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Sally ’ s Fund fills the gap created by OC ACCESS drivers ’ strike
Last week , drivers for paratransit provider OC ACCESS went on strike , stranding elderly and disabled commuters across Orange County .
OCTA warned riders to expect delays and to plan alternate travel arrangements . Luckily for Laguna residents , alternate transportation options are readily available .
“ Riders can get where they need to go thanks to Sally ’ s Fund ,” said executive shutterstock . com / by Justin _ Krug
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@ sawdustflooring shutterstock . com / by CapturePB director Rachael Berger . “ We are a small , independent nonprofit that provides door-to-door , escorted weekday transportation by trained drivers . People who use our service love our compassionate , personalized approach . Many of our regular users become like family and take advantage of our monthly outings and group shopping trips , in addition to other services that Access OC can ’ t provide .”
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Upcoming Laguna Bluebelt Coalition events
Laguna ’ s abalone will be the central theme for several upcoming events coordinated by the Laguna Bluebelt Coalition . Acclaimed marine biologist and author Ann Vileisis will discuss her recent research and book at the Suzi Q Laguna Beach Community Center at 4 p . m . on May 30 . Joining the lecture , Laguna ’ s “ Kelp lady ” Nancy Caruso , will share her ten years of abalone research and surveys . Abalone and sea life will
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also be prominent stars in the 12th Annual Laguna Bluebelt Photo Contest and upcoming Laguna KelpFest 2023 . Register for the free event at registration @ thesusiq . org . More information is available on the Susi Q website .
The 12th Annual Laguna Bluebelt Photo Contest is open for submissions of images captured over the past year . The submission deadline is July 7 , with an artist reception later at the Laguna College Art & Design Gallery .
The Bluebelt Photo Contest highlights and celebrates Laguna ’ s Citywide network of marine protected areas connected together as a Bluebelt for sea life restoration serving as a nursery supporting regional fisheries from Dana Point and Newport Beach . Photo contest rules for submission can be found at contest . lagunabluebelt . org .
On June 3 at Main Beach , the 13th Annual Laguna KelpFest , sponsored by the Laguna Ocean Foundation , will celebrate and educate visitors about the important contributions Laguna ’ s Kelp Forests play in providing a home for sea life and mitigating the effects of climate change by sequestering carbon and shading the sea floor to cool rising sea temperatures - a necessary step in addressing sea level rise . More information about KelpFest is available at www . lagunaoceanfoundation . org .
American Legion Auxiliary Poppies Available by Donation
The American Legion Auxiliary supports veterans organizations with donations received in exchange for the red paper poppies they distribute at this time of year . The poppy was made the Legion ’ s official memorial flower in 1920 and that of the American Legion Auxiliary in 1921 .
Last year , nearly $ 2 million was collected nationally from poppy distributions and allocated to disabled or hospitalized veterans . Your donation to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 222 makes it possible for them to continue to support veterans ’ projects including those at V . A . Hospitals , the Bob Hope U . S . O . at John Wayne Airport , as well as helping Camp Pendleton families and our troops overseas . Those who would like to receive poppies can mail a donation to ALA Unit 222 , P . O . Box 517 , Laguna Beach , CA 92652 or contact Sandi Werthe at shworthy @ cox . net or phone ( 949 ) 494-6016 .
TBD Gallery and Studios Opens Its Doors to the Art Community
Laguna Beach has a new addition to its growing art scene . TBD Studios & Gallery , located in the heart of Laguna Canyon , is now open to the public . The gallery is the latest venture from TBD Studios , which has been providing creative services and social media management to small businesses in the area .
TBD Gallery features a diverse range of contemporary art from emerging and established artists . Their inaugural
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