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Enter Laguna Beach's Jack-O'-Lantern Carving Contest ... or Else!
Award-winners' spooky entries will be displayed at the Promenade October 29 through November 1.

Prior to joining Patch as a contributor, I worked at the now-shuttered OC Weekly proofreading the print edition and writing the Arts & Culture column Paint It Black.
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Award-winners' spooky entries will be displayed at the Promenade October 29 through November 1.

Laguna Art Museum's annual fundraising gala will fete Art & Nature's featured artist Rebeca Méndez and the Anna Hills Award recipients.
SeaScape Expo on Saturday October 9 brings a slew of experts to help residents lower water usage while beautifying their yards.
Contemporary dancers to perform in a sculpture garden and a ska band will play live at First Thursdays Art Walk.
Hundreds gather at Main Beach to raise their voices for reproductive rights, including elected officials wearing pink and leading chants.
Art-making inspired by "Wayne Thibeaud: Clowns" exhibit and Bob Baker Marionette Theater coming Sunday, October 10; register by October 3.
Sherry Bullard and Marsh Scott's installation envelops the patio of the Old Pottery Place with a nod to its past.
Hosted by the Laguna Beach Democratic Club, the gathering will be in person at Main Beach's grassy area starting at 10 a.m.
The ninth annual Art & Nature fest features multimedia artist Rebeca Méndez and keynote speaker Daniel Lewis November 4-7.
Two design-forward retail spots share the same block, providing shoppers a plethora of color, texture and great design.
Multiple generations of ocean lovers joined the Cunningham family in saying farewell to a Laguna Beach local treasure & PMMC co-founder.
Volunteers hauled up 165 pounds of trash on Coastal Cleanup Day 2021, preventing that garbage from entering the ocean.
Laguna Dance Festival brings Larissa Gerszke and Brandon Gray to Laguna Beach High's dance studio on September 25.
Certified hypnotherapist Marilyn Montero is open for business and a new member of the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce.
"Protect Your Happy Place" in Laguna Beach this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon on Main Beach, and two locations in Crystal Cove State Park.
All are welcome to celebrate the life of John Cunningham, co-founder of Pacific Marine Mammal Center, LBHS teacher and mentor.
The all-volunteer nonprofit has reopened its bungalow headquarters on Friday and Saturday afternoons, but seeks docents for Sundays.
Seven OC nonprofits partnered to raise $144,502 in 24 hours, with Laguna's 3 participants exceeding the original goal of $75,000.
The pollinators will soon have plenty of nectaring to do in Laguna Beach.
Gerard brings 15 years of museum management expertise to further the museum's strategic goals.