AROUND TOWN - June 4, 2009

‘Crackers’ pet rescues halted due to demand

Gina Kantzabedian of Animal Crackers Pet Rescue has received an overwhelming response to the article “Rescues Endangered” [Coastline Pilot, May 22] and says she is unable to take in any more rescues.

“I am very appreciative of those who reached out and wanted to help,” Kantzabedian said. “Unfortunately, I don’t have the space for all of these pets.”

With her pet supply store in danger of closing its doors, Kantzabedian also worries that her rescue efforts will be diminished. Kantzabedian is looking for “foster parents” who are willing to house pets temporarily.

“It won’t cost anything to foster the animals,” she said. “We’ll supply everything they need.” Volunteer dog-walkers are also welcome. Animal Crackers’ store proceeds are used to benefit the rescued animals. For more information, call Kantzabedian at (949) 499-1988.

Free film offered on water conservation issues

Transition Laguna will present “The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?” during Movie Night, at 7:30 p.m. today at Yoga Works, 30818 Coast Hwy., and at 6:30 p.m. June 17 at Oasis Child, 380 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach.

The film features Jane Seymour and interviews with representatives from the White House and Congress discussing the evolving water crisis.

The films are free. For more information about Transition Laguna, contact Max Isles, (949) 510-1359 or [email protected].

Sunset Serenade rained out, concert rescheduled

Due to wet weather conditions, the Sunset Serenade concert scheduled for May 29 was canceled.

The performance by Global Beat Foundation has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. June 12. The concert will be held at the Cobblestone area of Main Beach Park. This program is funded by the lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.

City’s beaches get straight A’s from Heal the Bay

Laguna Beach garnered “straight A’s” in the Annual Heal the Bay Report Card for 2008-09, City Manager Ken Frank reported in his weekly update.

“This year Laguna Beach has four beaches on the honor roll for no bacterial standards exceedences for the entire year,” Frank stated.

“Of our 16 monitored beaches, all received straight A’s throughout the dry season and 12 received straight A’s through the rain events as well. Laguna Beach sports some of the cleanest water in all of California.”

Municipal pool reopens after renovations

The Laguna Beach Community Pool reopened to the public Monday after a two-week hiatus for renovations.

To register for summer swim lessons, visit Lagunabeachcity.netor call the pool at (949) 376-9818.

Ebell Club honored by city with special proclamation

Laguna Beach Mayor Kelly Boyd presented Ebell Club President Dayva Stewart with a special proclamation on April 28 recognizing Ebell’s Diamond Anniversary and seventy-five years of service to the community.

In 1933, the newly formed club pledged to support the needs of Laguna Beach through fundraising and philanthropic service. Seventy-five years later, Ebell supports charitable organizations and projects, and provides scholarships to Laguna Beach High School seniors.