FIVE–TIME TONY AWARD® NOMINATED

Sister Act

IS COMING TO ORANGE COUNTY FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

AUGUST 6 – 18, 2013

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

COSTA MESA, CA – SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on August 6 for a limited engagement. Single tickets start at $20 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787.

For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746.

The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, August 17 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.

SISTER ACT received five 2011 Tony Award nominations: BEST MUSICAL, BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

(Alan Menken [music]/Glenn Slater [lyrics]), BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL (Cheri & Bill Steinkellner and

Douglas Carter Beane), BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (Patina Miller) and BEST FEATURED

ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (Victoria Clark).

SISTER ACT is produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment and Troika Entertainment,

featuring an original score with music by multi-Academy®, Grammy® and Golden Globe Award-winning .

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior. Using her fabulous disco-ness and killer voice to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church, but in doing so blows her cover.

Soon it’s nun-on-the-run time but she finds salvation in the heavenly power of her newly found sisterhood. Based on the mega-hit feature film, SISTER ACT features an original Alan Menken/Glenn Slater score with a vast inspiration of musical styles from Motown, soul and funk to great big disco anthems and Barry White inspired musical comedy.

SISTER ACT features scenery by Klara Zieglerova, costumes by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Natasha Katz and sound by John Shivers. The music department includes Musical Supervisor Michael Kosarin, Music Director Brent-Alan Huffman and orchestrations by Doug Besterman.

Elisabeth Vincentelli of the New York Post calls SISTER ACT, “One of the season’s happiest

surprises! Off the charts and packed with goodies, to which we say: Amen!” Joe Dziemianowicz of

New York Daily News raves “A blessed event has landed on Broadway. Sister Act is a feel-good

crowd pleaser worth celebrating. It keeps on purring from one happy moment to the next.”

Charles Isherwood of The New York Times says, “When the wimples start quivering and the nuns

start rocking to raise the Gothic rafters, all’s right in the kingdom of musical comedy!” and Mark

Kennedy of The Associated Press calls SISTER ACT, “In a word, divine. This is a musical that hits all

the right spots, achieving something close to Broadway grace. It will convert you.”

For more information, please visit www.SisterActTheMusical.com.

MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO TO HOST HISTORIC RESTORATION EFFORT

Mission San Juan Capistrano 1810

Thanks to a donation from a generous Mission supporter, the Mission has contracted the services of Susan Brown Painting Conservators and display Art Installation Services for this possible preservation and conservation of a 200-year-old painting in Serra Chapel on Thursday, May 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

In the Serra Chapel there is a series of historic paintings that came from Mexico to Mission San Juan Capistrano in the early 1800s. The 12th station from this set is missing, but in its place hangs another painting.

This painting, much larger than the others, is also from Mexico from the year 1800, and has been displayed at the Mission for 200 years. The years of exposure to harsh environment, movement and neglect took its toll on all of the paintings. In 1973 Father Vincent Lloyd Russell noted the poor condition of the large Station of the Cross and commissioned a copy of the painting, created by William Maldonado.

This reproduction was then attached to the top of the original work, covering it, as the Mission lacked the funds to restore the original painting. The 11 smaller Stations of the Cross paintings were all examined and conserved from 2005-09.  This larger painting remained untouched due to the expense and logistical difficulty of removing the reproduction painting to reveal the original painting below.

Following morning Mass in the Serra Chapel on May 30, approximately 40 years since it was hidden behind a reproduction, the original painting will be revealed and examined by the painting conservators, who will then propose a course of treatment.  Serra Chapel will remain open to the public during the work.  Visitors are invited to watch, though the entire process is expected to take several hours.

"Having never seen the original painting except in old historic photos, I am excited to uncover and see for the first time, this piece of early Mission history," said Jennifer Ring, Museum Registrar at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Visitors are invited to bring a lunch and enjoy a discussion on stewardship options of the artwork with Mission Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams and Museum Registrar Jennifer Ring between noon-12:30 p.m.

Visitors are asked to observe courteously as the Serra Chapel is a place of worship and the work is being carried out with this in mind.

The event is free to Mission Preservation Members and free to the public with regular paid admission to Mission San Juan Capistrano.

About Mission San Juan Capistrano:

Known as the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark and museum that boasts of quality permanent exhibits featuring original artifacts as well as traveling and temporary exhibits on a wide variety of topics.

The site itself serves as a living outdoor museum with original buildings constructed by Native Americans in the 18^th century including the Serra Chapel, Great Stone Church, and the original padres’ quarters of the South Wing.

The Mission was founded on November 1, 1776 by Padre Junipero Serra as the seventh in the chain of the twenty-one California missions established by Spain, and is Orange County’s  only mission. Every year, over 50,000 students visit the Mission and engage in an inspirational learning experience via the Mission Matters programming, as part of their State required California history studies.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is owned by the Diocese of Orange and is supported by the Mission Preservation Foundation, which is comprised of business and community leaders committed to ensuring the long term preservation and viability of Orange County’s only Mission. The Mission receives no funding from either the Church or the State of California and charges admission funds as a means of providing public access.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Open Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Good Friday afternoon. Admission is $9 adults; $8 seniors (60 years or over); $6 children (ages 4 to 11); and children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Free audio guide with senior and adult admission. For more information, call (949) 234-1300 or visit www.missionsjc.com.

Tapestry, a Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Mission Viejo has chosen a new minister, the Rev. Kent Doss.

Unlike many denominations, Unitarian Universalists select and vote on their own religious leaders through a process with the national organization, the Unitarian Universalist Association in Boston.

On Sunday, May 19, the Tapestry members voted unanimously to call Doss as their settled minister. The Rev. Doss will assume the position as minister in August 2013. He formerly was minister at the UU Fellowship of Laguna Beach and interned at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa.

The Rev. Doss, a lifelong Unitarian Universalist attended seminary in Denver, CO where he attended Iliff School of Theology in Denver, CO. In June 2007 Doss graduated with distinction from Iliff School of Theology with a Master of Divinity and a concentration in Justice and Peace Studies. At the time of his graduation Doss also was recognized as Iliff School of Theology’s Student of the Year for 2007 for his academic achievements and campus leadership.

