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Laguna Beach Full Moon Today Tuesday September 9 2014 at 7:00 pm

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The Laguna Beach Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek County Beach Park is scheduled for Today Tuesday September 9 2014.
The Laguna Beach Drum Circle is a monthly event that encourages musicians, dancers, singers to come together under the full moon at the ocean.
The gathering is from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Aliso Creek County Beach is located in South Laguna at 31131 Coast Hwy. There is metered parking in the adjacent lot. There is another parking lot across the street and a underground pedestrian tunnel.
For more information please link to Drum Circle

Laguna Beach Recreation Committee Meets Tonight at 6:45 pm

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The Laguna Beach Recreation Committee meets tonight, Monday September 8 2014 at 6:45 pm.
The Committee meets at the Laguna Beach Community Center at 380 Third Street.
The Recreation Committee directs its efforts in the area of providing for the recreation and park needs of the community.
The Laguna Beach Fall 2014 Recreation Guide is available online at
Recreation

Laguna Beach Arts Commission Meeting Today at 5:30pm

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The Laguna Beach Arts Commission Meets today, Monday September 8 2014 at 5:30 pm. The Commission meets at the Laguna Beach City Council Chambers located at 505 Forest Avenue.

The scheduled Agenda items include the following:

Art-in-Public Places – 376 Cliff Drive – Discuss and approve the installation of “Turtle Gate” by Jorg Dubin to satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement. (Auster)

Mural Installation – 1810 Ocean Way – Discuss and review an existing unpermitted mural by Carolee Merrill on a private residence that requires Arts Commission approval.

Ocean Avenue and Beach Street Public Art Project – Review, discuss and approve revisions to the project proposed by Shin Gray Studios.

For the complete Agenda please link to Agenda

To contact the Laguna Beach Arts Commission, please link here ARTS

Laguna Beach Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee Meets Today at 5:30pm

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The Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) will be today, Monday September 8 2014 at the Susi Q Community Center, 380 Third Street in Laguna Beach.
For the Cities Report on Emergency Preparedness, please link here.
Prepare

San Clemente Art Faire Right Now on Del Mar Street Downtown

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The Village Art Faire represents an eclectic spectrum of arts and crafts – jewelry, ceramic, wood, metals, photography, fine art, hand blown & fused glass, handmade children’s clothing, home and garden items, and more! Discover this wonderful San Clemente tradition!
The Village Art Faire is held on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month at 9AM (Except January). and is put on by the Downtown Business Association. Stroll and shop Ave Del Mar where more than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and other fabulous items.
For more information please link to Art Faire

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Dana Point Sunday Schedule for Maritime Wharf & Parking Info

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There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

Maritime Wharf (part of new Maddie James Seaside Learning Center)
*please note you must pay the adventure pass and enter to see the ships in order to access the wharf.
11:00 Storytime in the Boathouse
12:00 Capstan and sail raising demo (need ‘sailors’ to participate!)
1:00 Storytime in the Boathouse
2:00 Sing a sea chantey! (learn a sailor song)
3:00 Capstan and sail raising demo
3:30 Storytime in the Boathouse
*Different sea stories every time! And enjoy the traditional music of the Slackjaw Brothers on Saturday and Sunday from 12-3pm. They will be roving around throughout the festival.
For More Information Please Link to Tall Ships

Toshiba Tall Ship Festival Dana Point Saturday Schedule on Board the Brig Pilgrim and the Maritime Barn

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On Board the Brig Pilgrim and Maritime Barn
10:00-10:30 Traditional Pipes/Drum
11:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Rope-Making (in Maritime Barn)
11:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 11:15)
12:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier – (area will be closed off)
12:45 Boo Hoo Crew – (ship will be open to public during performance)
1:30 Crew Climbing Demonstration – Sail setting
2:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Scrimshaw (in Maritime Barn)
2:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 2:15)
3:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier– (area will be closed off)
3:45 Boo Hoo Crew
4:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Knot-Tying (in Maritime Barn)
4:30 Naval Historical Group photo meet and greet onboard Pilgrim
5:00 Ship closes

For more information please link to tall ships

Toshiba Tall Ship Festival 2014 Dana Point Baby Beach Stage Schedule Saturday

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Baby Beach Stage

9:15 Andy Scott (bagpipes)
10:00 Bill Dempsey
10:30 Foggy Dew
11:15 John Kraus & the Goers
12:15 Pint & Dale
1:00 Hula Connection
2:00 John Kraus & the Goers
3:00 Bill Dempsey & the Pilgrim Crew
3:30 Pint & Dale
4:15 Foggy Dew

For more information please link to tall ships

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Saturday Schedule and Parking Information

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Photo courtesy of the Ocean Institute / Cliff Wassmann

Here is the general schedule for the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival today at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.
There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

9:00 a.m. Shuttle service begins

10:00 a.m. Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2014 opens

10:00 a.m. Ocean Institute opens

10:00 a.m. Tall ships open for tours

3:30 p.m. Tall ships tours conclude, except the brig Pilgrim (ships get ready for cannon battles)

4:00 p.m. Boarding begins for Cannon Battle cruises

4:30 p.m. Tall Ships Sunset Cannon Battle cruises (4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

