Catmosphere Laguna Foundation and LB Animal Shelter Adoption Events Feb . 18 and Feb . 25

On Saturday , Feb . 18 from 11 am to 2 pm Catmosphere Laguna cats and kittens will be up for adoption at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter , 20612 Laguna Canyon Road .

The following weekend , Feb . 25 from 10 am to 3 pm Catmosphere Laguna cats and kittens will be featured for adoption at Gelson ’ s Laguna Beach location , 30922 Pacific Coast Highway .

Catmosphere Laguna Foundation introduced Orange County ’ s first Cat Café & Lounge . Catmosphere Laguna Rescue is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) non-profit feline rescue that serves Laguna Beach and the surrounding communities every day of the week and is dedicated to finding forever homes for homeless , relinquished , abandoned and special-needs cats and kittens . Laguna Beach has long been known and loved for its artistic community and embrace of nature in all its forms . Catmosphere Laguna Foundation enhances and strengthens that reputation in its mission to prevent cruelty to animals by rescuing , fostering , and assisting in public adoptions and awareness of the plight of homeless felines . Our adoption events are fun

for the whole family with snacks and giveaways for all – volunteer opportunities are available .

Catmosphere Laguna Foundation may be contacted at ( 949 ) 619- MEOW ( 6369 ) or teamfeline @ catmospherelaguna . com . Adoption event dates continue monthly throughout 2023 , including Feb . 18 , April 15 , June 17 , Aug . 19 , Oct . 21 , and year end holiday events . Gelson ’ s Laguna Beach and Catmosphere Laguna Adoption Event dates are Feb . 25 , May 27 , Aug . 26 , Oct . 28 , and year end holiday events .

Crystal Cove State Park “ Arches and Caves ” Hike on Feb . 18

Join a park naturalist on Feb . 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm as they attempt to explain the origin of our coastline ’ s arches and caves of Crystal Cove State Park ’ s Little Treasure Cove . The hike meets at the bulletin board in parking lot # 1 and will go around the headlands , so expect some moderate scrambling on sharp rocks . For balance , a walking stick or trekking poles could be useful . For directions , from PCH , turn coastward at the Newport Coast Drive stoplight , right at the kiosk , pass Parking Lot # 2 and on to the end . There is a $ 15 day-use parking fee . It ’ s an adventurous and

photogenic hike along a seldom-visited shoreline .

Laguna Craft Guild Exhibit on Main Beach This Sunday and Next

The Laguna Craft Guild will be exhibiting on the cobblestones at Main Beach on consecutive Sundays Feb . 12 and Feb . 19 . Come find a treasure , enjoy our little town , and meet local artists .

GLBGOP Member ’ s Meeting Feb . 23 at Mozambique

Calling all conservatives . Greater Laguna Beach GOP – The GLBGOP ’ s Members ’ Meeting is happening on Feb . 23 at Mozambique Restaurant . The event will start with a 5 pm social hour in the Shebeen Bar and the meeting will start at 6 pm in the Boma Room , with the speakers starting at 6:15 pm . Attendees can enjoy Mozambique ’ s wonderful food and beverages . We have two great speakers scheduled : Janet Nguyen – CA State Senator for the 36th District and Scott Baugh – Candidate for CA 47th Congressional District . The GLBGOP will discuss the 2022 election results and what worked and what didn ’ t . Please RSVP at www . glbgop . com / upcomingevents .

African American / Black History Events This Month

Rebecca Lindsey invites everyone to participate inupcoming African American History events . There is a gentle contribution taken at the door . All events will be held at St . Mary ’ s Episcopal Church , 428 Park Ave . Laguna Beach , from 6 to 8 p . m .

Today – Resistance

Who were the African American soldiers called who served in the western frontier in 1866 ? Next , what did Black Americans need to carry during Jim Crow when traveling across the deep south ?

If you missed either of these questions , no worries . This Friday , you will learn much more about these and other “ oppressive ” types of institutions , and how “ resistance ” stood up , took a stand , and fought back ( without violence ).

Feb . 24 - Expression through Celebration

Feb . 24 is set aside to celebrate the 97th year of African American history . All multi-ethnic art will be exhibited for your enjoyment , and Laguna Beach saxophonist Reggie will

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