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Free Birding Tour at the Hortense Miller Garden Nov . 18 at 9 a . m .
Join fellow birders and garden enthusiasts for an easy hour wildlife walk to witness the varied interactions among plants , insects , birds and wildlife at the Hortense Miller Garden in Laguna Beach . Bring binoculars and water . A tour of the Mid-Century modern residence will follow
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The Hortense Miller Garden is the perfect environment for birds of many species . The Garden offers over a dozen hillside trails and 2.5 acres of hundreds of varieties of plants and trees . There are many stairs and the trails are rugged , so wear sturdy shoes . To register online go to www . lagunabeachcity . net or call ( 949 ) 464-6645 . Must register in advance to participate . Space is limited .
WHO DO YOU WANT RUNNING LAGUNA – DEEP POCKET DEVELOPERS OR RESIDENTS ?
Unfortunately , money can corrupt .
And when we see an outrageous amount of developers ’ money being injected into Laguna ’ s politics , it ' s time to pay attention .
One of several pro-development PACs has raised over $ 200,000 to defeat residentfavoring measures and City Council candidates who are opposed to overdevelopment .
Their goal ? To get candidates elected who will fast-track development projects with little to no restraint and without regard for residents ’ quality of life or retaining Laguna ’ s historic charm . Yes , more cars , bars , DUIs , and parking structures residents will pay for .
Your vote can change this . Please vote wisely .
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Annual Sports Swap at Thurston Middle School on Nov . 5
Thurston Middle School is hosting a sports swap Nov . 5 from 8 a . m . to 2 p . m .
Please donate unused sports gear and equipment for this fun community event and fundraiser that supports students at Thurston Middle School . To make donations , please call or text Prue
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Wyman , Sports Swap Chair , at ( 347 ) 781-3788 . Donations can be dropped off , or volunteers can pick up donated items from homes and businesses . Students earn community service credits for participating . This is a project of the PTA , so all donations are 100 % tax-deductible . Unsold items will be donated to the Laguna Beach Boys & Girls Club .
Boos Blast and Whine Bar on Oct . 31
Join No Square Theatre this Halloween , from 6 p . m . to 9 p . m . for some treats ( and some tricks ). Kids on the lawn . Grown-ups on stage . We ’ re dying to see you there for candy and drinks ! No Square Theatre , 384 Legion St , Laguna Beach .
Anneliese Schools to exhibit Mbuti tribe rare photograph and artifacts collection starting Nov . 6
On Nov . 6 , Anneliese Schools will be exhibiting a rare photographic and artifacts collection depicting the Mbuti tribe , hunter-gatherers of the Congo rainforest . This collection was originally headed for the Smithsonian , but the school was given the special opportunity to acquire it from the Tribal Trust Foundation and use it for its cultural awareness programming . This will be a free event for the public to come see a moving , museum-grade exhibit and learn more about the tribe from Tribal Trust Founder and author , Barbara Savage .
Kelp Forest Klean-up Day on Nov . 6
Numerous nonprofits are collaborating to host a “ Kelp Forest Klean-up Day ” on Sunday , Nov . 6 at 8 a . m .
Those interested in the event should plan to meet at the kelp forest north of Main Beach . SUPs and kayaks will be available for participants .
Supporting organizations include Project O , Laguna Bluebelt , Laguna Ocean Foundation , OC CoastKeeper , and La Vida Laguna .
According to National Geographic , “ Scientists call these fast-growing underwater forests the ‘ sequoias of the sea ’ for their ability to store large amounts of carbon dioxide . By absorbing CO2 in the surrounding water , seaweed decreases acidification that can kill marine life . Through photosynthesis , kelp forests boost oxygen levels in the ocean while helping protect the coast from erosion by reducing the speed and size of waves .”
And those are just a few of the reasons that keeping kelp healthy is good for everyone – remember , kelp , it needs someone , not just anyone – you !
For more information , email Wendy Berube at wendy @ lagunaoceanfoundation . org .
A City-Wide Volunteer Day Nov . 19
Love Laguna Beach , a community-wide volunteer day , provides the opportunity for community members to make a difference in the community . The kick off event will be held from 8 a . m . to 9 a . m . with projects that go until noon . Volunteers will participate in projects that include : clean-up of Main
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