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Beach, CA 92652; fax to (949) 494-8979; call (949) 494-4321 or e-mail

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weeks before publication.

SATURDAY

PEACE VIGIL

The Laguna Beach Peace Vigil meets every Saturday from 11 a.m. to

1 p.m. at Main Beach. The group seeks nonviolent answers to global

conflicts. Information: (949) 499-3190 or (949) 494-7609.

SUNDAY

BASKETBALL

The public is invited to play basketball at Laguna Beach High

School. Full-court pickup games are played in the school’s gym from 9

a.m. to noon Sundays. Many former high school and college players

participate. The games are sponsored by the city’s recreation

department. Cost is $2 at the door, free for those aged 18 and under.

FOLK DANCING

Laguna Folkdancers offers instruction on various ethic dances from

7 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 18. $4 for drop-ins. Veterans Memorial

Community Center, 384 Legion St. Information, (949) 497-0716, or

www.lagunabeachcity.net

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

City Hall, banks, government offices and the Post Office will be

closed.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Firefighters will flip flapjacks at the annual Labor Day Pancake

Breakfast sponsored by the Exchange Club. 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at

Heisler Park, corner of Myrtle Street and Cliff Drive. Cost is $5 per

person.

TUESDAY

BRIDGE CLUB

The Round Robin Bridge Club, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of

Laguna Beach, holds bridge games from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

first and third Tuesday of the month. The club is at 286 St. Ann’s

Drive. Information: (949) 494-0050.

COMMUNITY CHORUS

Laguna Tunes Community Chorus invites people of all ages and

singing levels to join in the fun of performing a mix of musical

styles, including gospel, pop, musical comedy and classical. Chorus

sessions take place from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through December 6 at

Thurston Middle School, 2100 Park Ave. $26 for 14 classes, or $5 for

drop-ins. Information, (949) 497-0716, ext. 6 or

www.lagunabeachcity.net

BIBLE STUDY

Word Study Laguna Beach, a community nondenominational,

nonexclusive Bible study, will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the

Calvary Evangelical Free Church at 468 Legion St. All are welcome to

participate. Information: (949) 422-8939.

WEDNESDAY

CHI KONG

Rose Ting teaches this low-impact Chinese exercise, promoting

balance, coordination, flexibility and good health. Every Wednesday

through Nov. 16 from 8:45-9:45 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial

Community Center, 384 Legion St., and Thursdays through Nov. 17 from

11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Recreation Building, 515 Forest Ave.

$34 for 11 classes; $4 for drop-ins; free to seniors 55 and over.

Information, (949) 497-0716, ext. 6 or www.lagunabeachcity.net

SUN DAMAGE

South Coast Medical Center presents dermatologist Roland Beverly

from 6:30-8 p.m. discussing “Correcting Sun Damage: Minimally

Invasive Alternatives for Cosmetic Surgery,” with the latest

information on using lasers for skin rejuvenation, including

wrinkles, age spots, spider veins and rosacea. Also information about

skin products and other treatments. The center is at 31872 Coast Hwy.

To register, call(949) 499-7202 or visit www.SouthCoastMed Center.com

HURRICANE BENEFIT

The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach is sponsoring a yoga

benefit event to raise funds for the hurricane victims in New Orleans

and the Gulf Coast, at 9:30 a.m. at Main Beach, south of Hotel

Laguna. Bring a beach towel, water and wear sunscreen to participate

in yoga. Donations will be collected for the American Red Cross. More

information: (949) 497-6141 or (949) 494-2535

THURSDAY

BINGO

Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. and the City of Laguna Beach sponsor a

free monthly bingo game with fun and prizes. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 384 Legion St. Information,

(949) 464-9535.

ONGOING

HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

South Coast Medical Center offers a variety of free support groups

for people with medical challenges or their loved ones. A

Visualization and Relaxation Class meets in the Chapel every Monday

from 1-2 p.m.; an Eating Disorders Support Group for anyone suffering

from anorexia or bulimia meets in the Community Room on the second

and fourth Mondays of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; the Parkinson’s

Disease Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month from

10:30 a.m. to noon in Classroom 4.

There are three Cancer Support Groups (a free consultation is

required before joining): A Breast Cancer group, meets every Monday

from 10-11 a.m.; a Family and Friends Group, meets every Monday from

2-4 p.m.; and a Patients’ Group meets every Monday from 2-4 p.m. All

groups meet at the hospital, 31872 Coast Hwy. Information, (949)

499-7202. or online at www.SouthCoastMed Center.com