Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

1. Laguna Beach a la carte—A Food & Wine Experience event
Where/When: At various restaurants participating in this four-day event.
Laguna Culinary Arts: 845 Laguna Canyon Road
6 p.m.-8: 30 p.m. Thursday
Why go: A rare culinary experience.
Pricing: Various pricing for each venue. Event at Culinary Arts: $50.00
More info: Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau http://www.lagunabeachinfo.com/ 949.376.0511 • 800.877.1115
www.lagunaculinaryarts.com

2. Latitude 33 Bookshop hosts Allan Schoenherr, author of  "Wild and
Beautiful: A Natural History of Open Spaces in Orange County."
Where/When: 311 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach
Saturday: 1:00 p.m.
Why go: An opportunity learn more about the beautiful landscape to
explore in Orange County including paths and trails.
Price: Free
http://latitude33bookshop.com/

3. Laguna Beach Garden Club hosts a presentation: "Let's Get Growing —the Organic Way"
Where/When: Neighborhood Congressional Church: 340 St. Ann's Drive.
Friday 9:30 a.m.
Why go: Learn to grow your garden with natural practices by talking with
other gardeners and listening to speaker Gisele Schoniger, a specialist
in the garden supply industry.
Price: Free
http://www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org/

4. Woman's Club: Spring Women Artist Boutique
Where/When: Woman's Club: 286 St. Ann's Drive.
Sunday, noon -5 p.m.
Why Go: View and purchase handcrafted art made by female artists with proceeds benefiting the Women and Family Assistance Center.
Price: Free
http://www.lagunabeach.com/womansclub/

5. Second weekend of the 40th Anniversary Festival of Whales
Where/When: Dana Point Harbor Drive
Saturday and Sunday, events all day, including whale watching trips.
Why go: Join together to celebrate the migration of the California gray
whale. Many activities for children.
Price: Free
http://danapointwhalewatching.com/festival-of-whales/