San Juan Capistrano

The Coastline Pilot went to Laguna Beach High School and asked the Park Avenue Players, "What did you like most about your production of 'Romeo and Juliet?'" "The costumes are amazing, and we have so many great actors at the school." Celena DelPizzo-Howell, 14, Laguna Beach "The music is mysterious and different -- a lot of instruments came together for a great score." Max Dressler, 15, San Juan Capistrano "It's not what you would expect from classic Shakespeare."

Children's books will go on sale Thursday through July 30 at the Friends of the Laguna Beach Library Bookstore. "The sale comes in time to thwart those universal summer complaints of nothing to do," said Martha Lydick, president of the library group. Proceeds from the sale of all books in the store benefit the library, which has been hit hard by the state financial crisis. The store is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with extended afternoon hours until 6 p.m., on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Soccer coach will rock Father's Day Andy Thomas, Laguna Beach soccer club director of coaching and former boys' varsity soccer coach at the high school, will perform with his band, the Ferns, at a Father's Day rock 'n roll show at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano at 8 p.m. June 19. The band's original pop/rock has captured fans of all ages. The Jerry Garcia Band will take to the stage after the Ferns. Tickets are $15. To purchase, call Thomas at (949)

Gina's Pizza gets students' vote Gina's Pizza & Pastaria received the top tribute as this year's DARTS business award honoree for a local business that students patronize and appreciate. DARTS (Dignity, Appreciation, Respect for Treating Students), which is in its second year, is a Laguna Beach High School committee comprised of two student representatives from each class, and Supt. Theresa Daem, executive assistant to Supt. Darrin J. Reed, ASB Vice-President Brent Kling, and faculty advisor Art Smart.

What is the future of art in Laguna? As a former resident in Laguna Beach (can't afford it anymore) and a current figure artist, I say YEAH to the letter from Gene Cooper. How dare the city be so narrow-minded and "conservative" as to prohibit the use of nudes in a public place in Laguna. It is attitudes like that that makes me fear for the future of all artists and artwork shown in a town that was one of the most liberal (years ago). That is one of the things that lured me to Laguna many years ago from Los Angeles.

Alek Burk continued his hot hitting streak, and Rotary continued on its winning ways. Burk slugged a three-run home run and doubled on two other occasions to power Rotary over the visiting San Juan Capistrano Dodgers, 10-5, at Riddle Field. Rotary led right off the bat, taking a 3-0 first-inning lead. Jake Glazer set the offense in motion with a leadoff line drive single and went on to score on Burk's first double. Travis Sampson ripped a single up the middle to score Burk, and Sampson later scored on Shane Takabayashi's infield grounder.

LORRAINE R. PARKER Lorraine R. Parker, formerly of Laguna Beach, died Saturday, Feb. 19 at the age of 83. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 26, 1921, the oldest of two children. In 1947, she married and moved to Pasadena. In 1961 she moved to Laguna Beach, where she raised her three children and worked for the Hotel Laguna and the finance department for the city of Laguna Beach. She is credited with creating the design of the Laguna Beach city bus. Mrs. Parker was a parishioner of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Laguna Beach and the Mission Church in San Juan Capistrano.

Laguna high now performing 'Door' Laguna Beach High School will present "Stage Door" at the Artists' Theatre, 625 Park Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Thursday, Nov. 19, 20; and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The play is set in a post-depression boarding house for girls, who are aspiring actresses. Tickets are $15 for reserved seats, $10 for adults and $8 for students. For information and tickets, call (949) 497-7769. Firewood sale will aid water polo team The Laguna Beach High School boys' water polo team will have a firewood sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

High school to present 'Stage Door' Laguna Beach High School will present "Stage Door" at the Artists' Theatre, 625 Park Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 13, 18, 19, 20 and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14. The play is set in a post-depression boarding house for girls, who are aspiring actresses. Tickets are $15 for reserved seats, $10 for adults and $8 for students. For information and tickets, call (949) 497-7769. Water polo team to hold firewood sale The Laguna Beach High School boys' water polo team is having a firewood sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14. The wood is $50 per trunk or truck load (regular sized vehicles)