July 3-4, 2010

Our famiglia is gathering for ‘La Cena’ ….in TWO weeks!!!

On two Summer Saturday evenings, July 17th and August 14th. the famiglia of Corpus Christi will gather alfresco on our lawn to fill the night with food, beverage, song and dance. On two balmy Summer nights our parish will gather, as Tuscan villagers have gathered for centuries, to celebrate the familial bonds that weave us together. ‘La Cena’ (Lah…Chain…Ahhhh) is the communal meal of Summer celebration, of taking pleasure in each other’s company, of languorous conversations accompanied by ample food, wine, beverage, song and dance. ‘La Cena’ is all about our famiglia sharing table space, passing bowls of pasta and sizzling platters of sausage, breaking bread with one another and sharing famiglia stories along with favorite appetizers and desserts. Commencing immediately following the 5:00 p.m. Mass, ‘La Cena’ will feature full evenings focused on the leisurely meal and those who gather to enjoy it. While a movie will be available for the bambinos downstairs, there will not be any organized activities for children…they are welcome to romp and improvise their play as village children are known to do. ‘La Cena’ participants are asked to bring their own appetizers with which to make new friends as well as a desert for sharing….and bragging! Wine and summer cocktails will be available for purchase but participants are encouraged to bring their own favorite vino with which to quench summer thirsts. Replacing both the former ‘Summer Experience’ and the ‘Wine and Food Festival’, the two opportunities of ‘La Cena’ are the primary parish fund-raising events benefiting the Building Fund. Mindful of tight budgets, each evening of ‘La Cena’ is a modest $25 per adult (15 and up), $15 for children (10-14) and only $10 for bambinos (2-10), infants under 2 are free. To ensure adequate table space on our lawn, please complete the Reservation Form available on the Concierge Shelves and return it to the Parish Offices via USPS (27231 Aliso Viejo Parkway, AV, CA 92656) or via the weekly Stewardship/Offertory Collection. A special La Cena Booth will be up and available for hands on purchase of your reservations NEXT weekend after all the Masses.

A Parish Registration starts every conversation. Are you Registered?
Not a week goes by when we do not have a whole bunch of inquiries to our Parish Offices about Baptisms, First Communions, Marriages, etc….and it can end up being a disappointment to those who have NOT taken the time to become Registered (and participating) Parishioners. Our policy is that conversations about Sacramental plans can ONLY begin AFTER a person has been Registered and Participating within the parish for a minimum of three months (some parishes require six months of participation…in comparison we are pretty generous!) So, please, this is a gentle reminder of the importance of getting Registered…not to mention if you leave your purse, wallet or camera in the Grand Hall, it would be nice to be able to contact you! Registration Forms are available on the Concierge Shelves.

With summer vacations, misplaced Stewardship envelopes….if you are looking for a possible way to simplify your Weekly/Monthly Stewardship/Offertory support of Corpus Christi you may wish to join a growing group of parishioners who simply enroll their VISA or MasterCard with OUR Parish Office for monthly billing. You tell us how much you wish charged to your card, your information stays in OUR Office, we do not have an agency do the inputting of information, you get a handy record of your donations for IRS purposes…and you gain valuable points if you are enrolled in one of their Reward programs. If interested, please just give a call to Susie Hays at 389-9008 for more information or to get started.

Our POPs ministry (dads with their kids) is heading to an Anaheim Angels versus the Texas Rangers game
on July 31: Game Time: 6:05 pm.; Tailgate Time: 4:30 pm. Tickets are $16 with an additional $5 if you want to come early for the ‘Tailgater’ of hot dogs, potato salad and soft drinks. We have 30 tickets to start; dads can buy these tickets or buy their own, but still participate in the tailgater for $5. Reservation forms are available on the Concierge Shelves.

Oh boy…ecclesiology…..and Shawn is sharing all about it!!!!
Corpus Christi Adult Faith Formation presents "Ecclesiology" a three-week course exploring the theological and historical development of the Roman Catholic Church. From its early beginnings to today's hierarchical institution, all topics that have to do with "The People of God" will be explored. This provocative course will be taught by Shawn Wehan (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation) and will involve both lecture and small group sharing. Classes will take place on Monday night at 7PM and will be repeated Tuesday morning at 10AM. The following are the course dates: July 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27

Networking and Employment Transition Support (NETS) Ministry presents ‘LINKEDIN’