Between his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and seminary, Doss spent 2002 as a volunteer with the Peace Corps and did a short internship at the UUA Washington Office for Faith and Advocacy. Currently he is the chair of the Laguna Beach Interfaith Council, and a volunteer leader with the UU Legislative Ministry’s marriage equality efforts.

Rev. Doss first came to the ministry through his work for social justice issues, and he continues a deep interest in these issues today. His vision for the future of Unitarian Universalism includes congregations that are deeply embedded within their community, providing a relevant message of hope, and working to make a tangible difference in the world.

“We in Tapestry feel very fortunate that we found a religious leader who shares our congregational mission and vision for the future,” said Keith Tuominen, Tapestry president. “We are confident that Rev. Doss will lead us into an era of growth and continued involvement in our community.”  Doss will begin his full-time ministry at Tapestry in early August 2013.

The Tapestry congregation has resided in Mission Viejo since 1995 after a merger between two UU congregations in south Orange County.  Tapestry has current membership of 140.  It meets weekly at 10:00 a.m. at 23436 Madero in Mission Viejo.

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Gwen Williams, Basia Bills, Laura Lumley, Dave McLeod and Pat Ohman

On Sunday, May 19, 2012, Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) held a festive carnival for Pediatric Oncology Patients and their families who are supported by Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families (“OCF-OCF”). On this day, the children and their families could enjoy time away from the effects of their illnesses and chemotherapy, radiation and other medical treatments.

After greetings from Batman, Superwoman, pirates and a clown, the children and their families gazed upon a ceiling filled with “clouds of colored balloons”. All children and their families were provided with a tote bag and a t-shirt with figures of two children holding hands saying, “We Have Friends at The Mission Viejo Elks Lodge”.

Elk Member Ray Mallen Spins the Wheel

The children quickly found the Elks Lodge patio and the colorful tent canopies where they immersed themselves into typical carnival games. At all of the game stations, each child won a prize for participation in that game. The animals from Saga Creek Petting Zoo of Trabuco Canyon were a big hit! Children could pet an adult and baby goat, a pig, a rabbit, baby chicks and baby ducks. The children also enjoyed a bounce house, crafts and face painting. Even some parents had their face painted.

All attendees enjoyed typical carnival food: lemonade, “Sno-Kones”, cotton candy, chicken fingers, corn dogs, French fries and sweets. In addition to game prizes and upon their departure, each child picked out a “special” gift from a selection of Nintendo DS games; Dolls (Barbie, Cinderella and Prince, etc); action figures; Disney Vinylmations; DVDs (Madagascar, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Spiderman, Quantum of Silence, GoldenEye, etc.), books and other assorted prizes.

Alyssa Santiago; Hannah Davis; Gaby Spoonhauer; Brenda Hohnstein; Stephanie Bongartz; Stephen and Abelle Davis; Michelle, Addison, Drew and Bailey Spoonhauer

Event chairperson Stephanie Bongartz said, “Some of these children have been undergoing treatment for up to five years. It is heartwarming to see a child from a previous year return to the carnival with a full head of hair.” Last October, Stephanie chaired a fund raising dinner at the Elks Lodge to help pay for this event. Additional funds for this event came from the Elks Lodge Bingo operation, Bongo Ink of Lake Forest and other fund raising events involving individual Elks Lodge members. Ninety (90) volunteers including fifteen (15) youth from Saddleback Valley area schools helped run the event.

The Mission Viejo / Saddleback Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating forty-three (43) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 145 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”

Hal Mattson, Lodge Publicity

Lineup includes “July 4 Extravaganza,” featuring music by Neil Diamond; “The Planets”; “Roll Over, Beethoven,” featuring J.T. & Friends; “Pixar in Concert”; and annual favorite, “Tchaikovsky Spectacular”; plus, a special “Video Games Live” concert

Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time to pack a picnic and head to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine for six music-filled evenings under the stars with Pacific Symphony, as the orchestra kicks off its 35^th anniversary season. Presented by Hoag, the Symphony’s 2013 Summer Festival begins with the annual “July 4 Extravaganza,” featuring the heartfelt classics of Neil Diamond and a stunning fireworks finale. Patrons find themselves transported to another galaxy for “The Planets,” featuring guest conductor Case Scaglione and guest violinist Caroline Goulding, who performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5.

Then, get ready to rock-and-roll with J.T. & Friends in “Roll Over, Beethoven,” featuring chart-toppers from the past four centuries. And music from some of cinema’s most-treasured family films comes alive in “Pixar in Concert,” featuring music and video from “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles,” “Brave” and more! The Symphony concludes the season with “Tchaikovsky Spectacular,” featuring breathtaking cannons and fireworks during the “1812 Overture.”

Plus, new this year: a special add-on concert, “Video Games Live,” takes place Wednesday, July 17, at 8 p.m. Five-concert subscriptions range from $95-$465, with luxury season packages also available. Single tickets are $25-$99 and go on sale June 2. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking at all concerts except Sunday, Aug. 4, when they open at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.

Summer Festival 2013 is made possible by supporting sponsor, Orange County Register; major sponsor, Mercedes Benz; plus, video images are provided by Vizio. Media sponsors include K-Earth 101, KPCC, KUSC and PBS SoCal.

“I always look forward to our summer series at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater,” says Music Director Carl St.Clair. “I get to share vibrant music with our gracious audience and wonderful orchestra; combine that with the beautiful Southern California night sky and you have the perfect combination! It’s a wonderfully unique atmosphere and the perfect setting for a concert.”

It’s not just Caroline that’s sweet! The Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, opens the summer season with a “July 4 Extravaganza,” featuring San Francisco-based Super Diamond, a rock-and-roll band that interprets Neil Diamond’s addictive, feel-good hits alongside the orchestra. Favorite Diamond chart-toppers such as “Sweet Caroline,” “Heartlight,” “Song Sung Blue,” “America” and other classics that have been delighting generations of Americans for years fill the amphitheater with a festive holiday spirit. The concert takes place on Thursday, July 4, at 8 p.m., and includes patriotic favorites, a salute to the U.S. armed forces and a jaw-dropping fireworks finale that pays homage to the nation’s troops and our nation’s history.

