THREE CLUBS BAREFOOT CANYON CLASSIC More than $ 50,000 was raised at the eighth annual Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic golf tournament benefiting SchoolPower on May 6 . The sold-out event took place at The Ranch at Laguna Beach with 90 participants kicking off their shoes to play a friendly nine-hole game with a four- or five-person scramble format . For an added challenge , players attempted nontraditional shots like putting while wearing oven mitts . Additionally , a pitching contest offered the chance to win a Patagonia jacket and golf balls from Whittier Trust . Participants could also attempt to better — or hinder — their scores by playing casino games run by Laguna Presbyterian Church staff members . Some golfers dressed up in 1980s attire or other fun outfits , adding to the event ’ s whimsy . Following the golf tournament , a cocktail reception featured live music by Zach Churchill and a barbecue buffet dinner . Longtime SchoolPower supporter and The Ranch owner Mark Christy served as auctioneer for the live auction , which included items like a stay in The Ranch ’ s Treehouse suite , a Lost Pier fire pit experience , shopping sprees at Hobie Surf Shop and Tuvalu Home Environment , and signed drumsticks from Green Day drummer Tré Cool . SchoolPower is a nonprofit that provides grants to supplement funding for academics , sports , the arts , music and more at Laguna Beach public schools , while also running a Family Resource Center and after-school program . ( lbschoolpower . org ) — S . S .
1 . Tre Cool , Ryan Harman , Rob Adams , Chris Sirianni , Ryan Sirianni 2 . Allison Adams , Ashley Brown , Iva Pawling 3 . Rich Anderson , Christy Brewer 4 . Aaron Fletcher , Richard Simeone , Charlie Gedge , Yashaar Amin 5 . Shotgun start 6 . LJoe Vidal , Denise Selbe , Andy Crisp , Michael Keller , Scott Finn
ART STAR AWARDS The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance awarded its famous “ Louies ” to a masterful group of artists and artistic organizations at its 16th annual Art Star Awards on April 26 . Guests were treated to lively entertainment courtesy of the Laguna JaZz Band , Laguna Beach High School dancer Eliana Merritt and Laguna Playhouse Youth Group ’ s Sophia Hope and Marina Strombom before the ceremony , which acknowledged several creatives for their contributions in Laguna Beach . Local legend G . Ray Kerciu took home the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award , famed wood and metal sculptor Casey Parlette was honored as Artist of the Year , the “ Lagunatics ” by No Square Theatre won Best Arts Program , Pageant of the Monsters took home an award for Outstanding Arts Collaboration , Roxanna Ward received the Special Award , and the Laguna Beach Seniors claimed Art Patron of the Year . ( lagunabeacharts . org ) — C . B . g
TOP SECTION : KIM UTLEY ; BOTTOM SECTION : COURTESY OF FESTIVAL OF ARTS
1 . Laguna JaZz Band members 2 . Amy Dechary 3 . Bree Burgess Rosen 4 . Jay Kramer 5 . The awards 6 . Sofia Ketterer
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