4 lagunabeachindy . com MARCH 24 , 2023 Town Crier
IN AND AROUND LAGUNA BEACH
Laguna high school students walk for water this Sunday
Laguna Beach has a history of being a waterwise community , so it ’ s not surprising 25 of Laguna ’ s high school students have taken that motto to heart by “ Walking for Water .” Last year , the $ 100,000 they raised helped underwrite the costs of building six freshwater wells in West Africa and India . This year , organizers of the next walking event , which will be held on March 26 at the Laguna Beach High School track , hope to raise even more money .
“ The “ Walking for Water ” project is a nonprofit organization with local roots here and in Virginia ,” founder Susan Hough said . “ I ’ m so proud of what so many high school students have been able to accomplish .
None of the work in West Africa or India could have been possible without the proceeds from previous annual walks . Through this project , we engage youth to care for the world around them .”
Charitable donations to the March 26 walk , which begins at noon and ends at 3 p . m ., will help pay for new wells in Togo , Africa .
Supporters can register for the 5 or 10K walk and encourage friends and families to donate in their name or pledge support to those already signed up to walk .
Families with young children are encouraged to attend the walk . Face painting and games will be available , along with opportunities to meet with the high school students
Some of the Laguna Beach High School Students behind the Walking for Water fundraising event , which will be held this Sunday at noon . Photo / Susan Hough
who are behind the event .
“ If you can ’ t attend the walk , the students and I encourage you to help by donating to www . wisdomspring . org ,” Hough said .
Orange County author Randy Kraft to launch Off Season , her new novel set in Laguna Beach , with April 2 reading and discussion
Former journalist Randy Kraft will launch her third novel , Off Season , at a reading and book talk on Sunday , April 2 , at 4 p . m . at the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center , 235 Forest Avenue . Admission is $ 20 and includes a copy of the book . Net proceeds will go to the Center to support literary events .
Set in Laguna Beach in the winter months leading up to the pandemic , the story follows three couples at different stages of their relationships – steadfast , dependent , and divorced .
Kraft has been writing fiction for nearly 20 years . She also writes book reviews and coaches aspiring writers . She holds a master ’ s degree in writing and an MBA . As a journalist , she wrote for regional and national magazines and local newsweeklies , including the Laguna Beach Independent . As a communications and fundraising strategist , she has worked with several local nonprofit organizations , including
Friendship Shelter , the Laguna Food Pantry , and Laguna Beach Seniors , Inc .
The painting on the book cover is by Laguna Beach artist Tracey Moscaritolo .
Doors open at 3:30 p . m . Tickets can be purchased in advance at lbculturalartscenter . org .
LOCA presents big thirtieth birthday bash this Sunday
LOCA Arts Education invites all art lovers to a birthday bash fundraising event to celebrate 30 years of LOCA ’ s service in Laguna Beach . Festivities will take place on this Sunday , March 26 from 4 to 7 p . m . at Bridge Hall at Neighborhood Congregational Church .
Partygoers will enjoy gourmet foods , wine , and festive games for grownups , including a bash-the-pinata and a “ Laguna Gothic ” photo booth inspired by Grant Wood ’ s American Gothic painting . The photo booth , created by artists Cindy Fletcher and Lisa Mansour , will be a life-size mural to step into and pose in .
“ We ’ ll have fun costume pieces to wear , including a Frida Khalo headpiece and eyebrows ,” Fletcher said . “ It ’ s a place to play and have a laugh during the party .”
Mike Tauber and Joy Vansell will run the musical cakewalk contest and Sharbie Higuchi will call the winners .
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