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TODAY

CHILDREN IN NEED

Diane DeBilzan Gallery will celebrate its first anniversary with a

benefit event for the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center.

Artist William DeBilzan will present a new body of work specifically

for the evening and former New York City ballet dancer Treva Swersky

will perform. The event, co-sponsored by David Rickey Sport,

Emporio-Optic, Vertical Restaurant and Modernage Printing, will take

place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 224 Forest Ave. Tickets are $25 and

reservations are highly recommended. Information: (714) 543-4333,

ext. 503. Web: www.brightfutures4kids.org.

SATURDAY

FOREIGN AND INDIE

FILM SERIES

Regency Theatres will present “The Mesmerist,” a spooky comedy

based on an Edgar Allan Poe story and set in 1954. A doctor convinces

a dying man’s family to let him to put the man in a trance as he

takes his final breaths. The film will show at 11 a.m. today and Sunday at the Laguna South Coast Cinema, 162 S. Coast Highway. Ticket

Prices are $8 for adults and $5.50 for seniors and children.

Information: (949) 497-1220

THE CRUCIBLE

Laguna Beach High School’s Park Avenue Players will present Arthur

Miller’s “The Crucible.” Directed by Mark Dressler and Brandon

Leighton, the play explores the parallels between Senator McCarthy

and the House Un-American Activities Committee’s crusade against

supposed communist sympathizers and the earlier horror of the Salem

witch trials. The play will show at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 21, 22 and 23;

and at 3 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Artists’ Theatre. Tickets will be on

sale one hour before each performance. General seating is $5 for

students and $10 for adults. The theatre is at 650 Park Ave.

Information: (949) 494-2527.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Laguna Beach High School will host a holiday boutique from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. in the main quad at 625 Park Ave. Items will include

accessories, purses, home decor and more.

TASTING FAIR

Wild Oats will make available a wide variety of Thanksgiving meals

and turkeys from noon to 4 p.m. Shoppers can conveniently place

orders for the upcoming holiday. Wild Oats is at 283 Broadway.

Information: (949) 376-7888.

ART WORKS BY

FITZ MAURICE

Len’s Wine Cite will feature new collections of work by painter,

Fitz Maurice and sculptor, Nick Hernandez, Maurice will introduce her

latest series of drawings and oil on canvas paintings in a collection

called, “Tree Series.” Hernandez will feature 15 of his hand-carved

wood sculptures. The collection will be available through Jan. 7,

2003. Len’s Wine Cite is at 303 Broadway St. Information: (949)

497-2234.

MONDAY

THANKSGIVING

MENU PLANNING

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Thanksgiving

from the Heartland.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare

dishes such as mustard rubbed turkey with mushroom gravy, blue lake

beans in creamy mustard sauce, twice-baked potatoes with goat cheese

and chives and French apple tart. The class costs $65 per person, per

class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast Highway, Suite 7.

Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinary arts.com.

COB COTTAGES

The Permaculture Institute of Southern California will host

authors, Ianto Evans and Linda Smileybook who will sign and discuss

their book, “The Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical

Guide to Building a Cob Cottage.” The event show will begin at 7 p.m.

at the Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave. A donation of $3 is suggested

and books will be available. Information: (949) 494-5843. Web:

www.deatech.com/ cobcottage

TUESDAY

APPLE SAMPLING

Shoppers can sample all varieties of apples at Wild Oats from noon

to 3 p.m. A great event for selecting the right apple for apple pie

recipes. Wild Oats is at 283 Broadway. Information: (949) 376-7888.

RAW FOOD WORKSHOP

Wild Oats will host a cooking demonstration and education on

“living raw” using natural and organic food from 5 to 7 p.m. at 283

Broadway. Information: (949) 376-7888.

WEDNESDAY

CHAMBER MIXER

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly mixer

at Fuse Interactive starting at 5:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassadors will

introduce members to the others in attendance and everyone will have

to enter drawings for prizes. The interactive design firm is at 775

Laguna Canyon Road. Members are $3 and nonmembers $6. Information:

(949) 494-1018, ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeach chamber.org.

THURSDAY

WELLNESS AND

NUTRITION WORKSHOP

Wild Oats will host a workshop that will teach participants about

nutrition and the art of cooking from 5 to 7 p.m. at 283 Broadway.

Information: (949) 376-7888.

