Thanks to all who participated in the shredding event!

Thousands of pounds of paper shred, e-waste recycled at City event The City of Aliso Viejo's successful Document Shredding/Identity Theft Protection and e-waste event resulted in 22,691 pounds (11.3 tons) of paper shred and 3,422 pounds of e-waste recycled. The May 19 event in the Soka University parking lot was designed to protect residents from identity theft, provide a free public service and benefit the environment. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and shredding documents with personal or financial information can be an effective measure of prevention. Along with having their documents shred, folks recycled electronic waste such as old cell phones, computers, monitors, printers and such with e-Recycling of California. The City plans to host another document shredding and e-waste event next year. Stay tuned to the City's eNews and Twitter for future information. 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 welcomes you to "Experience It All." For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

We are down to 79 Listings today!

That is the lowest it's been in years!

Memorial Day Marathon

Memorial Day Half Marathon and 5K May 28 Memorial Day - May 28 - marks the 14th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K honoring the United States Marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion. The event takes place in the cities of Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Laguna Niguel. The event, which is open to runners and walkers of all experience levels, includes a half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) and a Kid's Run (1/2 mile). The half marathon and 5K both start in front of the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and finish at the Laguna Hills Community Center. The kids races start and finish at the Laguna Hills Community Center. Aliso Viejo residents should be aware of road closures that will impact parts of the City. The information is available by clicking here. Aliso Viejo residents who want to cross Alicia Parkway when traveling south on Moulton Parkway, Pacific Park or Aliso Creek Road from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, May 28 can use the 73 Toll Road by entering at the Aliso Creek entrance south (tolls will be waived during this 2-hour period). Registration and more information is available at http://www.lagunahillshalfmarathon.com.

Whole Foods opened today in Laguna Niguel

What a morning.. people were lined up from early this am for the 9:00 opening! They were giving free french rolls away and coupons, and lots of other things in the store. It is really a beautiful store and we are so lucky to  have this so close to AV. It was so crowded, it was hard to concentrate on the way the store was set up, etc. but I can tell you that this parking lot will never be the same.. similar to when we got our Trader Joe's in the Lowes shopping center.

It is a great addition to our shopping choices for organic and healthy and fresh foods!

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Aliso Viejo border.

Only 91 Active Listings in Aliso Viejo today!

This is a perfect storm! Great time to list your home if you are interested in talking about it, please contact me at theresavinciguerra@gmail.com or 949-939-5188 to discuss your options.

We need homes to sell and what a great time to sell a property that normally may be harder to sell.

Theresa

Free Shredding and E Cycle Event this SATURDAY

Free document shredding, e-waste event Saturday In an effort to protect residents from identity theft and provide a free public service, the City will host a Document Shredding/Identity Theft Protection and e-waste event on Saturday, May 19. The City is giving community members an opportunity to have their sensitive records securely destroyed from 9 a.m. to noon in Soka University parking lot A at 1 University Drive. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and shredding documents with personal or financial information can be an effective measure of prevention. Residents and businesses can bring standard-file boxes of paper records - canceled checks, pay stubs, credit card statements and more - that will be shredded on-site for free. The boxes of pages can contain staples and paper clips but must be free of notebooks or other bindings. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information about identity theft. There is a limit of 10 boxes per household or business. Along with having their documents shred, folks can recycle electronic waste such as old cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, VCR/DVD players, TVs, microwaves and other small appliances free of charge in the Soka parking lot with e-Recycling of California. Large appliances, oils, solvents, tires and other household hazardous waste will not be accepted. For more information about the May 19 event, contact Aliso Viejo City Clerk Susan Ramos at 949-425-2506 or sramos@cityofalisoviejo.com. 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 welcomes you to "Experience It All." For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Dog Park People.. Meeting this SAT at 900 am!

Aliso Viejo Community Association The Aliso Viejo Community Association Walking Workshop for the Proposed Dog Park will be this Saturday, May 12th at 9:00 am at Aliso Canyon Community Park. Meet at the Soccer Field. Please join the AVCA Board of Directors for a walk in the park. They will be walking the park and reviewing the location of the proposed dog park. AVCA is seeking input from community members on the proposed dog park. For more information, please call (949) 243-7750 or click the link below: http://www.avca.net/alisoviejo/picture/walking_workshop_double_sided.pdf http://www.avca.net/alisoviejo/picture/walking_workshop_double_sided.pdf www.avca.net

Loving these wildflowers!

Everyday I drive by this patch of Wildflowers and wonder how many people see the beauty! Today I finally stopped to photograph with my droid camera!

Free Shredding EVent coming up soon! May 19th

Free document shredding, e-waste event May 19 In an effort to protect residents from identity theft and provide a free public service, the City will host a Document Shredding/Identity Theft Protection and e-waste event on Saturday, May 19. The City is giving community members an opportunity to have their sensitive records securely destroyed from 9 a.m. to noon in Soka University parking lot A at 1 University Drive. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and shredding documents with personal or financial information can be an effective measure of prevention. Residents and businesses can bring standard-file boxes of paper records - canceled checks, pay stubs, credit card statements and more - that will be shredded on-site for free. The boxes of pages can contain staples and paper clips but must be free of notebooks or other bindings. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information about identity theft. There is a limit of 10 boxes per household or business. Along with having their documents shred, residents can recycle electronic waste such as old cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, VCR/DVD players, TVs, microwaves and other small appliances free of charge in the Soka parking lot with e-Recycling of California. Large appliances, oils, solvents, tires and other household hazardous waste will not be accepted. For more information about the May 19 event, contact Aliso Viejo City Clerk Susan Ramos at 949-425-2506 or sramos@cityofalisoviejo.com.

Ready to Swim?

Aquatic Center opens for another fabulous season Saturday With just a few days until Saturday's opening of the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center, excitement continues to grow for the fabulous day of swimming, games, activities and fun. The Opening Season Pool Party at 29 Santa Barbara is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 5. The celebration includes fun-filled games and activities for all ages and Oasis Cafe specials. Entry is $3 per person. Games and activities take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include a hula contest and bean bag toss, relay races and more. The Oasis Cafe will serve lunch specials and an assortment of onsite chef favorites until 4 p.m. Season and monthly passes will also be available. During the season, residents can take advantage of the swim team, swim lessons, after-school swim, an improved menu at the Oasis Cafe and more. Visitors enjoy lap and recreational swim, private pool parties and numerous activities and events. The Aquatic Center overlooks the golf course near Glenwood and Golf Drive. The center boasts a junior Olympic 5-lane lap pool, recreational pool, children's wading pool, toddler splash pad, adult whirl pool, Oasis Cafe, locker facilities, restrooms, and a patio with an outdoor patio fireplace. For more information, call 949-425-2559 or visit www.alisoviejoaquaticscenter.com. 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 welcomes you to "Experience It All." For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.