AROUND TOWN - May 31, 2002

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TODAY

The American Cancer Society is urging teams to sign up for the “Relay

For Life.” This is an exciting 24-hour event where participants walk,

run, play, camp, eat, socialize and otherwise have a great time raising

funds for the American Cancer Society. The event will take place from 9

a.m. to 9 a.m., starting June 8 at Laguna Beach High School, 625 Park

Ave. Teams of 10 to 20 people pay a $150 registration free and the goal

for each team member is to raise $100. Luminarias for the Mile of Hope

Luminary Ceremony may be purchased for a suggested $10 donation and

include a place on the bag for a personalized message. Information: Trina

Jonas, (949) 567-0634. Web: www.cancer.org.

TUESDAY

The South Coast YMCA will host a free lecture by Brad Powell at noon,

June 4. The lecture is designed to teach people how to reduce the risk of

injury while golfing as well as basic swing mechanics and exercises to

strengthen your back. Refreshments will be served at 29831 Crown Valley

Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949) 495-9622.

WEDNESDAY

The Laguna Beach Panhellenic Association will install officers at its

next meeting starting at 11:30 a.m., June 5 at Regents Point, 19191

Harvard Ave., Irvine. Information: (949) 494-4715 or (949) 454-1048.

The South Coast YMCA will host a lecture by Hoag Hospital at 6 p.m.,

June 5. It will discuss the symptoms and methods for controlling

childhood asthma. Presented by Denis Yoshii, Hoag allergy, asthma and

immunology physician. Refreshments will be served at 29831 Crown Valley

Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949) 495-9622.

THURSDAY

Steven S. Sadleir, founder of the Self Awareness Institute will hold

meditation classes at 7:30 p.m., every Thursday starting June 6. Classes

will meet at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive.

Information: (949) 497-9954.

JUNE 7

The Laguna Beach Women’s Club will honor Pauline Walpin with the Woman

of the Year Award. The annual luncheon will begin at 11 a.m., June 7 at

286 St. Ann’s Drive. New board members will also be installed. The cost

is $15 per person for prepaid reservations made no later than Friday, May

31. At the door and without reservations, the cost is $17. Information: (949) 497-1200.

JUNE 8

The South Coast YMCA will host a course that provides scientific

information for the implementation of fitness programs for individuals

who suffer from a loss of bone density. The class will take place from

noon to 6 p.m., June 8 at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.

Information: Pacific Coast Training, (949) 515-9673.

JUNE 13

The Laguna Beach Brewing Company will present, Rock ‘Em, Shock ‘Em:

Women of Comedy-No Whining Allowed. Seven funny females hosted by Lynn

Epstein. The laughs will get started at 8 p.m., June 13 at 422 South

Coast Highway. Cover is $5 with no drink minimum. Information: (949)

499-2337.

AUGUST 7

The United Methodist Church will hold Scriptures on the Sand that

focuses on the book “Why Christianity Must Change or Die” by Bishop

Shelby Spong. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m., August 7. The group will

meet every Wednesday through Aug. 28 at the Aliso Creek Beach.

Information: (949) 499-3088.

ONGOING

SUPPORT GROUPS

South Coast Medical Center will host a breast cancer support group.

The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each

month in the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949)

499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center will host a cancer support group for

family, friends and caretakers. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the

first and third Tuesday at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949)

499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center will host a bereavement support group. The

group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each

month in the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949)

499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center will host a prostate cancer support group

that provides support services to men with prostate cancer. The group

meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Wednesday in the Auditorium at

31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center will host an eating disorder support group.

The group meets from 1 to 2 p.m. every Wednesday in the basement

classroom at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.