Have you checked out our new forum yet - Around Town and Beyond? The goal of the forum is to create an easy go-to area where you can find out what's going on around town and beyond and also post great events you've found going on. Check it out and post to it. We think it will be a available resource as posting catches on. Check out October events here.
A VERY big thank you to all that participated in the Chili Cook-off and help get the event off the ground. And even bigger CONGRATULATIONS to our 2014 Chili Cook-off winner, Loic Wynrocx-Thuler. You're chili was delicious. Scroll down for some photos of the event.
We have one of our most fun and certainly our largest event of the year on the horizon - The Annual Halloween Walk, Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014. Plans for this year's walk are well underway and the LBPC was buzzing with excitement at our September meeting.
In other news, LBPC is working with the City on some improvements at Bluebird Park, which include a shade structure on the upper level playground, additional signage to remind park users to close the gates, a speed bump on Cress near the main park entrance, and additional fences around the areas of the park that adjacent Bluebird Cyn Dr. to the East. We are excited to report that a dialogue with the City has begun and further discussion will take place at the Recreation Committee's October meeting. We will continue to keep you informed.
Check out some of our volunteer opportunities:
Scroll down to see our many other upcoming events as well as pictures from our recent events and volunteer opportunities.
Exciting things are going on at the LBPC and we're so happy you're a part of it.
Upcoming Events
A VERY big thank you to all that participated in the Chili Cook-off and help get the event off the ground. And even bigger CONGRATULATIONS to our 2014 Chili Cook-off winner, Loic Wynrocx-Thuler. You're chili was delicious. Scroll down for some photos of the event.
We have one of our most fun and certainly our largest event of the year on the horizon - The Annual Halloween Walk, Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014. Plans for this year's walk are well underway and the LBPC was buzzing with excitement at our September meeting.
In other news, LBPC is working with the City on some improvements at Bluebird Park, which include a shade structure on the upper level playground, additional signage to remind park users to close the gates, a speed bump on Cress near the main park entrance, and additional fences around the areas of the park that adjacent Bluebird Cyn Dr. to the East. We are excited to report that a dialogue with the City has begun and further discussion will take place at the Recreation Committee's October meeting. We will continue to keep you informed.
Check out some of our volunteer opportunities:
- Sponsorship Coordinator
- 2013 Playgroup Coordinator
- Calendar Coordinator
- Newsletter Coordinator
Some of those holding these positions are busy caring for new babies or soon will be and we REALLY would like to keep these programs alive. For other positions, it is just time for the torch to be passed.
A VERY BIG WELCOME to our new Families Helping Families Coordinator - Becky Didato and a VERY BIG THANK YOU to our out going coordinator - Claudia Morris. You ladies are such an important piece of the LBPC family! Thank you!
A VERY BIG WELCOME to our new Families Helping Families Coordinator - Becky Didato and a VERY BIG THANK YOU to our out going coordinator - Claudia Morris. You ladies are such an important piece of the LBPC family! Thank you!
Scroll down to see our many other upcoming events as well as pictures from our recent events and volunteer opportunities.
Exciting things are going on at the LBPC and we're so happy you're a part of it.
Upcoming Events
LBPC Events:
An Artful Mom's Night Out SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
When: Thu Oct 2, 2014, 8–10 pm
Where: Spice Merchants
311 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Group:
Laguna Beach Parents ClubContact: Kim Mattie ; 949-533-9653; kim.mattie@gmail.com
Join us for our second art themed mom's night out! We had a super fun time in March and are looking forward to doing this event again. We'll meet at the Spice Merchants shop where we will enjoy a super fun art class lead by local artist (and mom) Rebecca Faubion. For any mamas that came last time, this will be a new and different project.
Come and enjoy a glass of wine and dessert courtesy of the club, relax and let your creative juices flow! All supplies needed for the class will be provided, so just bring yourself, an apron (to stay clean) and if you should care to, a drink to share. The Spice Merchants will also be open for shopping once we've wrapped up the evening, so it's a perfect time to stock up on spices, teas and gifts!
Due to space, we are LIMITED to 20 women max. In addition, to properly plan for the class, we will not be able to accept RSVPs any later than two days prior to the event (9/30/14). Please be sure to RSVP so we know you're coming and include you in our final headcount. Also, because we are starting the event a little later, we are planning for a PROMPT 8:00 pm start time. Please keep that in mind as you plan for the evening :)
Breakfast at Bluebird - All Ages Family Playdate
When: Sat Oct 4, 2014, 9 am – noon
Where: Bluebird Park
Contact: Michelle Cornell; 949-677-7432; michellecornell02@gmail.com
It's an all ages family playgroup! Join us anytime from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, October 4 at Bluebird Park.
Bring your coffee and some breakfast or a snack and have a blast at Bluebird.
We'll be scheduling these monthly and hope that you can join us and play.
Please RSVP so we know who to look for and/or text Michelle at 949-677-7432 on October 4 so we can make sure to find you (just in case one of our kiddos is off exploring a hidden corner of the park).