“As citizens of the U.S.A., the Fourth of July is our annual opportunity to come together to celebrate our beloved country with music,” says Maestro Kaufman.  “Each year on our July Fourth concert, we bring our audience the sounds of musical America. This year, we’ll remember the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg with the Oscar-nominated music of John Williams from ‘Lincoln,’ as well as Randy Edelman’s stirring music from the film ‘Gettysburg.’ I am anticipating a memorable musical experience for not only our audience, but for the musicians and most certainly for the conductor (aka, yours truly).”

Blast off! The Symphony takes concertgoers on a journey to the far reaches of the solar system for “The Planets,” a concert filled with music inspired by the galaxy itself. This intergalactic multimedia event includes high-definition images from the Hubble Space Telescope projected on the big screen above the stage, as the Symphony performs Gustav Holst’s invigorating “The Planets.” Scaglione joins the Symphony as the concert’s guest conductor along with guest violinist Goulding, who plays Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5.  Scaglione currently serves as the assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic and in 2011, was the recipient of the Conductor’s Prize by the Solti Foundation U.S.—an esteemed honor that has only been awarded three times in the foundation’s history. A vivacious violinist, Goulding has received considerable recognition for her musical talent. In 2009, she won the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, received the Helen Armstrong Violin Fellowship and received a Grammy nomination for her debut recording. She was also the recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2011. This concert takes place Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m.

Attention gamers! In a unique and special summer event, the Symphony presents “Video Games Live,” a concert celebrating the exciting collaborations of music, art and interactive technology that make up the video game industry. With live-action visuals, synchronized lighting, exclusive video footage, soloists and electronic percussionists—plus the powerful sound of the full symphony orchestra—it’s an explosion of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. This concert features music and video from the most popular video games of all time, including “Diablo,” “Halo,” “Guitar Hero” and “Warcraft,” as well as the nostalgic classics from yesteryear such as “Frogger,” “Mario,” “Sonic,” “Zelda” and more! Plus, selected audience members are chosen to come up on stage and play games while the orchestra performs. Taking place Wednesday, July 17, at 8 p.m., tickets are sold separately ($25-$65), not as part of the Summer Festival package.

Get ready to dance! Join the Symphony, Maestro St.Clair and J.T. & Friends for a night that is sure to prove widely entertaining. “Roll Over, Beethoven” juxtaposes some of the most popular works by Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky with rock-and-roll hits from the 1940s to today. Joining the orchestra onstage is J.T. & Friends—a 46-musician band led by John Tu of Kingston Technology—which has brought down the house at the Symphony’s Gala for the past three years with its myriad of fun-loving songs by the Temptations, Elvis, Rod Stewart, Gloria Gaynor and more! Now the band joins the orchestra onstage for a powerhouse of sound and an evening that is sure to have the audience dancing in their seats!

“This is going to be a great night at Verizon,” says St.Clair. “I can’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday evening than listening to classics by the masters and the adored hits of rock-and-roll. It’s the perfect fusion of the two genres and it’s definitely going to be a great time.” The concert takes place Sunday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Gates open early at 5:30 p.m.

Family night! Beloved children’s films and music come together for the Symphony’s presentation of “Pixar in Concert,” on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. The orchestra brings to life the cherished musical moments of such popular and captivating films as “Up,” “Brave,” “Cars,” “Wall-E” and many more. While the Symphony fills the amphitheater with music from the film scores, scenes from the movies play on a big screen overhead, giving concertgoers a truly unique multi-media experience. Award-winning conductor Sarah Hicks joins the Symphony as a guest, bringing her ingenious talent and artistry to the stage. Hicks graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in composition. She has received numerous prestigious awards, among them the Doris Cohen Levy Prize for conducting and the Thomas Hoopes Prize for composition, both from Harvard University. This presentation is licensed by Disney Concert Library © Disney/Pixar.

End summer with a magnificent bang! The Summer Festival series concludes its season on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m., with “Tchaikovsky Spectacular.” Filled with cannons, fireworks and thundering scores, this concert is the perfect culmination to the festival’s season and a fantastic way to salute summer’s end. Led by St.Clair, the program includes Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” and “1812 Overture.” The concert also features the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition medalist. “This concert serves as both a farewell and a salutation,” says St.Clair. “While we bid adieu to summer, we greet the approaching fall season with a hearty hello. It’s a marvelous way to celebrate both the ending and beginning of two wonderful seasons.”

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Director of Public Relations

Pacific Symphony

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Santa Ana, CA 92704

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Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

JULY 4 EXTRAVAGANZA – MUSIC OF NEIL DIAMOND

Thursday, July 4, 8 p.m.

Pacific Symphony

Richard Kaufman, conductor

Super Diamond

A star-spangled Fourth-of-July celebration! San Francisco-based Super Diamond interprets the addictive, feel-good chart toppers that have delighted generations—“Sweet Caroline,” “Song Sung Blue,” “America,” “Heartlight” and more! Plus, patriotic favorites, a salute to the U.S. armed forces and a brilliant fireworks finale!

THE PLANETS

Saturday, July 13, 8 p.m.

Pacific Symphony

Case Scaglione, conductor

Caroline Goulding, violin

Music inspired by the galaxy itself—grand and exciting! Stunning footage from outer space accompanies Holst’s sweeping music, which you’ll recognize as the soundtrack for video games, TV shows and movies. Before that, Mozart’s delightful concerto, smooth and sparkly in the hands of a 19-year-old virtuoso.

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5

Holst: The Planets

Special Event

VIDEO GAMES LIVE

Wednesday, July 17, 8 p.m.

Pacific Symphony

Music from the most popular video games of all time! Along with a live orchestral performance, exclusive video footage, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments create an explosive entertainment experience perfect for the whole family! Music and video from Zelda, Warcraft, Diablo, Halo and more! Tickets sold separately from season purchase.

ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN

Sunday, August 4, 7:30 p.m.

Pacific Symphony

Carl St.Clair, conductor

JT & California Dreamin’

Chart-toppers from the past four centuries! Greatest hits from the classical world—including works by Beethoven

with rock-and-roll hits from the 1940s to today. Symphony favorite JT & Friends joins the orchestra on stage.

PIXAR IN CONCERT

Saturday, August 17, 8 p.m.

Pacific Symphony

Sarah Hicks, conductor

A perfect evening for the whole family! On the big screen: Some of cinema's most memorable characters star in favorite scenes from “Toy Story,” “Cars,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” "Wall-E," "Up," "Brave" and more. On stage: Pacific Symphony brings to life the cherished musical moments from these beloved films.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concert Library ©Disney/Pixar

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR

Saturday, August 31, 8 p.m.

