The Beautification Council is more than a pretty face.
"We are the stewards of the city's beauty; we assist the city in keeping the city pristine; we keep an eye out for chancellors of taste and provide support to those who have none," council President Ruben Flores said Monday night at the group's first-ever fundraiser.
Montage Laguna Beach hosted the event.
The hotel did them proud with a sumptuous dinner in the ballroom to celebrate the group's Diamond Jubilee and a cake with a frosted lifeguard tower, in honor of the council's late founder and "Window to the Sea" advocate Harry Lawrence.
Flores, who loves growing things and all things beautiful, enthused over the revitalization of the council.
"Our motto is 'Keep Laguna pristine and quaint,'" Flores said. "Come beautify with us. What have you got to lose?"
The event included a silent auction, with items from Lawrence's collection, donated by his widow, Zahide, including basketfuls of his ties and scarves and a beautiful teak model of a Chinese Junk.
