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What's up Laguna Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How far will your Laguna Food Pantry donation go right now?
• Want a free, thought-provoking film night in Laguna Beach?
• Which masterworks are coming to Artists Theatre this concert season?

Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
• Monday: Humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Laguna Food Pantry Pantry 082126 (stunewslaguna.com) — Laguna Food Pantry, supported by Laguna Beach locals Jen and Cliff Cheng, is running a Back-to-School Donation Match through September 30, doubling gifts up to $20,000. With child food insecurity rising and CalFresh benefits shrinking, the pantry's weekday drive-through groceries and need for volunteer drivers are especially critical for local families.
   

2. UC Irvine and CureDuchenne 082126 (stunewslaguna.com) — A free screening of the award-winning documentary "The Remarkable Life of Ibelin" is coming to Laguna Beach's Rivian South Coast Theater on Friday, September 18. UC Irvine and CureDuchenne will pair the film with exhibits, research demos, and a post-film panel on advances in muscular dystrophy care and clinical trials.
   

3. Music Director Ami Porat 082126 (stunewslaguna.com) — Laguna Beach's Artists Theatre will host the Mozart Classical Orchestra's 2026-27 season, opening September 13 with American composers in honor of America 250. Music director Ami Porat is marking his 40th season, with three subscription concerts through April and long-running youth outreach programs continuing as well.
   

4. Volleyball Recap: Santa Margarita Escapes with a Win (maxpreps.com) — Santa Margarita's girls volleyball team edged Aliso Niguel 3–2 after a dramatic comeback and will visit Laguna Beach for a 5:45 p.m. match on Tuesday. The Eagles are on a strong early-season run, while Aliso Niguel looks to rebound on the road at Vista Murrieta.
   

📸 Around Laguna Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laguna Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
  Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
  9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary →
  3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625,
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Drop of Life Gala 2026 →
  [AV] Irvine, 16500 Scientific, Irvine
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
Tuesday August 25
• Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
Wednesday August 26
• Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
• Flag Deck #1
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:15 am
Thursday August 27
• [OXFORD] Back to School Night
  Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
  5:00 pm
• Board Meeting - Governance
  Laguna Beach Unified Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• TOW Picture Day
  Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  8:00 am
• Breaker Football & Legacy Night
  Laguna Beach High Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Wild Child →
  The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Loose dog in Arch Beach area of Laguna.
  We tried to corral her on the fire road but she wouldn't let us close. Has multi color collar with tags but couldn't get close enough to read. Medium… (Nextdoor LB / Portafina)
• My car was hit and run in the cypress neighborhoods.
  If anyone saw a black tundra with water tanks on the back going through Laguna, please let me know. Police report was filed and insurance is on it… (Nextdoor The Village)

• Montage International posted a job opening for Cook II - Banquets in Laguna Beach. Apply here.
• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time in Laguna Niguel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laguna Beach here.

Ok Laguna Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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