5:00 p.m. Ocean Institute and the brig Pilgrim close

5:00 p.m. Chantey concert concludes and the brig Pilgrim tours conclude

8:30 p.m. Shuttle service ends

For more information on the Saturday Schedule please link to tall ships

San Clemente’s Casa Romantica Free Reception Tonight

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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente is hosting the
2014-2015 Casa Captivating Season Announcement Reception tonight,Friday September 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM.
This is a free event open to the public.
The Casa Romantica staff will unveil our exciting programs, concerts and events for the upcoming 2014-2015 Casa Captivating Season!
The reception will include a Q&A with the audience
and a special musical guest performance by violin virtuoso, Moni Simeonov.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is located at
415 Avenida Granada.
For more information please link to Casa Romantica

Tall Ships Sunset Parade Tonight at Ocean Insitutite 5:30pm

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Photo courtesy of the Ocean Institute / Cliff Wassmann

The 30th Annual ToshibaTall Ships Festival in Dana Point kicks off today, Friday September 5 2014 with the Sunset Parade.
Tickets are available for purchase from the following link
Check in Time is from 1:30 thru 3:00 pm. Boarding Time is 4:00 pm.
Note for the landlubbers…
For those of you who can’t make it out to sea, you may view the parade from shore from the breakwater behind the Ocean Institute. We can’t guarantee what time the ships will pass by, but it’s safe to arrive around 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget you camera!

Laguna Beach Urban Planning Coordinating Committee Meets This Morning at 8:00am

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The Laguna Beach Urban Planning Coordinating Committee meets this morning, Friday September 5 2014 at 8:00am. The Committee meets at the Community Room at the Susi Q Community Center
located at 380 Third Street.
The City Manager has formed the Urban Planning Coordinating Committee for the purpose of meeting with City staff consultants, and representatives from the Planning Commission and the City Council who are working on various urban planning project. These projects presently include the Downtown Specific Plan update, Public Transit Analysis, Off-season trolley program, Laguna Canyon Road Corridor Improvement Assessment, preparation of a Mobility Complete Streets Transition Plan, the Village Entrance Project, implementation of the Parking Management Plan, and an update of the Landscape and Scenic Highways document. The Committee will help the City Manager manage and coordinate these efforts while also providing an opportunity for those working on the projects to benefit from a shared understanding of the work that is being done. This coordinated effort should also improve the dissemination of public information regarding the projects and future public input opportunities. Public attendance and observation is encouraged.

For more information please link to laguna city

The Laguna Beach HIV Advisory Committee Meets Today at 4:00pm

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The Laguna Beach HIV Advisory Committee meets today, Thursday September 4 2014 at 4::00pm.
The Committee will be meeting at
Laguna Beach City Hall Conference Room A located at 505 Forest Avenue.

For more information please link to
http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cals/default.asp?ViewBy=0&CalDate=9/4/2014&EventDateID=27946

Dana Point Chamber Networking at Noon Today at Ricardo’s Place

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Join the Dana Point Chamber on the first Thursday of the month for a delicious meal and the opportunity to network, discuss your business with others and generate new business leads – all while supporting a great chamber member!
The cost to attend is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and includes lunch, a non-alcoholic beverage, tax and gratuity.
This Networking at Noon event will be held at Ricardo’s Place, located at: 32082 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
For more information please link to the Dana Point Chamber at
networking at Noon

Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee Meets Today at 4:00pm

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Laguna Beach’s Housing and Human Services Committee Meets Today, Wednesday September 3 2014 at 4:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Laguna Beach Community Center located at 380 Third Street.
The Housing & Human Services Committee identifies and assesses housing opportunities and human needs for all segments of the community, provides input on the City’s Housing Element of the General Plan, informs and makes recommendations to the City Council and other community leaders, and increases awareness to the community on programs to fill these needs.
Please link to the following for more information.
http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cals/default.asp?ViewBy=0&CalDate=9/3/2014&EventDateID=27694

OCSD and OCLG are searching Salt Creek Beach this morning for the Missing Swimmer

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Orange County LifeGuards join together in a recovery mission this morning, Wednesday September 3 2014 at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. On August 24 2014 a 60 year old man visiting from out of state went missing in the ocean off Salt Creek Beach. A massive multi agency effort was immediately undertaken to rescue him. Shortly thereafter the same efforts went into a recovery effort. This morning The Orange County Sheriff Department and the Orange County LifeGuards are working together in their recovery efforts. Pictures are courtesy of OCSD on twitter.

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Pictures are courtesy of twitter.com/ocsd

Dana Harbor Toastmaster Meet Tonight at Capo Beach Church at 7:00pm

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Dana Harbor Toastmasters meets tonight, Tuesday September 2 2014 at 7:00pm at Capo Beach Church.
Capo Beach Church is located at 25975 Domingo Avenue Capistrano Beach.
Practice becoming a more confident communicator in a safe and fun learning environment!
Link to : http://1707.toastmastersclubs.org to find out more.
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in October 1924, the organization currently has more than 280,000 members in 13,500-plus clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education level and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others.

Event Contact Name: Alison

Event Contact Phone: (949) 910-9711

Event Contact Email: alison.martens35@gmail.com

City of San Clemente City Council Meeting Tonight at 6:00pm: Homelessness in San Clemente Presentation

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The San Clemente City Council meets tonight, Tuesday September 2 2014 at 6:00pm.
The San Clemente City Council meets at 100 Avenida Presidio in the Council Chambers.
Tonights meeting is open to the public. Some of the agenda items scheduled are:
Orange County Sheriff Department Presentation on “Homelessness in San Clemente”.
Orange County Vector Control Presentation.
Earthquake Preparedness Presentation.
To view the complete agenda please link to:
http://san-clemente.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=16198