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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tree down on Wood Canyon near Westridge


Wow!  A huge tree was blocking the street this am. I hope no one was injured. We have a few of these trees that are leaning a bit and need to be removed or something.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Wingspan Park #20 of 21

Wingspan Park is off of Aliso Creek Road in the Pacific Ridge neighborhood. It is in between Westwing and Eastwing.
It is mainly a passive park, with some sport fields (soccer) and portable toilet facilities.


Thursday, June 23, 2011

Market update for 5/23/2011 to 6/23/2011

Today we have 278 Active Listings on the MLS in all of Aliso Viejo

179 listings are in Back up or Pending Status

We closed 63 listings in the time period.

There are currently 47 Rental properties listed on the MLS.


(the only thing that skews this data is that some listings that show active really have offers on them but are Short Sales and the agents don't take them out of Active status. This has been going on for quite sometime.)

The market appears to be stable and hasn't changed all that much. We continue to have moderate inventory and about the same amount of homes keep selling each month.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Summer Walking Program is starting soon!

Grab your walking shoes!

City's Summer Walking Program begins July 11



Community members are invited to lace up their tennis shoes, grab some bottled water and join City staff members this summer for an evening walk along the Aliso Creek Trail.

The City's Summer Walking Program embraces Aliso Viejo as a "walkable" community and is designed to promote fitness and good health.


The program will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 11, 18 and July 25. The goal is to give people an opportunity to explore and enjoy the scenic trail, get a healthy dose of exercise and make new friends.


Participants are encouraged to park and meet at 5:45 p.m. in front of the Aliso Viejo Ranch at 100 Park Avenue.


For more information, call the City's Community Services Department at 949-425-2519 or e-mail gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com.

If you have never walked, ran or biked on the Aliso Creek Trail.. it is really beautiful and natural, with lots of little critters to view along the way.

Celebrate Independence Day at the pool

Spend the Fourth of July at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center and you'll enjoy $3 entry, fun-filled free activities throughout the day and chef's specials from the Oasis Cafe.


The City is gearing up for Independence Day, offering the public the perfect "in-town" holiday getaway.


The facility at 29 Santa Barbara will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature relay races and pool games; a hula hoop contest; and water balloon toss.

Guests to the Aquatic Center can enjoy recreation and lap swimming; pool parties; daily lunch specials at the Oasis Cafe; cabanas; and lots of fun activities. The popular venue offers fee-based swimming programs, a swim team, activities and more.


The Aquatic Center is conveniently located near Aliso Creek Road and Glenwood Drive, next to the Aliso Viejo Conference Center.


For more information, visit www.alisoviejoaquaticscenter.com or call 949-425-2559.

The pool is so nice. Try to visit it sometime this year. You will love it!!!

















Monday, June 20, 2011

Aliso Viejo Park Information


Westridge Park #19 of 21 Parks

This is the park near where I live. I go there a couple of times a day with my dogs. It is mainly a passive park with lots of open space , a very nice tot lot and has great views of the laguna wilderness areas. We sit high on a hill and get some interesting weather patterns up here.

Friday, June 17, 2011

4th of July Celebration is coming to AV

There is this sign posted by the fountain in the Town Center near the park.

Aliso Viejo Ranch

Here is a cool little spot in our community. It used to be a real ranch area and had animals, an old barn and such. Now the community uses it occasionally for
events. It is located just accross the street from the AV Middle School off of Cedarbrook. There have been talks in the past of it becoming a community center which was voted down by the people. Some people would like to see a passive park with community gardens. I believe it is all up in the air at this time.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Donation site for used shoes and clothing in AV

Here's a convenient place to do it. These boxes are located at the Aliso Viejo Middle School off of Cedarbrook.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Aliso Viejo Community Park #3 of 21

Here is a video of Aliso Viejo Community Park which is off of Cedarbrook and adjacent to the AV Middle School. It has some ball fields, 2 tot lots, lots of trees, dog bag dispensers, bathrooms and a pretty nice sized parking lot. Aliso Viejo prides itself in having a park nearby most any neighborhood you live in and this one is really nice. You just need to time your visit so you are not going in the school traffic which can be a bit busy

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Have a great voice or bake a mean apple pie? 4th of July plans are being made and there are contests and auditions being held

Aliso Viejo Community Association


Seeking entries for the "Homemade Apple Pie Baking Contest" at the July 4th celebration. Participants must live in the City of Aliso Viejo and/or be dues-paying AVCA members.



Pies will be judged on presentation, tastiness and texture .


Don't be shy.. by brother in law once was one of the judges one year and the pies are made from people just like you and me. I am out of town this 4th of July or I would enter one! Here's one I made for Memorial Day this year.