Pacific Symphony

Carl St.Clair, conductor

2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition medalist

The traditional end to Pacific Symphony's Summer Festival! A medalist from the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will share his or her talents before the thrilling climax of thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks in Tchaikovsky's “1812” Overture.

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

Tchaikovsky: “1812” Overture

SENIOR SCHOLARS

On Wednesday, May 22 there will be a meeting at lunch, in the big gym, for all seniors who believe they have met valedictorian, academic distinction, or AP Scholar status.  Below are the requirements for each of these honors using all semester grades and current 12 week progress report grades.

Valedictorian status is a 4.0 or higher weighted academic 9-12 GPA.

Academic Distinction status is a 3.5 to 3.99 weighted academic 9-12 GPA.

AP Scholar Distinction is a 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams.

We would like all those who believe they have met one or more of these requirements to attend this meeting.  We will verify your status so you may be recognized at our Senior Awards Ceremony on June 4^th.  Students may download a copy of their transcript from their Parent Portal account.  See instructions in the section below if you do not have an account.

Parents of Sophomores: CAHSEE SCORES ARE IN!

To check your child’s California High School Exit Exam scores go to our Parent Portal (not School Loop).  If you do not have a Parent Portal Account read below.

Aliso Niguel High School sophomores continued to pass the CAHSEE at an extremely high rate. Of the students who took the test on March 12^th & 13^th, 96% passed both the English and the Mathematics portion. Not only did students check off one of the requirements to graduate but they also contributed towards elevating Aliso Niguel’s Academic Performance Index yet another year.  Students will be taking the STAR/CST exams May 16 and 17.  We know our students will continue this type of success next week!

If you have not created a Parent Portal account please reference the letter and codes that were sent home with the latest report card or follow the instructions below.

Parent Portal - Instant Access to Your Student’s School Records

We are encouraging all parents and students who have not yet done so to register for a Parent Portal account as soon as possible in order to take advantage of the options available through this system. In the 2013-2014 school year, the Capistrano Unified School District will institute a paperless report card system.

To create a Parent Portal account, you will need three pieces of information.  
1. your home phone number 
2. your student’s identification number 
3. Verif Pass Code

Please log onto abi.capousd.org to create your account. There are written directions and a 4-minute video explaining the process.

Parent Portal is the latest resource being used by our schools to keep parents informed. You may already have access to School Loop, which allows you to access your child’s homework assignments and test scores and contact his or her teacher(s).

In addition to getting CAHSEE scores, Parent Portal is a tool that will allow you to re-register your child online for the 2013-14 school year; update emergency contact information; receive real-time period-by-period attendance data; and review and print report cards, class schedules, unofficial transcripts and graduation status.

Parent Portal and School Loop are important tools our teachers and staff use to keep you informed about your child’s progress. Registering for Parent Portal will keep your child’s important information at your fingertips.

If you have questions about this process, please contact ANHS at (949) 831-5590.

PLEASE SIGN UP NOW!

Cyber Bullying and Drug Awareness Seminar

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting seminars at Laguna Niguel City Hall on Drug Trends for parents only on May 23^rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

ANHS Instrumental Music Boosters To Hold In-School Fundraiser Sunday, June 2

The ANHS Instrumental Music Boosters will hold a fundraiser in the ANHS gym on June 2 from 10-5.

Buy a quality, name-brand mattress for 30% - 60% off the retail price, including Hotel Series, My Way Line and more!

• All sizes available (Twin - King)
• 20 different sets to choose from - Twin Mattress from $199, Full $229, Queen $249, King $399.
• All mattress are brand new and come with a factory warranty
• Delivery available
• CASH & CHECKS ACCEPTED
• Boosters earn at least $50 for each mattress sold!
• Proceeds directly benefit the ANHS Band, Color Guard and Drum Line

If you've been thinking about buying a new mattress, we'd ask that you hold off on your purchase until you've had a chance to visit our mattress sale with its exception product offerings and amazing discounts.

And do tell your friends and family about our sale. It's a great way to help support our kids without even lifting a finger!

What: ANHSIMB Mattress Sale

When: One day ONLY! - Sunday, June 2, 2013

Where: Aliso Niguel High School (28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656)

Hours: 10:00am - 5:00 pm

For more information, please call Custom Fundraising Solutions with your questions @ 858-663-5372

Spring Jump! – Jazz Night @ The Marketplace” Happens May 23

Spend a balmy Spring evening enjoying the coolest music in town, while dining at Laguna Niguel’s hottest restaurant plaza!

It’s “Spring Jump! – Jazz Night @ The Marketplace,” featuring the ANHS Jazz Band playing two jumpin’ sets of eclectic jazz favs in an outdoor setting that you’ll love.

Join us for music and dinner at 5pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013, as the ANHS Jazz band plays for you in a relaxing al fresco setting at The Marketplace in Laguna Niguel. Or come for the band’s second set at 6:30pm. Purchase dinner or dessert at Tony Pepperoni, Rubio’s, Powell’s, Pick Up Stix, Togo’s or any other participating store or restaurant between 4 – 8pm, and they will donate 20% of your purchase price to support the ANHS Jazz Band!

Simply print out any of the flyers listed at the www.anhsmusic.com website and present them at the counter of the establishment of your choice while placing your order. Then join us at an outside table to enjoy your food and some great music.

ACTIVITIES

PROM 2013 ~ May 25TH!

Tickets for PROM 2013 are still on sale!  If you want to go CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD at the GROVE OF ANAHEIM, purchase your tickets now!  For more information on the upcoming prom for Juniors and Seniors, visit the PROM 2013 page on the Aliso Niguel website.

May 20 - 23: $85 with ASB / $95 without ASB

Dress Code for Dances :

All students will be checked for illegal, unauthorized or controlled substances prior to entry to the activity or dance area. Security will conduct “pat downs” and purse searches.  Any student who refuses to comply with searching will be denied entry.

ANY vehicle in the parking and attendee drop-off area can be searched at any time. DANCE ATTENDEES WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND GIVEN CONSEQUENCES FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED OBJECT OR FOR ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE IN THE VEHICLE.  ALL PASSENGERS OF A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN FOUND WITH BANNED OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES WILL BE DENIED ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL EVENT AND WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.

