No health insurance? Need a flu shot?

The City of Aliso Viejo is proud to present.... Free Flu Shot Clinic Nov. 1 for those without access to health care The Aliso Viejo Family Resource Center is teaming up with Mission Hospital to host a free Flu Shot Clinic for folks without health insurance on Thursday, November 1. The clinic is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Iglesia Park Community Center located at 24671 Via Iglesia. The flu vaccine is available for people ages 9 and older. Parents must accompany kids under 18. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call the Mission Hospital Health Line at 949-364-1770.

Low Cost Vaccinations for our pets are here again!

Low-cost Vaccination/Microchip Clinic October 17 The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Wednesday, October 17 will host a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel pet owners only. The clinic will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 28095 Hillcrest in Mission Viejo. Dog vaccines include Rabies $8; DHPP $21; Corona $15; Bordetella $20; K9 Influenza $32; and Lyme $32. Cat vaccines include Rabies $8; FVRCP $22; and FeLv $27. (All vaccinations are charged an additional $2 medical disposal fee). Pet owners can also have their animals licensed at the clinic. A license is required for all dogs starting at the age of 4 months. Microchipping is available for $20. The vaccine clinic will accept cash, check or Visa/MasterCard. For more information, call 949-470-3045 or visit www.cityofmissionviejo.org.

Lip Dub Video is available online!

I know what you are thinking.. what the heck is a Lip Dub Video? It's a video of a city that includes residents, groups, and business people. It's supposed to give you a snapshot of the community.. see what you think and would love to see comments. Lip Dub video is available for residents, the world to see! If you missed the premiere of the City of Aliso Viejo's community Lip Dub during Mayor Donald Garcia's State of the City Saturday, don't fret. This one-of-a-kind video is now online for you, your family, friends, neighbors and peers to enjoy again and again. The video, produced by PeopleStar FilmWorks, featured about 1,300 people of all ages who danced and sang down the streets of Aliso Viejo this summer and demonstrated civic pride. The Lip Dub premiered during the City's Founder's Day Fair before an enthusiastic crowd after Mayor Garcia spoke about the state of this City and recognized the Aliso Niguel Girls Soccer Team as the City's 2012 "Citizens of the Year." The Mayor touted Aliso Viejo's crime as being the lowest it's been since the City incorporated in 2001; how the Aliso Viejo Aquatic and Conference Centers continue to thrive; and about the City's accomplishments this past year. Those include launching the new Aliso Viejo Volunteer Exchange (AVX) that will serve as an online clearinghouse for individuals and groups looking for community and public service. Businesses and organizations will use AVX to promote their volunteer opportunities. The City also rolled out a new iApp - your mobile connection to the community with real-time news updates, park and trail information, dining and shopping options, and City contact information. When many other cities continue to struggle, Aliso Viejo once again adopted a balanced budget and continues to thrive. He spoke about this City having great amenities and some of the best sports fields and parks in the county - and that Aliso Viejo is a city of "mutual respect." You can see the community respect and so much more in the City's Lip Dub, which features groups, individuals, businesses, organizations, Olympic gold medalist Kyla Ross and others united in showcasing this great City. This massive street party set to music will go down in Aliso Viejo history and is something residents will not want to miss seeing! To see the Lip Dub, visit YouTube or click HERE. Visit the city's You Tube Channel button at www.cityofalisoviejo.com

Founders Fair on Sat, October 13th

All Aliso Viejo residents invited to State of the City Saturday, Oct. 13 Aliso Viejo Mayor Don Garcia's State of the City will be a celebration-filled community event that will take place during the annual Founder's Day Fair on Saturday, October 13. This year's State of the City event is free for the entire public to enjoy. In keeping with the theme of community, the event will be unique and different with fun-filled activities and a City barbecue for all. The fair is from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Garcia's State of the City presentation at 7 p.m. Held at the rustic Aliso Viejo Ranch site at 100 Park Avenue, Founder's Day is an annual City event that commemorates the heritage of Aliso Viejo. The event offers a glimpse of California ranch life through historical displays and antique farm equipment exhibits with hands-on activities such a panning for gold, blacksmithing and so much more. Folks of all ages will enjoy live entertainment by Woodie and the Long Boards, who play upbeat Beach Boys tunes; a carnival zone; petting zoo; and countless other exciting attractions. The community is also invited to savor a free barbecue from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Shortly thereafter, Mayor Garcia will take center stage and kick off his State of the City presentation with the premiere of the City of Aliso Viejo's Lip Dub video, produced by PeopleStar FilmWorks. Casual attire is suggested. This event offers something for people of all ages and is one folks will not want to miss! For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com or contact Karen Crocker at 949-425-2552.

Political Signs

I am so glad that our city has tighter restrictions on Political signs prior to elections. Yesterday I drove through Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills and signs are splattered all over the place. It really is such an eyesore. I wonder if every business was allowed to do this what our cities would look like. I think politicians get enough as it is. We "normal citizens" and business people are restricted to a way higher standard in terms of signage and such.