"All of us were amazed at how involved the kids were in raising funds for patients," PMMC's Director of Development Melissa Sciacca said in a statement. "It was truly remarkable to see so many children demonstrate a growing sense of philanthropy at such a young age."
St. Cecilia's School in Tustin was awarded the grand prize for raising almost $650. Students were invited to view a live seal release into the ocean on June 3 at the Montage Laguna Beach.
"The Change the Life of a Seal Program is important because we help seals so they may live and so they can be released back to the wild," said student Jane Byszewski. "God made them to live, not to get hurt."
The center will do the "Change" the Life of a Seal challenge again in the fall. Contact Debbie MacCarter at (949) 494-3050 or dmaccarter@pacificmmc.org if you would like your class to participate.
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Harvesting rainwater seminar is Thursday
Transition Laguna Beach is hosting a Rainwater Harvesting seminar with Robert Farnsworth at 7 p.m. Thursday at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive.
Farnsworth is the assistant professor and department chairman of landscape design and horticulture at Saddleback College. The event is free and wine, beer, and snacks will be provided.
Rainwater harvesting reduces urban runoff and helps to keep oceans clean, as well as reduce the chance of flooding, according to a release.
For more information, email transitionlagunabeach@gmail.com.
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Foreclosure workshop offered
Orange County Home Preservation Collaborative is hosting a free Home Preservation Workshop from 9 a.m. to 11:30 Saturday at the Susi Q Community Center in Laguna Beach, 380 Third St.
