El Toro will have some work going on next week.

El Toro Road street improvements begin next week The City of Laguna Woods will begin construction next week on a street-widening project on El Toro Road. The work includes widening El Toro to provide a third westbound lane; building retaining walls, curb, gutter, sidewalk ramps, street lights, and storm-drain facilities. Construction takes place on El Toro Road from Canyon Hills Drive to Calle Corta. Lane closures and some traffic delays are expected during the course of the project. All construction is dependent on the weather but is expected to be completed this December. For more information, call 949-425-2530 or e-mail public-works@cityofalisoviejo.com.

National Take Back Prescription Day is this SATURDAY

National Take Back Day Saturday, Sept. 29 National Prescription Medication Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orange County Sheriff's Department South Substation in Aliso Viejo at 11 Journey. The US Drug Enforcement Agency, Orange County Sheriff's Department and local police services are hosting this event to collect any unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications for destruction. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. Intravenous solutions, needles (sharps) and syringes will not be accepted at the event; however, information about the nearest syringe disposal sites will be available. More than 7 million people aged 12 and older abused prescription drugs in 2010, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Partnership at DrugFree.org reports that nearly one in five teens has taken a prescription medication to get high, without having his or her own prescription. In fact, every day 2,500 teenagers use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from friends and relatives, including the home medicine cabinet, according to national studies. Prevent the abuse of prescription drugs by bringing any unused, unwanted or expired medications on September 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to the Sheriff's Substation in Aliso Viejo - no questions asked. For more information, click here.

Pool is still open and it's HOT enough to really enjoy it!

Enjoy the Aquatic Center through the end of September Just because school is back in session this week doesn't mean the fun is over at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center. In fact, this fun-filled facility is open through September 30. The community can enjoy lap swim or after-school recreational swim Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Admission for Aliso Viejo residents is $5 adults; $3 youth (ages 2-13); and $3 seniors (ages 60+). Non-residents pay $7 for adults; $5 youth; and seniors. The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center is located at 29 Santa Barbara near Golf Drive and Glenwood. For more information, call 949-425-2559 or visit www.alisoviejoaquaticscenter.com.

September 29, Take back your prescriptions free day!

National Take Back Day Sept. 29 National Prescription Medication Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orange County Sheriff's Department South Substation in Aliso Viejo at 11 Journey. The US Drug Enforcement Agency, Orange County Sheriff's Department and local police services are hosting this event to collect any unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications for destruction. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. Intravenous solutions, needles (sharps) and syringes will not be accepted at the event; however, information about the nearest syringe disposal sites will be available. More than 7 million people aged 12 and older abused prescription drugs in 2010, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Partnership at DrugFree.org reports that nearly one in five teens has taken a prescription medication to get high, without having his or her own prescription. In fact, every day 2,500 teenagers use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from friends and relatives, including the home medicine cabinet, according to national studies. Prevent the abuse of prescription drugs by bringing any unused, unwanted or expired medications on September 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to the Sheriff's Substation in Aliso Viejo - no questions asked. For more information, click here.