walker Watch, by attending a noon kick off meeting and training session with their pets in Alta Laguna Park Saturday, May 2.
Dog Walker Watch is intended to encourage recreational dog walkers to serve as an extra set of eyes and ears since they know their routes well and can easily discern what is out of place.
For more info, contact Community Services Officer Natasha Hernandez at 949 497-0382 or [email protected].
Local Tour Operator Expands Trip Offerings
Local resident Bill Hoffman, known for offering tours from San Diego to San Francisco, has partnered with Stephanie Reid, of Laguna Travel, to add other destinations, such as recent home and garden tours in Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C.
A highlight of the Georgia trip was dinner at The Old Pink House, a Savannah landmark where Hoffman joined the resident strolling minstrel in singing Southern standards.
To learn more contact Hoffman at 949 246-4548 or Reid at 949 929-1737.
Friends Lunch and Read
The Friends of the Laguna Beach Library will hold their 11th annual Ladies Who Lunch and Read lunch at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5 at restaurant 370 Common, 370 Glenneyre St.
Prizes will be awarded for the best hats. Guests can also participate in a raffle and share the books they have enjoyed.
To RSVP send a check for $60 to the Friends of the Library, 1310 Moorea Way, Laguna Beach, Ca., 92651, or call 949 376-5135.
