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NONPROFITS, please write us at P.O. Box 248 Laguna Beach, CA, 92652,

e-mail us at [email protected] or fax us at 494-8979. Please

give a two sentence description of the group, a contact number and

location, and a meeting time if open to the public.

BINKY PATROL

Started in Laguna Beach in 1996, the organization makes and

distributes homemade blankets to children 18 and under who are born

HIV positive, drug-addicted, infected with AIDS or other chronic or

terminal illnesses, physically abused, in foster care or experiencing

trauma of any kind. Information: (949) 499-2465.

BLUE BELL FOUNDATION

FOR CATS

A cat sanctuary devoted to taking care of cats that have been

given up for adoption and then deemed “unadoptable” for various

reasons. Cats staying at the Blue Bell Foundation stay there for

their entire lives. For more information, or to volunteer, call (949)

494-1586.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

OF LAGUNA BEACH

Aims to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from

diverse backgrounds, to realize their full potential to be

productive, responsible, caring and upstanding citizens. At 1085

Laguna Canyon Road, the staff meets Mondays at noon. Regular hours

are 1:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer and weekend hours

are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

THE CANYON CLUB

Holds Alcoholics Anonymous meetings on the hour from 6 a.m. to 10

p.m. daily with some Al-Anon meetings as well. Organizers aim to keep

the program simple and encourages participants to take the program

one day at a time. The club is at 20456 Laguna Canyon Road.

CHABAD OF LAGUNA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Provides services on the weekends and runs a pre-school during the

week in Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente. All activities at

the center are open to everyone. Information: (949) 499-0770.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS -- YOUTH SHELTER

Short-term program for at-risk teens. The goal of the

therapeutically-based program is to reunite teens with their

families. Information: (949) 494-4311.

COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

Community-based organization places public art in private

locations in Laguna Beach. Public meetings take place at 5 p.m. on

the third Monday of each month in Wells Fargo Bank, 220 Ocean Ave.

FRIENDS OF THE SEA LION -- MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

Rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick and injured seals and sea

lions. Coverage area includes all beaches from San Onofre to Seal

Beach. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 20612

Laguna Canyon Road.

FRIENDSHIP SHELTER, INC.

The only year-round emergency shelter for homeless adults in South

Orange County, its mission is to assist homeless adults in regaining

their self-esteem and self-reliance. The shelter has a structured and

comprehensive rehabilitation program. Information: (949) 494-6928.

IMAGINATION CELEBRATION

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Links artists and educators in an ongoing effort to recognize,

promote and present quality visual and performing arts programs that

inspire and challenge the imaginations of children, teens and

families throughout and beyond Orange County. Information: (714)

540-4779.

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

The independent, more than 80-year-old, museum focuses on American

art, with emphasis on the art of California. LAM promotes an

understanding of the role of California art and artists in the

development of visual arts nationally and internationally.

Information: (949) 494-6531.

LAGUNA CANYON CONSERVANCY

Membership organization promotes and preserves natural resources

and open space surrounding Laguna Beach. Information meetings spurred

by public participation take place on the first Monday of each month

at 6:30 p.m. at Tivoli Terrace from September through May.

LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION

Raises funds to increase awareness of South Coast Wilderness Parks

(Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Aliso and

Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and open space in the cities of Irvine,

Laguna Beach and Laguna Woods). Its mission is to help complete

parkland acquisitions, preserve, protect and enhance 17,000 acres of

park land. Information: (949) 497-8324.

LAGUNA GREENBELT, INC.

Membership organization formed in 1968 to preserve Orange County’s

open space. Manages a volunteer program for Laguna Coast Wilderness

Park. Information: (949) 494-8190.

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

Laguna Beach is possibly the smallest U.S. city boasting a

nationally acclaimed professional resident theater -- and the West

Coast’s oldest, founded in 1920. Today, the Playhouse offers a

year-round schedule, award-winning Youth Theater and Theatereach, the

region’s finest touring program into the schools. Information: (949)

497-2787.

LAGUNA SHANTI

Provides comfort, courage and companionship to persons affected

with HIV, AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Its mission is

to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing a wide array of

wellness programs. To become a volunteer, applications are available

at www.lagunashanti.org/

Volunteer.html, or for more information call (949) 494-1446.

NO SQUARE THEATRE

Dedicated to providing performance and theatrical experience to

local amateur performers, directors and technical staff of all ages,

with ticket prices affordable for the whole family. The events

schedule includes plays, musicals, reviews, choral performances and

“Lagunatics,” its annual roast of life on the coast. Information:

(949) 497-2584.

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL

For 37 years, Sawdust has celebrated and supported local artists

while educating the public about art. Provides the public with the

opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the art and culture produced in

the Laguna Beach community. Its board meets at 6 p.m. on the first

Wednesday of each month.

SCHOOLPOWER

Raises money to encourage parent participation in education of

children and to support professional development of teachers in the

area. Formed in 1981, SchoolPower continues to help provide resources

for quality education in Laguna Beach. The group has public meetings

at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at United Methodist

Church.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

Dedicated to the protection of the coastal environment. To become

a member, call Rick Wilson at (949) 631-6273. This month’s public

meeting takes place at 7 p.m. March 26 in Wells Fargo Bank at 220

Ocean Ave.