Are you looking for a job and experiencing difficulty finding the right employer? Or, are you an employer who is looking for the right person but can’t find them? We are now living in the age of technology when knowing a few key elements can make all the difference in attaining your job search goals. NETS Ministry is excited to introduce technology expert, Brian Manahan, who will present: “How to Find a Job Using Today’s Best Networking Technology”, held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Brian will provide a hands-on, step by step training on Linkedin that will get you well on your way to making the right connections. Linkedin is the premier technological venue where employers and job seekers find each other. Used properly, it is networking at its best and it is one of the key paths to achieving your goals. Please bring your own laptop computer and join us as you take a step up in your job search. The NETS team will be on hand to assist you during the training. As space will be limited, you will need to reserve a spot. Please RSVP by contacting Ed Jordan at ejordan@noletspirits.com or 949-389-1715
Calling all Corpus Christi High School Students!
Join us for our 3rd Annual HAVEN Barbecue and Movie on the Lawn on Saturday, July 10th!
New HAVENites are welcome, including recently graduated 8th graders! Our meeting begins with the 5:00 pm mass, and then we’ll move outside for snacks, games and socializing on the lawn as the barbeques get fired up! We’ll have dinner together, more opportunities for interacting with your fellow HAVENites through games and socializing, and finally, when it is dark, we will enjoy popcorn and a movie together, ending at 10:00 pm! Please bring a beach chair and/or blanket and a jacket in case it gets chilly after sundown. You are also welcome to bring footballs, Frisbees, or other equipment to enjoy on the lawn. Come spend some quality time with your fellow HAVENites and build those relationships that make Corpus Christi home! Contact Linda Palomino at palomino6@cox.net or 949-290-3424 if you have further questions

HEY MIDDLE SCHOOLERS and SOON to BE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS!
We have something special happening just for you this summer! Come join us the week of August 2 - 6, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Corpus Christi Theater Camp! Why should you come? Here are some great reasons! You will: 1. get out of the house. 2. grow in faith. 3. get to know people. 4. interact with Corpus Christi High School Youth Leaders 5. have fun playing games. 6. have the opportunity to make a movie! 7. be involved in creating a show by acting, filming, or working behind the scenes! Even those who don't consider themselves "theater people" will enjoy Corpus Christi Summer Theater Camp.
Download your registration form at www.avcatholics.org/faith/jams or contact Peggy Armenta peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org 949-389-9209 or Linda Palomino palomino6@cox.net 949-290-3424 if you have further questions.

Not only does our weekly effort at selling SCRIP provide a regular contribution to our Building Fund, it provides an opportunity for those who sell Scrip to meet and converse with those purchasing it….in other words…it expands the world of those helping sell SCRIP. Our SCRIP ministry is in need of additional volunteers to help staff the table before and following the regular weekend Masses. All volunteers, like every other ministry, will be required to be fingerprinted (at parish cost) and complete the Safe Environment Training internet program. So…if you are looking for a fairly benign way in which to help the parish, are reliable and regular in your Mass attendance (not to mention trustworthy and with no criminal record)…please give a call to Betsy or Gary Kessler at 389-9008….or drop by the SCRIP table and leave your name and contact information with the sellers. Thanks!!

Fresh faces…and loving farewells…Pastoral Council changes….
We said it a few months ago but with the arrival of July it marks a transition within our Pastoral Council of four members. Our deepest gratitude and appreciation go out to Kevin Trout, Jan Kwok, Lisa Aguirre and Georgina Yacap for their past four years of service on the PC. Thanks for the sacrifice of time and the gift of your wisdom and insight you have so freely offered over these past four years. As of July 1st we welcome our newest members: Chris Watson, John Brady, Jeannie Conklin and Janet Cheetham to the Council and we ask God’s blessings upon them as they embrace fresh four-year terms. Corpus Christi has been strengthened and graced with the involvement of those who have, are and will serve on our Pastoral Council…in your generosity of spirit, please convey your appreciation to them when you encounter them! Thanks.

Please remember, the Parish Offices are closed this Monday, July 5th. Thanks.

On the weekend of July 24-25, we will have a guest speaker at all the masses offering the annual mission appeal for the church’s many-faceted missionary activities throughout the world. Foundation for Children in Need is a Catholic lay organization based in Arlington Heights , Illinois . Dr. Geetha Yeruva, co-founder of this Foundation is very happy to visit us and share about their mission work in the interior villages in the Southern part of India . FCN sponsors 2000 children and 50 elderly. This Foundation has been responsible for building several schools, boarding homes, a community health center and a home for the elderly. They have been providing free medical check-ups and medicine to thousands of needy people and children. We welcome Dr. Geetha and as always, the basket will be available on the altar for your consideration. To know more about their mission work, please visit: www.fcnindia.org.

Thank you for your generous offering of non-perishable food items, South County Outreach is extremely grateful for your faithfulness and kindness. The next food collection will be the weekend of July 24-25th. Thanks.

If men are clearly from Mars and women are truly from Venus as the famous book asserts, how are we different or similar in our expressions of faith? This is the topic of what will be a lively discussion on Saturday, July 10 when Heartprints and First Saturday Men’s Fellowship join together. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. in the Lower Hall but as always, all women and men are welcome to start early with breakfast preparation and faith sharing at 6 a.m. All women and men of the parish should not miss this eye-opening conversation for a Saturday morning.

Our thanks, as always, to Chris Mackey for coordinating and shepherding our most recent Corpus Christi Diner’s Night at Stadium Brewery…and thanks to all those who came out and enjoyed the evening while helping our Building Fund.

At TRIBECA, we stay current with the latest styles and trends. This is our main objective.

Through our outstanding team of artistic directors, Tribeca Salon offers:

Highlights - Our specialty - come in for Tribeca’s own “Hush-Hush” highlighting technique 45 minutes for people who do not have a lot of time and want just a little change.

Cuts - We offer the latest in hair cutting. All of our stylist attend classes on a regular basis.

