The public’s feedback is wanted on a draft mobility plan at a 5-6 p.m. workshop Wednesday, Dec. 10 in City Hall by the Planning Commission and the Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee.
Join city staff and the project team at 505 Forest Ave. to review the plan, which is to be available online seven days before the workshop.
For more information, please contact Scott Drapkin, Principal Planner at
949-497-0362.
Garden Club Hosts Magazine Editor
Former editor of House and Garden magazine, Charlotte Frieze, will be the guest speaker at the Laguna Beach Garden Club’s Friday, Dec. 12.
Following the 9:30 business meeting and social half-hour, Frieze will present “Private Paradise: Contemporary American Gardens” at 10 a.m. at the Laguna Beach Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. Admission is free.
After the presentation, browse the outdoor Garden Boutique, where donated garden-related items and plants can be purchased.
For more information visit: lagunabeachgardenclub.org.
Committee Learns Outcome of Historic Property Survey
The city’s Heritage Committee and historic consultant will present a recent field survey of the homes identified on the 1982 Historic Resources Inventory at a 7 p.m. public meeting on Monday, Dec. 8.
The updated survey results and proposed property ratings will be discussed. Questions: contact planner Martina Speare, 949 464-6629
Holiday Party Aids Artists With Ambition
The Artists Fund at the Festival of Arts will be holding their annual holiday luncheon and Chico’s Fashion Show at Tivoli Too on Wednesday, Dec. 10, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
This festive event at 777 Laguna Canyon Road benefits a scholarship program, which provides aid to past and present Festival of Arts exhibitors for professional development or supplies. The event will also include a fine art sale, raffle and silent auction, featuring Ken Auster’s “Bar Bella,” valued at $1,600.
$50 per person until Dec. 5, $55 at the door. RSVP to 949 612-1949.
Writers Present Their Own Words
The public is invited to a presentation of short stories composed by local writers from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Susi Q Center, 380 Third St. Holiday refreshments will be served.
Toy Drive Ignites Spark of Love
The Laguna Beach Fire Department’s four stations will again serve as drop-off points the annual Spark of Love toy drive, where firefighters collect new, unwrapped toys or sports equipment for children.
Fire authorities in five counties collaborate to collect and distribute approximately 300,000 toys annually to disadvantaged children who otherwise would not be receiving gifts. The campaign runs through Dec. 24.
Learn How to Draw California Natives
Customers can create their own t-shirt designs in a workshop led by artist Suzanne Walsh from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 13, at The Soul Project, 1516 S. Coast Highway.
Learn and create with Walsh, who will be speaking about native California animals. Color in her hand-drawn sketchbook and design a t-shirt using her artwork, or your own. $36-$40. Call 949 494-0489 or visit: soulproject.com for additional information and reservations.
