A Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award will be awarded to Laguna Beach artist Jorg Dubin for his lifetime achievement. Dubin has been an integral figure in Orange County’s artistic landscape for over five decades, maintaining a prolific career as a painter, sculptor, and mentor, and contributing to its cultural fabric through his multidisciplinary practice and dedication to fostering emerging talent. Arts Orange County will gather on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, to honor its stars at the 25th Orange County Arts Awards. More information about the coming awards event may be found at artsoc.org.  

Laguna Beach Tomato-Fest Seedling Sale and Fundraiser

The South Laguna Community Garden Park will hold the second annual Laguna Beach Tomato-Fest Seedling Sale and Fundraiser on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. at the Garden Park. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind sale featuring tomatoes of all shapes and sizes that are specifically adapted to our coastal climate. Last year was such a success that we have doubled the number of plants and added eight new varieties! We have once again acquired a selection of unique, disease-resistant seeds from specialized seed companies that include heirlooms and hard-to-find hybrids, most of which are unavailable from nurseries, and some of which fetch $2 a seed! All six hundred plants have been seeded and cared for by Community Garden members, and all proceeds benefit the Garden Park. A suggested donation is $5 each or $20 for five plants. 31610 Coast Highway at Eagle Rock in South Laguna. For more information visit

CultivatingTheCoast.com or email Carlydayart@gmail.com. 

LBBC May Speaker: Mayor Alex Rounaghi

Laguna Beach Mayor Alex Rounaghi will speak at the Laguna Beach Business Club’s May 15 meeting. The LBBC holds monthly breakfast meetings starting at 7:30 a.m., featuring speakers discussing valuable topics for achieving personal and professional success.

Club meetings begin with a buffet breakfast and a brief networking roundtable. Meetings are hosted at Nirvana Kitchen + Pantry, 303 Broadway St., #101, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Non-members are welcome. The non-member guest fee is $30, payable by Venmo or cash/check made out to the Laguna Beach Business Club on the day of the meeting. Space is limited, so guests should be sure to receive RSVP confirmation. For more information about the LBBC or to register to attend the meeting, please either visit our website at lagunabeachbusinessclub.com or write to us at Info@LagunaBeachBusinessClub.com. 

Flourish and Bloom at Hortense Miller Garden

Artist Carole Boller, an award-winning artist from Laguna Beach, has created an informative and fun “Flourish & Bloom” Painting Workshop for Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hortense Miller Garden. It’s fun and affordable, just $10 for materials and free if you bring your own supplies: acrylic colors: lemon yellow, cadmium deep yellow, cadmium orange, phthalocyanine blue, ultramarine blue, cadmium red deep, quinacridone rose, and white; canvas panel; brushes of your choice; palette knives; a palette; paper towels; and a container for water or turpentine if you’re working in oil. Carole Boller is a Laguna Beach festival and award-winning artist. Reservations can be made at hortensemillergarden.org. 

Laguna Beach Library Hosts a Fun-Filled Earth Day Celebration

The Laguna Beach Library welcomed families and community members on Saturday, April 26 for a lively Earth Day Celebration filled with fun, learning, and environmental appreciation. The event featured an engaging story time, a composting workshop, face painting, Fairy Garden crafts and colorful rock painting. Different activities offered children a hands-on way to connect with nature, express their creativity, and learn about caring for the Earth. The celebration perfectly balanced learning and play, leaving kids and adults with big smiles and a renewed appreciation for the library and the planet. The Friends of the Laguna Beach Library would like to thank the library staff, volunteers, and everyone who came out to help make the event such a wonderful and welcoming day for local families. For more information about upcoming programs and how the Friends support the Laguna Beach Library, please visit friendsofthelagunabeachlibrary.org.

Community Rallies Behind Beloved Water Polo Coach

A cornerstone of the Laguna Beach community was injured after being hit by a car while walking his two dogs. When the incident occurred, coach Chad Beeler was walking Penny and Kona on April 21. He sustained multiple injuries, including a broken clavicle. Sadly, his dog, Penny, was killed in the accident. 

“Chad has been a cornerstone of the Laguna Beach community for over 30 years. He’s taught, coached, and mentored generations of local kids—as a longtime Laguna Beach lifeguard, head of the Junior Lifeguard Program, coach for many LBHS water polo teams, director of Laguna Beach Water Polo Club, and the heart behind countless summer beach camps for our littlest locals,” his GoFundMe reads. “If you know Coach Chad, you know how much those dogs mean to him—they were always by his side, often making appearances on the pool deck and bringing smiles to all the young swimmers.”

A GoFundMe was set up to help Beeler with unexpected costs and the loss of his dog. To donate, visit gofundme.com and search “Chad Beeler.” 

9th Annual South Laguna Community Garage Sale

The ninth annual South Laguna Community Garage Sale is happening this Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. A neighborhood tradition, this fun annual event is a natural extension of the community atmosphere in South Laguna. Shoppers from all around come looking for great deals and love being welcomed by friendly South Laguna residents. Come out Saturday morning and enjoy finding treasures with your complimentary coffee and South Swell donuts. Sponsored by Chris Tebbutt Real Estate Group. 

Garage sales will be held at the following residences:

31441 Holly Drive

31526 West Street

31516 Monterey Street

31557 Eagle Rock Way

31532 Egan Road

31541 Summit Road

31616 Virginia Way

31636 2nd Avenue

31618 2nd Avenue

31641 3rd Avenue

31666 Scenic Drive

31706 Scenic Drive

31726 Scenic Drive

31751 Scenic Drive

31671 Mar Vista Avenue

31681 Mar Vista Avenue

31741 Mar Vista Avenue

31836 Hedge Lane

31914 9th Avenue