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Nineteen organizations received grants from the FOA Foundation , formally the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Foundation , in the spring . The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach , along with No Square Theatre and Third Street Writers , are just a few of the diverse range of local arts groups that will share the total of $ 100,400 in arts funding for this year . Separately , the Festival of Arts has launched a new digital guide via Bloomberg Connects . This free app provides ease of access to the Festival ’ s Permanent Art Collection , with many artworks

In its effort to support the Laguna Beach Seniors ’ mission , the Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation has given the nonprofit a $ 1 million gift in honor of the late Dorene Butler . “ We are extremely grateful for this most generous gift ,” Nadia Babayi , executive director of Laguna Beach Seniors , said in a press release announcing the donation in April . As a result of the gift , which will be added to the organization ’ s endowment to grow over time , the Susi Q Senior Center ’ s Care Management Department will be renamed the Dorene Cares Office . A dedication plaque will be created that reads : “ Dorene Nunley Butler , longstanding member of our Board whose unquenchable spirit and loving presence elevated our work and brightened our lives .” The Susi Q center offers local seniors a host of activities , including music and yoga classes , as well as a broad selection of special interest groups ranging from genealogy to current affairs . ( 949-464-6645 ; thesusiq . org ) — C . B .

Above : The children ’ s Music Matters program , presented at the library by Laguna Beach Live , which received a grant from the FOA Foundation ; left : Festival of Arts now has a digital guide through Bloomberg Connects .

being made available to the public for the first time . “ We are excited to launch this digital guide in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies ,” Director of Exhibits Christine Georgantas said in a press release . “ Bloomberg Connects empowers the Festival of Arts to provide a new , dynamic way to experience art from our Permanent Art Collection .” ( 949-494-1145 ; foapom . com ) — Clara Beard

The Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation donated $ 1 million to the Laguna Beach Seniors nonprofit .

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