Rumor has it that the quad at the high school is a big, trash-strewn mess every day after lunchtime. Then the gulls swoop in, and the janitorial staff is left to deal with the aftermath. If this is true, what's gone wrong? Seems the administration needs to get this situation in hand and make sure students clean up after themselves, rather than furthering the undesirable (and probably mostly untrue) reputation as entitled brats who let the help pick up after them.
Trash at LBHS affects us all. From a physical standpoint, it all rolls down the hill; a mess at the high school means trash on Park Avenue, and garbage in the ocean. And as a society, if people on the verge of adulthood can't be bothered to put their lunch trash in a nearby receptacle, this can't bode well for any long-lasting environmental movement. Aren't there students at LBHS who care about this issue? Is there no idealism? Or.....even basic good manners? Can anyone set me straight on this? I welcome your comments.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Hike for LOCA!
From my pal Sean:
Get ready to walk off those holiday pounds! Laguna Outreach for Community Arts (LOCA) is holding a different kind of fundraiser and invites you to participate and to bring friends, family members, and neighbors to join in the fun.
The LOCA Hike/Walk begins at Alta Laguna Park on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 9:00 am. LOCA is asking for a tax-deductible $20 donation from each participant. The routes of hiking trails or residential streets are appropriate for beginning walkers to seasoned hikers. Water will be provided.
With your participation and those of your friends, you can personally raise $80 or $100 (or more) for LOCA. Friends and family not able to participate may wish to make a donation to our organization. LOCA puts art back into our community. The monies raised help provide art programs to all our schools, the Senior Center, the Youth Center, and the Even Start program, to mention just a few. Enjoy the outdoors and meet other members! In case of rain, the hike/walk will be rescheduled for January 26. Alta Laguna Park is located at the north end of Alta Laguna Blvd in Laguna Beach.
If you have any questions, please contact LOCA at locaarts@yahoo.com, or call Valerie Gorrell at 949.481.4065.
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