Hair Color - Color is our favorite! We use only the best available.

Makeup - All our makeup artists use the finest makeup. Weddings and dances we love. Trained with Bobby Brown.

Waxing - Full body waxing.

Manicures - Full service nail salon. Manicures, pedicures and gels.

Threading - The best way to take care of eyebrows.

Facials - Come in for the best facial you will ever get.

Massage - We offer all the latest massage techniques available.

Bridal Services - We specialize in wedding hair and makeup. Bring the whole wedding party to Tribeca. We will treat you like a queen, which you are. Ask to talk to our Bridal consultant to set up an appointment. This is the most important day of your life.Let us take some of the stress off of you on your day. We can manage any size wedding party. Bring your photographer or we have one if needed. Make Tribeca a part of your Day.

Lash Extensions - For people who have very little lashes.

Chemical Relaxers - We use BioIonic Japanese chemical relaxers, leaves the hair in better shape after the service. This permanent straightening system can be applied to virgin hair, color treated hair, bleached or highlighted hair.

Saturday Trunk Shows - Different vendors from jeans to clothing to purses and bedding.

Botox - Botox, Restylane, is all done by our own RN. Wrinkle correction that last about 6 months.

Hair Extensions - We use only 100% human hair from pieces for fullness or a whole head of hair, come see us!

Revitalash for Eyelashes - Discover the beauty of your natural eyelashes. Thicker, fuller, and longer eyelashes in 2 weeks.

Hair By Revitalash - This product makes hair look thicker and fuller. For Men and Women.
Specialty coffees, wine and on Saturdays, mimosas!

Questions For Tim, Co-Owner of Tribeca;

Debi from laguna beach; "what is the difference between the smoothing treatments available for hair?

Tim: Keratin treatments are the new high in haircare. They cut frizz,add shine,cuts your blowdrying time in half. It leaves your hair soft and manageable but does not take your curl out. Not a relaxer but a smoothing treatment. Kerasmooth treatment lasts 3 to 4 months at a cost of $300. to $400. depending on length of hair. You must wait 3 days before you can shampoo hair. Keratin Express lasts 4 to 5 weeks and can be done right after a color. It will lock your color in besides adding shine and cutting frizz. Cost is $100. Keratin Complex is similar to Kerasmooth. Cost is $300. Consult with one of the professionals at Tribeca.

Joan of Aliso Viejo; "what type of hair is best for this smoothing treatments?"

Tim: That's the beauty of smoothing treatments. They make old hair look young and fresh. Chemical treated hair looks healthy again. And if you do not color your hair that is ok . Shine,Shine,Shine. Any hair questions you have just sent a email to tat@tribecahairsalon.com.

Tribeca Salon
6 Journey
Suite 155
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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Irvine, Calif. – Music producer, recording artist and DJ Lil Jon is scheduled to appear at the inaugural Giant Orange Festival on Saturday, July 17 at Orange County Great Park in Irvine. Lil Jon is best known for his work as a rapper and collaborations with hip hop artists Jermaine Dupre, Usher, Dr. Dre and the Ying Yang Twins. The Grammy award winning artist has recently returned to his DJ roots and will be spinning tracks at the Giant Orange Festival. Other acts include The English Beat, Annabella Lwin and Bow Wow Wow.

Produced by Event Complete, organizers of Taste of Ladera Ranch, Giant Orange Festival will feature a variety of Orange County restaurants, businesses and children’s activities with a portion of proceeds to benefit several Orange County-based charitable organizations.

Giant Orange Festival will take place from noon to 10:00 p.m. on the grounds of Orange County Great Park in Irvine, located just off Sand Canyon Road and the 5 freeway.

Advanced tickets may be purchased online for $10.00 at www.giantorangefestival.com and a limited number of VIP tickets and suites that include access to party pit at main stage, private VIP pavilion with bars, seating and bathrooms and drink tickets are available.

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Hi Everyone and Happy Summer
New Class Changes:

Wednesday 4-5 and 5-6 will not be taught by Sasha. We haved moved the students to her classes on Tuesday at 3-4, 4-5 and 5-6. The 5-6 class will be a Fairytale theatre class with acting, singing and some movement, with a performance at the end. If you are signing up for that class you must come be consistent. We will be moving some of the students in the wednesday 5-6 class into Jeff's class from 5-6.
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Tuesday evening classes will be taught by Jeff. If you are in his wednesday classes you can change to Tuesday evening, since the class sizes on Tuesday evening are small. Jeff will discuss this with his students on wednesday evening. His classes on Tuesday evening will be "Acting for TV and Film" and Auditioning techniques. If you are interested in VOICE OVER classes come to thursday evening with Beverly Bremers, 5-6 ages Readers - 12 and 6-7 ages 13 plus.

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Monday evening classes are being taught by Johnny Timko. Johnny had subbed for Jeff and we were bombarded with phone calls about when Johnny would be teaching on another day, so here it is on Monday evenings as well as his regular classes on Thursday evening and Saturdays.

Brent is out doing projects, as so many of our teachers have done in the past, but he will be back after these projects are over.

