Skateboarding Ban Planned for Monarch Bay Terrace

Here is a look ahead to events and happenings in Laguna Niguel-Dana Point and Orange County for Monday, Sept. 16.

1. The Laguna Niguel YMCA offers cheerleading classes for children 6-12. The course is $150 for members, $200 for non-members. Practices are Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. with game on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 
2. Dana Point's City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern. The Chief of Police suggests that skateboarding be banned from two streets, including the roadway and sidewalks within Monarch Bay Terrace.
3. Hennessey's Tavern, 34111 La Plaza in Dana Point, hosts karaoke every Monday night. 
4. The California Native Plant Society offers a crash course in identifying local flora Thursday night from 6:45 to 9 at The Duck Club, 15 Riparian View. Biologist Bob Allen will lead the discussion.
5. At 7 p.m., Shark Tank TV star Kevin O'Leary will discuss his new book "Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women & Money" at Mission Viejo's Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.