NOV. 22

FALL MARKETPLACE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Top of the World PTA will host its third annual boutique from 2 to

5 p.m. The event will feature hand-made jewelry, artworks, gourmet

gifts, fashion wear, designer handbags, custom bedding, home decor,

candles, home craft items and projects, cosmetics, fragrance and

botanical items and more. The school is at 21601 Treetop Lane.

Information: Kristen Purll at (949) 497-3842.

NOV. 23

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL WINTER FANTASY

The show will offer Santa, snow, holiday entertainment, outdoor

cafes and more starting today. Laguna residents are admitted for free

from 3 to 7 p.m. Mayor Wayne Baglin will light the community tree at

5 p.m. and the Top of the World Elementary School Honor Choir will

provide entertainment. The festival grounds will be open from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24, Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8 and

Dec. 14 and 15. The festival is at 935 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-3030. Web: www.sawdustartfestival.org.

FAMILY HANUKKAH

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Family

Hanukkah.” Starting at 6 p.m., participants will prepare dishes such

as sweet and white potato latkes with shallot cream, homemade

applesauce and Israeli tomato and egg frittata. The class costs $95

per person, per class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast

Highway, Suite 7. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

HEART AND ARTERY SCREENINGS

Wild Oats will host Cardio Vision to provide a five-minute

noninvasive test that will check arteries for blockages. The test

will also provide a report on the condition of arteries, check for

blood and pulse pressure, arrhythmia and heart rate. The screenings

will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cost $25 at 283 Broadway

St. Information: (949) 376-7888.

NOV. 24

THE ESTHER

WELLS COLLECTION

The gallery will celebrate a new exhibit of work by painter Steven

DeLair titled “Art In View.” A reception will take place from 1 to 4

p.m. Nov. 24 at 1390 S. Coast Highway. The exhibit will run through

Dec. 22. Information: (949) 494-2497. Web: www.estherwells

collection.com.

NOV. 27

LOTION BAR

Shoppers can sample a variety of lotions and soaps at Wild Oats

from noon to 5 p.m. A great event for selecting the right apple for

apple pie recipes. Wild Oats is at 283 Broadway St. Information:

(949) 376-7888.

NOV. 28

THANKSGIVING

IN THE PARK

For more than 15 years, Laguna Beach has celebrated Thanksgiving

in Bluebird Park. The tradition will continue starting at noon.

Everyone is invited to bring a traditional or nontraditional dish.

Plates, silverware, napkins, etc., will be provided by the Cross

Cultural Council and the Laguna Resource Center. Bluebird Park is at

Cress and Summit streets. Information: David (949) 497-3936.

NOV. 30

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

BD’s Crystal and Gifts will host an exclusive presentation of the

new Swarovski Paradise Line in celebration of its 23rd year of doing

business in Laguna. The new line will consist of the broaches, pins,

objects and scarves that make up the Garden of Eden. Champagne and

hors d’oeuvres will be served from noon to 8 p.m. at 1492 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 497-3033.

DEC. 4

MEET THE AUTHOR

Latitude 33 Bookshop will host Roger Housden, author of “Chasing

Rumi: A Fable About Finding the Heart’s True Desire” as part of its

Meet the Authors book signing series. The bookshop is at 311 Ocean

Ave. Information: (949) 494-5403.

DEC. 5

FIRST THURSDAY ARTWALK

Galleries all over Laguna will open their doors for monthly

cultural evening from 6 to 9 p.m. A free shuttle service will take

guests from the different galleries until 9:15 p.m. Free brochures of

all participating galleries are available at the recreation

department at city hall, 505 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-0722.

Web: www.firstthursdays artwalk.com.

HARVEST HOLIDAY MENU

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Harvest Holiday

Menu.” Starting at 6 p.m., participants will prepare dishes such as

smokey red pepper pate, baby chickens with pear and bacon and pecan

nut stuffing. The class costs $65 per person, per class. Laguna

Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast Highway, Suite 7. Information: (949)

494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

DEC. 6

TARNISHED TREASURES BOUTIQUE AND LUNCHEON

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach will host the event to benefit

charitable activities on behalf of the club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30

p.m. at 286 St. Ann’s Drive. The lunch, catered by the White House,

is $15 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Reservations are required

by Dec. 2. Information: (949) 497-1200.