Geologists to speak on risk of landslides...

Geologists to speak on risk of landslides

Geologists working in the Laguna Beach area will present

information about the possibility of future landslides in the city at

a special Village Laguna meeting at 7 p.m. Friday, September 30 at

City Council chambers, City Hall, 505 Forest Ave.

The city has experienced four major landslides in the last 15

years.

Jamie Fink of Coastal Geotechnical will present information

describing the characteristics of geological formations throughout

the city and their potential for landslides. She will also review the

scope and purpose of geotechnical reports that she and other

geologists produce for private property owners and public agencies.

With the Bluebird Canyon landslide still fresh in residents’ minds

and with the rainy season about to begin, Village Laguna is kicking

off a series of meetings to help residents learn more about how to

protect their homes and themselves. Future meetings will feature

engineers, who can design ways to make structures more secure, and

attorneys, who can help protect assets before a disaster strikes.

Village Laguna welcomes members and nonmembers alike. Information:

Doug Reilly, (949) 494-4137.

Realty board looking for beneficiaries

The Laguna Board of Realtors Charitable Assistance Fund will be

conducting interviews to select recipients of money raised at its

2006 fundraisers.

The realtors hold the Only in Laguna fashion show in the early

spring and the Taste of Laguna event in late spring. For the past 10

years, the realtors have donated many thousands of dollars to

nonprofit community groups.

Representatives from qualified groups are invited to interview on

Tuesday or Wednesday, September 27 or 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the

board of realtors office, 939 Glenneyre St. Call Stephanie Lennon at

(949) 497-2474 to arrange a time and for more information.

Chief Spreine’s retirement party

The public is invited to attend a retirement party for Police

Chief James Spreine. The city-sponsored event will take place from 4

to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Veteran’s Memorial Community

Center, 384 Legion St. Information: (949) 497-0704.

Shop at Macy’s to support clinic

The Laguna Beach Community Clinic has been selected as one of the

Orange County HIV/AIDS organizations benefiting from Macy’s Passport

In-Store shopping celebration. Macy’s holds the event to help local

nonprofit organizations raise funds for their HIV/AIDS programs.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, Macy’s South Coast Plaza will feature fashion

events, special discounts, cooking demonstrations, makeovers and the

chance to win a $1000 Macy’s shopping spree.

Tickets are $10 and are available at the clinic or online at

o7www.lbclinic.orgf7. All proceeds of ticket sales go directly to

the clinic to help fund HIV/AIDS programs. Last year the total raised

was more than $2,500.

Ticket holders will receive discounts of 10 to 20% on almost all

regular, sale and clearance items in the main store as well as the

Men’s Store and the Home & Furniture Store. The discount excludes

cosmetics, fragrances and some designer handbags. Tickets may also be

used to pre-select merchandise, which Macy’s will hold for pickup

from Oct. 1 to 14.

Information or tickets: Elaine Smith, (949) 494.0761, ext. 134.

Conservancy presents speakers on Green Vision Project

The Green Vision Project will be the topic at the Laguna Canyon

Conservancy’s Oct. 3 dinner meeting. A presentation will be given by

Don Thomas and Patsee Ober from Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks

on how the Green Vision Project was formed, its supporting

organizations and the various projects they are working on. Meeting

will be held at Tivoli Terrace, located on the Festival of Arts

grounds, and is open to the public. Bar opens at 6 p.m., and dinner

is at 6:45 p.m., followed by the program. Dinner tickets are $10 for

members and $15 for nonmembers. Membership is $10 per year. Dinner

tickets and new memberships may be paid for at the door if prior

reservations are made. Early reservations are encouraged due to

limited seating. Call Ed or Kit Drollinger, (949) 494-6465; leave

your name, phone number, number of reservations along with the

correct spelling of names for the name tags.

Mayor to appear at women’s luncheon

Mayor Elizabeth Pearson’s Adopt-a-Landslide-Family recovery effort

and the recommendations of the Design Review Task Force will be the

joint focus of the first Woman’s Club luncheon of the fall season, to

be held on Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m.

Planning Commission Chairwoman Anne Johnson, who is working with

the mayor on the recovery project, will outline what has been

accomplished so far and offer suggestions to those who wish to become

involved. Ilse Lenschow of the DRB and Dr. Marion Jacobs, members of

the task force, will summarize its report, which was presented to the

Council on Aug. 2 and will be the subject of a public hearing on Oct.

22. The full text is available on the City’s website,

o7www.lagunabeachcity.orgf7.

The meeting will begin with a brief report by President Peggy Ford

on the state of the clubhouse renovation program, followed by a light

lunch and the day’s program. The cost is $10, payable in advance or

at the door, and prospective members and the public are invited to

attend. For reservations, call 497-1200.