Orange County Info ~ South County

ALISO VIEJO

Save the date… 7/12/08.  Cyclists are invited to take part in the FIRST Aliso Viejo Grand Prix of Cycling.  The event is expected to draw hundreds of bike-racing enthusiasts and takes participants on a 1.3 mile loop through Aliso Viejo.

Information – www.socalreg.com

 

COTO DE CAZA & THE CANYONS

Coto de Caza resident Barbara Steinberg, a cancer survivor who lost her husband and mother to cancer, will chair the Gentlemen’s Committee and co-chair the VIP Party for this year’s 10th annual OC Barons’ Ball.  This year’s fundraising goal is $450,000.

 

DANA POINT

Save the date… 9/28/08.  The Chopper Drop for Education will take place at the Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort.  This event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Sand Dollar Guild, which supports the Ocean Institute.  Information – www.sanddollarguild.org

 

LADERA RANCH

Send us your “Where in the World” photos.  Take the Ladera Post with you on your travels, and have a picture of yourself holding it.  E-mail the .jpg to tcisneros@ocregister.com and include who is in the photo, and where & when it was taken.  We’ll consider it for publication

 

LAGUNA BEACH

Save the date… 7/13/08 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  The Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the parlor of Laguna Presbyterian Church.  Donors will receive a free meal coupon for Wahoo’s Fish Taco and must be in good health.  Information – 949-494-7555

 

LAGUNA HILLS

Save the date… 7/12/08 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Wash your car and support Laguna Hills’ adopted Marines of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.  Circuit City parking lot at 24001 El Toro Rd.  Information – 949-632-8395

 

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Save the date… 7/12/08 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Laguna Niguel Library, 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy, will hold its summer “Buck-A-Bag” Book Sale.  A preview sale for members of the Friends will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on 7/11/08.

Information – 949-249-5252

 

LAGUNA WOODS

Save the date… 7/13/08 at 2:00 p.m.  Laguna Woods community services committee and Friends of the Library are co-hosting a free showing of the move “Kite Runner” in City Hall.  RSVPs are needed since seating is limited.  CALL – 949-639-0500

 

LAKE FOREST

Save the date… 7/15/08 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  Join the South Coast Storytellers Guild for stories & music for the whole family at their Yarning & Yakking, Tales and Snacking event.   Event held at Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Rd.  Admission is $5.  Information 0 714-329-1955

 

MISSION VIEJO

Save the date… 7/11/08 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.  The city’s Recreation & Community Services Department & Community of Character Youth Group are hosting a Teen Night Pool Party at the Sierra Recreation Center, 26887 Recodo.  Event is free and is open to Mission Viejo Teens with a valid student ID.  There will be food, games & music by Sterling Heart.  Information – 949-859-4348 x5720

 

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Save the dates… 7/21 – 7/25 & 7/28 – 7/31 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.  A children’s sewing camp is being offered that will teach sewing skills, including using a sewing machine, to those 8 and older.  Cost is $175 and will be held at the Bell Tower Community Center, 22232 El Paseo.  Information – www.belltowerfoundation.org or 949-888-5437

 

SAN CLEMENTE

City parks commissioners agreed Tuesday to review the closing hours at neighborhood parks to decide if an earlier curfew is needed.  Complaints about late-night activities at Leslie Park, Max Berg Plaza Park and the T-Street bluff benches have spurred the review.  Information – 949-361-8237

 

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to help build 27 homes, 14 of which are dedicated to disabled veterans & their families.  Construction began in late June.

Information – 714-524-7837

~ by Michael A. Caruso on July 10, 2008.

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