ages . Submissions are accepted from April 1 to 30 . A public reading of the winning poems will be held on June 3 at 11 a . m . Poets can submit their work , or get more information about the contest , by emailing Laguna Beach Library at ocpl . lagunabeach @ occr . ocgov . com . The library asks applicants include the following information : name , address , phone number and indicate grade level or adult .

Tickets are selling out fast for Susi Q ’ s “ Evening with an Author ” featuring Susan Straight Tickets are selling out fast for “ An Evening with an Author ,” featuring renowned novelist Susan Straight at the nonprofit Susi Q Center . The event takes place on March 29 from 5 to 7 p . m ., with doors opening at 4:30 p . m . for attendees who want to network while sipping wine and enjoying light hors d ’ oeuvres before the program .

Esteemed arts columnist , published short-story writer and podcaster Marrie Stone will be in conversation with Straight , who is renowned for her entertaining and insightful novels portraying the life and times of Southern California ’ s ethnically mixed communities .

The event is the first in a series of “ Evenings with an Author ” planned for the Susi Q . Author Janelle Brown is slated for June 6 and novelist Lisa See will be featured on Sept . 13 .

Straight ’ s most recent best-seller , Mecca , is included in the $ 25 cost of the program .

“ We like to think of the Susi Q as

the place where the generations meet ,” said Nadia Babayi , executive director , “ and this event is a good example of programming that attracts every age group . We ’ re thrilled at the response .”

Laguna Beach Seniors operates the Susi Q , which was partly established to enable older adults to “ age in place .”

“ In Laguna Beach , ‘ aging in place ’ means you ’ re supported in your lifestyle and your own home as the years tick by , instead of feeling the need to move to a senior community ,” Babayi said . “ In that same vein , we encourage all age groups to attend our programs so that older adults don ’ t feel isolated from the community at large .”

Register online for “ An Evening with an Author ” at www . thesusiq . org and click on Classes . Participants can RSVP by phone by calling ( 949 ) 715-8105 or emailing christineb @ thesusiq . org .

The Susi Q offers various educational and fun programs , classes and clubs for older adults – though all ages are welcome . The Susi Q ’ s Care Management Department provides free consultation , education and practical resources for vulnerable seniors , enabling them to stay safe , informed , and independent . More information on The Susi Q can be found by visiting www . thesusiq . org .

Rotary Club Now Accepting Grant Applications

The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach is now accepting applications for community grants from non-profit organizations that offer programs and projects within the city , in the areas of

health and human services , education , arts and culture , civic and community services . The club will accept applications through March 31 through its website at www . lagunabeachrotary . com . The grants will be awarded in late May .

The club ’ s community grant program is funded by Rotary Club events held throughout the year , including the Laguna Beach Car Show . Grant applications are evaluated on financial need and the impact to the community .

To learn more about the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach or become a member , visit the club ’ s website lagunabeachrotary . org .

Mimi & Rae to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting On Friday , March 24 , at 5:30 p . m ., the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes the public to attend a oneyear anniversary celebration with a ribbon cutting at Mimi & Rae apparel store .

“ Upon the completion of our first year serving Laguna Beach and surrounding cities and visitors , we are pleased to become a member of an organization that supports the community , small businesses , entrepreneurs , and arts ,” owner Mimi Lawhon said .

Mimi & Rae will be offering attendees 25 % off their entire purchase . There will be a drawing to win a $ 150 gift card . Mimi & Rae is located at 664 S Coast Hwy , Laguna Beach . Mimi & Rae will also be providing wine ,

snacks and sweets . RSVPs can be made to the director @ lagunabeachchamber . org .

Laguna Art Museum March Events March 19 at 11 a . m . - Sherman Library & Gardens : A History with Jill Thrasher

Sherman Library & Gardens ’ fine art collection is traveling for the first time in 50 years . This selection of work attempts to reveal the unseen ties between individuals , land , and industry . Each artwork is an opportunity to make connections between past and present , tell a tale of local lore and notoriety and see the ties that weave California ’ s coastal and artistic communities together . Come hear Jill Thrasher , Sherman Library Director , discuss the connection between the artwork and the unique holdings of the Sherman Library .

March 26 at 10 a . m . - Feminist Art & Craftivism

In celebration of Women ’ s History Month , join the Laguna Art Museum for a lecture on feminist art presented by Katie Ruiz of The Women ’ s Museum of California . From the suffrage sashes and banners of the early 1900s to the pink knitted hats of the modern Women ’ s March movement , textiles and craft have played an important role as a messenger for women ’ s activism . By celebrating craftwork as a tool of artistic and political expression , and not only as private acts of women ’ s labor , we see how impactful women have been in our society .

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ELITE ESTATE SALE Saturday March 18 , 8:00 AM – 1:00 Ap

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NEWPORT HEIGHTS COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

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