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YOUR WEEKEND
TODAY: Adults are invited to experience No Square Theatre’s “Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday at Legion Hall, 384 Legion St., Laguna Beach. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased at https://www.nosquare.org
SATURDAY: Kids and their families can spend the afternoon at the Festival of Arts during Junior Art Day, shown, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include: “Art Quest,” an art exhibit treasure hunt with prizes; arts and crafts; stilt walkers; face painters; a balloon artist who will create fun animals; and Circus Joy, where kids can dress in costumes and put on a show for the parents. Kids can also play with hula-hoops, juggle beanbags, spin plates and tumble on mats. Children under the age of 12 are free, adult admission $7 at the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road.
SUNDAY: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 5-mile fitness hike from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The hike features a 700-foot elevation gain over very steep, uneven terrain. Led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers, this hike is not for beginners. Hiking poles are suggested. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Road east to end; meet at the gate.) Reservations required, call (949) 923-2235. Donation: $2 per person.
TODAY
Rotary Meeting
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 $19. For more information about Rotary, visit https://www.lagunabeachrotary.com.
TODAY through Aug. 29
Musical Theater
Enjoy “Life Could Be a Dream,” a ‘50s musical revue at Laguna Playhouse. For ticket information, call (949) 497-2787 or visit https://www.lagunaplayhouse.com. through Aug. 29.
Saturday
Soccer Book Signing
Mina Javaherbin will read from and sign copies of her new book, “Goal!” about a group of soccer-playing kids in South Africa, at 1:30 p.m. at Latitude 33 Bookshop, 311 Ocean Ave.
Sunday
Chinese Tea Ceremony
Linda Louie conducts a Chinese Tea Ceremony from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mandarin Fine Art Gallery 1294C S. Coast Hwy. Cost is $25 per person. To reserve a seat, call (949) 376-9608 or e-mail [email protected].
Tuesday
Hospital Neighbor Forum
Mission Hospital Laguna Beach will host a neighbor forum from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to give the community an opportunity to learn about hospital happenings and ask questions. The forum will take place in the hospital community room and all are invited. The hospital is located at 31872 Coast Hwy. For more information, call (949) 499-1311.
Wednesday
Health-Care Reform And Medicare
The Council on Aging presents an informative discussion from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Health Care Reform and its impact on Medicare at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. Free.
Thursday
Village Laguna Coastal Tour
Join Village Laguna for a tour of Laguna’s blue belt on a 63-foot catamaran. Tours leave at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Both leave from the Dana Point Harbor and travel north along the coastline. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased through PayPal at https://www.villagelaguna.org or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 1309, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. For more information, call (949) 472-7503.
Bradbury Musical
Gallimaufry Performing Arts presents a single preview performance of Ray Bradbury’s “2116” at the Artists’ Theatre as a part of its 2010 Gallimaufry Arts Festival. The “sneak-peek” performance is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 to $20 and available online at https://www.gallimaufry.org/buy
tickets.html or by calling (949) 499-5060.
Skateboarding Issue
Voice your views at 7 p.m. when the Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee will hear public comments regarding possible restrictions on skateboarding and roller skating within the city. The meeting will be held at the gymnasium at Thurston Middle School, 2100 Park Ave. Other items on the agenda not related to this issue will be considered at 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.lagunabeachcity.net/
cityhall/pw/ptc.asp or contact Liz Vazquez-Avila, Public Works Department, (949) 497-0344 or via e-mail at [email protected].
ONGOING
Seniors Ping Pong
Seniors are welcome to participate in table top tennis, or ping pong, from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the multipurpose room at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. Bring your own paddle or use one of ours. Participants must wear non-skidding shoes. Free. To register, call (949) 497-2441.
Farmers Market
The Laguna Beach certified California farmers 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. For more information, visit https://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. For more information, call (949) 494-4006.