4 lagunabeachindy . com AUGUST 9 , 2024

IN AND AROUND LAGUNA BEACH

TAILS AT TWILIGHT : A NIGHT OF ART , ANIMALS , AND FUN AT LAGUNA ART-A-FAIR Laguna Art-A-Fair invites the public to Tails at Twilight , a fundraising event to benefit local animal advocacy groups . The event will be held Thursday , Aug . 22 , from 5 p . m . to 8 p . m . and will feature an evening of artistic expression , tail-wagging excitement and even some puppy kisses .

Enjoy animal-themed art , live music and games for all ages , including Pup-Putt and Pin the Tail on the Doggie . A puppy kissing booth will also be available for cuddling with furry friends , and the venue ’ s restaurant will offer a special doggie-themed happy hour menu . Representatives of participating nonprofit organizations will also take the stage to share their missions and achievements .

Nonprofit organizations interested in participating can contact Laguna Art-A-Fair for more information . Volunteers are also welcome to help with set-up , games and clean-up .

Discounted tickets are available online for $ 8 . Proceeds from the event will support the critical work of Laguna Art-A-Fair ’ s partner animal organizations in caring for animals in need .

The Laguna Art-A-Fair features 113 award-winning fine artists and artisans from around the world . Two-dimensional media include oil , acrylic , watercolor , mixed media , encaustic , pastel , charcoal , colored pencil , photography , and printmaking . Three-dimensional media include jewelry , ceramics , glass , mirrors , fiber art , woodcraft , sculpture , gourds and more . Laguna Art-A-Fair is located at 777 Laguna Canyon Road .

A puppy kissing booth will be available for cuddling with furry friends during Tails at Twilight at Laguna Art-A-Fair on Aug . 22 . Photo courtesy of Art-A-Fair

Jennifer Adnams and Fred Whitaker . Scott Baugh is the Republican candidate for the CA Congress District 47 , Jennifer Adnams is running for CUSD Trustee for Area 1 , and Fred Whitaker is the Chairman of the OCGOP . Baugh will update attendees on his very competitive race . Baugh ’ s organization has developed a great outreach campaign . Adnams has 30-plus years as an educator and will share her insights into the current state of our schools and her vision . Fred Whitaker has led the OCGOP since 2015 . He will discuss what the organization is doing to support GOP candidates and the active ground game they have developed . The meeting will also discuss the group ’ s “ Get Out the Vote ” initiative . The event will start with a 5 p . m . Social Hour upstairs in the newly remodeled Ivan ’ z House and the meeting will start at 6 p . m . downstairs in the Parrot Room . Attendees can mingle with fellow conservatives and enjoy

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VILLAGE LAGUNA ZOOM MEETING NEXT THURSDAY Village Laguna is holding a community meeting on Zoom on Thursday , Aug . 15 , at 6:30 p . m . Presenters will cover important local topics : The proposed 72-unit apartment complex on St Ann ’ s Drive and the swimming pool at the high school , the impact of the Promenade on local merchants and concerns about overtourism and our resident-elected city treasurer . The Zoom link will be posted on the Village Laguna website : villagelaguna . org or email a request to VillageLagunainfo @ gmail . com . All are welcome .

the UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders ( UCI MIND ), will discuss the history and prevalence of Alzheimer ’ s disease , how to implement healthy lifestyle practices to protect the brain as we age , reduce risk for memory problems later in life , and the importance of research participation .

Another lively performance by the Laguna Beach Community JaZz band , featuring talented Ginger Hatfield on vocals will be held Wednesday , Aug . 14 , at 6:30 p . m . Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy great music with fellow jazz lovers in the cool of the evening .

To satisfy the wanderlust of the armchair adventurer , retired neuroscientist and long-time Laguna resident Ursula Staubli will present a lively video of her South African adventures on Aug . 27 at 1:30 p . m . This edition of Susi Q ’ s Shared Adventures promises to be a scintillating example of how much fun active retirees can have .

Fearless Staubli hiked and biked the rugged shorelines of two oceans , ventured into rainforests , hung out with African penguins and ostriches and enjoyed meeting with a wide range of South Africans , immersing herself in its diverse cultures .

SUSI Q SEPTEMBER EVENTS Mark your calendars for September events and classes . On Sept . 5 at 2 p . m . enjoy Calling All Nature Lovers , a presentation by Laguna Canyon Foundation and Crystal Cove detailing the many events and volunteer opportunities that exist for nature lovers in our community .

On Sept . 12 , the dynamic duo of podcaster , short story writer and columnist Marrie Stone and founder of Third Street Writers Rina Palumbo will offer an eight-week class on flash writing entitled Keep It Short : Telling Stories in Flash Format .

Flash is short form writing of no more than 1,200 words that packs the same punch as its much longer relatives . It ’ s a complex narrative in condensed form . Limited to eight participants , the series takes place on Thursdays for eight weeks . The fee is $ 160 .

The Susi Q , located at 380 Third Street , offers a wide range of educational and fun programs , classes and clubs for older adults —

Village Laguna has been guiding our community towards keeping a picturesque and quaint town with parks , open space , a protected coast , charming neighborhoods and a unique downtown .

We care deeply about preserving the beauty of our town and coastline , so we endorse candidates who share our love for Laguna .

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