4 lagunabeachindy . com FEBRUARY 3 , 2023
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IN AND AROUND LAGUNA BEACH
Messy Church to host love-centered activities and stories this Sunday
February brings the challenge to “ love one another ,” both friend and foe . Activities and stories will revolve around the universal nature of love . People of all ages are welcome to explore these timeless lessons on Feb . 5 , from 3 p . m . to 5 p . m . at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church , 21632 Wesley Drive . A meal is always served . A $ 5 donation per family is requested but not required . RSVP can be made to messychurch @ lbumc . org .
African American / Black History is Your History Too
African American / Black History Events begins Feb . 3 , 2023 . Rebecca Lindsey invites all of you to participate in the upcoming African American History Events . All are welcome . This 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 .
Feb . 3 - Oppression
Michael Lapsley is the virtual keynote speaker and will speak about a personal story detailing his sacrifice during apartheid . Lester Mackenzie , Pastor of St . Mary ’ s Episcopal Church , will elaborate on tonight ’ s theme , ‘ Oppression .’ Attendees are in for an authentic South African presentation , including a musical feature .
A trio of Messy Church attendees make effigies to burn , emulating the Brazilian celebration of the New Year . Messy Church welcomed the New Year with traditions from all over the world . Submitted photo .
Feb . 10 - Resistance
Rebecca Lindsey will step onto the stage and speak to the theme of ‘ resistance ,’ which is the national Black history theme . Lindsey plans on talking about her experience with the manifestation of resistance . Attendees will watch two different trailers , identify how resistance is played out in the media and compare the two movies , determining how one works through oppression using resistance . Both oppression and resistance are ethnically blind . This is a free event .
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 play music from the 70s to the 90s . He ’ ll have attendees tapping their feet , clapping hands , and moving to the groove to the sounds of his saxophone and Motown .
LCAD President to Address Residents and Environmental Group this weekend
On Feb . 6 , Steve Brittan , President and CEO of Laguna College of Art + Design ( LCAD ), will present an exciting program that will give the public insight into recent developments on the college ’ s campus , its innovative academic programs , and collaborations with industry and institutions .
Brittan has a prior extensive background in sustainable design in academia and the private sector , including creating affordable housing in large urban cities in the public sector . Neighbors of the college ’ s campus and students in high school considering a career in creative arts and design will want to attend this program .
The program will start at 5 p . m . and is being held at LCAD ’ s studio arts building at 2825 Laguna Canyon Road and is being coordinated with the Laguna Canyon Conservancy environmental group . LCAD students will direct guests to park near the building . Light refreshments will be served . The public is invited , however , space is limited . So reservations are needed . There is no admission fee . Please RSVP online at www . lagunacanyonconservancy . org / LCAD .
Laguna Beach Garden Club Monthly Meeting and Speaker Series-Special Plant & Planter Sale
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