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“ Our Town , Our Paper ” lagunabeachindy . com MAY 17 , 2024 | Volume XXI , Issue 20

New Laguna Beach Run Club Hits the Ground Running

By Clara Beard | LB Indy
Runners from all over Orange County are lacing up their Hokas and headed to Laguna Beach to start their Sundays with a three-mile run along the coastline , followed by a dip at nearby Crescent Bay and free coffee courtesy of Jebediah Coffee .
Founded by locals Tyler Willardson , Richard Zack and Ethan Staus , the Laguna Beach Run Club is a new meet-up group dedicated to promoting fitness , camaraderie and appreciation for Laguna ’ s coastal surroundings .
Since its start last month , the club has seen a growing number of runners of all abilities take on the three-mile loop , which starts at Catch Surf , winds down toward Main Beach and then back to the surf shop .
“ It ’ s a win-win for everyone ,” said Zack , who manages Catch Surf . “ You can walk , run , cut the route short or
RUN CLUB , PAGE 13
The Laguna Beach Run Club meets each Sunday at 9 a . m . at Catch Surf in north Laguna . Photos by Josh Bell

Village Laguna ’ s Charm House Tour on the Horizon

Two LBHS students Selected as National Merit Scholarship Winners

By LB Indy Staff The National Merit Scholarship Corporation ( NMSC ) announced this year ’ s winners of the $ 2,500 scholarship awarded to 2,500 students nationwide , including Laguna Beach High School students Keira Hundhausen and Christopher Herkins .
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition for high school students , offering recognition and college scholarships . It began in 1955 and is conducted by NMSC , a nonprofit organization that operates without government assistance . High school students in the United States enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test . This test serves as an initial screening for over 1.3 million entrants annually .
“ I am always impressed by the number of National Merit semi-finalists and finalists LBHS has year in and year out ,” LBHS Principal Jason Allemann said . “ These students represent a remarkable level of academic achievement and consistent hard work , and they will certainly make a significant impact at any college or university fortunate enough to
By Clara Beard | LB Indy
Laguna Beach is filled with beautiful , charming , and unique homes . Only a tiny portion of those are seen frequently from the well-traveled streets — others are hidden in canyon nooks away from the beaten path . Some of these hidden treasures will be featured in Village Laguna ’ s Charm House Tour , to be held on Sunday , May 19 , beginning at noon
and ending at 5 p . m .
The tour begins in front of the Festival of Arts grounds at 650 Laguna Canyon Road . Buses depart between noon and 3 p . m . Visiting all the houses usually takes two to three hours . Tickets are $ 70 pre-sale and $ 80 the day of the tour . Tickets may be purchased at villagelaguna . org .
Village Laguna invites attendees
CHARM HOUSE TOUR , PAGE 22
This year ’ s Charm House Tour will focus on homes located on Laguna Canyon Road . Photo courtesy of Village Laguna
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