Auditions at No Square Theatre

No Square Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of

“Pippi Longstocking” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Feb. 28 and from 5 to 8 p.m. March 1 at No Square Theatre, 1863 South

Coast Highway. The musical will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 29

and 30 and at 2 p.m. May 1. Children ages 8 to 18 are invited to

prepare a two-minute song for the audition. Audition call backs will

be held from 5 to 8 p.m. March 3. Call to make an audition

appointment at (949) 246-7701.

Women artists wanted for art show

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach is accepting applications from

local women artists who want to exhibit their work in the Woman’s

Club’s fourth annual Art Show. The deadline to apply is March 11. The

art show will be held April 17 and 24. Exhibiting artists will be

asked to donate one piece for the art auction, with the proceeds

going to benefit LOCA, an organization that teaches art to

underprivileged children. There is no cost to exhibit art and all

types of arts and crafts are eligible. Information: (949) 376-1948.

Free health lecture at Laguna Library

“Nutrition on the Run” will be the topic of a free lecture

sponsored by Health2U from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Laguna

Beach Library, 363 Glennyere St. The lecture will provide information

on how to make healthy lifestyle changes. Those who attend will

receive a free healthy shopping list for food at Trader Joe’s and the

opportunity to win a one-hour private yoga session. Information:

(949) 455-3095.

Vets sought for Patriots Day Parade

Local Vietnam veterans have reserved a position in the March 5

Patriots Day Parade, and organizers are seeking area veterans to

participate in forming a group to walk in the parade. The group has

marched in the parade since 1985. Veterans are encouraged to wear old

uniforms. The group will form between 9 and 10 a.m. near Laguna Beach

High School, 625 Park Ave. The parade covers about six blocks and

will begin promptly at 11 a.m. A get-together will follow at the

Marine Room on Ocean Ave. and Coast Highway. For information, call

Patrick Freeman, Allstate Insurance, (949) 497-1861.

Laguna eligible for reimbursement

Laguna Beach is eligible for reimbursement from the federal

government for most of the cost of repairs following the record

storms that struck Southern California in early January.

The city escaped serious harm, despite record rainfall, said City

Manager Kenneth Frank.

“We were very lucky,” Frank said.

Frank said the city spent $30,000 to repair the Main Beach

boardwalk, where cobblestones had to be shored up with a mixture of

tar and cement.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to reimburse

the city for 75 % of that cost, Frank said.

FEMA also will reimburse the city for overtime paid to city

employees handling storm-related issues.

In addition, the city may be able to obtain funds from the state

that would bring the reimbursement total up to 87%, but Frank said

the state’s fiscal situation may not allow that.