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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Think Green! Free Compost Workshop!

Free Compost Workshop for residents, Soka University students

Aliso Viejo residents and Soka University students are invited to
attend a free Compost Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on March 3 at Soka
University, 1 University Drive. The educational workshop, hosted by
Soka, the City and Master Gardners of Orange County, will provide attendees
with guidelines on the eco-friendly practice of creating compost from food
scraps and yard waste from your home. Several methods of composting will be
demonstrated. Interested students or residents must pre-register by
February 17 due to limited space availabilty. To register and for more
information, contact Rae Beimer at 949-425-2535, rbeimer@cityofalisoviejo.com or
drop by City Hall at 12 Journey.For more information, visit the City's
website at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Snow! Need chains? Try Pep Boys.

If anyone is heading up to the mountains and needs chains, just wanted to let you know that Pep Boys will sell them to you and you can return them unused for a small 10% re-stocking fee. We took some up to our Colorado Road trip this Christmas and fortunately didn't need to use them. We beat the storm into town, but I was sure happy to be able to return them for such a reasonable fee.

Rainy Days in Aliso Viejo

It's Monday the 23rd of January and it's raining. I love the rain. Living by the natural areas, we need as much as we can get to keep it green and free from fire danger.

I am always amazed at how many people complain about it, and continue to drive as if there are normal conditions outside.

What do you do to keep yourself busy on a rainy day if you are not at work? Does anyone enjoy walking in the rain anymore? My dogs don't seem to mind..

Register for Community Emergency Preparedness Academy

Register for Community Emergency Preparedness Academy

The City is taking applications for the Community Emergency
Preparedness Academy that begins March 6. This free City program provides
community outreach to educate residents in emergency preparedness. In the
aftermath of a major disaster, residents learn basic skills to save lives and
protect property when emergency services are not immediately
available.Members of the academy learn about local hazards and planning;
earthquake preparedness and disaster supplies; fire safety, fire extinguishers
and wildfire preparedness; First Aid, CPR and defibrillators; and much more.
This year's program also includes the Citizen's Leadership Academy, which will
provide an overview of the City's municipal operations and
services.Classes will be held on consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. through April 24 at City Hall, which is located at 12 Journey, Suite
100. Dinner will be served before each meeting at 6:00 p.m.The academy
is open to all adult residents or teenagers attending with a parent, who are
able to attend the entire 8-week program. Class size is
limited.Doctor's Ambulance is sponsoring the academy, which is a
collaboration between the City, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Orange
County Fire Authority and American Red Cross.To register for the
informative and beneficial academy, contact Aliso Viejo's Emergency Management
Coordinator Steve Rhyner at 949-635-1809 or srhyner@ocsd.org.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Market update for 12/8/2011 to 1/9/2012

We currently have 206 Active Listings on the market.
134 of them are not standard sales ( short, reo , etc)

We have 84 Listings in Back up status
72 of them are not standard sales

We have 50 Sales Pending ( waiting to close escrow)
41 of them are not standard sales

We SOLD 52 homes and condos in this time period.
32 of them were not standard sales

WE currently have 40 properties for Lease in AV.

If you need any info on the Real Estate Market or are thinking of buying or selling, pls contact me at theresavinciguerra@gmail.com
My office is Star Real Estate. We are located in the AV Town Center right on top of the Coldstone Creamery and the WingNuts Restaurant.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

It's time to register for the Snow Fest in AV!!!

Snow Fest registration for AV residents starts Saturday
The City of Aliso Viejo will once again transform a pristine park into a winter wonderland with Snow Fest on January 28.Pre-event registration is required and begins for Aliso Viejo residents only on Saturday, January 7, with open registration beginning Wednesday, January 11, if space is available. Registration takes place at City Hall, 12 Journey. Cost is $5 per person.Visitors will enjoy the Grand Mountain (long run), Bunny Slope (short run) and Snow Man Park for youngsters 5 and under. The special event takes place in three sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Park. Along with tons of snow, Snow Fest will feature refreshments and music. Detailed information about registration and this fun-filled event is available at
www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Snowfest and Tree Pick up

Here is a fun event that you should try to do if you can't make it to the real snow!

Snow Fest set for January 28
The City of Aliso Viejo will once again transform a pristine park into a winter wonderland with Snow Fest on January 28.Visitors will enjoy the Grand Mountain (long run), Bunny Slope (short run) and Snow Man Park for youngsters 5 and under. The special event takes place in three sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Park. Along with tons of snow, Snow Fest will feature refreshments and music.Pre-event registration is required and begins for Aliso Viejo residents only on Saturday, January 7, with open registration beginning Wednesday, January 11, if space is available. Registration takes place at City Hall, 12 Journey. Rain dates are set for February 11 (and February 25), if needed.Detailed information about registration and this fun-filled event is available at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.
Christmas Tree recycling starts Monday
Christmas Tree recycling begins on Monday, December 26 and continues through January 13. All ornaments, lights and stands should be removed from trees and those that are over 6 feet tall should be cut in half. If possible, please place your tree bottom first and upright in your green waste container. If you cannot use the green waste container or do not have one, place your tree curbside on your service day.Since Christmas and New Year holidays fall on a weekend this year, trash pickup service will be unaffected. For more information, visit http://www.crrwasteservices.com/cities/Aliso_Viejo/residents/.