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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Labor Day at the Aquatic Center at a Discount!

Enjoy Labor Day specials at Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Spend Labor Day at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center and you'll pay a $3 entry fee and enjoy a host of fun-filled free activities and specials from the Oasis Cafe. The September 3 celebration at 29 Santa Barbara is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features games and activities throughout the day. The water balloon toss kicks off at 11 a.m.; followed by relay races at noon and 2 p.m.; and a Hula Hoop contest at 1 p.m. Delectable chef specials will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Oasis Cafe. The Aquatic Center is conveniently located near Aliso Creek Road and Glenwood Drive, next to the Aliso Viejo Conference Center. For more information about the fabulous facility, visit www.alisoviejoaquaticscenter.com or call 949-425-2559.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Kyla Ross our Gold Medal Gymnist

It's not everyday we get to see a gold medal winner in person! Kyla was honored at the last summer concert in Grand Park last Sunday and was there with her parents to receive a key to city.
Photo credit Sharon Thompson.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Free Electronic Recyling this Weekend!

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  • FREE Electronics Recycling Event - Sat. Aug. 18 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

    Clean out your garage and help protect the environment !
    Bring all your old, broken electronics to this convenient drive-thru recycling event !
    Hosted by The Center Stage Studio and Whole Foods Market
    27101 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo (near Aliso Creek Rd. and Journey)

    Monday, August 13, 2012

    What a great way to cool off and relax

    ALISO VIEJO – The operating season and daily hours for the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center will be extended beginning in May. The new season – May 1 to Sept. 30 – adds six weekends. Weekday hours will be shortened and weekend hours will be extended. The changes – based on suggestions from the public and a review of 2009 attendance logs – were approved this week by the City Council.ADVERTISEMENT Operating hours will be 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The city also will offer season passes for adults, $150, and children, $90. Monthly passes are $50 for adults and $30 for children. The aquatic center first opened in 2009. The facility includes a 25-meter pool, recreation pool, splash pad and toddler wading pool. The center offers fee-based swimming programs, activities, and party rentals. The council also approved $8,300 to promote the aquatic center among residents and visitors. Nearly half the money will be spent on special holiday events at the pool and on two family events. There are plans to advertise the center on the city's Web site, and in e-mail blasts, the community calendar and community directories. Fliers will be distributed at special events. The estimated operating cost for the pool is $173,600, according to a staff report. The Aquatic Center is at Aliso Creek Road and Glenwood Drive next to the Aliso Viejo Conference Center. Contact the writer: lbaguio@ocregister.com or 949-454-7363 More from Aliso Viejo » This article is from the OC Register.

    We spent a few hours at the pool yesterday and I have to say it was so nice, a great way to beat the heat and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The lap pool is salt water and just perfect, the other pool is more for families and lounging. 

    Wednesday, August 8, 2012

    Low Cost Pet Clinic is back Aug 25th

    Low-cost Pet & Vet Clinic August 25 The City's Family Resource Center and Mission Viejo Animal Services Center are teaming up to host a low-cost Pet and Vet Clinic on Saturday, August 25 at the Iglesia Park Community Center. The cash-only clinic will offer vaccinations and micro-chipping at discounted rates along with dog licensing from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Vaccines for cats and dogs will range from $7 to $28. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. The Iglesia Park Community Center is located at 24671 Via Iglesia, near Moulton Parkway and Calle Cortez. For more information, e-mail gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com or call 949-425-2519. Detailed vaccination information is also available by clicking here.

    Conserve your electric with this heat wave...

    SDG&E asks customers to reduce their use tomorrow SDG&E is asking customers to reduce their use tomorrow due to hotter-than-average temperatures. While we're not experiencing a system emergency at this time, you can help reduce strain on the electric grid by reducing your electricity use between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. tomorrow. By doing so, you will be eligible to earn a bill credit of $0.75 per kilowatt hour saved. Here are some quick tips to help customers save energy at home: * Raise your central A/C's thermostat setting four to six degrees. * Run major appliances before 11 a.m. or after 6 p.m. * Unplug chargers and power strips. * Turn off pool pumps between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Customers are encouraged to log on to My Account at sdge.com after the event by going to the My Energy tab and click on My Energy Use. Find your "Use Less Than" amount on the table and put your conservation plan in place to earn rewards. For more information, visit sdge.com/reduceuse It's always a good idea to conserve when it's hot, but I am really glad I am with Edison as most of Aliso Viejo is.. because I hear that SDGE is really expensive.

    Thursday, August 2, 2012

    Kind of disappointed....

    It's not everyday that our city has someone going to the Olympics. I was and still am a little upset that the city and AVCA didn't do more to support Kyla Ross. A nice little banner at Grand Park, perhaps name recognition on the bulletin board on Pacific Park and Aliso Creek. Oh, I'm sure the city will do their usualy after the fact photo opportunity with their congratulations, but what about the rest of us? I know some of the restaurants and bars were holding events to support her which is fantastic but what about our city? If you want to build community, you need to celebrate these monumental events. I hope the next time something like this happens, Aliso Viejo will be a bit more on top of it with some community building recognition before the event. It's really something to be proud of. Noticed that they put Congratulations to Kyla Ross on the board on Aliso Creek and Pacific Park..

    I like this idea!

    Council approves Aliso Viejo Exchange (AVX) The Aliso Viejo City Council on Wednesday approved a contract to design, develop and maintain the Aliso Viejo Exchange, the City's upcoming one-stop, on-line community service, public service and volunteer program. Operating under the motto "Giving back to the community that gives us so much," the Aliso Viejo Exchange, or "AVX" as it will be called, will serve as an online clearinghouse for individuals and groups looking for community service, public service and volunteer opportunities in Aliso Viejo. AVX will also enable organizations and businesses throughout the City to promote their volunteer opportunities. This first-of-its-kind program offers a dynamic new approach that will serve as the central hub for community, public service and volunteer opportunities, eliminating wasted time and energy spent by organizations and individuals pursuing their right volunteer fit. By approving the contract for the development of AVX, the City anticipates the website program will be launched in approximately 60 to 90 days. The City Council also appointed Council Member Phil Tsunoda, who originally came up with the AVX concept, to work with the vendor and City staff on the implementation of AVX. To date, a number of institutional business and organizations have already pledged their commitment and involvement to AVX. Those entities include the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), the City of Aliso Viejo, the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce, Savannah's Organic Ranch, the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and a number of local schools and churches. AVX is anticipated to swiftly and appropriately match community service, public service and volunteer-interested parties with organizations based on interests, needs and qualifications. Whether it is providing tutor services, participating in a park clean-up project, providing assistance to the elderly or volunteering for the numerous civic activities in town, AVX will provide the central hub for matching up individuals and organizations with those opportunities. For more information on the development and implementation of AVX, contact Community Services Director Karen Crocker at 949-425-2512 or kcrocker@cityofalisoviejo.com.