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TODAY

TANGO CLASS

Sponsored by the Laguna Beach Recreation Department, Linda Marie

Leva will teach a basic Argentine tango class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

and an advanced class from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the Recreation Building,

515 Forest Ave. Cost $15 per class. Information: (949) 497-0716, ext.

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SANDSTONE DISPLAY

“Works on Paper” by featured artist Lynn Welker and “Figure

Studies” by guest artist Sally Glenn will be on display at the

Sandstone Gallery from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 2. Information:

(949) 497-6775.

TIE-ONE-ON

The Festival of Arts will bring back “Tie-One-On,” an exhibit

showcasing more than 100 originally handcrafted ties designed by

festival artists and a few celebrities. The ties will be on display

at the festival until Saturday, when the ties will be auctioned off

from noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local artists in need.

Information: (949) 494-1145.

FINE ART AND FASHION

New paintings from Venice, Tuscany and the Italian Riviera by

Vanessa Rothe and the newest clothing from by her father, Detlev

Rothe, will be on display at TOPS, 1857 South Coast Highway, through

Sept. 1. Information: (949) 497-9203.

SATURDAY

WEEKEND HIKES

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park offers hiking, mountain biking and

equestrian riding on designated trails at the Willow Canyon Staging

Area, 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, and hiking on designated trails at

the Dilley Preserve on Laguna Canyon Road every Saturday and Sunday.

Information: (949) 923-2235.

CONNECT SPIRITUALLY

Intuitive counselor George Shaver provides clients with insights

that extend out of their sight from noon to 5 p.m. at the Chakra

Shack every Saturday. Shaver uses a variety of modalities, including

aura, palmistry, channeling and tarot cards. Information: (949)

715-6930.

BOOK SIGNING

Local author Gail Michael will sign her new book, “I Am a Thousand

Winds That Blow, the Healing Power of a Remarkable Death,” at 11 a.m.

at the Laguna Coffee Company, 1050 S. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 499-4075.

SUNDAY

BELLY DANCERS

A group of Laguna Beach’s local belly dancers will join hundreds

of guest artists at the Sawdust Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m. J.J. and

Habibis, Laguna Beach belly dancers, will perform every Sunday during

the festival except Aug. 24. Information: (949) 494-5031.

TUESDAY

BIBLE STUDY

The semester for Word Study Laguna Beach, a community

nondenominational, non-exclusive Bible study, will begin at noon at

the Calvary Evangelical Free Church. Word Study Laguna Beach is an

independent ministry of Word Study International and meets weekly

from noon to 1 p.m. in the church at 468 Legion St. All are welcome

to participate in the short lesson, small groups, praying and

sharing. Information: (949) 422-8939.

WEDNESDAY

LONG-TERM CARE

Learn how long-term insurance can protect your investments from

the expensive costs of long-term care in a home or facility at a 6:30

p.m. seminar in the Laguna Beach Library’s multimedia room. Space is

limited. RSVP: (949) 376-8945.

THURSDAY

MUSEUM SALE

The Museum Store at Laguna Art Museum will hold its annual

end-of-summer sale today through Aug. 23. Most merchandise will be

marked down 50%. The museum, located at 307 Cliff Drive, is open from

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 14. Information: (949) 494-8971.

AUG. 27

BOOK SIGNING

Local author Gail Michael will speak at the Laguna Beach Library

at 6:30 p.m. on the topic, “Shifting From a Place of Inner Conflict

to Inner Peace.” The topic comes from the book she’s writing, “Life

Is Too Short If You Are Not Standing Naked In the Wind!” Information:

(949) 499-4075.

AUG. 30

SEABISCUIT SIGNING

Barbara Howard will be signing her book, “Letters to Seabiscuit,”

from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St. The

appearance is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Admission is

free. Information: (949) 497-7053.

SEPT. 14

CLINICAL FUND-RAISER

The Laguna Beach Community Clinic, a nonprofit organization that

offers quality medical and dental services regardless of patients’

ability to pay, is hosting its sixth annual extravaganza fund-raiser

at the Montage Resort and Spa. The event will feature an evening of

food, drinks, auctions and an opportunity drawing. The clinic will

also honor community contributors, including Mayor Toni Iseman. The

cost is $185 per ticket. Information: (949) 497-0761, ext. 125.

