AROUND TOWN - Dec. 14, 2007

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Holiday block party

Shops in the 1200 block of South Coast Highway will host a holiday block party from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be live music, food, and great deals on gift items will be found throughout the block. The Black Flamingo, 1257 S. Coast Hwy., is sponsoring a Toys for Tots Christmas Raffle, with many prizes. To buy tickets, stop by The Black Flamingo until 9 p.m. or call (949) 338-3440 for more information.

Ray Bradbury appearance

Author Ray Bradbury will speak at the Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St., at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information or reservations, call (949) 497-1733.

Garden Club meeting

The Laguna Beach Garden Club will present professional interior decorator Lynn Chichi at its holiday meeting at 10 a.m. in Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. The social gathering starts at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is free one time for guests. For more information, visit www.lagunabeach gardenclub.com.

Meet the press luncheon

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce invites the community to meet members of the local press at 11:30 a.m. at Aliso Creek Inn. For ticket information, visit www.lagunabeach chamber.org

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Flamingo road reopening

Laguna Beach city officials will cut the ribbon at noon to reopen Flamingo Road, closed since a 2005 landslide. A reception will follow. Visitors should park on Morningside Drive or at the Lutheran church, 1190 Morningside Drive, and take a city bus to the site. For more information, visit www.lagunabeachcity.net.

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Toys For Tots party

The Saloon, 446 S. Coast Hwy., will host their fourth annual Christmas party benefiting Toys for Tots from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is one unwrapped new toy, which can be exchanged for a ticket to the opportunity drawing. Prizes will be given away all night and include donations from many local merchants. Hors d’oeuvres and drink specials will be available. The most-needed gifts this year are for males between the ages of 12 and 16. For more information, call (949) 494-5469.

Building Code Seminar

Laguna Beach will host a training seminar on the 2007 California building codes at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. For more information, contact John Gustafson at (949) 497-0336 or e-mail jgustafson@laguna beachcity.net.

Sister’s Christmas catechism

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Library open house

The Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St., will host it’s annual Family Winter Open House. The celebration begins at 4 p.m. with a holiday show featuring Abbit the Average, juggler, comedian and magician. There will also be crafts, snacks and a 7 p.m. visit from Santa. For more information, call (949) 497-1733.

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Seniors preschool luncheon

The Even Start Preschool children will entertain with holiday songs and distribute handmade cards. Also, seniors can enjoy lunch in the upper level of the Senior Center. Suggested donation is $3.50 for those 60 and older and $5 for those younger than 60. For reservations, call (949) 497-2441.

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Farmers Market

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

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Preschool Stories

The Laguna Beach Public Library, 363 Glenneyre St., presents Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. Information: (949) 497-1733.