AROUND TOWN - Aug. 15, 2008

‘Save Trestles’ demonstration Sunday

Surfrider Foundation activists, surfers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts will stage a demonstration at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Main Beach to raise awareness about the potential impacts of the proposed Foothill South toll road, which opponents say could harm Trestles Beach, a famous surfing spot in San Diego County.

The group believes the Secretary of Commerce should reschedule the public hearing on the issue that was canceled earlier this summer.

Protesters will be out in force at Main Beach and Broadway. For more information, call Surfrider Foundation, (619) 807-0551 or e-mail [email protected].

New sheriff to address Republicans at meeting

Newly appointed Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will be the guest speaker at a Laguna Beach Republicans meeting Sept. 3 at the Aliso Creek Inn.

Hutchens will be addressing her role as sheriff and the changes she is making as leader of California’s second largest sheriff’s department.

Social hour is from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and will include a no-host bar. Hutchens is scheduled to address club members at 7 p.m.

This is a free event for club members and the cost for non-members is $5. To reserve a seat, call (949) 637-3355 or e-mail [email protected] by Sept. 1.

Aliso Creek Inn is located at 31106 Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach.

Councilwoman Pearson resigns from Water Board

Councilwoman Elizabeth Pearson announced Aug. 5 that she is resigning from the state Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region, because the Aliso Creek project would be coming before the board and she wanted to be able to work on behalf of the city.

Pearson had recused herself from voting on issues before the board because of her affiliation with the City of Laguna Beach.

Senior center street construction progress

The overall construction of the community and senior center on Third Street in downtown Laguna Beach is about 70% completed, City Manager Ken Frank announced in his Aug. 7 Friday update to city staff.

Interior walls have been dry-walled and plaster and paint are being applied on exterior walls.

Site improvements have begun and curbs and gutters have been poured on Loma Terrace and Mermaid Street, he said.

Repaving began this week on those streets.

Find great bargains at church sale Aug. 23

Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive, will hold the 58th annual Bargain Festival on from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23.

Housewares, furniture, books, antiques, collectibles, clothing, linens, jewelry, toys, tools, sporting goods and electronics will be on sale at bargain prices. Fresh baked goods and coffee available, and, for lunch, Mad Mike’s sausage sandwiches.

Proceeds support church ministries. Old cell phones will be recycled. For more information contact the church at (949) 494-8061.

Cancer benefit at Hennessey’s Tavern

Hennessey’s Tavern will host “Cause for the Cure,” a raffle benefit for the American Cancer Society, on Aug. 22.

Two Victoria Skimboards Morgan Just Pro boards will be raffled off, one at 8 p.m. and one at 11:30 p.m. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $2 at the bar all day, and will also be given to anyone who buys a meal or a Red Bull drink. Feed the Kitty will perform.

Hennessey’s is located at 213 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 494-2743.