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ekphrastic writing ) and they also visited the FOA South Gallery this spring to see selected work that will be new to the festival this year . When the festival opened earlier this month , the group went to see all the work in person .

“ Now in its third year , this project has become a popular tradition with our writers and FOA artists ,” said Third Street president Amy Dechary . “ We love sharing ekphrastic writing with the public .”

A team of editors will judge the writing , and selected pieces will be presented by the authors at a public reading at the Festival grounds on Sunday , Aug . 25 , from 11:30 a . m . to 1:30 p . m . The community is invited to the reading and the reception that follows .

The nonprofit group ’ s book will be available for sale on Aug . 25 , during the event . All proceeds from the book are then donated to the Artists Fund Hardship Grant , which awards scholarships for FOA artists in need . Last year over $ 1,000 was donated to this worthy cause . The project is made possible by a generous grant of $ 3,400 from the Festival of Arts Foundation .

“ We ’ re honored and very appreciative to receive this grant as it will enable Third Street Writers to bridge the literary arts with the outstanding visual arts showcased at the Festival of Arts ,” said Dechary . The FOA Foundation , which operates independently from the Festival of Arts , awards annual grants to local nonprofit arts organizations . To date , the Festival of Arts along with the Foundation have awarded nearly $ 3 million in grants to the art community in Laguna Beach .

“ We are very fortunate in Laguna to be surrounded by such talented artists and their fantastic creations ,” said Theresa Keegan , vice president of Third Street Writers . “ This is an opportunity for Laguna ’ s writers to celebrate Laguna ’ s artists . And , in the process we also contribute to a worthwhile cause . It really is a win-win .”

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or the public . His voice is critical in upholding some balance on the council where Mayor Sue Kempf ’ s views often dominate the decision .

Will Whalen run for re-election ? In many ways , he has been the voice of moderation . Will other candidates surface in the few days remaining ? What will be their leadership on issues like the Neighborhood Congregational Church housing proposal , the Promenade , a new downtown parking garage , management of tourist impacts and generation of income from visitors , preservation of Laguna ’ s historic and charming character , protecting and enhancing neighborhoods , saving and planting trees , future ownership and changes to Laguna Canyon Road , management of the Community Development Department and other departments at City Hall , fire protection and public safety , finances and the status of the city treasurer and on and on .

Tune in to Cox Channel 852 or the city ’ s YouTube channel for our next council meeting on Aug . 13 . By that time , the slate of candidates should be established . However , if one or more incumbents don ’ t file by Aug . 9 , the filing date for others will be extended to Aug . 14 . Following that , there will be ample community candidate forums so that we can all interact with the candidates . Time to stop just worrying and get involved .

Ann Christoph is a former mayor , city councilmember and current member of the Village Laguna and South Laguna Civic Association boards .

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Wednesday , July 24 Possession of metal knuckles , narcotics . Jimmy Kith , 30 , of Long Beach was arrested on suspicion of possessing metal knuckles , possessing a controlled narcotic . He was held without bail .

Carrying a loaded firearm not registered to the owner , possessing narcotics . Veasna Phal , 30 , of Long Beach , was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm not registered to the owner , possessing narcotics and substances similar to toluene , and possessing controlled substances while armed . He was held without bail .

Disorderly conduct . Steven Michael Slenk , 68 , was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct due to alcohol . He was held on a $ 500 bail .

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