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GUITAR LESSONS FOR THE SUMMER

Great time for your kids to take guitar lessons at The Perfomer's Academy. 5:30 -6:00 beginners and 6:00-6:30 intermediate to Advanced.

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We are OPEN this Saturday July 3rd

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SUMMER CAMP started with a bang this week. The kids are working on scripts, songs and choreography. They are also learning make-up for theatre, stage management and set design. Performances will be every Friday at 6:30pm. If you are interested in putting your child into camp and want to see what happens in camp, come this friday with your child and see the Performance. Call Barbara for reservations, 949-609-1600. We still have some weeks that we are discounting as well.

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Scared to take pictures, think you don't like how you look in pictures, contact Barbara and ask her about the photo and print workshops. 949-609-1600

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The Perfomer's Academy
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City of Aliso Viejo
12 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949-425-2500

July specials at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center

The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center is gearing up for a fun-filled Fourth of July and month of specials catering to people of all ages.

In honor of our nation's Independence Day, the Aquatic Center will offer guests 2-for-1 admission all day; low-cost hot dog meals from the Oasis Cafe; and free fun-filled activities throughout the day. Visitors will enjoy hula, egg and sack races; arts and crafts; relay races; water aerobics; water polo scrimmage; and live entertainment by DJ Chill.

The resort-style complex at 29 Santa Barbara will be open July 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrance for Aliso Viejo residents is $5 for adults; and $3 for youth and seniors. Non-residents pay $2 more.

Along with the holiday, visitors can take advantage of "Thirsty Thursday" tomorrow, which includes a free drink when you buy a meal from the Oasis Cafe. On July 6, the center will host 2-for-1 Tuesday. On July 16, make plans for "Family Nite" in which a family of up to five will get in the facility for $5 after 5 p.m. The Oasis Cafe will offer 10 percent off its delectable fare on July 21, and teens will enjoy 2-for-1 night on July 27.

The Aquatic Center is conveniently located near Aliso Creek Road and Glenwood Drive, next to the Aliso Viejo Conference Center. For more information, call 949-425-2559 or visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com/aquaticcenter.

Along with the city's eNewsletter, be sure to visit the city's Community Calendar at www.cityofalisoviejo.com; follow the city on Twitter; and become an Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center (AVAC) Facebook friend.

Kelly Tokarski
KT Community Relations

JULY 2010

BILL POOLE MEMORIAL ANGLING TOURNAMENT: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) will host a White Seabass Tournament to benefit research in stock enhancement on July 10. The tournament, named to honor legendary long-range fishing pioneer and sportsman Bill Poole, will feature a wide range of trophy categories and special prizes for any white seabass captured alive (to be placed into HSWRI's brood stock program). An awards barbecue banquet and raffle-auction will follow on July 11, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HSWRI’s Mission Bay facility. The barbecue will feature delicious food prepared on site by local chefs, up close interactions with exotic animals from SeaWorld and tours of the Institute. Cost to participate in the tournament is $50; $25 for barbecue only. For more information, visit www.hswri.org or contact Karen Terra (619) 226-3870.

SEAWORLD SKYTOWER TURNS RED, WHITE AND BLUE: Rising 320 feet over SeaWorld San Diego, the park’s landmark Skytower gives riders a panoramic view of the 189-acre aquatic attraction, Mission Bay, downtown San Diego, Coronado and other communities. Beginning July 4, the tower will become one of the largest displays of patriotic lights featuring 2,022, 25-watt light bulbs. The five miles of wire that contains 24 strands of light blubs with 81 bulbs per stand will illuminate the San Diego skyline in red, white and blue as a way to celebrate America and Summer Nights at SeaWorld. The tower lighting will follow the 16-minute patriotic fireworks show over Mission Bay which will kick off at 9:30 p.m.

SUMMER STEALS AND DEALS: Summer is here and SeaWorld has awesome deals to make a visit to the marine-life park more affordable: visitors can purchase a SeaWorld Fun Card for the same price as a one day ticket, $69 per adult and $59 per child, and get admission into SeaWorld for the rest of 2010 for free; now when guests purchase a Silver Pass for $109, they get an entire second year free; the SeaWorld Cares program, available online only at SeaWorldCares.com, allows guests to get a $5 child ticket with the purchase of a full price adult ticket and SeaWorld will donate the $5 to a conservation project of their choice; and the “Here’s to the Heroes” program provides one free single-day admission to SeaWorld for the service member and as many as three direct family members (spouse and children) with dependent ID. For complete details, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com.

BEAT THE HEAT AT SEAWORLD: With the rising temperatures in Southern California, SeaWorld San Diego has numerous ways for you to cool off and have fun. Besides sitting in the soak zone section of a “Believe” show and getting splashed by Shamu, guests can take a dip with dolphins in 55-degree salt water at the Dolphin Interaction Program (for reservations call 800-25-SHAMU and press 7) or learn about cold weather penguins in the Penguin Experience Tour (800-25-SHAMU, press 4). Of course there’s always Shipwreck Rapids and the Journey To Atlantis water coaster for thrills that will chill! Beat the heat today and visit www.seaworldsandiego.com for more information.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Seeking Participants for Team In Training Events, Athletic Competitions Which Raise Money to Fight Cancer, Informational Event in Aliso Viejo

ALISO VIEJO, CALIF., June 28, 2010 – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter (LLS) is recruiting Team In Training® (TNT) participants for events including Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco, Los Angeles Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and Day at the Beach Triathlon in Hermosa Beach. Information meetings are being held throughout Orange County; there will be an informational meeting at the Aliso Viejo Library, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo on MONDAY, July 12, 6:30 p.m.