October Book Club
When: Thu September 11, 2014, 7:30–9:30 pm
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com
Join us for the May book club meeting!!
We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's reading selection (a fiction piece from the New Yorker magazine- from the 9/15 edition)). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .
When: Thu Oct 9, 2014, 3–4 pm
Where: Cho's Academy
1966 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Contact: Megan Wilson; 949-306-6658; socalwilson@gmail.com
Little Panthers Intro class
Hello LB families. Jacob Cho of Cho’s academy has graciously allowed ten LBPC members to sit in and see what his Little Panthers class is all about; for us and our kids to see if it is something that they would like to try.
The intro/demo will be Thursday, October 9th at 3pm. Space is limited to the first 10 kids, ages 3.5-5 who RSVP, kids are welcome to join in the class or just watch. Please RSVP by Monday, October the 6th.Halloween Walk 2014
When: Wed Oct 22, 2014, 4:30–6:30 pm
Where: Main Beach Next to Playground
PCH
Group:Laguna Beach Parents Club
Contact: Kat Gianesin
949-697-5757
kegianesin@aol.com
Description:
SAVE THE DATE...OCT 22, 2014!The Laguna Beach Parents Club
invites you to the biggest and cutest event of the year, our annual Halloween Walk 2014. If you have not experienced our Halloween Parade down Forest Ave, get ready for a memorable, not to mention, cutest Halloween event you will have seen in a long time-maybe ever! Invite your friends and family to join you in the parade route to march with the little ones!
Mark your calendars ESPECIALLY for the time and date, one week and a half BEFORE Halloween, Wednesday October 22, at 4:30.
The Parade is a wonderful exchange between our kids/families/friends and the merchants of Forest Ave, as well as many of Laguna Beach's community organizations and institutions, such as, The Pacific Marine Mammal Center, The Laguna Beach Police Department, Waste Management and Bale Redimex Cement--just to name a few.
Again, for our third year, the
LBPD has agreed to aid us in the crossing of PCH and crosswalks thereafter to keep our little kiddies safe! We meet on the Ocean side of PCH at 4:30 SHARP. The parade route is as follows: Crossing PCH at Ocean Ave, we will then proceed down the left side of Forest Ave to Third St. continuing on to the Laguna Presbyterian Parking lot where a small party will take place, complete with snacks, music and our repeat guests, A real working cement truck, courtesy of Bale Redimix and a Waste Management trash truck for the kids to climb on.
Also we pair with a local charity every year donating simple items, the impact is incredible. Also, don't forget your Halloween bags, the merchants will have fun treats for the kids which are age appropriate, some candy, mostly toys.
Come one come all to a wonderful event full of joy, laughter and fun.
See all of you there!!
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com
Join us for the May book club meeting!!
We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's reading selection (a fiction piece from the New Yorker magazine- from the 9/15 edition)). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .
We are all BUSY BUSY mamas, so we thought we would shake it up a little this month and go with a much SHORTER read.
If you've never had the chance to read it, the New Yorker fiction is world famous and written by some great authors. This month we are going to read the fiction piece from the 9/15/14 edition
Reading/purchasing options:
Read the article here:http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/15/dinosaurs-planets
Available for subscription digitally or in print here:https://subscribe.newyorker.com/subscribe/newyorker/90661
FREE Little Panthers intro class at Cho's AcademyIf you've never had the chance to read it, the New Yorker fiction is world famous and written by some great authors. This month we are going to read the fiction piece from the 9/15/14 edition
Reading/purchasing options:
Read the article here:http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/15/dinosaurs-planets
Available for subscription digitally or in print here:https://subscribe.newyorker.com/subscribe/newyorker/90661
When: Thu Oct 9, 2014, 3–4 pm
Where: Cho's Academy
1966 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Contact: Megan Wilson; 949-306-6658; socalwilson@gmail.com
Little Panthers Intro class
Hello LB families. Jacob Cho of Cho’s academy has graciously allowed ten LBPC members to sit in and see what his Little Panthers class is all about; for us and our kids to see if it is something that they would like to try.
The intro/demo will be Thursday, October 9th at 3pm. Space is limited to the first 10 kids, ages 3.5-5 who RSVP, kids are welcome to join in the class or just watch. Please RSVP by Monday, October the 6th.Halloween Walk 2014
When: Wed Oct 22, 2014, 4:30–6:30 pm
Where: Main Beach Next to Playground
PCH
Group:
Laguna Beach Parents ClubContact: Kat Gianesin
949-697-5757
kegianesin@aol.com
Description:
SAVE THE DATE...OCT 22, 2014!The Laguna Beach Parents Club
invites you to the biggest and cutest event of the year, our annual Halloween Walk 2014. If you have not experienced our Halloween Parade down Forest Ave, get ready for a memorable, not to mention, cutest Halloween event you will have seen in a long time-maybe ever! Invite your friends and family to join you in the parade route to march with the little ones!
Mark your calendars ESPECIALLY for the time and date, one week and a half BEFORE Halloween, Wednesday October 22, at 4:30.