Dancing Guidelines (applies on and off the dance floor): Lewd and lascivious dancing such as “freaking” will result in a student being asked to leave the event and will make him or her ineligible to attend all future dances for the remainder of the school year. Parents will be notified.  Dancing guidelines include, but are not limited to:

GRAD NITE GIFTCARD DONATIONS

The Grad Nite committee is busy planning a fun and safe evening for our graduating seniors. You can help with this wonderful event by donating a gift card (or two!) to be used as raffle prizes.  Specific information and due date are listed on VolunteerSpot.

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/nKoRTk
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Debbie Carlson and she can sign you up manually.

Thank you for your assistance. If you have questions, please contact our Grad Nite Donations Coordinator.

Debbie Carlson

emsfolks@sbcglobal.net

ATHLETICS

The Varsity Baseball team their continues playoff run after beating Claremont HS this past Friday 7-1.  They now travel to Valencia HS on Tuesday at 3:15pm.  If successful the next game will take place on Friday.  The location for this game is unknown at this time.

This past Saturday at the CIF Track and Field Championships senior Danielle Darden put her name in the record books as the fastest female sprinter in the history of Orange County.  She placed second in the 100m to a girl who has run the fastest 100m in the nation this year, running a 11.56.  She then placed 3rd in the 200m running a blazing 24.04.  She has qualified to run next week at the Masters meet and will certainly qualify for the State Meet.

Also at this time of the year its not too early to start thinking about getting your 2013-2014 athletic clearance completed and turned in to Mrs. Schlesinger in the front office.  You can download the clearance packet from the "athletic" section on the schools web site.  If you have trouble getting an appointment with your regular physician you can walk in to South Coast Medical at 5 Journey, Aliso Viejo and help support ANHS Athletics.  They will donate half of the cost of the physical back to the athletic department.

SENIORS

GRADUATION SHOUT OUTS

Seniors!  Would you like to give a shout out to your family and friends at graduation?  Voice recordings will be taking place in the ASB room on May 20th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th.  Come by at tutorial or at lunch, and you'll be able to hear your shout out during graduation!

Extra Graduation Ticket Sales:

Ticket sales started Monday 4/22 and continue until 5/24. Every Senior receives 5 complimentary tickets, but can purchase extra tickets for $10 each at the activities window.  Extra tickets will be distributed on Monday June 10^th.  Tickets will be required for all attendees, so please be sure to purchase extra tickets if you need them before May 24^th.

GRAD NITE

Attention Seniors!  Grad Nite tickets increase from $150 to $170 on May 1^st!  Buy your ticket today, before the prices go up!

Information? Registration Form? PayPal option?  Visit www.anhsgradnite.com

Not sure if you’ve already registered?  Please email registration@anhsgradnite.com to check your registration status.

Please remember that Grade Nite is NOT included in the ASB Black Card package.

GRADUATION

​This is the day all seniors have been waiting for! Graduation will be held in the Aliso Niguel Stadium on June 11th at 5 PM.  Seating begins at 3 PM, and please note the 5 ticket per graduate allowance.

Seniors must report to the baseball field at 4 PM.

CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION

​All caps and gowns will be distributed to seniors on June 10th from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM in the food court on campus.

CAP AND GOWN PICTURES

​On June 11th, Cap and Gown Pictures will take place from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Food Court.

SENIOR BRUNCH

​Senior Brunch will be held on June 10th at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center from 11 AM to 2 PM.  Come enjoy great food, sign year books and share goodbyes with your fellow graduates!

May 28-June 7: FREE w/ Black Card

$25 w/ ASB card and $30 w/o

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT

The Senior Awards ceremony will be held on the evening of June 4th in the large gymnasium.  This event is by invitation only.

MANDATORY GRADUATION REHERSAL AND SENIOR PANORAMA PICTURE

The mandatory Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Panorama Picture will be held on June 11th at 9:00 AM at Wolverine Stadium.  Seniors must bring their cap and gown to this event and must have their seat assignment.

City Announces Vacancies on Youth Committee

Youth Committee Application Form

Mayor Robert Ming Delivers Annual State of the City Address

Scott Klinger, David Juniper, Exalted Ruler Jason Spence and Jim Kemerer

ELKS LODGE INITIATES NEW MEMBERS

Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) announced that three (3) new members from three (3) different communities were initiated into the Elks Lodge in March 2013. The new members and their city of residence are:

Aliso Viejo: David Juniper

Mission Viejo: Jim Kemerer

Rancho Santa Margarita: Scott Klinger

The Mission Viejo / Saddleback Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating forty-three (43) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 145 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”

Hal Mattson, Lodge Publicity

Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444

Newhart Middle School 25001 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692  (949) 855-0162 Phone | (949) 770-1262 Fax

Open House- May 23^rd-Minimun Day- 12:45pm dismissal

Open House is an opportunity for you to visit your child’s classes and meet with his or her teachers.  Throughout the classrooms there will be demonstrations and displays of student work including individual and class projects.  Newhart’s teachers look forward to sharing your child’s achievements with you.  This is a minimum day with student dismissal time at 12:45pm and Open House from 6 to 7:30pm.

Advanced Drama Musical Production-

May 21^st and 22^nd at 6:00pm. Tickets will be $5 for all, and they will be sold from 5:30-6:00pm

HOT ROD, and we WILL be Crusin’ back to the 1950’s!!!

Synopsis: “Finally, here’s a boppin’ nifty fifties musical that steps away from the world of malt shops and sock hops!  Peggy Sue used to be the best of the street racers, but now her aspirations run toward college.  Trying to keep her old gearhead friends away from the new preppy crowd she hangs out with at the record store where she works is hard for Peggy Sue.  But that’s just the start of her troubles”

Come to our show and find out more!

Attention 8^th Graders-

Information for the 8^th Grade Dance on June 7^th and Soak City field trip on June 10^th were passed out earlier this week.  Permission slips must be turned in no later than June 6^th. If you need another copy please stop by the office.

Don’t for get to take advantage of the Pre-Sale Bundled Package if you plan on attending both!