“Team In Training helps participants take on an athletic challenge they might never imagine accomplishing on their own while giving them the opportunity to help other people,” said Piper Medcalf, LLS Executive Director.
TNT, the world’s first, biggest and best sports training program, provides four to five months of certified coaching, a supportive group of teammates and clinics on nutrition, gear and injury prevention, to help you complete a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, century ride or hike adventure. TNT has prepared more than 420,000 participants, from novices to accomplished endurance racers, since its inception in 1988. In that time, TNT participants have raised more than $1 billion to support LLS’s blood cancer research and patient services initiatives.

For additional TNT information, call the Orange County/Inland Empire Office at 714-481-5600; or visit: www.teamintraining.org/ocie.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested nearly $700 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. The Orange County/Inland Empire chapter office is located at 2020 East 1st Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 881-0610. Website: www.lls.org.

Submitted By;
Jim Graves

City of Aliso Viejo • 12 Journey • Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949-425-2500

Traffic-easing project starts July 5

Work to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Pacific Park Drive and Aliso Creek Road is expected to begin Monday, July 5. This traffic-easing project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to maintain its roadway system at a high level of service.

The Pacific Park and Aliso Creek Road Intersection Project includes adding right-turn lanes from eastbound Pacific Park onto Aliso Creek Road, and northbound Aliso Creek Road onto Pacific Park Drive.

During construction, motorists may experience short delays, as eastbound Pacific Park Drive and northbound Aliso Creek Road will be reduced to two lanes in these directions.

Traffic control signs will detour motorists through and around the construction zone. Pedestrian traffic will also be re-routed at this intersection. Construction is expected to take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, but the sidewalk and lane closures will be permanent during construction.

Entrances to the businesses next to the project will remain open from Pacific Park Drive, but alternate exits to Aliso Creek Road will be used.

The project is expected to be completed in September.

For more information, contact the Aliso Viejo Public Works Department at 949-425-2530 or pworks@cityofalisoviejo.com or visit the "Project Alert" link on the city's website at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Kelly Tokarski
KT Community Relations

Anaheim, CA – June 28, 2010–Succeeding against the odds is never easy, but a record number of graduates proved what they are capable of by earning their high school diploma from the Orange County Conservation Corps.

Assemblyman Jose Solorio was the keynote speaker at the June 25 ceremony, during which 55 students received recognition for completing a program which often requires 12-13 hours of work and study per day.

"The Corps gave me the opportunity and desire to have a better future for myself," said graduate Jannette Delgado, 19, of Santa Ana. "I had many distractions and I didn't care for school, I wasn't motivated. What the Corps has given me ... I started to care about doing better for myself."

Delgado's immediate plans are to attend a local junior college, move on to a four-year college and then pursue a career in psychology.

"This is the biggest day for the OCCC all year," said Jarom M. Luedtke, the OCCC's Director of Education. "It is a day to celebrate OCCC’s best and brightest. It is the tangible evidence that the OCCC not only changes lives, but does so in a extraordinary way. The vast majority of these students were told that they would probably never receive a high school diploma.

"This event silences the critics and cynics who give up on OC young adults. It infuses into every 18- to 25-year-old that a high school diploma is still possible. It demonstrates that there is a better choice. The OCCC is certainly one of the ways - if not the best way-for OC young adults to become the best that they can be."

Corps members, many who will go on to college, volunteered their time for such events as Toys for Tots, Renegade Races, Green Job Corps workshops and graffiti removal through Senator Lou Correa's office, all while attending school.

"The young men and women graduating today have overcome tremendous adversity just to get here," said OCCC Executive Director Max Carter. "So many must overcome poverty, avoid gangs, stay free of drug abuse, and avert incarceration in an effort to ensure a positive life for themselves and their children. These Corps members will now go on as working, productive members of their community."

Corps members must earn 200 credits and pass the California High School Exit Exam to graduate, and they understand the importance of a diploma and how it will help them get better jobs, earn more money and increase their self esteem.

About Orange County Conservation Corps: OCCC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 as part of the Anaheim anti-gang task force and is affiliated with the Corps Network, California Association of Local Conservation Corps and other youth service organizations. The OCCC is a voluntary work/learn program that provides an opportunity for at risk and disadvantaged youths, age 18 to 25, to earn a living while learning valuable employment skills through job training and attending the on-site charter school to earn their high school diploma. Work projects are environmentally based and benefit the community. Funding is provided through the California Department of Conservation CalRecycle as well as individual and corporate contributions, grants, contracts and entrepreneurial projects. For more information visit their website at www.HireYouth.org.