ONGOING

PHOTO EXHIBIT

Ropage Beauty and Salon is featuring a photography exhibit titled

“In the Garden,” by Kari Kliman, through Aug. 15. Kliman is a

professional photographer and owner of the Darkroom on Ocean Avenue.

Ropage’s new address is 435 Ocean Ave., across from Anastasia Bakery

& Cafe. Information: (949) 494-8411.

BRIDGE

The Round Robin Bridge Club, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of

Laguna Beach, holds bridge games from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

first and third Tuesday of the month. The club is at 286 St. Ann’s

Drive. Information: (949) 494-0050.

PEACE VIGIL

The Laguna Beach Peace Vigil will meet every Saturday from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. at Main Beach. The group seeks nonviolent answers to global

conflicts. Information: (949) 499-3190 or (949) 494-7609.

CLASSES

The Laguna Beach Emergency Communications Team of FCC-licensed

amateur radio operators welcomes you to its monthly meetings and its

free amateur radio operator’s license preparation classes.

Information: (949) 494-8783.

Wild Oats, in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr, presents Health

Nights from 6 to 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, holds

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

the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive.

Information: (949) 497-9954.

“Shall We Dance” is a ballroom dancing class that meets from 7 to

10 p.m. every Tuesday in Bridge Hall at the Neighborhood

Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $12 or $60

for six weeks. Information: (949) 494-8061.

SENIORS

Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. provides ongoing services 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. Monday through Friday to seniors 52 and older, including social

services and legal aid counseling, transportation information and

daily lunches. For information or to become a member: (949) 497-2441.

Weight Watchers holds a weekly meeting at 5 p.m. every Thursday at

Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class

is $9.95. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Carrie Pitt teaches a yoga class from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every

Thursday in Bridge Hall at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340

St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $10. Information: (949) 494-8061.

Neighborhood Congregational Church hosts a guided candlelit

meditation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the sanctuary at 340

St. Ann’s Drive. A small donation is requested. Information: (949)

494-8061.

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 studio at 610 N. Coast Highway, second floor.

Information: (949) 376-7077. Web site: www.bikramyogalaguna.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 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 415-0955. Web

site: www.yogaplace.com.

SENIORS

South Coast Medical Center holds a get fit class for persons ages

50 and older at 12:30 p.m. every Monday and Friday. The first six

classes are free and then are $5 per class. It takes place in

classroom B at 31872 S. Coast Highway Information: (949) 499-7114.

Web site: www.south coastmedcenter.com.

South Coast Medical Center holds a beachcombers walking club from

9:45 to 10:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday. Beginning with gentle

stretches, this self-paced walking program takes participants through

a three-mile, scenic route around Dana Point. The group meets near

Beach Cities Pizza at 34473 Golden Lantern St. Information: (949)

499-7114. Web site: www.south coastmedcenter.com.

The Laguna Beach Senior Center hosts 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 is an ongoing series 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.

The South Coast YMCA administers an eight-site body fat test by a

trained YMCA fitness instructor using skinfold and girth

measurements. The tests can be scheduled at any time at the South

Coast YMCA, at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway in Laguna Niguel. $5 for

YMCA members and $10 for nonmembers. Information: (949) 495-9622.

SPORTS

Girls basketball for first- through eighth-grade students now in

progress at the boys & girls club. Information:

boysgirlsclublaguna.org or (949) 494-2535.

Do you want to get involved in the Laguna Beach tennis scene? Join

in the free “Stroke of the Week” clinic noon at the Moss Point tennis

court every Sunday. Interested parties should RSVP, as there is

limited space. Information: (949) 842-2260.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Celebrating Life Center hosts “Seeing Yourself,” a body image

support group. Becky Prelitz facilitates the group from 5 to 6 p.m.

every Tuesday at 1215 Bluebird Canyon Drive. The cost is $20.

Information: (949) 494-8333. Web: www.beckyprelitz.com.

South Coast Medical Center hosts a women’s cancer support group

from noon to 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays in the center’s

chapel at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts an eating disorder support group

the second and fourth Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the center’s

community room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.