Paperwork and money turned in on or before May 17^th- $10.00 Soak City & Dance $5.00

Paperwork and money turned in May 20^th – May 29^th $15.00 Soak City & Dance $5.00

After Pre-Sale May 30^th to June 4^th $20.00 Soak City & Dance $10.00

Panthers in the News-

From time to time we hear about our Newhart Panthers (Students, and Staff) great accomplishments outside of school.  We will be starting a new email listserv to highlight these achievements from our Panther families.  Please keep watch for our first email coming out shortly highlighting some terrific personal success stories.  If you have any noteworthy news please submit your story to Linda Dearinger at lederinger@capousd.org. Please make sure to include dates, locations, articles (if any), links, names, and contact information.

City of Mission Viejo Community of Character-

The City of Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee Youth invites you to attend “what we are about” Open House Wednesday, May 22^nd from 4:30 pm to 5:30pm at the Civic Center in the Saddleback Room.  Teens age 14-18 are encouraged to attend. Learn to be a leader, Practice good character, Play fun games, Earn community service hours, and attend teen bonding events.  For more information please contact Tammy Descoteaux at tdescoteaux@cityofmissionviejo.org

Need information for a science or history report?  Want access to electronic books for check-out?  Check out the online resources available to students through the Mission Viejo Library!  All you need is a library card to access the information.  Go to the Mission Viejo Library website at http://www.cmvl.org .  At the home page select the RESEARCH IT dropdown menu.  Then click ELECTRONIC RESOURCES (ARTICLES AND MORE).  On the ELECTRONIC RESOURCES page, there is a list of subjects for the library online resources.  These can be sorted alphabetically for easy use.  Once you select the database you want, click past the City of Mission Viejo disclaimer, and you will be asked to enter your Mission Viejo Library card number.  If you don't have a card, you can sign up online!

Not Attending Newhart or CAPO Next School Year?-

If you’re current 6^th or 7^th grade student will not be attending Newhart next year, or if your current 8^th grader will not be attending CAPO High School please let the office know what school they will be attending for record purposes.  If you have any questions, please contact the office at (949)855-0162.

Tdap vaccine requirement for students entering 7th grade

Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California. Many students have had to miss school because they were sick. To help protect your children and others from whooping cough, a new California law now requires students to be vaccinated against whooping cough.

For the 2013-2014 school year, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (commonly called the “Tdap” vaccine) before starting school.

Parent Portal-

We are encouraging all parents who have not yet done so to register for a Parent Portal account as soon as possible in order to take advantage of the options available through this system. In the 2013-2014 school year, the Capistrano Unified School District will institute a paperless report card system. Instructions on how to request a paper copy will be included with June report cards.  For more information visit Newhart Middle School: Home Page

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION-

Bring in your Box Tops for Education that are found on most General Mills products and receive a Front of Lunch Line Pass for every 10 you turn into your math teacher! Proceeds go to the math department for supplies and equipment. Thank you!

Recycling Reminder-

Important Contacts

Absence Line

(949)587-9467

Important Dates:

May 17^th Ancient Day- MPR

May 23^rd Open House- Min Day- 12:45pm release time- Open House is 6 to 7:30pm

May 27^th Memorial Day - No School

May 29^th Advanced Orchestra & String Ensemble Final Concert in MPR at Newhart (7pm arrival & 7:30pm performance)

Intermediate Orchestra Final Concert (5:30pm arrival & 6:00pm performance)

May 30^th Intermediate Band & Wind Ensemble Final Concert in MPR at Newhart (5:30pm arrival & 6:00pm performance)

June 4^th Choir Final Concert in MPR at 6:30pm

June 7^th 8^th Grade Dance

June 10^th 8^th Grade Soak City Field Trip

June 11^th Last Day of School- Min Day- 12:45pm release time

August 6^th Registration Packet Pick-Up 9am – 12pm

August 7^th Registration Packet Pick-Up 4pm – 7pm

August 8^th Registration Packet Pick-Up 9am – 12pm

Jeff Jones

Principal

Newhart Middle School

(949)855-0162

jjjones@capousd.org

Dean Bart McHenry congratulates dancer Brittany Lockhart,

representing the Dance Department.

Photographer: Nina Welch

Saddleback College Angels for the Arts
Award Student Scholarships

Mission Viejo, CA – The Angels for the Arts organization at Saddleback College presented scholarship awards in the amount of $1000 each to students in the Arts at Saddleback College in the Studio Theatre on May 14^th. The 11 recipients, their parents and friends joined the Angels Board, Angels members, faculty and staff for dessert and coffee for this intimate ceremony.  Board President Barbara Kroe addressed the audience and introduced Committee Chair Ron Stenson, who described the process. Dean Bart McHenry presided over the ceremony introducing each recipient, who performed, presented or discussed their particular medium.

Tod Burnett, Saddleback College President, stated “The Angels for the Arts at Saddleback College should be highly-commended for their continuous and dedicated support to our students and performing and visual arts programs. I would like to extend my warmest of congratulations to our student scholarship winners, whose talents are an inspiration throughout our campus and community.”

“I am thrilled to congratulate this year’s recipients of the Angels for the Arts scholarships. The wide-range of outstanding talent we have here at Saddleback never ceases to amaze me.  I am extremely grateful that the Angels Board always offers caring and enthusiastic support for our students,” said Dean of Fine Arts and Media Technology Bart McHenry.

About the recipients in their own words:

Anastasya Korol, Vocalist, Music Department: “I am not afraid of challenges and I always seek to stretch myself and reach for the next level. A soon as I entered the music program, I auditioned for Joey Sellers’ Jazz Ensemble and Big Band. I am now the female singer for both Jazz Ensemble and Big Band. This has been an amazing experience for me. I was instantly thrown into a collective of very advanced and professional musicians, and I gladly stepped up to the challenge. My vocal technique, jazz styling and stage performances have improved dramatically in these last six months since I began this journey.”

Golnaz Lessani, Pianist, Music Department: “To be a musician is to be free to create, to interpret and to express oneself. Where I come from, a place 7,569 miles away, to be a musician is to be suppressed. I grew up in a country known for its lack of freedom, Iran. I see myself moving to the musician’s mecca, New York City, for some performing experience and to seek out schools so I can achieve my master’s degree.  After completing school, I would enjoy touring and performing around the world.”

