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TODAY

CITIZEN ACADEMY

The Laguna Beach Police Department will accept applications for

the Citizen Academy. The academy is a 12-week, non-stress course

designed to provide community members with a better understanding of

the Laguna Beach Police Department and to help foster better

communications between police personnel and citizens. The academy

starts Sept. 4 and will meet from 6 to 9:30 p.m. for 12 consecutive

weeks. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 20. Information: Sgt.

Darin Lenyi, (949) 497-0750 Ext. 230. Email:

[email protected].

SATURDAY

Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council

The Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council will hold a general meeting

from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a Red Flag Patrol volunteer training at

10 a.m. The meeting will take place in the city council chambers, 505

Forest Ave. Information: (949) 494-5157. Web: www.lagunacoastfire

safecouncil.org.

SUNDAY

Yoga Place

The studio will host a Yoga Hike with Kate Olafson. The group will

begin at the studio exploring the surrounding hillsides while

stopping occasionally to explore a variety of asanas especially

suited for outdoor adventure seekers. The group will meet from 9 a.m.

to noon at 30818 South Coast Highway. The class costs $25 in advance;

$35 the day of. Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

AUG. 18

YOGA PLACE

The studio will hold an introduction to Yoga course. The class

will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 and Sept. 22 at 30818 South Coast

Highway. The class costs $30 in advance; $40 the day of. Information:

(949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

AUG. 21

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

The foundation will hold its regular monthly meeting. Joe Geever,

Southern California Chapter Coordinator for the foundation will speak

on marine protected areas and marine reserves. The meeting will start

at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave., 3rd floor.

Information: Rick Wilson, (949) 631-6273.

CHAMBER MIXER

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold the monthly mixer

starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at La Casa Del Camino, 1289 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 494-1018, Ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.

AUG. 26

THE LAGUNA BEACH SENIOR CENTER

The Laguna Beach Senior Center in conjunction with Irvine Valley

College Emeritus Programs will offer a variety of courses to the

Laguna Beach Community. Courses will include Tai Chi Ch’uan, physical

fitness, nutrition, art and creative writing. The classes are

scheduled to begin Aug. 26. Information: (949) 464-9535.

AUG. 28

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

The foundation will hold a community meeting on the Bureau of Land

Management’s California Coastal National Monument program. This

program protects islands, rocks and exposed reefs, including Laguna’s

own Bird Rock. This meeting will be an opportunity for the public to

comment on and participate in development of the management plan for

the California Coastal National Monument. The meeting will start at 7

p.m. Aug. 28 at Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave., 3rd floor.

Information: Rick Wilson, (949) 631-6273.

SEPT. 5

YOGA PLACE

The studio will hold a Baby and Me Yoga series with Nanci

Phillips-Frank. The class will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 5,

12, 19 and 26 at 30818 South Coast Highway. The series costs $40 in

advance or $50 starting the day of. Individual classes are $15.

Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.

SEPT. 7

THE LAGUNA BEACH SENIOR CENTER

The City of Laguna Beach Senior Center will hold a 55-Alive mature

driving course. The two-part class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1

p.m. Sept. 7 and 14. Participants will need to send a $10 check made

out to AARP to the Laguna Beach Senior Center Coordinator and call to

enroll. Checks may be sent to the Laguna Beach Senior Center, 384

Legion St. Reservations must be made by Sept. 3. Information: (949)

464-9535.

SEPT. 17

LAGUNA BEACH BUSINESS EXPO

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will host this trade show,

which allows chamber members to showcase their products and services.

Resident and other business people will have the opportunity to get

an up-close look and to discuss particular needs with the

representative at each booth. The event will take place from 5 to 8

p.m. Sept. 17 at Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Information:

(949) 494-1018, Ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.

SEPT. 18

COFFEE BREAK

Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will kick off

of the first coffee break of the school year. The session titled,

“Principally Speaking,” will give principals Nancy Blade, Chris

Duddy, Ron LaMotte and Joanne Culverhouse an opportunity talk about

new aspects of the school year at their respective campuses. Check-in

starts at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at the

Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway. Admission is $5.

Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.

THE SOUTH COAST MEDICAL CENTER

The Center will hold a Senior Town Hall Lecture featuring Jess

Marlow. An award-winning broadcast journalist, Marlow is currently

the host of “Life and Times” on KCET Channel 28. The lecture will

take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 in the auditorium, 31872

South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7202. Web:

www.southcoastmedcenter.com.

SEPT. 29

YOGA PLACE

The studio will hold a class titled, “Partner Yoga: An Exploration

Of Trust, Communication and Companionship” with Kate Olafson. The

class will meet from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 30818 South Coast Highway.

The series costs $50 in advance or $60 starting the day of. Singles

cost $30 in advance or $35 the day of. Information: (949) 415-0955.

Web: www.yogaplace.com.

OCT. 16

COFFEE BREAK

Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will hold a

session titled, “Getting Out of the Spin Cycle: Getting children to

mind.” Sandy McDaniel, columnist for the Orange County Register and

author of Recipes for Parenting will examine and demonstrate

emotionally and physically safe ways to discipline and work with

children. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin at 8:30

a.m. Oct. 16 at the Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway.

Admission is $5. Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.

NOV. 20

COFFEE BREAK

Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will hold a

session titled, “Right From Wrong: Instilling a Sense of Integrity in

Your Child.” Michael Riera, best-selling author of Field Guide to the

American Teenager, will return to discuss this important topic.

Check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Nov.

20 at the Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway. Admission is

$5. Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.

ONGOING

CLASSES

Wild Oats in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr N.D. will present

Health Nights from 6-7:30 p.m. every Friday evening at 1060 N. Coast

Highway. Reservations: (949) 494-6576.

Steven S. Sadleir, founder of the Self Awareness Institute will

hold meditation classes at 7:30 p.m., every Thursday. Classes will

meet at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Dr.

Information: (949) 497-9954.

FITNESS

Bikram Yoga Laguna Beach holds 90-minute classes every day of the

week. The system consists of 26 poses and two breathing exercises

practiced in a 105_ studio. The studio is located at 610 North Coast

Highway, second floor. Information: (949) 376.7077. Information:

www.bikramyogalaguna.com.

Laguna Yoga offers class levels ranging from gentle to strong that

inspire the union of mind, body and spirit. The studio also offers

Ashtanga yoga and chanting. It is located at 1100 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 497-2022. Web: www.lagunayoga.com.

Yoga Place offers 70 classes a week, morning and evening; all on a

drop-in basis. The studio offers all major styles of Hatha yoga and a

full-service Pilates studio for private or semiprivate sessions. The

studio is at 30818 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 415-0955.

Web: www.yogaplace.com.

SENIORS

The Laguna Beach Senior Center will host a monthly USDA surplus

food distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last Friday of the

month. Participants must have a monthly income less than $1,044 for a

single person and $1,407 for two. The distribution will take place on

the upper level of the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 384

Legion St. Information: (949) 464-9535.

The South Coast YMCA will offer a new class that addresses

functional strength, balance and stability for seniors. Led by a

certified senior fitness associate and YMCA instructor, the classes

will be held at 1 p.m., every Monday at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway,

Laguna Niguel. The class is for members only. Information: (949)

495-9622, Ext. 111.

The SilverSneakers Fitness classes are an ongoing series of

classes designed for strengthening and conditioning. The self-paced

classes are taught by certified instructors who guide participants

through exercises that focus on strength, flexibility and activities

for daily living. Beginning classes are held from 1 to 2 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.

The class is for members only. Information: (949) 495-9622, Ext. 111