About Orange County Conservation Corps:
OCCC is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 as part of the Anaheim anti-gang taskforce and is affiliated with the Corps Network, California Association of Local Conservation Corps and other youth service organizations. The OCCC is a voluntary work/learn program that provides an opportunity for at-risk and disadvantaged youths, age 18 to 25, to earn a living while learning valuable employment skills through job training and attending the on-site charter school to earn their high school diploma.

Work projects are environmentally-based and benefit the community. Funding is provided through the California Department of Conservation as well as individual and corporate contributions, grants, contracts and entrepreneurial projects. For more information visit their website at www.hireyouth.org.

July 3-4, 2010
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time USA 234th Birthday!
Isaiah 66:10-14 Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-20

One or two people can do very little by themselves but when one or two raise their voices and speak out, others begin to listen. One by one and two by two something small begins to grow and what was once small and forgettable becomes a force with which to be reckoned. In the building of a great bridge or a splendid structure…someone has the initial idea and raises the concept….others start to imagine it….imagination catches fire amongst more and more people…and the idea of bridges and splendid structures become real…not by the labor of one person…but through the efforts of many.

In this weekend’s Gospel we hear of Jesus sending out his disciples as ‘evangelists’ of his message. He gives them some rudimentary instructions and we hear of their excitement at their efforts and results. In Galatians we have a powerful statement by Paul about the meaningless of ‘external signs’ when it comes to depth of meaning and commitment, rather, Paul directs us to the ‘new creation-new concept’ we become in Christ.

It is an apt thought by which to jump into all things Fourth of July. While the media will flash images of our splendiferous structures, national shrines and natural wonders, while Old Glory will be featured prominently (as it is on our elevator tower)…the Fourth of July is more a testimony to what people can do when they get their minds and souls around an idea. On Independence Day, we are encouraged to look beyond just the national barbeque and picnic and consider what happens when compromise and commitment walk hand in hand with dedication and sacrifice.

The IDEA of the United States was born not so much from a clear understanding of what the original signers of the Declaration of Independence knew they wanted…but what they knew they did NOT want. Who we are today (and who we will be tomorrow) is the result of thousands, millions, of voices being raised in discussion, sometimes passionately, about what defines us. That we can be united as individual states is remarkable. That we can wrangle, fight, bloody each other…and still pull together is remarkable. E Pluribus Unum, out of many, one.

From one, something strong and grand….be it a splendid structure, a bridge, the Church, the Body of Christ, made up of billions of parts…or the United States, 234 years young…and made up of 300 million parts..and growing! Remarkable what we can do when we set our minds and hearts to something….even more remarkable what we can accomplish when God is woven within our endeavors.

Thank you for joining with us as we celebrate and honor our 234th birthday, may your celebrations be safe and satisfying. Our La Cena Dinner is TWO weeks away…make sure oyu make your reservation NOW. Please take a Bulletin with you with news of others things coming up in the weeks ahead, it might be summer, but we don’t slow down. As you break open the chicken salad and crunch on fried chicken and slurp the watermelon….in the glow of the rockets red glare, remember, you are loved! Happy Birthday USA!!! FKB

City of Aliso Viejo • 12 Journey • Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949-425-2500

City's Summer Walking Program begins July 12

Community members are invited to lace up their tennis shoes, grab some bottled water and join city staff members July 12 for a walk around Aliso Viejo's Town Center Loop Trail.

The city's Summer Walking Program embraces Aliso Viejo as a "walkable" community and takes participants on the Town Center Loop Trail, which essentially loops around Aliso Viejo Town Center.

The Monday-evening program will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. July 12, 19 and July 26. The goal is to give people an opportunity to explore and enjoy the scenic trail, get a healthy dose of exercise and make new friends. World-class trainers from the Renaissance ClubSport will lead warm-up exercises.

Participants are encouraged to park and meet at 5:45 p.m. in front of the On the Border restaurant. The eatery, located in Aliso Viejo Town Center near Enterprise, is at 26661 Aliso Creek Road.

For more information, call the city's Community Services Department at 949-425-2519 or e-mail gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com.

Kelly Tokarski
KT Community Relations

After several years of planning, the California Fire Museum and Public Safety Education Center was approved by the Orange County Great Park, Board of Directors, this week as one of the first venues to be placed in the Great Park in Irvine, California.

The 31,600-square-foot facility, designed with a mix of exhibits, interactive learning facilities and multi-purpose space for classes and other events, will be located on nearly three acres adjacent to the Great Park balloon ride. The project will be built in several phases.

Phase # 1 will begin with a 5,800-square-foot "public safety education center" on 1.2 acres at an approximate $5 million price tag, with construction anticipated to begin within the next three years.

Don Croucher, President of the California Fire Museum, noted: "To be selected as one of the first venues in the Great Park is a great honor. Now the hard work begins, seeking support from all aspects of the community and the financial resources from philanthropic organizations and others required to bring this concept to reality".

The California Fire Museum and Public Safety Education Center will be the first of its kind in California and unique among similar facilities throughout the country. A premiere destination for the public and fire service professionals to engage in educational and cultural programs, the venue will provide a full range of learning experiences, using advanced technologies, to bring historical and other displays to life, and facilitated learning through the use of interactive multimedia presentations and experiences.

As one of the first to be approved by the Great Park Board, the California Fire Museum and Public Safety Education Center could serve as a preview site for those that follow and a partner in developing this park into the greatest urban park in the nation from the ground up.

