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TODAY

Rotary Club

The Laguna Beach Rotary Club meets at noon at Aliso Creek Inn & Lodge, 31106 S. Coast Hwy. Anyone interested in attending should contact Rick Lang at (949) 315-9136 or [email protected]. Lunch is served and the cost is $7. For more information, visit www.lagunabeachrotary.com.

Finance Workshop

Learn all about finance at a free It’s Your Money workshop from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St., multipurpose room. For reservations, call (949) 497-8324.

Saturday

Miller Book Signing Set

Meet author Tom Miller when he discusses and signs copies of his debut novel, “The Wave,” at 3 p.m. at Latitude 33, 311 Ocean Ave. Set in Hawaii, the book describes the adventures of a 38-year-old newlywed and father turned hero. For more information, call (949) 494-5403.

Pick Up Free Compost

Laguna Beach residents may get free compost from 8 a.m. to noon at the ACT V lot, 1900 Laguna Canyon Road. The giveaway is sponsored by the city, Waste Management and green waste recycling contractor Tierra Verde Industries. Sandbags will be provided, which residents can fill with compost. Limit of six sandbags (about 80 pounds) per household on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lawn Bowling Club Open House

Learn some cool moves on the green when the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club hosts its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 455 Cliff Drive. The club will be open for free demonstrations, $1 hot dogs and drinks, and a chance to meet local tournament champions and top players. Those wanting to try their skill should wear flat-sole, tennis-type shoes; equipment will be provided. A discounted membership rate of $125 will be available to those who sign up during the open house event. For more information, call (949) 494-1811.

Boys & Girls Club Gala

Join the festivities when the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach hosts A Night for Our Stars, its 10th annual benefit gala, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. at the Montage Resort & Spa. Tickets are $450 each. For more information, contact micheller@bgclaguna. org.

Tuesday

Library Lunch Benefit

The sixth annual Ladies Who Lunch ... And Read benefit will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Sapphire Laguna. The event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Laguna Beach Library. Participants may share books they have enjoyed, and prizes will be given for the best hats. Tickets are $50 and checks may be mailed to the Friends of the Library, 1284 Coronado Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. For reservations call (949) 376- 5135.

Wednesday

Connections For Artists

The Southern California Artists Assn. invites artists to join them for an evening with Jeannie Denholm, owner of SCAPE in Corona del Mar. An art advisor, noted curator and art collection manager, Denholm will speak on “Aspects of Private Collections and Curating,” from 5 to 6 p.m. at 3251 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite F3.

ONGOING

Seniors Computer Lab

The Susi Q Senior Center’s computer lab is available to all members for use. If you have any computer related questions, stop by and a volunteer will assist. The lab is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cost is $2 for drop-ins or $10 per quarter. The center is at 380 Third St. For more information, call (949) 497-2441.

Farmer’s Market

The Laguna Beach certified California farmer’s market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot, 384 Forest Ave. For more information, call (714) 573-0374.

Beach Cleanup

HelpBlueWater.com volunteers meet at noon on Sunday at Mozambique’s lower parking lot for a weekly beautification effort. Free parking available. To reward volunteers after the cleanup, Mozambique will provide a half-off lunch menu from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition, Mozambique will be showcasing British singer-songwriter Jason Feddy. Visit www.HelpBlueWater.com.

Wine And Dine

Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Road, offers Happy Hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, a mid-week repast with $10 cheese plate and wine at $8 per glass, plus the chef’s special of the day. Every Friday features a Happy Hour buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. And on the last Saturday of the month, enjoy a wine tasting from 1 to 4 p.m. Call (949) 494-4006.