Orange County Info ~ South County
ALISO VIEJO
Where in the world? Take the Aliso Viejo News with you on your travels, have your picture taken with it and e-mail the .jpg to us. Include who is in photo, and when and where it was taken. Email to ffreeman@ocregister.com
COTO DE CAZA & THE CANYONS
The Cleveland National Forest released an environmental assessment on motorized travel on its lands for public comment. Comments will be accepted until 8/13/08. to view assessment online: www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/projects/ohv/index.shtml
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
Resident Kim Sprague and Mercantile West Business Divine Treasures are seeking to collect food items on the behalf of the Orange County Rescue Mission. Residents can drop off items on Sprague’s porch at 10 Vineyard Dr, Ladera Ranch or at Divine Treasures at the Mercantile West Shopping Center. Information – 584-7577
LAGUNA BEACH
Save the dates. 7/19/08 through 7/27/08. The Southern California Artists Association will hold its annual figurative art exhibition “Go Figure!” at the group’s newly renovated studio, 3251 Laguna Canyon Rd., Suite F3. info@socalartists.org
LAGUNA HILLS
Save the date… 7/19/08 at 9:00 a.m. Residents can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Laguna Country United Methodist Church. Information – 800-697-9721 or www.lifelinescreening.com
LAGUNA NIGUEL
Feel live snakes and learn about their habits at “Everything You wanted to Know about Snakes,” at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. Information – 949-362-5100
LAGUNA WOODS
City Manager Leslie Keane held a candidate information session last Friday for City Council hopefuls. Information – 949-639-0500
LAKE FOREST
Community members are invited to attend a neighborhood workshop to discuss improvements at El Toro Park that may include new playground equipment. The workshop is at 6:30 p.m. on 7/24/08 at El Toro Park, 23701 Los Alisos Blvd. Information – 949-461-3413
MISSION VIEJO
The filing period begins this week for candidates who wish to run for the office in the November election. Two four-year council terms are open. Candidates have until 5:00 p.m. on 8/8/08. Information – 949-470-3033 (Karen Hamman)
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Save the date… 7/26/08 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The city will host a free electronic recycling event in the City Hall parking lot at 22112 El Paseo. Information – 949-364-9200 www.cityofrsm.org
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
Save the date… 7/18/08 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. “Peace, Prosperity and Wellness” is the topic of a free public talk by Bhante Ji, a Buddhist monk who has studied with the Dalai Lama. He will speak at 912 Calle Venezia, followed by a silent meditation group walk along the Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail. Call the event’s co-host Nampet Panichpant-Michelsen at 949-295-6150 for reservations & more information.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The city’s San Juan Summer Nites Concert Series and Shop & Dine Expo takes place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the third Wednesday of July, August and September at Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real.
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