New Business Opens With Star Power

Beauty pageant winners and an “American Idol” contestant turned out with city dignitaries last week to welcome the opening of The Foundation skin care studio in Laguna Beach last week.

The Foundation’s owner, Lisa G Artistry, a makeup artist and skin care specialist for 17 years, opened a skin care and tanning studio at 31752 S. Coast Highway. “Makeup should be fun, not a challenge and it should make us feel beautiful! When we look good, we feel a inner confidence that shows,” the studio owner said in a statement. “Proper skincare and treatments don’t have to be out of reach…little things like facials, microdermabrasion and peels can create a youthful radiance to your skin!” she said.

 

Talk Provides Backstory on Historic Preservation

The public is invited to a presentation on how historic preservation benefits the community and property owners at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Community Center, 380 Third St.

The Village Laguna-sponsored talk will include the beginnings of historic preservation in Laguna Beach and the current impact of the California Environmental Quality Act on Laguna homeowners.

Eric Jessen, former chair off the Historical Survey Advisory Committee, and landscape architect Ann Christoph will offer also information about the benefits of historic property and explain the distinctions between the city’s historic register and inventory. 

Grayson to Moderate Discussion on Public Education

The public is invited to hear a panel of discussion on public education from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. in Costa Mesa.

Laguna’s Ari Grayson, president of the Laguna Beach Democratic Club, will moderate a panel discussing Common Core state standards, student loan debt, funding, policies for science, technology, engineering and math education and multiculturalism.

Panelists will include Thomas Parham, UC Irvine’s vice chancellor for student affairs; Lori Gentles, vice president of human resources at Cal State Fullerton; Bonnie Gray, psychologist; Claire Cesareo, faculty association president of the South Orange County Community College District and Mike Matsuda, superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District.

Also attending will be Suzanne Savary, candidate for U.S. Congress, Sharon Quirk Silva, candidate for state assembly, Joseph Dunn, former state senator, Katrina Foley, Costa Mesa city council member, and Beth Krom, Irvine City Council member.

A $10 donation is suggested. More information is available by contacting Jean Ardell at [email protected]; or Ari Grayson at dr.aegrayson@me.com.

Veterans Experience the Pageant

Laguna Beach Post 222 expresses its appreciation to the Festival of Arts for treating 100 veterans to a performance of the Pageant of the Masters.

Military veterans were invited from veterans facilities in Long Beach, Loma Linda, San Diego and Barstow to attend the July 13 show, said Richard Moore, commander of Post 222.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Seeks Blood Donors

A Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. Donors can sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org with the sponsor code: lagunap.

Donors will need to bring their photo I.D. with them to the drive.

 

Buy a Ticket, Win a Home

The Ocean Institute’s 11^th annual Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle has started.

The grand prize is a home in Laguna Beach or $1 million cash among hundreds of other prizes including cars, vacations and shopping sprees. There are extra possible prizes for purchasing tickets early, buying two or more tickets and for referring a friend to buy a ticket.

For more information, visit www.ocean-institute.org/raffle/index.html.

 

Hebrew School Opens for Summer

Chabad Hebrew School registration is open during the summer months.

Classes are for children ages 5-13 each Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. located at 30804 S. Coast Hwy. A new class has also been added for preschoolers.

Chabad’s curriculum allows students to participate in several traditions including baking a challah, making their own menorah and participating in a seder. Children to do not need to be affiliated with the hebrew school to attend.

For more info call 949-499-0770 or visit www.chabadoflaguna.com.

 

Personnel Get Pinned

Dispatcher Jennifer Neuenschwander, records clerk Ja’Nelle Belton and officers Cornelius Ashton, Brandon Drake, Thomas McGuire and Jordan Mirakian were to receive badges during a ceremony Thursday, July 23, at City Hall.

 

Emergency Responders May Apply

Registration is underway for the next Community Emergency Response Team training session, which will begin Wednesday, Sept. 30.

The CERT program consists of 25 hours of classroom and hands on training. It concludes with an exercise drill to apply the skills and knowledge obtained during the classroom sessions. Classes meet weekly from 6- 9 p.m. followed by one Saturday morning exercise on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mandatory attendance is required.

Those 18 and older who work or reside in Laguna Beach and are not convicted felons may apply at lagunabeachcity.net and bring the completed form to the police department, 505 Forest Ave. by Sept. 25.

           

Joshua Tree Expansion Under Discussion

The National Park Service is conducting a boundary study to see if it would be appropriate and feasible to add lands in the Eagle Mountain area to Joshua Tree National Park.

The initial comment period extends through Aug. 21, but a public meeting to delve into the options takes place online on July 29 from 1:30-3 p.m. PST.

An overview of the study process, preliminary finding and options under consideration can be viewed at www.parkplanning.nps.gov/eaglemountain.

For more information, contact David Smith at 760-367-5500.