AROUND TOWN - Dec. 1, 2006

Coastline Pilot, P.O. Box 248, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; fax to (949) 494-8979; call (949) 494-4321 or e-mail [email protected] or submit through our online calendar at www.coastlinepilot.com. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.

FRIDAY

TARNISHED TREASURES

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach invites everyone to its annual “tarnished treasures” sale and silent auction luncheon, 11 a.m. at the club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. For ticket information, call (949) 464-3040.

HOSPITALITY NIGHT

The 50th annual Hospitality Night kicks off at 6 p.m. with Santa’s lighting of the pepper tree at City Hall; stores downtown will stay open until 9:30 p.m. Santa will make his rounds through the city from 5 to 6 p.m. Information: (949) 494-1018; www.lagunachamber.org.

MOM’S GROUP

The Mom’s Group of Laguna Presbyterian Church, Forest and Second Avenues, will host guest speaker Judie Byrd, who will talk about family eating habits and creative holiday craft ideas; the free event is open to mothers and grandmothers. Information: (949) 494-7555.

SATURDAY

CRYSTAL COVE TREE-LIGHTING

The Coastal Tree at Crystal Cove will be lighted for the holidays in a ceremony from 4 to 7 p.m. near the Beachcomber Café in the Historic District. For more information, call (949) 376-6900 or visit www.crystalcovealliance.org

HOLIDAY CONCERT

Lagunatunes Community Chorus presents “Merry Tunes” at 7 p.m. at the Artists Theatre, 625 Park Ave., free. Information: (949) 499-5060.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Laguna Beach High School Holiday Boutique will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 625 Park Ave.; breakfast and photos with Santa, 9 to 10 a.m., fashion show, 10:30 a.m. Information: (949) 309-1853 or [email protected]

OPEN STUDIOS

Laguna Canyon Artists Studios opens to the public today and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: (949) 3766-6432 or visit www.lagunacanyonartists.com

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

A meeting of parties interested in preserving the area on Third Street slated for the new community/senior center will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the top floor of the Wells Fargo Bank. Information: Michael Hoag, (949) 494-5960.

MUSIC FUNDRAISER

The Laguna School of Music will hold its first fundraiser from 5 to 11 p.m. Parking and shuttle to the school will be available at the Lumberyard Lot, Forest Ave. and Broadway; $15 per person/$20 per couple; auction and raffle opportunities. Information: (949) 497-7699.

SUNDAY

FIRST SUNDAYS

Trio including mezzo-soprano Charlene Chi, pianist Yana Reznik and cellist Alexander Suleiman, free, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Studio 6 in the Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd. Information: www.lagunabeachlive.org.

ART AUCTION

The Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy Artist Benevolence Fund Art Auction, noon to 3 p.m. in the Healy House at the festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Information: (949) 494-3030 or www.sawdustartfestival.org.

ALTERNATIVE MARKET

Neighborhood Congregational Church hosts an alternative holiday market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; gifts range from services to people in third-world countries to Fair Trade coffee. Information: (949) 497-2343.

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 “Spanish Reds — New Wines from Old Vines.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

MONDAY

WREATH AUCTION

Woody’s at the Beach’s ninth annual wreath auction, 7 p.m. at 1305 S. Coast Highway, will benefit the Shanti Orange County AIDS Resource Center. For information, call (949) 376-8809.

PARKING STUDY Q&A;

The consultant who prepared the recent Parking Management Study will be available for a question-and-answer session at 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. Information, call (949) 497-0344 or e-mail [email protected]

GRIEF COUNSELING

Jackie Pearson will offer free holiday grief advice from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the parlor of Laguna Presbyterian Church, Forest and Second Avenues. Information: (949) 494-7555.

CONSERVANCY MEETING

The Laguna Canyon Conservancy meets for dinner, a sing-along and an “open mike” opportunity to ask questions, express concerns, at Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner served at 6:45 p.m. Dinner tickets are $10 for members and guests, $15 for nonmembers. To reserve a seat, call (9490 497-1884 today. Leave name, phone number and number of reservations. Deadline to reserve is Saturday.

TUESDAY

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

The Chamber of Commerce’s monthly networking luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $20 members/$25 non-members if pre-ordered today; $25 members/$30 non-members at the door, space permitting. Information and location: (949) 494-1018.

HOLIDAY BENEFIT

The Boom Boom Room, 1401 S. Coast Highway, hosts the AIDS Services Foundation Orange County; 6:30 p.m.; $45 per person (benefits the ASF’s food pantry). Information: (949) 809-8765 or [email protected]

WEDNESDAY

HOLIDAY FAIRE

The South Coast Medical Center Auxiliary’s annual holiday faire, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the hospital lobby, 31872 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7177.

COASTAL BUSINESS EXCHANGE

Lynn Stanton will speak on disaster preparedness at the Coastal Business Exchange breakfast meting, 7 a.m. at the Hotel Laguna. Free admission; reservations recommended; call (866) 376-4487 ext. 2 or visit www.coastalbusiness exchange.com/RSVP.

THURSDAY

USED BOOK SALE

The Laguna Art Museum hosts a used book sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the museum lobby, 307 Cliff Drive. Information: (949) 494-8971.

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Friends of the Sea Lions of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road. (949) 494-3050. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation, please call for an appointment: (949) 494-3050.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2 1/2 acres of the upper slopes of Boat Canyon. and features a range of plants. and small-themed gardens. Tours through the garden and private residence run Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Information: (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.

SENIOR FITNESS

Get Fit with South Coast Seniors on Mondays from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. First six classes free, then $5 per class at South Coast Medical Center. For participants 50 and over. Safe, easy-to-follow strength, flexibility and aerobic routines. Information: (949) 499-7114.