Spanning more than 1,300 acres, nearly twice the size of New York's Central Park, the Great Park will be the largest urban park in the United States. Its location, in the center of Orange County, California, situates the Great Park in a diverse metropolitan community of three million located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego and easily accessible to more than 10,000,000 Southern California residents.

The California Fire Museum Board does not intend to wait for construction to be completed. It plans to continue the community outreach it has provided for several decades and has a list of events to be held at the Great Park in the near future and as the project is developed.

David Hubert, Vice President of the California Fire Museum, agreed with Don Croucher: "We are looking for sponsors, members and assistance from the fire service, related organizations, the public it serves and particularly those with the financial resources to bring the Public Safety Education Center to reality".

For more information and for opportunities to support and fund this effort, contact the California Fire Museum and Public Safety Education Center web site at: www.cafiremuseum.org and for information on the Orange County Great Park contact: www.ocgp.org
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Link: http://www.bigbrooc.org

Little Brother Hector, age 9, of Santa Ana with Big Brother David Simkin of Aliso Viejo

Little Sister Wendy, age 16, of Costa Mesa with Big Sister Shannon Fauke of Aliso Viejo

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County held its annual picnic at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley on June 12. The day featured food and games. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches adult mentors with children in need. Additional “Bigs,” as well as “Littles,” are always needed. New donors are welcome as well. Visit www.bigbrooc.org or call (714) 544-7773.

Link: http://www.ocean-institute.org

The Ocean Institute joins with Jazz! FM 88.5 KSBR radio regularly to present a “Morning Breeze Cruise.” Visitors enjoy a two and one-half hour marine mammal cruise off the coast of Dana Point while listening to an eclectic blend of relaxing music mixed live to enhance your voyage.

Upcoming cruise dates: Sunday, August 15, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost $35 adults, $22 for children ages 4-12 (Ocean Institute members $22 adult, $19 child). Includes weekend admission to the Ocean Education Center. Cruise information and reservations: visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274, dial “0” for the operator.

Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean. The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone number: (949) 496-2274.

Link: http://www.LEGOLAND.com

Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney took an inaugural tour of LEGOLAND® Water Park June 15 following a VIP reception in honor of the world’s first LEGO® themed Water Park. Today’s festivities included rhythm water drummers, rafts customized with soft LEGO bricks modeled by Water Park lifeguards and 40 local children celebrating the start of summer.

The day's special guests were among the first to see the newest features of LEGOLAND Water Park and many accompanied Varney on a tour led by LEGOLAND California Resort General Manager Peter Ronchetti. “For me, the Water Park has a lot of significance, a lot of meaning,” said Varney during the event where he started his presentation by describing how much he loved both LEGO and water as a child. “It is at base, a Water Park based on LEGO. From my perspective, to every child in the whole of California, that makes it the most exciting place to go this summer.”

Ronchetti also spoke during the event: “After all the discussions and brainstorming and creative thinking that went into the Water Park design, the magic ingredient was adding the children – it was when we added children that we could really see how they would behave and interact with the Water Park. I can tell you that we are really, really thrilled and excited with their reactions.”

VIP guests came from all over San Diego County and included 40 children from local schools. They were among the first to see Build-A-Raft, the LEGO inner tubes kids customize with soft LEGO bricks before floating down the lazy river; the Imagination Station, where kids can build bridges, dams and cities out of DUPLO® bricks and test them against the flow of water; Aqua Tune, a musical fountain where kids conduct their own water symphony with the touch of their hand and the Water Fall dumping water down from the 45-foot-tall LEGO themed tower. While many of these features were in the original design, several had not been revealed to the public yet as final touches needed to be made.

Key attractions at LEGOLAND Water Park include Orange Rush, a family tube slide where up to four people can ride together down a 312-foot-long curving track on an 11-foot in diameter half pipe; Twin Chasers, two side-by-side enclosed red tube slides that stretch nearly 130 feet; Splash Out, an open body slide that invites guests to slide 240 feet and “splash out” into the water below; Joker Soaker, a fun interactive platform in the wade pool where kids can aim water cannons at each other as a LEGO jester model tells jokes and pours 350 gallons of water down upon them; the Build-A-Raft River, an 850-foot-long lazy river where guests are splashed and sprayed by jumbo LEGO models; DUPLO® Splash Safari, a water play area designed especially for toddlers with three small slides and interactive DUPLO creatures including an alligator, polar bear and an elephant; and Kid Creek, a mini lazy river built with younger kids in mind.

LEGOLAND Water Park is located at the north end of LEGOLAND California adjacent to Fun Town with the entrance located between the Factory Tour and the Adventurer’s Club. LEGOLAND guests can upgrade their Park tickets to include LEGOLAND Water Park for just $10. Geared for families with children ages 2 to 12, the Water Park will be included in the price of Water Park Hopper tickets and Resort Hopper tickets which include SEA LIFE Aquarium as well. Water Park admission will also be included in Resort Memberships. To learn the latest Water Park news, see photos and video, visit www.LEGOLAND.com.

