4 lagunabeachindy . com DECEMBER 8 , 2023
Verery Mererry
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Abercrombie & Fitch • Allen Edmonds • Apple Store • Bally • Cole Haan
Diesel • Ecco • Hoka • Hugo Boss • J . Crew Men ’ s • JD Sports • John Varvatos Lacoste • Madewell Men ’ s • New Balance • The North Face • Porsche Design Psycho Bunny • Tag Heuer • Ted Baker London • Tudor • Vans
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Bath & Body Works • Diptyque • Fresh • Hallmark • Jo Malone London Kiehl ’ s Since 1851 • Läderach Chocolatier Suisse • Nectar Bath Treats Paper Source • See ’ s Candies • Sephora • Spongellé • Sugarfina Tinder Box • The Wrapper
GIFTS FOR KIDS
Abercrombie Kids • BabyGap • Crewcuts By J . Crew • GapKids Hermès • Jacadi Paris • Kids Atelier • Lacoste • Lego • Louis Vuitton PBteen • Pop Mart • Pottery Barn Kids • Thom Browne • Uniqlo
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The South Laguna Community Garden Park invites the public to its 14th Annual Holiday Sing-Along on Dec . 16 from 2 to 4 p . m . Photo courtesy of SLCGP
14th Annual Holiday Sing-Along at the Garden Park on the horizon
On Saturday , Dec . 16 , from 2 to 4 p . m . The South Laguna Community Garden Park will host its 14th Annual Holiday Sing-Along . Neighbors and friends are invited to bring treats , their singing voices and even instruments to accompany the Laguna Beach Ukulele Academy as they perform songs guaranteed to spread holiday cheer . The garden committee will provide beverages and songbooks .
Join Supervisor Foley for a walk at the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley invites the public to lace up their sneakers for a Wellness Wednesday Walk in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park , Dec . 13 at 9 a . m . The walk will be a beautiful , guided 1.5-mile route along Mary ’ s Trail to the Barbara ’ s Lake Trail . The Orange County Parks Interpretive team will provide attendees with fun facts all about the park . Meet at the Nix Nature Center located at 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd , Laguna Beach , 92651 .
Patriots Day Parade Junior Citizens of the Year announced
The Laguna Beach High School staff has chosen seniors Elaina Seybold and Tyler Palino as the Junior Citizens of the Year for the 57th Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade on Saturday , March 2 , 2024 . They will join Grand Marshal Captain Rick Shoemaker , Honored Patriot Colonel Richard Seitz , Citizen of the Year Karyn Philippsen , Artist of the Year Mike Tauber and Athlete of the Year Brayden Belden .
The Patriots Day Parade is a 501c3 nonprofit , and donations are welcome .
For information on entering the parade or sponsoring a program ad , email Sandi Werthe at shworthy @ cox . net .
LB Democratic Club announces community food drive to benefit Laguna Food Pantry
The Laguna Beach Democratic Club ( LBDC ) will hold a community food drive on Dec . 9 to benefit the Laguna Food Pantry . The effort will focus on collecting peanut butter and tuna , two popular , shelf-stable proteins .
Donors may drive up and drop items off curbside with club volunteers on Saturday , Dec . 9 , from 9 a . m . to noon at the entry gate to Bluebird Park , 772 Cress Street , Laguna Beach . Coffee , voter registration and club membership information will be available . Monetary donations to the pantry are also welcome at lagunafoodpantry . org .
In addition , the club announced it will hold its first 2024 meeting on Thursday , Jan . 25 , 2024 . The LBDC will gather from 5 to 7:30 p . m . at Zinc Café and Market , 350 Ocean Avenue . The suggested donation is $ 20 , which includes two drink tickets and heavy hors d ’ oeuvres . This event is open to all members and not-yet-members who may join the LBDC for $ 35 for the new calendar year .
To join or renew a 2024 membership , visit thelbdems . com .
Annual Holiday New Coats for Kids Drive for the Fifth District runs through Dec . 18
Join Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley in her 15th Annual Holiday New Coats for Kids Drive for the Fifth District . The drive kicked off on Nov . 15 and continues through Monday , Dec . 18 . The Supervisor seeks donations of new coats in kids and youth sizes to help children and teenagers across the
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