The Crew and Finished Logo It all started last summer, when Wes Hartman, 16-year-old linebacker for the Mission Viejo Varsity High School football team, came up with a grand vision to create a school landmark for his Eagle Project. It was no easy tas… more »

On Saturday, May 15, 2010 the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach hosted the 6th annual “Unity Day” with eight other Orange County Boys & Girls Clubs. With over 150 participants in attendance, Club members competed in ping-pong, pool, foosball, b… more »

Michael K. Higa Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County is pleased to welcome Michael K. Higa of Laguna Niguel as its new Vice President of Finance. Higa previously served as controller for the non-profit Insight for Living and accounting manager… more »

The Ocean Institute will present a sunset cruise with a unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of 4th of July fireworks on Sunday, July 4, 7 – 10 p.m. The cruise will be onboard the Institute’s R/V Sea Explorer; music will be provided by Jazz! FM 88.5… more »

Mariachi Chula Vista Mission San Juan Capistrano held its sixth annual Battle of The Mariachi Festival on Saturday, May 22. This popular event, attended by approximately 4,500 enthusiastic fans, featured talented Southern California mariachi bands, w… more »

Foster Children from Promises 2 Kids’ Camp Connect are First Water Park Guests May 28! Fifty children from Promises 2 Kids’ Camp Connect will be reunited with their siblings during a once-in-a-lifetime play date as the very first guests of the new L… more »

Veteran Gary Haber receives an afghan from Elks Andy Dumont and Joan Presley Visiting Vets Elk committee members Leo Hazel, Andy Dumont, Elks Lodge Veterans committee chairman Gloria LeCouvre, Joan Presley, and Paul O'Brian. 640 Veteran B… more »

I am a 10-year-old 5th grader growing up in Laguna Niguel. Every year on Mother’s Day, my dad and I take my mom to Sunday brunch and present her with thoughtful gifts, flowers, and cards. But on this Mother’s Day, I did something very special with my f… more »

The unofficial kickoff to summer, Memorial Day weekend, marks the beginning of Summer Nights at SeaWorld in San Diego. After the sun has set, the marine-life park is illuminated as SeaWorld’s family of killer whales star in their own rock ’n’ roll conc… more »

Mission San Juan Capistrano is set to host its 2010 Music Under the Stars summer concert series. The six-concert series offers something for everyone, no matter one’s age or musical taste beginning Saturday, June 26th with Face to Face: a Billy Joel and… more »

Niguel Hills Middle School - Shark Bytes 5-26-10 NIGUEL HILLS PTSA 2010-2011 COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS The Niguel Hills PTSA is now filling Committee Chair Positions for the 2010-2011 school year. The following positions are still available -… more »

Hey Tribeca a Destination Salon in Aliso Viejo is offering Orange County students a special offer for their dances!!!! Get your Hair and Makeup done for only $110.00 during the month of May and June. That is a $155.00 value for only $110.00. Have fun… more »

Following is an important update for Canyon Vista Families: EARLY OUT THURSDAY: Tomorrow is “Early Out Thursday” and the beginning of a long holiday weekend! Remember, school is dismissed at 12:50 for grades 1-5. HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Enjoy a long M… more »

View from Across the Pond By: John Strak Coalitions, currencies and PIGS (The views and opinions expressed in this blog are strictly those of the author.) You may have noticed that the Brits have had an election. And we have a result – of… more »

Talent Show Auditions still going on this week & next! It's not an audition but rather a presentation of your piece! I just need to be sure a) it's appropriate b) that is is ready or close to ready for your show! c)it's no longer than 2 min… more »

On behalf of Mrs. Heather Chao, her daughter Ava, and two young sons, Max and Eli, I would personally like to thank our families at Canyon Vista for generously donating to the fund for the children that had been established in her husband’s name. A… more »

SCE is helping homeowners put the sun’s power to work with free classes on the California Solar Initiative (CSI) program and the incentives it offers to homeowners who decide to install solar systems on their homes. The free 90-minute, non-technical, a… more »

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JOIN CVES AT OPEN HOUSE, THURDSAY, MAY 27 Crown Valley Elementary will be hosting Open House on Thursday, May 27, 5:30 -6:30. Students will be dismissed on a modified schedule: Kindergarten Early Birds 7:45 - 10:28 Late Owls 9:07 - 11:50… more »

Good Morning- We are starting a year round youth basketball academy at the Renaissance Club Sport in Aliso Viejo on June 1. I will be running weekly clinics and private coaching for members and guests ages 7-17. Im the JV Boys Head Coach at Aliso Ni… more »