For more information about entering the contest, email wcasar@pcminternet.com or 949-243-7750. Deadline to enter is 06/24.




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.Aliso Viejo Community Association


AVCA is currently in the planning stages of their annual July 4th Celebration. If you, or child or someone you know is interested in auditioning for the National Anthem, please email wcasar@pcminternet.com We will be hold auditions for individuals or duos to perform at the next Events Committee Meeting on Wednesday, June 8th.




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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Market update for 5/9/2011 to 6/9/2011

Current Active Inventory  272

Back up and Pending  175

Closed Sales in this time period   66

Currently we have 49 properties available for lease

Average sale price per sq. ft in this time period is 258.70

Aliso Viejo is having a 10th year Birthday Celebration

Don't miss Aliso Viejo Birthday Dinner, Bash in July



In honor of the 10th anniversary of its July 1, 2001 incorporation, the City of Aliso Viejo will host a 10-year Celebration Dinner and Birthday Bash on Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2.


The community events will celebrate this milestone with fun, food and entertainment at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center and Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center.
On July 1, the public is invited to the 10-year Celebration Dinner from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center, 31 Santa Barbara. The luau-style affair will feature Polynesian-style food, drink and traditional and contemporary Hawaiian and Polynesian music with a live floor show by Le Polynesia Cultural Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 for ages 13 and over; $15 for children 12 and under. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available now at City Hall, 12 Journey.


Then on Saturday, July 2 from noon to 4 p.m., the community is invited to a Birthday Bash at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center, 29 Santa Barbara. The pool party will feature free activities and family games; contests; entertainment; and more along with 10 cent hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream. Admission is free.

The Aquatic and Conference centers are located next to the Aliso Viejo Country Club off Golf Drive and Glenwood.


For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com or call 949-425-2550.











Saturday, June 4, 2011

June is Microchip Madness Month

June is Microchip Madness Month
In honor of Microchip Madness Month, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center will host a vaccination and microchip clinic from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 8 at 28095 Hillcrest. The center has been serving Aliso Viejo since 2009. Residents can get their pets microchipped and register the microchip for $20.

The multitude of natural disasters that have impacted the country and beyond over the last few years serve as a reminder that people and their pets can easily become separated. And summer - more than anytime during the year - holds its own perils, with Los Angeles and Orange County animal shelters inundated with lost pets due to fireworks, doors left open during warmer weather and such. The best way to reunite lost pets with their owners is when a pet is properly and permanently identified with a microchip.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center advocates the placement of a microchip in all pets. Collars can fall off or be removed. Microchips are a permanent means of identifying your pet whether they are lost locally or on a family trip.

The size of a grain of rice, microchips are painlessly injected under the skin using a syringe similar to a vaccination. It is also essential to register the microchip and keep your contact information current with the company that registered your chip.

For more information, call 949-470-3045.



















The City of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses approximately 7 square miles with over 46,123 residents. The City's annual budget is approximately $21 million. The budget is available on the City's website at www.cityofalisoviejo.com. The City supports a thriving business community with companies such as Pacific Life Insurance Co.; United Parcel Service (UPS); Clarient; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; Q-Logic; Lennar Homes; Buy.Com; Fluor Daniel; Pepsi Bottling, Inc.; Shea Homes; the Renaissance ClubSport Hotel; and Bausch and Lomb. Aliso Viejo has 23 parks, vast open space and top-notch amenities including the Aliso Viejo Ranch and the City's new Conference Center and Aquatic Center. The City of Aliso Viejo, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2011, welcomes you to "Experience It All." For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Anyone in for a round of Golf?

Spots still available for Aliso Viejo Community Cup


With 115 golfers on board for the 8th Annual Aliso Viejo Community Cup on Friday, June 3, there's still room for a few more to take part in the fun-filled event that benefits local youth.


The Aliso Viejo Community Cup takes place at the Aliso Viejo Country Club, 33 Santa Barbara. The event kicks off at 11 a.m., with registration and activities starting at 9 a.m. The fun and competitive golf tournament includes a continental breakfast, box lunch, banquet dinner, contests, activities, awards and more.


Along with a host of contests, golfers will have a chance to win hole-in-one prizes that include a Superformance Cobra valued at $75,000; a Sharp LCD flat screen TV; and a domestic airline round-trip for two.
This year's event will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley-Aliso Viejo Branch's Keystone Leadership program and the Aliso Viejo Community Foundation Scholarship Program.


Several sponsors have already signed up to support the charitable event and more are sought. A range of sponsorships are available. For more information about sponsorships and individual registration, call 949-425-2537.