“ Our Town , Our Paper ” lagunabeachindy . com MAY 10 , 2024 | Volume XXI , Issue 19
A Bee-utiful Day in the Neighborhood
The Laguna Beach Garden Club ’ s annual spring tour was a cheery affair Saturday , May 4 with plenty of fancy hats , raffle prizes , plein air demonstrations and 11 open residential gardens to explore .
LBHS Students Join Young Developer of Effective Wildfire Detection Technology
By Moya Mitchell , Special to the Independent
On a damp , overcast morning last Saturday , five Laguna Beach High School students , Tyler Tafreshi , Mateen and Darian Najafi , Ben Smith and Dutch McClellan , and a Corona del Mar high school student , Rustin
This year , the tour visited north Laguna ’ s “ tree streets ” neighborhood where attendees viewed examples of how some homeowners had adapted their gardens toward “ outdoor living .”
Motakef , joined a decorated young climate activist and inventor to test his proprietary AI-driven sensor network technology . Ryan Honary has developed an emergency detection and response system that relies on remote sensors and AI to
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The tour is the Laguna Beach Garden Club ’ s major fundraiser of the year . Proceeds help provide scholarships , local school educational gardens and town beautification projects . Clara Beard / LB Indy
LBHS members of the Climate Solutions Society get prepared to place the equipment developed by Honary . Photo courtesy of Moya Mitchell
Artists Draw Inspiration through Motherhood at the Festival of Arts
By LB Indy Staff
Mother ’ s Day is a time to celebrate all the incredible women in our lives in all the ways that matter , whether someone is a mom , like a mom , or someone who simply has made a difference in our lives .
As moms , they wear many hats , often finding inspiration in motherhood ’ s daily challenges and joys . However , for some , motherhood also ignites a creative spark , leading them to express their experiences through art . This intersection of motherhood and artistic expression is beautifully exemplified by Festival of Arts exhibiting artists Echo Baker , Kirsten Whalen and Sharon Williams .
Baker , a long-time Festival artist , found her creative path intertwined with the journey of motherhood . Reflecting on her experiences , Baker unveils how the journey of raising her two boys have enriched her artistic exploration . “ With all the challenges motherhood brings , the rewards are far beyond any measures ,” she said .
Her canvases bear testimony to the transformative power of maternal love .
Whalen ’ s artistic odyssey mirrors the
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