The Parade is a wonderful exchange between our kids/families/friends and the merchants of Forest Ave, as well as many of Laguna Beach's community organizations and institutions, such as, The Pacific Marine Mammal Center, The Laguna Beach Police Department, Waste Management and Bale Redimex Cement--just to name a few.
Again, for our third year, the
LBPD has agreed to aid us in the crossing of PCH and crosswalks thereafter to keep our little kiddies safe! We meet on the Ocean side of PCH at 4:30 SHARP. The parade route is as follows: Crossing PCH at Ocean Ave, we will then proceed down the left side of Forest Ave to Third St. continuing on to the Laguna Presbyterian Parking lot where a small party will take place, complete with snacks, music and our repeat guests, A real working cement truck, courtesy of Bale Redimix and a Waste Management trash truck for the kids to climb on.
Also we pair with a local charity every year donating simple items, the impact is incredible. Also, don't forget your Halloween bags, the merchants will have fun treats for the kids which are age appropriate, some candy, mostly toys.
Come one come all to a wonderful event full of joy, laughter and fun.
See all of you there!!
Around Town:
When: 10:30 am – noon, recurs Every Thursday
Where: Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre St Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The Academy has space for new cadets. Join some of the cutest babies in town and the adults of their choice at this Library story time. Little peas will enjoy songs, finger plays, board books and other cadets. Get to know others and help your child learn pre-reading skills. Free.
Kids' Art Studio
"Sept 21, Oct 19, & Nov 16
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
(949) 494- 8971; 2-4 p.m.; $7
children 12 and under free
Kids' Art Studio
Drop-in art-making activities at the museum for children and their families."
Details taken from:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/lbvcb/artscalendar_2014fall/#/1
Kids' Art Studio
"Sept 21, Oct 19, & Nov 16
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
(949) 494- 8971; 2-4 p.m.; $7
children 12 and under free
Kids' Art Studio
Drop-in art-making activities at the museum for children and their families."
Details taken from:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/lbvcb/artscalendar_2014fall/#/1
Sunshine Readers' Pajama Storytime
When: 7–8 pm, recurs Every Tuesday
Where: Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre St Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The first Tuesday of every month is a storytime speciality. Come listen to the best books read by a highly enthusiastic group of young ladies, the Sunshine Readers, National Charity League Volunteers. Punch, cookies (with parental discretion) and stickers follow storytime. Free. Pajama storytimes with crafts are held each Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm.
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The Fun Times We've Had Over the Last Month:
Chili Cook Off
The Chili Cook Off was a great success this year.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2014 Chili Cook-off winner, Loic Wynrocx-Thuler, who received a gift basket of goodies from club sponosor, The Spice Merchant.
Many thanks to all the cooked chili and brought sides. We had a wonderful spread and it was cleared everyone enjoyed it - there was barely any chili left in anyone's crocks by the end of the event. I think we also did a pretty good job on the Keg.
We added entertainment this year, and it was quickly apparent that all the kids just loved seeing Ms. Brooke and all her instruments. Us parents also enjoyed having a moment to kick back and enjoy our Fridays while the kids were very much entertained.
The Chili Cook Off was a great success this year.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2014 Chili Cook-off winner, Loic Wynrocx-Thuler, who received a gift basket of goodies from club sponosor, The Spice Merchant.
Many thanks to all the cooked chili and brought sides. We had a wonderful spread and it was cleared everyone enjoyed it - there was barely any chili left in anyone's crocks by the end of the event. I think we also did a pretty good job on the Keg.
We added entertainment this year, and it was quickly apparent that all the kids just loved seeing Ms. Brooke and all her instruments. Us parents also enjoyed having a moment to kick back and enjoy our Fridays while the kids were very much entertained.
We need your help!
Our parents club is 100% run by volunteers. It takes a lot of people to pull off our events, manage the calendar, monitor the website and keep everyone happy! Please join us at our monthly meetings to help keep with wonderful community organization thriving.
We VERY MUCH need help with the following:
- Sponsorship Coordinator - This is a fun volunteer position that gives you the opportunity to meet local business owners who support our club. Duties include gathering and posting monthly "shout-outs" as well as gathering information from new sponsors, support for sponsorship sponsorship renewal
- 2013 Playgroup Coordinator - If you have a 2013 kiddo and would like to coordinate please contact crcaligurl@gmail.com. This is a great way to meet other moms and give back to this wonderful network.
- Calendar Coordinator - We are looking to fill the position of calendar coordinator. This person will help keep the club members in "the know" about events going on in our community by posting their findings on our bigtent calendar. Huge thanks to the newly prego mama that has been carrying this torch!
- Newsletter Coordinator- Looking to flex your writing skills instead of your coloring skills? Here's your opportunity.
Thank you to those folks who have recently stepped up to continue to make this club go 'round.
Don't Forget:
Meals for New Parents
We offer a free meal prepared by a local restaurant to any LBPC family bringing home a new baby. The family can choose from several menu options. The Club takes care of ordering the food, picking it up and delivering it to the families doorstep. Yum Yum!
Contact Becky Didato at beckymaewilliams@hotmail.com
Birth Announcements
Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.
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