You ask, "what's a CTA?"  It's a Certified Tourism Ambassador and I'm pleased to announce I'm trained to promote the Anaheim/Orange County, California area.  As part of my certification, I'll be learning more about the area, historic spots, the people, and exploring new atractions, too.  For tour ideas in the beach area, visit http://LagunaBeachArtTours.comor let me know your interests. 

Show your holiday spirit!  The Rick Kearby Giving Gifts Project for hospice needs blankets, tolietries, scarves, gloves, canned goods & more for their Dec 19 delivery date.  Since 1995 friends & family of Rick Kearby have made blankets & delivered them to hospice homes in LA & Orange counties. 

Read the attached flyer for items needed or host a party &  make blankets or assemble bags with your friends or club.  Donations of canned foods, blanket fabrics or funds are also appreciated.  For more info, contact Jill or Judy at jilzey@sbcglobal.net or go to http://JudyKearby.weebly.com 
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Open 9 am-5pm the Red Rabbit Workshop in Glendale on December 4 is an all day art-filled exploration for the whole family.  Great shopping, art projects, tasty food, live music & Goody Bags to the first 50 adults! 

With so many holiday boutiques in SoCal, here's an original art show featuring over 30 artisans... the Red Rabbit Holiday Arts & Crafts Market!  Holiday gift items for adults & kids ranging from jewelry, glass, woodwork, clothing, ceramics, soaps, cards & everything in between all priced for savvy shoppers.  This indoor market is FREE with free art activities & entertainment plus 3 tasty food trucks.  So come early to shop & create art then stay for the live jazz at 12 noon & 3 pm.   www.RedRabbitWorkshop.com  Arts/Crafts/All Handmade!

UPDATE ~ the special Artists Home Touron October 23 unfortunately is canceled.  I apologize for any inconvenience.  Tours, gallery walks & art workshops are available by appointment.  See Laguna Beach Art Tours for tour options. 

If you've ever wanted to get an insider's peek into the Laguna Beach art scene... I've got the tour for you, the Artists Home Tour on October 23!  Five top artists will open their private homes to a small Laguna Beach Art Tours' group.  Advance purchase a must.  Reserve by Oct 1st & pay just $75 pp for everything including a VIP artists reception w/live music.  What a great gift or weekend outing.  http://LagunaBeachArtTours.weebly.com