Vanessa Donofrio, Artist/Printmaker, Visual Arts Department: “A dear friend of mine and a talented artist taught me to watercolor. Her life changed dramatically after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. I continued to go over to her house and watercolor with her until she could no longer paint. Even after her passing, her passion lives on in her masterpieces hanging on my wall. I could only hope to be lucky enough to create art until the very end of my life too. I know that it is my calling to teach and facilitate art with others. Art, printmaking and teaching art to adults and children with special needs are my life.”

Shadi Ghaheri, Director, Theatre Arts Department: “Theatre is the most powerful magic I have known in my life. I believe in the power of theatre, lifting the artist and the audience to a fuller experience of their humanity, transporting them deeply into their capacity for empathy, compassion and creativity.”

Solana Price, Actor, Theatre Arts Department: “The craft of acting is constant growth and constant learning. Theatre brings light to my days and gives me a reason to wake up every morning and be a better person for myself and for others.”

Stephanie Hepner, Actor, Theatre Arts Department: “At nineteen, having just moved here from Argentina, I stepped into Acting 1 and fell in love. I found that I was able to express myself, experiment and explore the experiences of others. I could dig deep into societal idiosyncrasies and life lessons learned by observing human behavior.”

Sosan Sayed, Fashion Designer, Fashion Department: “I’ve been continuously building a network and collaborating with other aspiring designers. I have volunteered at several fashion shows and events. I helped hand sew and hand bead many of the garments in the Marisa Kenson fashion show. I also competed in the “Trashin Fashion Contest” at the Aquarium of the Pacific and created a completely recycled non-textile garment. My passion and dream has always been to have my own successful business and clothing line with my sister.”

Brandon Petersen, Video Production, CTVR Department: “At Saddleback, students make films. Literally minutes before I sat down to write this, Mark Kruhmin, Head of SCTV, asked me to camera operate on another project that Channel 39 is producing later this month. I can’t tell you how good it feels to be part of a scholastic community where opportunities abound. The CTVR program is without a doubt the most satisfying educational experience I’ve ever gone through and I plan to use it to catapult me into the life I have always envisioned for myself, working in Hollywood.”

Brittany Lockhart, Dancer, Dance Department: “I only started thinking about dance as a career during my first semester at Saddleback when I was fortunate enough to be able to see the Diavolo Dance Theatre perform. My first modern dance class led to performances at the Big Band Swing Thing, The Human Chess Project, The Rite of Spring, ArchiTexture Dance as well as being selected to attend the 2013 American College Dance Festival.”

Nikki Ramirez, Artist, Visual Arts Department: “My grandmother told me that I started drawing all my favorite cartoons at the age of two. Throughout my young life I always found myself content with drawing all sorts of characters, sceneries, signs and even cards to the people I loved. My perfect dream is to finish school and be the artist my grandparents and I see in myself. Love, hope and hard work keeps this little family stitched together and one day I will repay them with my success!”

Ariel Savage, Filmmaker, CTVR Department: “For a while I wanted to be an anthropologist so I could spend my life studying people. It was not until I attended UC Santa Cruz that I realized I wanted to be a filmmaker. To me admitting you want to enter into an industry built on dreams is a brave thing to do. I did it though and once I did, I never regretted it. Three films that I’ve produced or directed screened this past April at the Newport Beach Film Festival. I entered Saddleback knowing nothing about how to make a movie, now, after benefiting from the incredible tutelage of the CTVR department, I have confidence in myself as a filmmaker and I have made many great connections that I will keep for years to come.”

Mark Hay, Costume Design, Theatre Arts: “In Spring 2012, I enrolled in the Costume Design class. The class designed and created costumes for three productions. Each production had different challenges and required extensive research that covered the historical period, the style and genre of the play,  the director’s vision of the piece and the articulation of the design as seen by the costume designer of each show, Diane Lewis. The journey of the character is revealed by what they wear. This fascinates me and stimulates my creative imagination. Costume design is home for me.”

The Angels for the Arts is a fundraising and support organization for the Performing and Visual Arts at Saddleback College.  Angel members donate their time and talent to raise funds and assist with a variety of arts events on the campus.  The group is led by a volunteer advisory board of directors.  Angel members believe in the importance of offering a full spectrum of arts to the community, with the college as the focal point.  These events bring together Orange County residents from all walks of life, for the purpose of enlightenment, entertainment, and inspiration. The Angels also provide support for scholarships for students in Visual & Performing Arts, MainStage Kids Productions, master classes with professional artists, hospitality for guest artist performers and crew, enhancements for arts patrons, such as the tram, and the annual Big Band Swing Thing fundraiser.

Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community.  Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals.  For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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Nina Welch

Fine Arts Public Information Officer

Saddleback College

28000 Marguerite Parkway

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

www.saddleback.edu/arts

Bob Rickerson, Gallery Director (left), congratulates Aaron (Ike) Rose for receiving Best of Show for his stone sculpture Natures Elegance at this year’s student art exhibition.

Photographer: Nina Welch

Student Art Exhibition 2013 Awards

Mission Viejo, CA – Saddleback College Art Gallery Director Bob Rickerson is pleased to announce the winners of the Student Art Exhibition held in the Saddleback College Art Gallery on May 6^th-16th.  Students received their awards at an artists’ reception and awards ceremony on May 14th.  With the exception of the President’s and Dean’s Choice Awards, Saddleback College students selected the award winners through a voting process conducted in the gallery during the exhibition.  Over 300 students cast their vote in the categories of painting, printmaking, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography and jewelry.

Tod Burnett, President of Saddleback College, stated “Antoinette Barnum’s oil and acrylic painting California Landscape is an outstanding piece, but that didn’t make it any less difficult to designate a President’s Choice winner as every piece deserves recognition. This year’s exhibition presented an impressive sample of the amazing talent we have at Saddleback College.”

Bart McHenry, Dean of Fine arts and Media Technology, stated, “The outstanding art at this year’s Student Art Exhibition and the large attendance at the awards ceremony proves once again that our students are talented and appreciated.  I would also like to commend the hardworking and dedicated faculty, who are also very proud of their exceptional students.”

