AROUND TOWN - Nov. 3, 2006

SATURDAY

FRIENDSHIP SHELTER

The Friendship Shelter holds an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (949) 494-6928, ext. 14 or e-mail jgreenwalt@ friendshipshelter.org for the shelter’s address.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Assistance League holds its annual holiday boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; (also Nov. 7, 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the garage behind their Turnabout Thrift Shop, 526 Glenneyre St. For more information, call (949) 494-6097.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 S. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “Bordeaux -- Finding the Everyday Value Wines.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

MONDAY

ART CLASSES

Escape with art through Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, from 9 a.m. to noon at Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Highway. $35 per class, including materials; pre-registration required. This week, learn Asian-themed collage techniques with Mia Moore. Information: (949) 363-4700.

CONSERVANCY DINNER

The Laguna Canyon Conservancy holds its monthly dinner meeting, with keynote speaker Robert Santos and a video presentation of plans for the redevelopment of the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Base. No-host bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m., followed by the program, at Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. Tickets, $10 for members, $15 nonmembers. Reservations, call (949) 494-6465, leave name and number of tickets requested.

TUESDAY

MEET THE PRESS

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Meet the Press” networking luncheon, featuring members of the local media, will be held at Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information, call (949) 494-1018.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT

The Caregivers Support Group meets monthly to give support to those caring for an older person. 7 p.m. in the Parlor of Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. Information: Kathy Sizer, (949) 494-7555.

WEDNESDAY

BOOK SIGNING

Arline Isaccs signs the new edition of “Who’s Cooking in Laguna Beach,” with a free cooking sample, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Latitude 33 Bookshop, 311 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-5403.

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP WORKSHOP

A free workshop on domestic partnership planning will be held at Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave., on the third floor, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. To register, call Michael Leeder at (415) 955-3773 or RSVP online at www.domesticpartner workshops.com.

THURSDAY

FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOPS

The Laguna Canyon Foundation’s biannual financial planning workshop series, “It’s Your Money,” continues from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr.

FILM SOCIETY SCREENING

“Wildest Show in the South: The Angola Prison Rodeo” inaugurates the Laguna Beach Film Society’s new documentary series; screening at 7 p.m. at the Forum Theater, 650 Laguna Canyon Road on the grounds of the Festival of Arts. Information: (949) 494-8971.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

“The Man Who Came to Dinner,” Laguna Beach High School’s fall play, opens, 7:30 p.m.; play runs through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with additional shows at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18. Tickets: $15 reserved, $10 adults, $8 students. Information: (949) 497-7769.