Senior Notes

Get free tax help from trained volunteers

IRS-trained volunteers will be available to give free basic tax help to people of all ages who have middle- to low-income, with extra care for those who are 60 or older. Appointments are available Wednesday or Thursday at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. through April 10 at Laguna Beach Senior Center, upper level, 384 Legion St., Laguna Beach. For more information or an appointment call (949) 497-2441.

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Enjoy St. Patrick’s Bingo and Brunch

Seniors are invited to enjoy a fun-filled morning of bingo, prizes and a light brunch with the Assisteens of Laguna Beach for St. Patrick’s Day. RSVP for this free event by Thursday, by calling (949) 497-2441 or sign-up at the front desk of the Laguna Beach Senior Center, 384 Legion Street.

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Legacy Ball to honor three

The Laguna Beach Seniors’ Second Legacy Ball March 14 will honor Louise Buckley, Colin Henderson and Pauline Walpin.

The event will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at [seven degrees], 891 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Tickets are $175, and include dinner, silent auction, and music by South Coast Swing. Dress is “vintage formal.”

All proceeds will benefit the Seniors.

For more information, call (949) 497-2441 or visit www.lagunabeachseniors.com.

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Two art workshops offered at no charge

The City of Laguna Beach, Senior Services and LOCA (Laguna Outreach for Community Arts) presents two new free art workshop series.

?Print Making — Linocuts will be held Wednesday, March 19, 26 and April 2. This class will teach linocut techniques through demonstrations and examples of artist/instructor Susan Linder.

?The Art of Drawing will be held April 9, 16 and 23. Class includes simple still life; discussion of basic theory of drawing by artist/instructor Gayle Foley; set-up of a still life in a formal series of drawings designed to improve drawing skills; a living model for students to draw. Drawing pencils and paper will be used for all three classes.

All classes will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Senior Center, lower level. Cost is free and space is limited. To sign up, call (949) 464-9535,