About Merlin Entertainments Group

The MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP is the leading name in location based, family entertainment, which has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s number one, and the world’s second largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin has 62 attractions and 6 hotels in 12 countries, across 3 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 38.5 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 14,000 employees. Merlin Entertainments operates the following attractions – SEA LIFE – the world’s No 1 aquarium brand, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The Merlin Entertainments London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures, Heide Park, Underwater Adventures, and Earth Explorer.

Link: http://www.LEGOLAND.com

Wizards and Muggles alike will get a sneak-peek of the all-new LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 Xbox 360® videogame June 26-27 inside the Xbox Family GameSpace at LEGOLAND® California. Guests will experience the magic of the first four Harry Potter stories – LEGO® style! Life-sized LEGO models of Harry Potter and Hagrid will be on display for a fun photo opportunity and the new game can be purchased inside The Big Shop at LEGOLAND before it debuts to the public June 29! Kids 3–12, Seniors 60+ $57; Adults $67. Parking $12. For Information: (760) 918-LEGO or www.LEGOLAND.com.

Link: http://www.mcdowellschool.org

Students from McDowell School in Laguna Niguel were recognized by Renaissance Learning Incorporated for their outstanding achievement in the Accelerated Reading program this year. Eligible McDowell students read over 40 million words, an average of 301,171 words each for the year.

"We couldn't be more proud of our students for having such a high commitment to our Accelerated Reading program this year," said Principal of McDowell Cari Griesbach. "They continue to exceed our expectations."

McDowell has made a commitment to the importance of reading practice-a vital building block for students' overall academic achievement. This kind of performance and dedication is what sets McDowell apart from other schools in Southern California. Educators at McDowell play a critical role in ensuring that students have the reading skills they will need in the future, while encouraging reading as an everyday activity.

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Renaissance Learning, Inc. is the world's leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for re-K-12 schools. Adopted by more than 73,000 schools, Renaissance Learning's tools provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance core curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing and math. Renaissance Learning products help educators make the practice component of their existing curriculum more effective by providing tools to personalize practice and easily manage the daily activities for students of all levels. As a result, teachers using Renaissance Learning products accelerate learning, get more satisfaction from teaching, and help students achieve higher test scores on state and national tests. Renaissance Learning has seven U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Canada and the United Kingdom.

McDowell School is a traditional school appealing to parents who are seeking a proven curriculum and a safe, nurturing environment. Community awareness, academic achievement, and family values are part of its program that focuses on the development of the whole child.

The U.S. Department of Education bestowed its highest honor upon McDowell School when it awarded the school the 2005 "Blue Ribbon" award. The "Blue Ribbon", our Nation's most prestigious education award, distinguishes McDowell School for its excellence in leadership, teaching, curriculum, student achievement, parent involvement, and community support. For more information, visit the school's website at www.mcdowellschool.org.

Link: http://www.ocean-institute.org

The Ocean Institute is offering a Sea Squirts Camp for children ages 5 & 6. The 5-day/3-hours per day classes feature stories, poetry, crafts and encounters with a variety of sea life. The start dates are June 28; July 6, 12, 19 & 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. 9 a.m. - noon daily. Cost is $160 per child.
The Institute offers additional programs for children of all ages throughout the summer. For information, please visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

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Open to the Public on Weekends – The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Weekend visitors can enjoy special seasonal exhibits, as well as hundreds of living ocean animals, and shark and jellyfish feedings. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children ages 3-12. Or, with the purchase of a membership, a family can enjoy year-round free admission, benefit from member-only events and receive discounts on all other programs.

Visitors can also board one of the Ocean Institute’s sea-going vessels, the state-of-the-art R/V Sea Explorer or the historic tallship Spirit of Dana Point. Cruises are an additional charge. For information, visit www.ocean-institute.org.

Hi Everyone:

Just wanted to let you know that we have a few discounted spots for the upcoming summer camp program. We want to make sure that enrollment is to capacity so we are office some discounts. Please call the office and talk with Barbara. The first week of camp is next week!!! Time really does fly.
So call today if you want to enroll you child in camp:

Camp is as follows:
Early morning drop off at 8:30 if you need it.
Camp begins at 9:00 - ends at 3:00 - extended day care is available for an extra charge.
Warm ups, games, arts and crafts and so much more to do!
In just one week - our campers learn to cast, block and perform a musical for family and friends on Friday night at 6:00 PM.
On Friday, the campers spend the day with us. After camp ends, we have a pizza party, do hair and make-up and get ready for the big show. It's a total self-esteem builder. You don't need any experience, you don't have to sing or dance well - because everyone is a star a The Performer's Academy summer camp program.

So call (949) 609-1600 or email us back with your contact information and phone number.

ThePerformersAcademy@gmail.com

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Jeff's Showcase:
Was amazing. We were packed to "over capacity" and the actors - all of them did an amazing job. Congrats to everyone who particpated. You did a tremendous job. You should be very proud. Anna Gluzman will have pictures available. We will also have them posted on Facebook shortly.

Call if you have questions or need information.
Hurry about Camp though!

Natalie Costa
609-1600
The Performers Academy
24310 Moulton Parkway
Suite O
Laguna Hills, California 92637