From story time at a cafe to song circles at a yoga studio , vintage markets and clothing swaps at a refill shop and a revived downtown theater with art-making sessions , kids events and more , local businesses are going above and beyond their main mission to bring the community together in new ways . And there appears to be demand for these types of gatherings as some have been craving ways to get together in person after emerging from the pandemic ’ s isolation . Many are also seeking face-to-face interactions as the antidote to endless scrolling on so-called
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“ social ” media that can often leave us feeling alone . Of course , Laguna Beach is also a very community-oriented town , so some of these gatherings just evolve naturally , but seem to be on the uptick .
Steve and Embry Munsey , who opened Jedidiah Coffee ’ s new cafe earlier this year in north Laguna , waited for a long time to find the perfect spot to create a community space . Meanwhile , the couple maintained their coffee-roasting studio in Laguna Canyon , catered events and hosted pop-up coffee bars in town .
“ Community is why we really held out
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Steve and Embry Munsey , owners of Jedidiah Coffee , have hosted several community events . |
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