Congratulations to the winners:

Best of Show
Aaron (Ike) Rosen for his sculpture in stone Natures Elegance

Photo of the art piece titled Natures Elegance

Photographer: Bob Rickerson

President’s Choice
Antoinette Barnum for her Oil and Acrylic California Landscape

Dean’s Choice
Gina Whitney for her sculpture in bronze Little Owl

Design 2/3D
First                                       Ariana Johnson                 Jack Nicklaus
Second                                 Traci Henry                         An Underwood Typewriter

Jewelry:
First                                       Leslie Shattuck                  Off the Wall
Second                                 Carol Kornievsky              The Treasures Hidden Within

Printmaking
First                                       Erin Kennedy                     The Messenger
Second                                 Varsha Patel                       Serenity

Drawing
First                                       Justin Brown                      March Hare
Second                                 Caroline Verhagen          Rose

Sculpture/Bronze
First                                       Charlie Sommer                Isis Recovered
Second                                 Jim Firpo                              Once Upon a Time

Sculpture/Stone
First                                       Larry Oien                           Freedom

Sculpture/Clay
First                                       Mary Klein                          Mermaids are Among Us
Second                                 Sharon Inbar                      City People

Ceramic:                             
First                                       Maura Ferrero-Baroni    Fly Away
Second                                 Rachel Budai                      People of Many

Photography
First                                       Robert Olinto                     Contrails over Moonstones Beach
Second                                 Mitch Ridder                      Hotel Laguna

Painting/Watercolor
First                                       Linda West                          Girl with Pot on Her Head
Second                                 Linda Hornbeck                 Cassie and Her Shadow

Painting/Oil-Acrylic
First                                       Catherine Borsellino       Grace-Beauty-Power
Second                                 Eva Domagalska                Persimmon Branches

The college’s Art Gallery is one of South Orange County’s primary outlets for creative expression in traditional and conceptual art.  Exhibitions featuring works by local, regional and nationally known artists are presented from September to July.  The month of May is reserved for the annual multi-media Juried Student Exhibition.  The Art Gallery is an important part of the instructional program.  Students enrolled in the gallery display and exhibition classes learn how to plan, design, install and organize gallery space through art exhibitions.

Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community.  Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals.  For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Nina Welch

Fine Arts Public Information Officer

Saddleback College

28000 Marguerite Parkway

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

www.saddleback.edu/arts

Andrew Bowring

Disabled “Theme Child” Introduced at California-Hawaii Elks 98th Convention in Anaheim

Andrew Bowring  will represent California – Hawaii Elks Association’s (“CHEA”) Major Project program through May 2014.

CHEA is best known for its state-wide children’s vision testing program and support of children with disabilities through its Major Project program, affectionately referred to as the “Purple Pig.” Elk members fill a purple piggy bank with “A coin a day so children can walk, talk, see and play.”

Erin Bowring went into premature labor at twenty (20) weeks. She was given little hope of the baby’s survival. But, she carried to term and on December 11, 2010 Andrew arrived as a nine pound five ounce healthy baby. Father James and sister Macie welcomed the new addition to the family. After several months, Andrew’s grandmother noticed Andrew was behind in motor skill development, which was confirmed through testing. In Tehama County, physical therapy services are very limited so the Bowring’s were referred to the CHEA Major Project program.

Within two weeks, Denise Wilson an Elks physical therapist visited the Bowring home. She outlined a physical therapy program to strengthen Andrew’s muscles. With the Denise and Bowring administered physical therapy, Andrew was soon able to sit up, crawl and eventually stand. Andrew was then diagnosed with a mild form of cerebral palsy. After using a “reverse” walker for a few months, leg braces helped him stand and walk. Physical therapy continues.

Erin said, “The Elks program has been phenomenal when it came to adjusting therapy to our family’s busy needs. Having the program there for us has made life so much easier and has made accepting Andrew’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy easier to handle. We really want to say thank you very much for helping our family so much. The program has positively influenced our lives and we truly want to say thank you.”

In addition to the gifts given to Andrew on the convention’s stage, he was granted his wish to visit Disneyland. At a recent Orange Coast District Elks gathering, it was learned of Andrew’s desire to visit Disneyland. An impromptu passing of the hat with donations from the ten Orange Coast District Elks Lodges netted over $1,000, more than enough for the entire Bowring family and care giver to visit Disneyland. Following the introduction of Andrew and his family, the president’s of 172 Elks Lodges proceeded to the convention stage announcing their yearly lodge donations to the Major Project program. The donations to the Major Project totaled $3.023 million.

Headquarters for the CHEA is in Fresno with headquarters for the BPOE in Chicago. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 145 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”

Hal Mattson, Orange Coast District Publicity

The Passport to the Arts team of Laguna Beach has the perfect offering this summer season – a 2013 Passport to the Arts.

Kicking off its fifth consecutive season, the Passport team, comprised of Art-A-Fair, Festival of the Arts, and Sawdust Art Festival, in collaboration with the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau, offers the 2013 Passport to the Arts for just $21.50. This triple-value, unique season pass provides unlimited entry to the three premier art festivals in Laguna Beach throughout the summer festival season, which runs June 28 through September 1, 2013.

Compare the nominal Passport to the Arts fee of $21.50 to the standard fee of more than $69 in value. Passport holders receive unlimited admission to all three Festivals through September 1, 2013. Special discounts from selected retailers, merchants, hotels, and restaurants throughout Laguna Beach are also available to Passport holders, as well as one-time free parking at the Act V lot at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road.

The 2013 Passport to the Arts benefits include:

• Unlimited admission all summer long to all three Laguna Beach art festivals
• More than 500 artists and 300 hands-on art workshops
• Great music at all three festivals throughout the season
• Dozens of special events
• Great Savings – Only $21.50 for the whole season!
• One-time free parking in the Act V parking lot on Laguna Canyon Road
• FREE shuttle service all summer long
• Special values at selected lodging properties, local shops, and eateries
  

Also, the annual Grand Prize Getaway drawing is in full effect! Passport purchasers will be automatically entered to win a unique Laguna Beach Fall Getaway if purchasing Passport to the Arts before May 31, 2013.

The 2013 Passport may be purchased online at www.LagunaBeachPassport.com, at each Festival’s box office or by calling 800.487.3378. A complete list of merchant special offers is also available online. Free shuttle service to the festival from various points in Laguna Beach and from the Act V parking lot will be available throughout the summer. The Passport does not include admission to the Pageant of the Masters.

For information about overnight stays and things to do while in Laguna Beach, drop in to the Official Visitors Center, located at 381 Forest Avenue (inside Coast Soetheby’s International Realty). The Visitors Center is open daily, Monday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.