Laguna Beach 4th of July Weekend Events

Happy 4th of July! This last week seems to be a vacation week for many, which would include my blogging. My old college buddy, Wright R.S. Block, has been out for the last week visiting and because of that, I couldn't think of a thing original to say or write! Now as to the weekend ahead of us, it's going to be a bang, right. Lot's of Firework shows, but no playing with them and getting ourselves in trouble. Theme for the weekend: Happy, Safe & Sane!

Friday (4th of July):

1. God Bless the USA-From 10:30am to Whenever/TBA the Laguna Community Concert Band will perform patriotic favorites at the SawDust Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. Call (888) 308-8324 for information.
2. Wine Tasting Party-The Laguna Canyon Winery at 2133 Laguna Canyon Road is hosting the party. Enjoy wine with hot food, snacks, bread, crackers & cheeses in the Steel Tank/Wine Room. Drop in without reservations from 6 to 9pm. Cost is $30 and there will be live music. For information, call Marlowe Huber at (949) 715-9463 or email info@lagunacanyonwinery.com.

Saturday:

1. Farmers Market-Once again we can go stock up on natural foods in the parking lot next to City Hall on Forest from 7am.
2. Adopt Your Street/Beach Pick-up-This is the 1st Saturday of the month ritual held by Zero Trash Laguna from 8am to whenever at various streets and beaches in Laguna. After the parties that most likely brought people from out of the area into Laguna, we need to put our hands together and pick up whatever we can!

Sunday:

1. The Festival of the Arts!-Another piece of the Laguna Summer jigsaw puzzle falls into place on this day. From 10am to 11:30pm at the Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Approximately 150 painters, sculptors, ceramists, jewelers, photographers and other artist will display and sell original works in this juried show. $7 for a season pass, $4 for seniors and students. Laguna residents and military are free with proper ID, as are children under 12 years of age. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the show, there is a special 75 cent admission fee after 7:50pm. There will be free workshops, tours & demonstrations throughout the days and some lessons for fees if interested.

Additionally the SawDust Festival and the Art-A-Fair are still going strong to make there lots of entertainment for the holiday weekend. Please enjoy yourself this weekend and be safe! Thanks for reading and if you see me wandering around Laguna in my little grey Subaru, please say hi!!! Cole